Not just threads and needles ~

Even before I went home for a vacation,I already knew what to give two of my officemates for Christmas. They were both into cross stitch and sewing. And they also like cute and dainty stuff so I know that if they will received these as my gift to them for Christmas they would surely appreciate it.

True enough, my officemate was so happy when they got it. The other one not being a Catholic was surprise to receive a Christmas gift from me when I got back. She said it was so nice she was confused where she would place it. She said that if she cannot put it in her drawer because it's so nice to look at but she also don't want to put it on her desk because it might get dirty. Haha I just laugh and told her that it's ok since dainty as it may seem these things last long. I know because I've had mine for more than ten years now. I have a big one in green to hold all of my threads and needles. And a much smaller one which I use as a jewelry box.

By the way the name of the stall is St. Jane's International. They are one of the companies located in the Mactan Export Processing Zone (MEPZ) in Lapu - lapu City Cebu. Yearly during the Christmas Holidays they join the bazaar just outside MEPZ. If you can't wait for Christmas time though, you can now check them out in their Facebook account.

My 2010 Christmas Gifts

It has almost been a month since I got this but up til now I have not been in the mood to write about anything. Maybe because I have been preety busy with a lot of things. But I don't want to let this pass by without writing about the things I got.



The first I got for the holidays is from my long time friend (yeps 2 decades can be considered long right?) who came to visit me here in Singapore end of November. Thanks for the Precious Moments Tumbler Cest! I love it! I new piece in my PM collection. But more than anything else, thanks for the visit :) I really had a good time showing you and your friends around. Hope our trip this year will push thru.











Now, December 24th was my flight back home to Cebu. I really wanted to bring home with me the gifts that I have received but figured that it will just take up the space I needed when I come back here so I opted to open the other gifts too.

Thanks roomies!





My boyfie this year decided to have a theme for his Christmas gift this year. I was surprised that he thought of it. And one of my favorite characters too!

Aside from the pillow he also gave me a cute pencil case still very 'pooh'ey and a pooh shirt! I know he got all these from the kids department but I don't mind. After all I believe nobody is too old for the lovable bear!


 I also got another pillow from one of my closest friend. It was all pink but I did not have enough space in my luggage that sadly I had to leave it behind.



This Christmas it seems like i hauled a lot of gifts since I also got these from more friends:

Indeed I have been blessed. Merry Christmas!

My 2011 diary

Now you think I'm done with my Little Twin Stars lemming? Nope! I don't think I can live thru the year with just a small datebook. Datebook I shared in my previous post is something I want to carry around in my bag for small notes and important events. (Yeps despite my iPhone 4, I am still pretty much a paper person. ) I'm the type who likes to keep track of things especially money matters and so I also bought this...

 

I had a hard time choosing which design I like most that I think I spent an hour trying to make up my mind. If only they don't cost 25.05sgd each from A n' BC (can be found in the basement of Raffles Shopping Arcade, City Hall Mrt and 3rd floor of Bugis Junction, Bugis Mrt) then maybe I would have bought all three! Haha. In the end I choose this, because I liked the lay out of its contents.

Two pages for the 2011 and 2012 calendar. A 2- page spread for each month as shown below.

Enough space for a daily thingie.

A few pages for important notes.

 Of course address pages for those are dear too me.

Perforated pages that let's you tear it off in case you want to give info to a friend you've been out of touch with but suddenly cross paths with.

 Plus the plastic sleeves have slots for other notes i'd like to put.

 As I was taking pics of the diary for this post, I discovered that it comes with these cute stickers!

 So what's your diary for next year? Mind sharing it with me?

Little Twin Stars

One of the things I will never outgrow is my love for Sanrio's Twins - Kiki and Lala. I can still remember during my pre - school years, my aunt used to give us presents from abroad with the latest Sanrio stuff. I can still remember a small coin purse, a wallet and a mirror that was so nice that it looks like a window. Back then i was so happy to receive such gifts.  I'm old now (and don't ask how old! :p), but I still love Little Twin Stars and My Melody! And to prove it here is my latest haul of LTS stuff...

Now the main reason why I decided to go out on that day was because I  wanted to buy a Little Twin Star diary/ schedule book for 2011 and a pen to match it with. And since Sanrio Gift Gate only has 1 branch in Singapore, I headed out to Harbourfront MRT Station where Vivo City is located.

The pen is just about the same length as my datebook.

Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary - Little Twin Stars Canvass Tote!

Then I saw this bag for only 25sgd! And just can't resist (I know I wouldn't be able to sleep if I don't bring it home with me! :) ) The bag is made out of canvas, which makes it lightweight and easy to wash. The rubber print on it is really good. I don't think it's the type that will crack easily.

And it also has a print at the back! The tote can hold an A4 size magazine or even a netbook. Too bad I was not able to see a Kerroppi one though. I know a friend of my mine would love me forever if I give her that for Christmas. But I did get her something nice ;)

We got the same initials me ang AB

 A couple of Sundays ago I ventured out to Orchard hoping to get some good stuff from the Kipling sale at Isetan Scotts. To my dismay the sale was bit low on stocks and it seemed like they the items i saw were left overs. So I walked and walked til I found myself at Kinokuniya. Ang guess what I found?

and this

I got this from the Japanese Magazine I bought filled with lots of pics I like to ogle at.

I am so happy with my find! I think I will visit Kinokuniya more often. :)

Charles & Keith made my day!

If only i had the budget but then i could have bought more!  In the Philippines, Charles & Keith costs more than the average cost of decent footwear there. Here though its a different thing (considering the cost of living.) and when its sale time, it's so much better. Anyway here's my loot for today. :)

Not all I will keep of course... some will be Christmas gifts for my cousin and sister in law.

Anyway, tomorrow is the last day maybe you want to take a little trip to Tai Seng

Got the info from James in his website.

http://livinginsingaporetoday.com/12239/charles-keith-warehouse-sale-oct-2010/ 

Thanks James!

ini MINI? which mini ?1? mo

 A few months back, I had my eyes set on the HP Mini Vivienne Tam Edition

from chipchick.com

as my future travel with me netbook. Now, I am having second thoughts as I discovered this

from chipchick.com

I couldn't stop ogling at it. But I still like the gold and butterfly design so I guess it would all boil down to the specs.