So Cute It Hurts

i heart mail. yes i do.

I've been meaning to post some mail goodies during the Valentine's week. Better late than never.

It might sound silly, but there is nothing quite like receiving a surprise package filled with amazing goodies from Canada by the lovely Koralee. The packaging alone is amazing, but opening the cupcake paper cups stickers covered, beautiful Canada stamp laden package to find such lovely treasures is indescribable.

Koralee is such a sweet lady. If you don't know her, you should drop by her blog and take a look around. I always enjoy her lovely posts, which happen to be full of beautiful photos and handmade treats.

The green tea and that adorable "Arts and crafts keep you sane" book pretty much sent me over the moon. Very dainty and pretty fantastic, wouldn't you say? I would.

More soon.
I'm off to make me a cup of organic hot lips.
Happy Sunday and wishing you a lovely merry week ahead.
Love to you and yours.

I've crossed the line...

Look how spoiled my little one has been lately when it comes to one of my favorite things: Mail. I've had the good fortune of being able to order a few lovely items for my Coco. Except for this miniature model camera, i placed orders that support amazing crafters whose creations i have come to know and love.

This tiny gem above hasn't and won't leave my little one's fingers any time soon. One of my best girl, Pei Li, found it for me on Photojojo. This camera is very detailed and very real looking 1/6 scale model of my life-size DSLR with every button, screen, switch, and dial in place. I love it!

This charming little replica comes with three detachable lenses with removable lens hoods! And just when i thought it couldn't get any more want-worthy, a snap happy plastic dino is included too!

Hope you had a great weekend. Mine hasn't turned out too awesome. I've been down for the count since Friday morning with a nasty headache/body-ache and a gastric flu. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that doctor's prescription and taking it easy this week will contribute to a speedy recovery.

Have a wonderful merry week, sweet friends.
Keep warm.
Love to you.

there's a first time for everything. part two

It has certainly been established that i'm a big fan of Parisian tea salons and pastry shops. One day, i hope to enjoy a magical afternoon at these shops Ladurée Paris and Antoinette Singapore.

It makes me really happy to say that i finished my first 2012 sewing project. It has been quite a while since i made something new, so i'm pretty pleased with this new apron. Don't get me wrong, it has a few flaws, but i really love those parts. It fits well and i think it's super comfortable.

My bakery french maid uniform is inspired by this manga series ~ i had a little trouble with the inset due to my rusty sewing skills. Either way, the apron is done and the whole french maid uniform just falls nicely together, which feels really good. I'm really happy with how it turned out.

This maid uniform will be on it's way to a sweet talented friend, Pei Li, once i'm done with a few final touch ups. I think her Ruki (Lati doll) will look great in it.

My little one had such fun modeling this piece with her new little bakery toys. I will be adding more assorted breads, desserts, cakes and french macarons to her little English Tea Cart collection. I'm sure she will be very pleased.

Happy Tuesday.
Happy sweetest month of the year, February.
Love to you and yours...always.