combination

Now i couldn't wait for Music Monday's to post this video cause I'm just so excited about the awesome combination of a gorgeous song and beautiful dance that's in this.



I couldn't find this version of Valerie anywhere! It's one of the best versions I've heard so far.

And the dancing... owh the dancing... stops and pauses that fill spaces, movements that draw you and find you holding your breath... These are just some of the few things you'll notice when watching the  Movement Lifestyle videos.

Love!

Make a Note

The Molskine collection

Notebooks galore! This is really something I'd wanna continue working on. Not merely collecting, but making notebooks too.

Also love these notebooks by Angelicquirk. Do check out her store or catch her at craft markets around PJ/KL.

DO check out Field Notes especially if you love everything about notebooks and note-taking.

Just discovered Jiam & Co. and Notbook-Notbuk via Pipit. I've got a serious case of notebook envy. They're beautifullll! (Also available at bazaars and craft markets around PJ/KL/Singapore)

Well I'm off to make some of my own.... have a great weekend peeps!

busy bee

I've been sort of a busy bee since the year began. With, first of all work, and you know - life and all that. 

But I've also been tinkering about the house, putting bobs and bits together. I'd very much like to DIY some things for my upcoming wedding and I suppose this gives me a good way to spend my evenings at home aside from watching all the TV shows I'm currently hooked on. And then there's the Golden Globes so of course I like HAVE to watch every single movie that's nominated. Right?

Well, many scoffed at the DIY idea cause, you know, I'm quite a bum. But I'm truly enjoying it. And I'm moving along just fine. Here's a sneak peek of what I'm working on.

alphabet stamps

This one's easy peasy. Just a lot of stamping to do. But I probably shouldn't attempt this after 3 cups of coffee! I smudged like an entire column  >.<

And here are the corsages and boutonnieres I'm trying out. It's still a work in progress and I'm still playing with a few different styles but hopefully it'll look great when everything comes together.

first attempt at a paper boutonnieres 

 fabric corsage

Hoping I'll have more to share as THE DAY approaches. Till then... craft on!

Music Monday: The Impatient Sisters

This was a good find and has been on loop for a few weeks. :)
Love their harmonising. Should totally check out their live session: http://www.facebook.com/theimpatientsisters

What a December...

Trust? Hope? Love?
Yea sure whatever. 
Yes. Totally. Forever.

Merry Christmas everyone.

and i will praise Him

"But each day the Lord pours his unfailing love upon me, 

and through each night I sing his songs, 

praying to God who gives me life." Pslam 42: 8

Music Monday: Bon Iver

It's a bit of a contemplative week for me and I find myself writing more than usual. Not in my blogs but I'm trying to finish a story that I've been working on. It's been in progress for a year actually and I haven't gotten far. But this week, I'm inspired. I always need a good song or a certain picture or a phrase of sorts to get me going. Sometimes it's even a good conversation that kick starts those creative juices.

This time round, I have Bon Iver to fuel me up. Go read up about the band. There's a pretty cool story of how the name came about. Bon Iver's kinda poetic to me. I discovered it a few years ago and it's my go-to band when I'm in that melancholy state. It doesn't happen as often these days. But it's a good balance of ups and downs.

Right now, it's helping me write so maybe, hopefully I'll finish this piece by Christmas.  :)