Just got back from the Vancouver Gaga Concert. Wow, she’s not what I expected, and I have so much more respect for her now. Amazing performer. And definitely inspirational. I wish I could pull off her blonde/yellow hair lol.

And yeah, I went right after work. Had an hour to create something. Jason ended up finishing the final product for me . It’s so awesome. I’ll create the full dress one day .

The Cinematic Orchestra | To Build a Home
Yes. And if you keep all your receipts like I do, your bag probably looks something like mine…

I’ve already done the research. There is nothing that will keep your receipts, coupons, shopping lists all organized in one cute cute package… till now!

These custom made receipt folders feature plastic dividers, and shopping list pad in a compact colourful folder. And they *snap* close with the magnetic closures. Colour labels come with each folder, so you can customize your receipt folder for your own needs.

Each folder is made with cute patterned paper! More patterns to come! But all are limited! Like them?? Let me know, I’ll make more .

Bailey helped me make them.

Taylor Swift | Love Story

There’s always a story. This morning on the way to work, I blasted “Love Story” in my car. It’s one of my favorite songs to sing out loud. You can put so much emotion into. Yup, I look retarded in your rear view mirror, driving behind you. I got so into it, by the end, I choked up a bit. Must have been my contacts. Err yeah. You can laugh at me, but this song has meaning damnit!

I love making custom gifts. Unfortunately, I don’t have time to invest in it, as often as I’d like. But when it’s for someone really special, it’s something that I’m willing to skip sleep over. I get really motivated and it just makes me happy to get creative . For me, it’s not just completing the project, but also seeing the surprise in someone when they see what you’ve made for them! The planning, the execution, and the final presentation, every step along the way, you were thinking about them .

When we met up recently for some dessert and chit chat, my friend told me that she hasn’t seen me just sit down like I use to and just make/draw/design things. Well, as always, she gave me a reason and motivation (or excuse ) to do something that makes me happy. So when I handed her, her new gift… she really didn’t need to thank me for it. I needed to thank her . Unaiza, I hope you love it as much as I loved making it for you! *wish you the best*

Before: Anything plain and white screams “Customize me!”

After: Painted and Bling’ed with Swarovski Crystals and Ribbon

After: The final gift basket with matching scrapbook, extra film, and photo tape!

jennifer hudson | if this isn’t love
oh yeah… I got a haircut! Just a few weeks ago? Or maybe just one? Heh who knows, I’m losing track of time. I totally wanted to go for a short bob cut but I chickened out . Next time, next time. I wanted to find a “before” picture… but this was the best I could find haha. So before and after…

Look how round my face looks . Oh the “before” picture reminded me, I was inspired to make ribbon hairbands and I forgot to share. So far I’ve only made a rose pink one and a black one. I’ll definitely make more soon. They are so cute and girly!

It was my friend Claire’s birthday. It’s crazy how long it has been since we’ve all met. Yeah, I notice the changes between all of us. It has gotten harder to get everyone together these days. But it’ s all understandable . As a gift, I made Claire a little charm buddy, I call “cupid”. He holds a little heart and even has little white wings on his back. I hope it’s something she will carry with her everywhere as a reminder that the people around her love her hehe.

We all went for “Dine out Vancouver” at Gramercy Grill. The place was very nice and the so was the manager (she offered to take our group picture outside the restaurant), but the food itself was so so. The set Dine out menu has jumped in price, so Jason and I decided it’d be about the same to just order off the regular menu. We got beef tataki to start, Jason got the venison penne and I got the seafood pot. The dish itself was average, it was a hefty serving that included salmon, cod,  snow crab, scallops, mussels, clams, and shrimp. But the broth would be comparable to something I could buy from a can. I’m still biting on my last meal at the Cannery and I think every other seafood restaurant will have to be compared to them now, lol . In all, it was good company at a nice cozy restaurant.

I don’t think I’ll be going to any other Dine out dinners this year… the Entertainment Coupon book Jason and I got is a lot more worth it .