Thursday, December 11, 2008
Mad mad week but I'm back!
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Sunday, November 30, 2008
Tea Note
Lovely packaging for tea from a Japanese website called Tea-note.
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Labels: packaging
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Muji Craft Box
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008
My Best Friend's Wedding (invitations)
I finally settled on a beautiful Allegro Script , which I paired with a San Serif block-like font, for the invite to achieve a simple classic look. Not long after contacting Laura (who is super prompt in her responses), I received the gorgeous artwork and was on my way to gocco-ing 125 invitations by hand. I also got Laura to handwrite the address of the lunch reception which I screen-printed on tags (above) to accompany the invites.
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Monday, November 24, 2008
Chocolate Pie, anyone?
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Labels: product design
Wall mounted Crates
I love this storage idea. (via Creature Comforts)
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Labels: recycled
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Shabby Chic Charm
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Labels: interior design
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
1950's Royal Typewriter (Restored)
I would so love to have one of these...
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Labels: wish list
An exception
I usually don't post anything "political" on Laissezfaire although I had to make this an exception as this video above is just too funny to pass. I couldn't stop laughing at "McCain's dance expressions". But I know Obama can dance. I have seen his dance moves on Ellen. Quite impressive!
Anyway, funnies aside, I think the recently concluded presidential elections in the US was pretty inspirational and deserves a special mention on laissezfaire. I was particularly inspired by Obama's rousing acceptance speech and touched by McCain's gracious concession speech.
Congrats from Sunny Singapore to all Americans for being a part of this historic presidential elections! I wish our own elections were as inspirational and exciting as yours!
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Labels: For Inspiration Only
Corner Forest
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Dear Creatures
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Labels: photography
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Printable matryoshka labels
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Labels: diy, graphic, stationary
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
New patterns by Jessica Jones
The fabric used in the tote bags are from her new collection. They are available by the yard here for anyone who wants to make their own:
thanks for letting me know, Jessica. Keep up the gorgeous work!
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Labels: graphic, stationary
Saturday, November 8, 2008
New Collection at Sparklethots
If you like any of the items, you will be happy to know that Sparkle Thots is doing a FREE SHIPPING promotion. Just spend above SGD $50 to receive this offer. Enter code [GIFTED08] upon check out.
(above) Drop of Golden Sun (SGD$45)
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Labels: accessories
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Rolling Pin
This rolling pin has raised lettering that prints into your pastry. Beautiful!
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Labels: accessories
Exchange your envelopes for some cool pins!
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Labels: stationary
Letterpress Clocks
Gorgeous Letterpress Clocks on scallop cards by Cursive New York.
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Labels: accessories, stationary
Monday, November 3, 2008
Beehive Kitchenware
above: Baby Spoons
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Labels: accessories
Saturday, October 25, 2008
102 Dwelllings by Dosmasuno Architects
For more pictures, click here.
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Labels: architecture
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Marie-Thérèse Gown GIVEAWAY!!!!
The very very talented Kathleen does bi-weekly giveaways on Grosgrain and I must say that almost everything she whips up with her sewing machine is beautiful! I also love this, and this, and this. Somehow, her pictures really captures the mood of the dresses and costumes she makes. Glad I found this site today.
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Labels: giveaway
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Sharing the journey
Dorothy, whom I also got to know through laissezfaire, recently gave birth to a beautiful baby, Ellis. Before entering the fabulous world of fashion, she spent her days in a small cubicle at a large international financial institution. She decided to follow her passion a few years back when she took up a course in fashion design and started the Dotted Line. With her new journey into motherhood early this year, she wasted no time in getting started with her second business venture, Dote Studio when she got fed up with the lack of stylish nursing wear available in Singapore.
Dorothy had contacted me some time back to help design her new label. While I was occupied with several projects at that time, I am really glad I took on this project as I wanted to be a part of it since I was once a nursing mom myself who was frustrated with the wardrobe options currently available. The process of designing the label for Dote Studio was very enjoyable as Dorothy would be what I call an "enlightened client". She knew what she wanted...something simple, feminine and elegant, but did not limit me in terms of the design process.
I can't wait to try on the clothes that Dorothy sent me below once that postpatum tummy becomes less visible.
above: Mist puff sleeve dress (S$109, US$75 approx)above: Slate Top. (S$69 or US$48 approx.)I probably won't look as good as the model above but at least I will feel good! No more frumpy nursing clothes....yay! Dote Studio ships internationally at S$15 (or US$11 approx) per item. For more info, do visit their website.
Dote Studio will also be collaborating with Maternity Exchange, Singapore, to offer more nursing options in the coming months. I am also glad to be involved in designing a simple clothing label for this -Dote for MX.
Besides designing 2 fashion labels, Dorothy also writes regularly on her blog Drastic Measures which covers fashion, crafting, design and daily life. Another 2 thumbs up for this multi-tasking mom who has ditched the corporate rat race to follow her passion!
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Labels: personal
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Nadya Vitalyevna Zagorodnova
I have not been able to blog as much as I would like to over the past week as our family just welcomed a little bundle of joy over the weekend.
With praise and thanksgiving to God, Nadya Vitalyevna Zagorodnova was born on October 11, weighing a hefty 4.535kg (or a perfect 10 lbs to be exact). Apart from the lack of sleep and endless feeding over the past few days, our family is overjoyed!
Do bear with me if I don't manage to keep up with my regular posts at laissezfaire over the next week or so as we adjust to the new addition in our family. I promise I will be back soon! I will also be blogging more about my second journey into motherhood and other baby-related discoveries at my other blog, Pupsik. Meanwhile, I better catch up with some sleep while I can! =))
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Labels: announcement
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
Milk and Bread
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Labels: accessories
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
No smoking
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Labels: stationary