Yep...another Miffy sticker project! :)
Thursday
Pages from February 2026 gratitude journal
This year's gratitude journal features lots of packaging to document the memories.
Like using the Venchi Chocolate wrapper after I've finished eating the chocolate that the bestie got me from Italy. Definitely grateful for that since I no longer buy chocolate locally (prices have doubled!).
And just using stickers and text from the pamphlet to document the first time I bought clothes from this online store. I love that you get some visuals without actually printing photos. :)
Wednesday
Workspace Wednesday - new Staub kitchen friends
Currently in my 7th year of being the main cook in the Yam family household, I've been slowly adding my own stuff to make the experience a little more pleasant. Scored some ceramic ware from a recent trip to Kuala Lumpur. And yes, I work on a one in, one out system so that we don't accumulate too much stuff.
Tuesday
Gratitude Pages from August 2025
Got some really fun sandals from Camper! And new luggage from the airlines because they couldn't repair the damage to my old one.:)
Monday
Make Stuff Monday - upcycled matcha whisk container
I'm old school when it comes to making matcha. I love getting out my ceramic chawan and bamboo whisk to make my matcha latte. Unfortunately no matter how careful you are, the bamboo whisk needs to get replaced every 6 months or so. My recent matcha whisk came in a sturdy cardboard container...which makes for a lovely up cycling project! *high fives all around*
Thursday
Last May in my gratitude journal
A week in May 2025 spent in Ho Chi Minh, staying at my usual hotel , Caravelle. Even though it was 2 months after my birthday, they still gave me cake! *winks*
I also went to my cousin's place (He's married to a Vietnamese and resides in HCM) to visit his gazillion cats. He and his wife go around rescuing cats to save them from being eaten. I was very busy at his place...too many cats to cuddle..no time to rest. *LOL*
Tuesday
Meet my new Miffy art journal!
So I had been eyeing the Miffy x Ana Tony bags online for a while but wasn't sure I wanted to drop so much money on a fabric bag without touching it and seeing it in person. Last week I finally made my way down to a physical store in Kuala Lumpur but alas, the collection has sold out...
However they still had a few customisable Miffy journals available...so obviously I had to make my trip worthwhile...and bought ONE! Tempted to buy the other available design too but decided to be good. *winks*
You can choose the papers you want ...lined, dated, plain...needless to say I went for the watercolour papers. These are refillable. :) Since it is a fabric journal cover, I paid for a plastic sleeve to keep Miffy clean. And did you see my name embossed on the cover in very subtle gold?
They also included two fun sticker sheets! Super happy with my purchase (about US$40).
Wednesday
Eye drawings for the first week of May 2026
Been really really enjoying the eye drawings these days even though it takes a lot longer....with the back and forth between watercolours and coloured pencils since I have to let it dry completely. But definitely learning new techniques from the practice.
Not sure if you can see but the granulating watercolours create such unique textures...which I love.:)
Monday
Make Stuff Monday - sticking stickers is my creative time too
These days creative time is hard to come by so I'll take sticking my cute Miffy stickers on my wireless earpiece as my creative time. After all, there were important decisions to be made regarding which cute Miffy to use to best cover up the brand name (yep...one of those corporate gifts). :)
Sunday
What's new in my life - May 2026 edition
Haven't shared a What's new in my life in a while...
First up some new kitchen stuff...cookware and serving ware from Scanpan.
Also went to the Le Creuset Family & Friends sale...and scored a 26cm French oven that I had my eye on (not my fave colour..they only had it in black...but it does looks pretty badass!)...and a skillet (which I have used every day since I got it)..and a braiser for the Penang bestie.
Got some cute Miffy x Le Sportsac stuff at a recent sale.
Friday
A page from the gratitude journal - new friends from Bangkok
I love using wooden utensils...but they do wear out after some time. So whenever I travel, I will pick up a few new ones as my "backup". They also make lovely gifts for friends. :)
Thursday
Last of the April eye drawings
Life gets busy but I've really been enjoying my Holbein granulating watercolours...they really add depth to the eye drawings. Currently experimenting with doing a first wash with watercolours, in with the coloured pencils, back in with watercolours and finishing with coloured pencils, pen and marker.
Whatever it is, learn and have fun with the process!
Tuesday
More eye drawings!
Getting back into a routine has been hard. But I look forward to adding lashes with my calligraphy brush pen. It requires some finesse and lots of practice...and I can't practise until I draw the eye..so that's what has been getting me going. *LOL*
Plus the new Holbein watercolours of course. I love creating "chaos" with it and then establsihing structure back with the pens and pencils. :)
And of course, using a different Miffy clip with each drawing. *winks*
Happy Tuesday friends!
Monday
My Melody stash from Japan - in my gratitude journal
Got so many My Melody stuff in 2025. This was the first batch that my sister got me from Japan. :)
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