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DIY Weekends :: Rainbow Cakes

October 31, 2009 | 2 Comments

I guess this would be a good time to bake something. After the delish looking cupcakes from earlier this week. How about trying your hand at a rainbow cake? Recipe and image from Whisk Kid.

Oct

29

i *french*

October 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment

i’ll see you one day, eiffel tower ditto. by Kristine May

Oct

28

i *cupcake*

October 28, 2009 | 1 Comment

saint cupcake loves you yums…

Oct

27

destash!

October 27, 2009 | 1 Comment

Followers on Facebook and Twitter would have learnt of the latest offshoot of Sparkle Thots… Sparkle Destash! Yes, after almost 5 years of crafting, the stash has gotten way out of hand. It is about time to start clearing space and making way for new ones. Over the years, the direction and style of designs [...]

Oct

27

Quotable Quotes :: Laughter

October 27, 2009 | 1 Comment

new math. so true.

Oct

26

Floral Mondays :: In A Teacup

October 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Beautiful teacup floral arrangements made by Chelsea of Frolic. I could do with these on my dining table every day of the year!

Oct

24

coming soon…!

October 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Rather busy chasing the kids this week. Life happens. Expect another shop update this weekend / coming Monday. Full of elegant pearl jewelry, glittery gold,… in short, the bits you love about Sparkle Thots. Meantime, check in store for the Christmas collection!

Oct

24

DIY Weekends :: Lunch(bags) Anyone?

October 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Spent copious amount of time at Daiso, the local (ok, more like imported from Japan) version of a dollar store where everything retails at $2. Lots of fun! I spent an insane amount of time at the kitchen section with bento boxes, sets and the like. So when I spotted this lunch bag tutorial on [...]

Oct

22

i *ruled*

October 22, 2009 | 1 Comment

This ruler reminds me of Kenzo’s Flower… probably the singular use of the poppy / red flowers. Each flower has been painstakingly hand positioned 1cm apart from the other. The entire ruler handmade. No wonder the huge pricetag but really, beautiful to behold. One of those lemmings… because I doubt I can bear to use [...]

Oct

21

i *awed*

October 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment

I can’t paint for nuts… so to see these are actually water paintings and not photographs took my breath away. Some people have all the talent! Photo painting by Alyssa Monks. Be flabbergasted. Check out the rest of her gallery.

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