Colored Swirls.

And I’m officially done with my finals! Well, I was done since Wednesday but I’ve been so busy buzzing around with various things. It never ends, does it? But yes, it’s Christmas time!

I went to Ikea and bought some wrappers and ribbons to wrap this year’s Christmas presents. I’ve decided to put in extra effort into wrapping the little precious gifts. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve always put heaps of effort into wrapping gifts, making sure that they’re wrapped in the prettiest wrapper available and oh yes, all the corners and folds has to be taped well enough. I love wrapping. But most of the time, I don’t have enough of time to slowly personalize each gift. So that’s why, for this year, I’m making it a point to spend a little extra time beautifying the gift all the more. Hee! Instead of the normal printed wrappers, I have decided to get some brown paper and red & green ribbons to accompany it. Simplicity at its best, no?

Out  of the many presents on this year’s list, I’m done with my gift for the boyfriend. And that’s only one gift but definitely a big relief. I haven’t bought anything for my best friends yet. If only I had more time, really. It’s time to get head-cracking again! Heigh-ho.

Have you started on your Christmas shopping or gift-wrapping yet? :)

Final Take.

Hello, loves! I’ve got two more final exam papers to sit for and I am done for the semester and the year. Somebody say hooray? Don’t worry, I’m still surviving in here! It’s been pretty alright so far – hovering between a good and not so good post-exam feeling. Anyhow, in the mean time, I’d like to share some beautiful photo finds from here. Alternatively, you could always click on them, photos, and you’ll be linked back to the source (the same goes to every photo posted in this blog. if they’re without links, then they’re taken and belong solely to yours truly). :)

I’m absolutely smitten by Anna Inghardt’s work of art through her gorgeous photos. She’s one extremely talented soul. Gotta love her photos! While I revise for my last two papers, I hope your week finds you well. It’s the week before Christmas, so what’re you waiting for? Go out and treat yourself to something sweet before the year ends. I know I surely will do that after my finals are over. ;) Hehe.

Have an awesome week ahead, lovelies.

A Girl’s Dream.

If there was one place I’d really want to go in this life of mine, it would definitely be New York.

My good friend, Rachel, came home from New York along with some very, very lovely things – the pendant as pictured above as well as an I ♥ NY t-shirt. She knows the extent of my love for New York and how much I have been wanting to go over. It’ll be a good idea to wear this pendant around, reminding me of my dream ever since I was a wee little girl. I shall save up for a New York trip, defo.

Where is that one place you’d love to visit in this life of yours? :)

Cupcake Cravings.

“One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.”

- Luciano Pavarotti and William Wright, Pavarotti, My Own Story

An Enchanting Prelude.

Guess what, loves?

It’s snowing here (only happens in December), in my blog! As you move your cursor around, the direction changes accordingly. Hope this becomes an enchanting prelude to a very gorgeous December for all of you. Ah, and the excitement of Christmas! Can you feel it already? I’m definitely feeling Christmas all around. :)

Have fun, darlings!

Hello December.

Can you believe that it is already December? Oh my. And it really doesn’t feel too much like December at all. I’ve been running around here and there, and when I finally settled down to start on my revision, it suddenly dawned upon me that it’s already December.

I have some December plans all lined up right after my semester finals which ends on the 16th. Now, that doesn’t leave me with much time for Christmas shopping or rather, any breather at all before Christmas day. Not to mention, my December is gonna be absolutely packed.

My girlfriends are all coming home (some already have), and I’m ever so delighted. Can’t wait to have girly catch-ups and sleepovers all over again. Hee! But for now, it’s back to the books!

Oh, and please do share with me your idea of the perfect December!

Crossing Over.

Confession: I had a very, very satisfying shopping spree the past few days; an excellent retail therapy, indeed. Happy sigh.

A little walk through my little shopping trip down south that lasted me for about three days and two nights. I went to Singapore with two of my aunts wanting to shop quite a bit. We arrived in the afternoon, dropped our luggages at the hotel and off we walked along the infamous Orchard Road of Singapore. Ah, bliss. We rushed to grab a quick bite and continued shopping all the more. By evening, we journeyed to my grand uncle’s place in Mt. Sinai. Oh my, his apartment unit was beyond gorgeous and all decorated for Christmas already (as pictured in the first two photos)! Not to mention, my cute four-month-old cousin! He’s like a little Michelin (the tire brand) boy – yeah, he’s that chubby. Flabs all around, no kid. Too cute!

Aight, moving on to the beauty of Orchard Road during the Christmas season…

Ion Orchard was just amazing. Loved everything about this new mall! – Both inside & outside. Lovelove.

The Christmas decorations along the whole street was plain fantastic. The glittering lights and all things Christmas was seen everywhere. Everywhere! I felt so satisfied – I’ve been wanting to experience the beauty of Orchard Road during Christmas for many years now and this year, I finally experienced it. Twas amazing! This year, there were three colors – blue (the most beautiful), orange and red. The street was divided into three sections, all color coordinated. Each shopping mall displayed their own identity and creativity through their decorations. It was all too beautiful. This year’s decorations are apparently the best yet. Ah, I’m so satisfied. I totally loved the decorations. Gorgeous, gorgeous!

Notice the little entrance?

This is what it’s like inside the big Christmas tree. :) Such beauty!

I’m thinking of going back again in December, hehe!

Pack Away.

I’m done with all assessments for this semester and the only thing left undone is my semester finals. Hmm. Not really looking forward to it though. However, what is keeping me motivated is my long awaited holidays at the end of December, oh yeah. Can’t wait. Girlfriends will be home then. Hooray!

So while I was away, the ever so thoughtful and sweet Chloe from Collapse Into Me, Tired with Joy, had awarded me with the “Awesome Blogger” award. This award comes with two rules: List seven facts about yourself and pass the award on to others. Here goes!

1. I absolutely lovelove the beach & stargazing! – It’s so serene and beautiful, really.
2. I get very excited when buying presents or little gifts for my loved ones.
3. I am very particular about cutting my nails. – They need to be even on all sides, and I spend about an hour standardizing them. Hehe.
4. Starbucks, flowers, ice-cream and chocolates always, always makes me happy.
5. I love babies and toddlers!
6. I’m always passionate about artsy stuff. – Anything that has the creative element in it truly excites me.
7. I love my nails red. Rawrr.

I shall pass this award on to the lovely and very well-deserved *Valentine* & Restless Hearts.

Also, I’ll be away from tomorrow till Thursday on a little shopping getaway to Singapore. Yupp, will be heading down south, baby. This trip came as a blessing and I’m really thankful. It’s about time I got my getaway from all the workload. I’m really excited ‘cos for the first time, I’ll be able to see Orchard Road beautifully decorated for Christmas. And I’m making it a point to check their new malls. They’ve got amazing architecture and interior design, so I heard. I’ve got a soft spot for all things artistic and creative, really. Mm.

I’m off to make some Christmas cards to be sold to my aunt! :) Have a fantastic week ahead, darlings.