Hellolulu bags

Yay my dear husband just bought me a new hellolulu bag! I chose the vanilla canvas version with the green lining! Love it.. :) It even fits my video ipod snugly in a pocket made exclusively for it! thanks hun!

Dala Hest Cookie Cutters

I want a set of these cookie cutters but cant seem to find them anywhere in Singapore! Does someone have any idea where i could find them? I've found this one above online, but the website keeps hanging.

Soooo Funny!!! Justin timberlake dancing in thights with Beyonce!

this isn't what i posted on at first ...the first one was even funnier but got taken off youtube...

Porters Paint Wallpaper

These beautiful wallpapers are from a family run company in Aussie land called Porters Paints. His grandfather was responsible for some major painting projects in Sydney's attractions. I absolutely love the nursery room wallpaper...whimsically wonderful.

Porter’s has worked with local designers to create beautiful works that translate into stunning wallpaper. Based on our current trend forecast predictions for wall coverings and designs, we have produced a selection of wallpapers that will satisfy both the contemporary and traditional interior spaces. We have also collaborated with costume designer, Catherine Martin, to launch a range of wallpapers and paint colours exclusive to Porter's Paints. The paper is printed locally by specialised staff on our own wallpaper press on premium quality paper.

Photos from porterspaints.com

In search for the perfect pendant....lamp

Here are some beautiful pendant lamps from Bonluxat. Anyone knows where else i can get cool pendant lamps, or have any they have bought and love?

Wonderwall

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I love wallpaper....here are some gorgeous prints that make me go ooooh....ahhhhh.....does anyone know where to find the woods wallpaper in Singapore?
images from dominomag

Dreading the Threading

This evening i went to Browhaus to get my eyebrows and upper lip threaded. And oh my god it hurts!Feels like someone is ripping the skin off my face! I'm quite sure i scared a few customers with my yelps. Any of you guys wax instead? Or go for regular tweezing or threading? Does it hurt as much the second time?

Eclecticeccentricity

Here are some gorgeous whimsical necklaces by eclecticeccentricity.
Chect out the store on etsy, here. Guess which one's my favourite!

Eco Age

London - Eco is an exciting new retail concept and the first of its kind – a store, showroom, consultancy and green hub that offers inspiration, ideas and specific domestic solutions for all those who want to lead a greener and more energy efficient life. The team includes Colin Firth, Nicola Giuggioli, Livia Giuggioli and Ivo Coulson.

Woodland Home

How lovely is this? I'd imagine there to be pixies and little fairies in their garden too!

You are looking at pictures of a house I built for our family in Wales. It was built by myself and my father in law with help from passers by and visiting friends. 4 months after starting we were moved in and cosy. I estimate 1000-1500 man hours and £3000 put in to this point. Not really so much in house buying terms (roughly £60/sq m excluding labour).

The house was built with maximum regard for the environment and by reciprocation gives us a unique opportunity to live close to nature. Being your own (have a go) architect is a lot of fun and allows you to create and enjoy something which is part of yourself and the land rather than, at worst, a mass produced box designed for maximum profit and convenience of the construction industry. Building from natural materials does away with producers profits and the cocktail of carcinogenic poisons that fill most modern buildings.

Some key points of the design and construction:

• Dug into hillside for low visual impact and shelter
• Stone and mud from diggings used for retaining walls, foundations etc.
• Frame of oak thinnings (spare wood) from surrounding woodland
• Reciprocal roof rafters are structurally and aesthaetically fantastic and very easy to do
• Straw bales in floor, walls and roof for super-insulation and easy building
• Plastic sheet and mud/turf roof for low impact and ease
• Lime plaster on walls is breathable and low energy to manufacture (compared to cement)
• Reclaimed (scrap) wood for floors and fittings
• Anything you could possibly want is in a rubbish pile somewhere
• Woodburner for heating - renewable and locally plentiful
• Flue goes through big stone/plaster lump to retain and slowly release heat
• Fridge is cooled by air coming underground through foundations
• Skylight in roof lets in natural feeling light
• Solar panels for lighting, music and computing
• Water by gravity from nearby spring
• Compost toilet
• Roof water collects in pond for garden etc.

Etsy Finds - Moose

wapiti moose pin by whiteapple; crochet moose pattern by the birdsandbees;
moose and cabin recipe cards by drawandquartered, 1927 vintage moose antler pendant by sushipot; Moose in love (set of 4) greeting cards by cleverviolet; moose glass necklace by hemgoods; letterpress holiday greeting card by LookyLoo.

Boys Rooms

Thank you for your request Ria! Here are some really fun room designs to inspire you!

Oh gosh, I want to decorate my sons room so much (hes 8 years) but I don't want to go with the obvious blue or grey themes for boys. The thing is he is growing up but not in the teen stage yet (if you know what I mean) so its pretty hard. I need some inspiration... Lol Ive looked on the net and there are some great ideas but so confused on what to go with.

I guess a good thing to do is to get your son involved too! Let him help you with the painting (you could let him choose the colours too!), help you choose furniture and ask him for his opinion.

Personally i dislike themed kids rooms or rooms with huge murals of super hero or Disney characters on the walls, it all just seems so tacky . Some character they love today they might hate tomorrow.

I love bunk beds, i think all kids do too! They're great! It's the whole idea of climbing up to your secret space, just like a tree house, that gets them loving it. I reckon its also a great space saver to have a loft bed (so that you can have a desk or couch or storage space below) and bunk beds are great for stay overs!

Instead of painting the room blue, try different colours like greens, orange, or browns.

Having a reading nook or an allocated space just for reading is great for your son, keep all his books there and have a comfy chair for him to snuggle in, make sure its lit well.

Lastly, don't forget its his room not yours, so get him in front of the computer with you and let him help you do the choosing. Its a gd time for parent-son bonding as well!

photos from: dominomag, decor.net.au, pottery barn & getdecorating.com

Ask Tas :)

Harloo my dear readers, thank you so much for all your support and comments. This is my first time doing this and was wondering if any of you need some help with decorating ideas, anything you wanna share, where to find what or anything else you might be wondering or want to read about? Email me (my email address is in my profile) and i'd be more than happy to do a posting dedicated to you!

xx tas

image from domino - outdoor lights

Squirrels & Tea

Thank you sweet Caroline for thinking of me when you saw this! It's so perfect! A squirrel & Tea, (or maybe it's coffee)hehe, painting by groundwork on etsy! Unfortunately it's out of stock ...sniffles...but it made my day just posting about it...

Thanks again Caroline!

Kanelbullar - Cinnamon Roles by Brig

Today was Kanelbullar day at ours. Brig came over and despite the lack of ingredients found, we managed to make do, never mind that we couldn't find the right flour, the right kind of sugar or the essential cardamon powder, it turned out pretty gd! Thank god brig was smart enough not to listen to me when i told her she should empty the whole bottle of yeast into the mixture!

Brig was saying: If my grandma was watching from heaven, she'd be thinking!
Well it's about time one of my grand kids put my teachings to good use!

Please don't stick on tas's new kitchen counter..please please!

"Lookie what i've done!"says brig excitedly.

Oh god this is taking wayyyyy too long!
Maybe if i stare a lil' harder it might go faster!

Hmmm i look pretty good in the reflection...la deee da...

Look how pretty i look tas!

Finally!

Tadaaa!!

God i'm such a kick-ass baker!!
Ok what shall we do next?

*Brig i have a bowling pin!