So we took a train from Beijing to visit a nearby city - Tianjin. We took so many photos so I had to do a double page spread. :)
The train ride was really comfortable and I really enjoyed the Tianjin architecture which is a mix of traditional Chinese structures and European-style buildings.
The night scene was beautiful and we stayed at a lovely hotel too.:)
Kept everything fairly simple...so the photos are the focal point.
Though I just got some cute stickers and decided to use them...*LOL*
Finally got round to cutting up my huge stack of watercolour practice blooms to use on my projects. You know I try to waste nothing. *LOL*
Some of these leaves and blooms already made it on an upcoming layout. *winks*
Can't believe that we are into the last few months of 2026. The third quarter was a blur for me as I had to deal with a personal health issue. But I'm on the mend now so definitely looking forward to finishing the year on a much happier note. :)
Just a fun spread in my gratitude journal to celebrate my new oven gloves! I scored a set of Staub cotton oven gloves at a really great price. As you know, this girl loves a good bargain. :)
Happy weekend friends!
So the girl is still cooking...just haven't been taking photos before the food gets eaten. *winks*
I look after two old folks so I prioritise protein - usually each meal has at least one animal protein and one plant protein (natto and endamame are things that can be added to a meal easily), a mix of colourful veggies and herbs (focusing more on variety than quantity), a variety of seasonal fruits and a bean/collagen dessert (for general well-being and more protein).
As always, packaging material...kraft packaging paper, tabs from box packaging and packaging ribbon.
Happy Wednesday! Just sharing the things that are currently putting a smile on my face - some fresh lilies in my new vase from Saigon, My Melody plushie and my daily dose of coconut water with creatine. :)
Hope your desk has something on it that makes you happy! :)
This year has been pretty much about using the stuff I have before acquiring anything new. Like this YSL lipstick that I had been hoarding for no good reason. I obviously bought it because I like the colour so why was I not using it? So I did and I love it! :)
Happy weekend friends!
Hello friends! You know on the tabs on my layouts and projects? Yep, I use packaging boxes for them. They come in a variety of colours and sizes and are great for adding a little detail to a corner....perhaps as a mat for a sticker or just a space to write the date/location. :)
Almost into the last quarter of the year and I really want to finish up this mixed media birdie playbook. So let's get to it! *encouraging music plays in the background*
I think my birdies are looking more decent these days. Remember how fat my birdies were when I first started? *LOL*
Just came back from Saigon and scored these ceramic cute vases....can't wait to pretty them up with flowers!
Happy weekend friends!:)
Nephew #1 had a biking accident and broke his front tooth so he flew back to Singapore (He's studying in Melbourne) to get it fixed.
Of course, he had to come over to visit his grandparents and eat a meal prepared by his fave aunt. *winks*
This boy lived with us full-time for 6 years. And it's interesting to see him navigate his life independently now. He's sporting a perm and bleached highlights in his hair. He's wearing a fish hook pendant to reflect his current fishing passion. And still doing really well in med school. So proud of this boy. :)
The last two months have been particularly challenging - mentally and emotionally. So it was such a pleasant surprise to receive unexpected happy mail from a dear friend. :)
Time to feed my creative soul!
It's been a while since I attended a Sephora event...but I used my points to redeem a ticket to attend one recently. And it was good. Lots of new products to try and get samples of. And a goodie bag worth $400. :)
Happy Monday friends! How about getting self-love flowers this week? Get it from the grocery store or from your garden and arrange them in a vase (currently obsessed with mine *winks*) on your desk. Enjoy them as you go about your week. :)
Nephew #1 was back in Singapore (he's studying in Australia) and we went out for everyone's fave - steak!
Really trying to use up my mismatched alphas in a creative way... (can you tell? *LOL*)
Could not find the right numbered stickers so just went in with my acrylic paint markers.
And yes, now nephew#1 also loves to take food photos. He got it from his aunt. *winks*
