Category: good stuff

Pretty Toilet Rolls

barbara

 I was at the Bead store supplier’s place yesterday and decided to use the bathroom.   I was pleasantly surprised to see her cute toilet paper.  It was in a funky print of hearts.  She told me that she got them from The Designer Toilet Roll Company in UK.  Well, I really don’t mind getting some for my bathroom too.  Why go for boring toilet papers when you can get Colourful Hearts, Cheeky Chicken or Beautiful Butterflies print eh? These toilet rolls are made with safe, colorfast vegetable-oil based-ink.  Can’t wait to beautify my bathroom with them.


 

I am A Pinaholic

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Did I mention that I love Pinterest?  I can actually spend hours just browsing this site.  I bet all Pinterest fans do that.  With 15 Boards and 890 pins, I am a Pinaholic.  You can find virtually anything in Pinterest such as Film, Fitness, Technology and even what is the best cable tray. Besides fashion and food recipes, my favourite category is craft.  There is virtually nothing that these creative people cannot do.  I get so inspired seeing all the wonderful crafts pinned in this virtual board. I have been looking for Teacher’s Appreciation gift ideas and I found these at Pinterest.

 

Scrap Trap

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Here is something that I really need in the kitchen – The Scrap Trap from Taylor Gifts.  The Scrap Trap helps to keep the counter and sink clear while we prepare food.  All those peelings, shells, scraps and more can be easily scrape into the bin for quick garbage collection or composting.   This plastic bin holds up to 2 quarts and can be easily clipped onto any standard drawer or cabinet door.   It is dishwasher safe too.

 

Cute Gift Packaging For Parties

barbara

My daughter’s birthday is coming up next month.  I have been cracking my head on what to do for her birthday.  Though there won’t be a big celebration, I would still buy her a cake and prepare some goodie bags for her friends.  So, the hubs has been looking around for digital recorders just so that he can capture the birthday celebration and I have been busy looking around for gift packaging.   Found a few lovely items from Sur La Table.

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Polka Dot Plastic Bags

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Pastel Ice-cream bowls.

Aren’t they the cutest?

Recycled Tin Cans

barbara

You know, this DIY stuff is really making me fall head over heels in love with arts and crafts especially when it comes to paper crafts.  I am glued to the computer most of the time browsing creative blogs and pinterest.  If only I have more time.  I would love to just sit down and do my crafts.  Sometimes I even wish that my family or friends are planning a wedding so that I can help with some decor stuff.  I saw this cute idea on recycling tin cans into centerpieces at reuseandupcycle.blogspot.com.

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I can’t wait to do something with my stash of tin cans!

Cool Fingers For The Kitchen

barbara

I can’t tell you how many times I have hurt my fingers while trying to hold on to hot bowls and plates from the microwave.  Well, with this Cool Fingers from Perpetual Kid, you won’t be hearing anymore loud “Ouch” from me.  It is made of silicone and can stand the heat.  Just wipe off to clean it.  Easy peasy.

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DIY Paper Flowers For Valentine’s Day

barbara

I was at a craft blog earlier today and stumbled upon a very creative idea of making your own paper flowers.  Rhonnadesigns.blogspot.com has a tutorial video on how to make flowers with coffee filters.  Ain’t that awesome?  It is really very easy to do.  All you need is a pack of coffee filters, glue gun and stapler.

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These paper flowers are great as gift toppers. Just dress up your gifts with ribbons, customized gift cards, the paper flowers and you are good to go.

Silkscreen Buddha Image

barbara

I was Gaiam just now and chanced upon this beautiful Buddha Silkscreen Print Set.  It features Buddha images on four different colours kimono silk.  Very serene and calming.  The quartet of serenely smiling Buddhas bestows warmth and beauty on any decor.  The silkscreens are produced by artisans using nontoxic dyes and techniques developed more than 500 years ago.   The Buddha Silkscreen Sets are perfect for the home or office.

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ForkChops

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This fork, knife, chopsticks combination is pretty cool.  Known as ForkChops, this 3-in-1 combination are made of food-safe polystyrene and is dishwasher safe.  When you have ForkChops, you don’t have to worry about not having the proper utensils to eat your food.  ForkChops will have you ready for almost all kinds of food.  Available at ThinkGeek.com.

Japanese Gifts

barbara

I just came across this lovely online gift shop that offers items which are uniquely Japanese. I have a friend who loves everything about Japan. Its culture, fashion, food and etc. I am sure she will be thrilled to know this online store.  I browse through the website just and found a few things that I really like.

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Matryoshka Tea For Two Pot Set

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Kawaii Kitchen Containers

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Daisy 2-Tier Bento Box

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Decolello Kids Hanger

If you are into Japanese stuff too, then check out  Japanesegiftmarket.com.