Thank you!

A BIG shout-out to Sharon and WL of Soon Lee, the wholesome folks who sent not once, but twice (First attempt was lost in mail. I try to imagine the pins eloping to a little Spanish town by the sea.) to send these perfect little buttons across many lands and oceans to me.

This was after my silly attempt to win them, and even though I was late in my entry, they insist on rewarding me! Yay!

I have always and now, I can't wait to terrorize their lovely shop (and my credit card) when I fly back the next time.

Soon Lee 56 Haji Lane, level 2, Singapore. Open everyday from 2pm-8pm. (65)6297-0198

Someone tie me up in all that pretty lace please.

I don't know why I do things to hurt myself.

For example, I go to the Prada website because I have itchy fingers. Only to fall in love with more of their shoes, bags and everything that's lovely.

I have to admit, I've never been a big fan of LACE. Anything lacy is just deemed too girlie for me and I always scoff at my girlfriends when they always manage to pick out the laciest top from the rack. And it's even worse when it's pink.

But look at the above photography. How can I NOT love it when presented in such inspiring and beautiful creations?
Not to mention, when Danielle was here a while ago, we were window-shopping along the boutique lanes of high-end fashion powerhouses. I saw the above Prada rectangular bowler bag (but in black/grey/white) displayed in the meticulously polished window, lovingly calling out my name. The spotlight only enhanced its magnificent craftsmanship and intricate details that brought on its price tag of an estimated 2000USD.

If only I didn't have to co-pay that stupid working visa, I could be cuddling this bag to sleep tonight!

Lace. This 4-letter word have rarely crossed my mind, or the lines of acceptance. Until recent years, since the neo-revival of its application in modern design, particularly in all those re-interpretation of classic creations. The rise of my interest with lace started with those modern baroque style found in furniture that are oh-so-cool, especially or only when they are in noir.

Like the 2003 Maarten Baas for Moooi Smoke Chair and matching chandelier. No, it's not laced up at all, but it does start to make me like designs that are highly ornate and extravagant in style. I used to be a Scandinavian/Swedish

I remember my then-bf and I swooning over it so much. We said we were going to get it for our future home, be it together or not. I'll make sure to send him a notification email when I get it before he does.
Remember my 2007 Annual X'mas Grassy Gift List (AXGGL)? Tsk tsk, not paying enough attention again. One of the things I listed was the Lace tape. In black. Because I still think white lace should only be reserved for granny, umbrellas or maybe sometimes, lightly, just a thin trim on a pair of panties.

Well, I'm a changed girl. Now I like my laces, but I do only take in light doses, one at a time (Prada items are exceptions).

100% paper

Yes, you read it correctly. My new pimpin' white lattice fedora from Target is such a steal! $9.08 to be precise. 

Reminds me of this.

ok ok I admit I bought this too.

Do Re Mi Fa Sew!

The idea of making felt envelopes came to me as I looked at my Japan-bought version and thought:"I looooooove this! But I only bought 1, so what can I do?"

The answer: Luckily I'm blessed to fall in love with something I think I can make. But this is so not going to happen like that. 

There isn't a faboo Britex in town. So I have to source my fabrics at the local neighborhood occasionally-friendly Jo-Ann's Fabric Store. Found out that woolen felt is much more sturdy (and expensive) than synthetic felt. But wool it is......

Instead of making a plain one I decided to vamp it up a little with my growing collection of ribbons and buttons. (Did I mention that when I went to the Jo-Ann's near to my place it was having a closing down sale and I bought about 10 rolls of ribbons? Do not panic. There're still other Jo-Ann's outlet for me to go to. haha!)

I think I will need a new sewing machine soon.

My felt envelopes

After some cut cut cut, paste paste paste and sew sew sew, I made 3 in different sizes altogether. The biggest one is modeled after my original Jap version to hold documents. But I added the button-closure in as I do not have the riveting tools to make snap closures yet. The smaller ones are made up by me to hold knick-knacks. I gave the smallest to YYY as part of her bday. I intended to give the other two to Jan and Karen but I forgot to gift it even though I wrapped, labeled and brought it with me to all the way SG! Damn old age and senility! 

This project didn't take me much longer than 1 night's time to make this set. If I receive enough positive feedback, I shall quit my job and make these for a living.

Peace Out.