Handmade Mini Purseket

Late last year, an information about spoonflower's free fabric swatch was posted in the swap-bot forum. They are sending it internationally and it was free shipping! I immediately signed up on their website as I only have less than 12 hours to do so before the promo ends. There are so many designs to choose from but I wasn't able to look at everything due to time constraint. I love paisleys and the color Orange, so when I saw this one, I chose it. It is called Paisley Power!

At first, I planned to use it for a needlebook that I was planning to make for myself. But, I wished for it in the Wishlist group from Swap-Bot and somebody sent me one. :) So the needlebook project was postponed. Recently, I am so into pursekets and I really wanted a mini one to organize the accessories that I often use for my laptop, or to hold the cosmetics that I usually carry in my purse. I just hand-stitched it (I don't have a sewing machine :( and yes, I so wanted one!)! Anyway, it turned out alright and I'm so happy that I made it!

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Falling for "Tea Time"!

As of this posting, I consider myself a novice tea drinker! I always ask my husband to bring three boxes of tea when he comes home from his work abroad. One box for my mother, the other box for my father-in-law and the the third box for us. I don't drink it much, only when I am having gas in my stomach. One day, my husband told me to try putting milk in my tea. It did taste good, but then I was still not convinced to drink it more.


I am a coffee drinker and I usually have it during breakfast and in the afternoon. Last November, I decided to drink coffee only once a day. I have also decided that month that I will not drink cold beverages. So, I thought of having hot tea with milk instead. I was alone and it actually made me feel so relax! I feel like I am really having my little "me time" moment!

I was able to drink three flavored tea only and I like them too!

Splurging on an Umbrella!

Umbrella is very useful here in our country. During rainy season, rain pours down unexpectedly and when it's not rainy season, one of the best thing to shield you from the scorching heat of the sun is an umbrella! My husband always checks if I have my umbrella with me when I go out... hmmm... a little pressure there! The last one I had, I lent to someone and it was not returned. So again, I have to buy another one! I have lost quite a lot so I buy cheap ones.

While shopping for a new one, I saw this kitschy design. I found it so cute and I really liked it! It was a little expensive though, since it is automatic and was said to be durable than those cheaper ones. The frugal side of me was saying NO, but I got into so much thinking that if it's durable, it would last long anyway. Oh well, unless I don't lose it again! I guess this time, no umbrella lending anymore?

Simple Bag Charm

My recently bought handbag inspired me to adorn it with a simple bag charm. I haven't been into jewelry making crafts lately and my supplies have been sitting there for awhile now. The hardware used in the handbag are in antique gold color and I happened to have this little antique gold chain that is too short for a bracelet, so I thought, there it would be it's purpose after all! I don't have an antique gold clasp so I used a toggle lock with rose design.

Still inspired, I made one for my other bag. The chunky beads in pastel colors are made of acrylic and the deep colors are glass. I combined the pastel and deep colors so that it will not be too funky and formal.

To give my other bag the same attention (lol), I also made one for it. The black tassel is velvet, which used to cover the wire of a necklace that I do not use. It's really a great feeling to be able to create something nice using things from my stash. It makes me feel all the more creative!

Happy Birthday Hon!

Happy birthday my Honey! I wish we're together today celebrating your birthday! How I wish we're going to a romantic dinner! Anyway, I cooked Chicken Cordon Bleu for lunch. It was a success and everybody at home said they loved it! I am so looking forward to cook it again for you! Enjoy your special day hon!