4x over

I know the picture’s a little small to see the details so do click on it to see the larger version!

I’m still a tad high from the spontaneous energy a bunch of us had while working on this mini collaboration. It spanned two days? We tweeted, we decided, we did it. Basically four of us, Chups, Sel, Ser and myself (we were schoolmates back in design school) got wind of Crafty 2010 happening in October. We want to go but whined about the ticket prices for a bit. The super people behind the conference held a short “game day” to obtain discount codes so we thought, “let’s take advantage of that”! The task was to do whatever using the words ‘crafty’.

So yeah, each of us took an alphabet (some of us two) and put our own spin on it. No discussions of the direction we were each going for and I don’t know, somehow, I guess we all think differently no matter how similar we might be? WHICH IS AWESOME!

I could ramble on forever, it was just so fun altho a little frantic because I do things so slowly! Anyway do check out the Crafty 2010 website, you like-minded folks. I’m personally very stoked that something like this is gonna happen.

{Chups made C, Ser made R, Sel made A & F, I made T & Y}

Iam25

So I turn 25 today! Meet my inflatable buddy, my newly ‘chewed off’ fringe that my hairstylist gave me that I really love and a 25-year-old Melly! I’m throwing a party this Saturday and a friend mocked me for ordering my own cake, haha. Toot toot!

Forgetful me

Boy oh boy do I have a problem with my memory! It’s deteriorating. Fast. Age is catching up. And fast. So what I forgot about was to share Adeline’s Photographic Diary, this entry is on ink or tattoos. My small tattoos made it on there together with Liz and Diana’s massive sleeves! Was super stoked to be included. Plus Adeline’s recently banged out a new neat layout which was done by Katrina and well, short story short, I’m pretty much in love with how tight this blogging community is.

So from tattoos to food, here we go with food on film #2.

pan-fried salmon, kenyan green beans, zucchini & tomato & avocado salad

penne with pork sausage (minced up) & kenyan green beans, in a chicken broth sauce (I followed a recipe for the sauce but switched up the greens). It’s nice change from the usual tomato/cream base and Ben was very quick to say he liked it (yay for me)! If you’d like the recipe, I’d be happy to scan a copy.

breakfast of zucchini and avocado on wholemeal toast

clear-the-fridge-and-throw-it-all-in fried rice for lunch

I rarely snack on chocolate but the new packaging gave me a reason to put it in the basket. It’s boxy and nice to hold now.

How’s everyone’s weekend going? I’m desk-bound and working on more twigs, watching the new season of Project Runway and hopefully, eat some ice cream tomorrow.

New Drops + Drapes

HEYYY!!! I’ve just updated my etsy shop with these new babies. I used a different type of paper this time, painted some twigs to go in a different direction, played around with ‘draping’ instead of the usual ‘drops’. I really love a few of these so I hope they end up in good hands!

Also, my twigs were on some of these cool blogs (many months ago!) - For Me, For You, Color Collective, dee9:14. Thank you ladies, I was quietly very thrilled!

Cute girls

Howdy! I was supposed to blog about these new stickers on Monday. Monday became Wednesday and I’m behind on reading all your blogs as well, urgh! How is everyone?

About the stickers, I’m so in love with the illustrations and the clothes on the girls and their demeanour. I don’t think I’ve ever looked at an illustration and think “oh god, I want to be her”.

The illustrations are by Heeda but I came up with no leads on google. Wherever you are, Heeda, I love your girls and I’m gonna stick them onto every piece of mail I send out!

In other things, I finally collected my 35mm f1.8 lens from the post office today! I took these photos with my new lens.

Also I have a guest post up on my friend, Nabbycat’s blog! Do hop on over, I made a sweet little collage of melly-things and am hoping to lure interesting things out of people on the internet!

(I can’t believe it but I actually think I missed blogging, wow yipes.)

Sponsor: Uniiko Vintage

I’m thrilled to have Nicole’s shop, Uniiko Vintage, as one of our sponsors for the month! Uniiko Vintage has a delightful new shopfront and some great blazers in store right now. If that isn’t up your alley, you could swing by Nicole’s Thrift Store instead. She’s got real love for her fashion (and living life) so you might want to check her blog too, it’s a good read.

Mention ‘GREENLAUNDRY’ during checkout and receive free local shipping within Singapore!

Open doors

Happening tomorrow and Sunday! Sarah’s selling her handmade goods at this one of a kind ‘unique finds’ market! She has badges, hand-bound books, handmade jewelry and possibly bags and buntings for sale for you. Her stall will be on L1, well anyway, just look out for the fairest girl with the sweetest smile, hee! Dawn of handmadelove will be there too!

