21 // 12 .... 2012 .... 2013

 
 
There's too many worries people out there.
There's too little time to spare.
There's is a need for courage and hope.
Wake Up, Move on, 11 more days to 2013.

Dec Is Here .... The Christmas Pop Up Store

Sorry for the long post but I was super excited to visit The Christmas Pop Up Store after much waiting and anticipation. This was a flea market with yummy bakes, cool music + workshops and lots of goodies. I arrived earlier than the starting time to help out Juwind and friends as they have set up together in a little cosy room.

Scroll down the photos and you shall know why I was already left with no money by the 4th store I visit.

My all time favourite store "The Little Drom Store".

The Christmas Pop Up Store

This was the cosy room set up by Nong Jia Nu // Groopies // and their friends.

The Christmas Pop Up Store

I was totally fascinated by the flowers sold by "Thumbelina Petals" and can't help not to take more photos of them. Great Store :)

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Seems like chinese herbs wrapping from the Traditional Chinese Physician.

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The beautifully wrapped flower bouquet pins made by Nong Jia Nu comes with a mini envelope and a hidden message.

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These surprise balls by Nong Jia Nu hidden with small knick knack was quickly snapped up by me and Janet .... I should have get more of them. I've yet to open mine by was terribly eager to know what was inside.

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How I ♥ this wall created by Juwind !!

The Christmas Pop Up Store
The Christmas Pop Up Store

The handmade gift tags, Ginger breadman and Christmas trees made by Juwind was overload with happy colors, checkers and pokka dots.

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One of her prop that was my ♥ too :)

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Ice-cream cone balloons for the little ones.

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I've learnt to cut the snowflake note in minutes by the friendly store owner and was happy to donate for a good cause as well by In Merry Motion.

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The Christmas Pop Up Store

No need much recommendation, this popular store have the most YUMMYLICIOUS cakes and tarts by Sarah's Loft.

The Christmas Pop Up Store

I've read and followed the blog by HeyKumo and this was the store set up by Jotter Jotter x Hey Kumo selling very interesting handmade items and travel guides that I was so tempted to buy. If you miss out the pop store no worries, you can order online with free local delivery in December.

The Christmas Pop Up Store

If you've read my post sometime back, here "Drawn To Nostalgia" By Jacqueline O. selling the pretty totes, badges and postcards. I would like to purchase every single piece of the totes and hang up on my wall at home but I guess would have caused me a bomb too :(

(Hints : Start dreaming or my dear friends can start to buy me one each for Christmas, by the way I've bought the Kewpie ones)

The Christmas Pop Up Store

The handmade lavender pillows that I'll order for customization and the one-of-kind vintage cloth brooch as a gift for my crochet teacher by Chubby Bunny made me super excited.

The Christmas Pop Up Store

If I've more money to spend then The Paper Pan would be the stores. With the vintage stationery and knick knacks sourced around the world, how could a vintage junkie like me be cool.

The Christmas Pop Up Store

Drop by their shop in Rodyk Street for more goodies if you find that the range of cakes and biscuits by All good things in the pop up store was limited.

The Christmas Pop Up Store

This was the third time of the MessyMsxi's Breakfast Barter, I was happy to have previously joined once in The Public Garden in Old School. At that time, my drawing was lousy so this time I've come in preparation to spend more time and efforts on my drawings.

The Christmas Pop Up Store
1) Given the blank template
2) Start choosing color media
3) Plan to draw
4) Drawing done (and that's mine)
5) Pose for a photo with your drawing
6) Pop Up Gallery - Hang on the wall for viewing

Then exchange for a breakfast postcard by MessyMsxi :)


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The Christmas Pop Up Store

There are many random other stores selling uniquely items and because I was busying shopping, I could or did not took much photos. Are you regretting that you have miss out ?? This last shot from where I stand was taken during my final purchase from "Thumbelina Petals" and that cutesy shoes belongs to the lovely Karyn.

Imaginary Vacation Friday


Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (立山黒部アルペンルート ) located in high altitude of more than 3000 metres is my "must" vacation before I turn fifty years old. Only operating for about 7 months a year from Mid April to End November and nothing much to rave about the old fashioned Hotel Tateyama.

(image via Wikipedia)

What attract many people is that this place is located at the highest point in Japan. The panoramic view of the 3000 meter mountains at the hotel rooftop, at night where the stardust is almost seems to be within reach and Yuki-no-Otani (Snow Corridor) of about 17 metre nearby the hotel and many more beautiful views throughout the seasons, I wonder what am I waiting for ?

If you're looking for the earliest to see autumn leaves and snowing then visit Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, then make sure you plan in advance and bring the necessary for an enjoyable trip.