Bring cash and bring your own carrier!! x

For sale on ebay!

Cleared out my wardrobe and I’ve put some stuff up for sale on ebay, mostly vintage but that blazer’s from UO. Do check it out here, you might see something you like, thanks!!

Hop over to half-girl

Hey guys! I have a guest-post up on Young’s blog which I am very excited about because I shared some photos from my first roll of my Diana Mini! So hop on over there will you?

winner!

The winner of frankie’s the photo album is #28, LAUREN! This little lady has impressed me on so many levels, especially her sophisticated taste for someone so young. And all this through mere observation from my computer screen, imagine meeting her in person, I explode!! Lauren has started a blog to record her europe-trotting days and I think out of anyone I know, she should live in Paris. I’m so happy this book is going her way!

I hope it’s alright I share your blog, Lauren And I sure hope your boyfriend doesn’t mind his photo being on here too! Congratulations doesn’t sound as fancy-nice in French so how about I stick to Bon Appétit!

the saddest place on earth

A boxful of comforting goodness was sent my way from mimipong. Nothing beats opening my letterbox and see it stuffed to the brim.

There’s Weep, the tear doll / A guide to coping with sorrow / A handbook featuring collaborations with 25 artists in Singapore, Hong Kong and Macau / A set of vivid and saturated photos-turned-postcards of Weep hanging around Singapore

I heart the idea of the note pad sewn onto Weep, where you can pen down what is making you sad and give it a hug or squeeze for some lovin’. It’s a role reversal to me, no one really addresses sorrow openly. I’m actually beginning to feel Weep is more than just a blue plushie…

Weep comes in two sizes, one big enough to hug and one small enough to hold. There’s also limited edition artist dolls like this one, and it comes with a hankie pouch.

One for the photo album, Ada’s glad as hell she has a new company. What were the odds, blue and red? I took Ada along for a sleepover on Friday and she got called a ghost/Chucky the entire night!

Mimipong stocks at Strangelets, Rockstar and Cat Socrates.

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I want to advocate buying handmade this Christmas but I’m having difficulty with it myself, I’ll admit. So if you have friends who are open to handmade (which can be rare outside this blogging community), buy handmade!

New acquisitions

New shoes from Dolce Vita

Nail colours from China Glaze and Mauve It Over lipstick from Revlon’s matte collection.

Finally, a striped top with the perfect thickness of lines

My new companion, Ada! She arrived two days ago from New Zealand where she hung out with ana b.. She’ll be hanging out with me for a while so you be seeing her around.

Sarah’s Loft x Greenlaundry

A picnic! Yes I’ll say it again, we are having a picnic! And Sarah & I would like you, our readers, to come join us! Come with a friend, come with your dog, we really don’t mind so long as you have yourself a good time. The picnic’s at Botanic Gardens. All we ask of you is to drop either of us an email {hellothere[at]sarahs-loft[dot]com} or {melly[at]greenlaundry[dot]net} to let us know that you’ll be joining us, just so we prepare enough food for our tummies!!

P.S. Another set of exciting news coming right up! I’m doing my very own Chrismassy giveaway!

News from my sponsors

Hello hello! Both of my sponsors, Feronia Jewelry and Earring Addict, have some news to share with you readers.

First off, Clarie of Feronia Jewelry is having a sale! Everything in her shop is going off at 50% of its original price. Also, you can get a free pair of earrings of your choice worth $20 for purchases of over $100. I know and you know that it’s the holiday season and there’s no avoiding shopping. Rahhh. So check out her sale and you just might find something for someone on your Christmas list.

Next up, Dawne of Earring Addict will be at Fash Bash this weekend where she will be launching her latest collection Black + Gold!! Fash Bash will be on both Saturday and Sunday, 11AM - 7PM at Red Dot Museum, look out for booth 44! Here’s the mailer with sneak peeks of Black + Gold

G’weekend everyone!

{P.S. I’m onto replying your comments}

Feronia Jewelry Giveaway

How better to get back into the blogging groove than to host a giveaway! Feronia Jewelry is a new sponsor to the blog and Clarie, the lady behind Feronia Jewelry is so kind to sponsor her ‘Back to Basics‘ bracelet for this giveaway!

Feronia Jewelry has a wide selection from vintage victorian, bridal to modern sophisticated and cute. And Clarie wants you to also be unique, not just beautiful. That is the main principle her designs stems from.

To participate in this giveaway, all you have to do is tell me what makes you unique. It could be something you possess, was born with or something you collect. Something sets everyone apart, so let me what’s yours! This is open to international readers as well so keep your comments coming and I’ll pick a winner randomly in a few days!

Do visit Feronia Jewelry and perhaps, get some inspiration! Good luck!