SINGAPORE SHOPPING HAUL

For those readers who enjoy looking at shopping hauls (as I do). Here are my purchases from Singapore, in no particular order. And, before you judge me for being materialistic, many of these were bought as gifts for up coming birthdays.

 

 

I saw many ladies in Singapore wearing these very comfortable looking flip flops. I finally found them at Footin in Vivo City, just as we were dashing to the airport. They are amazingly squishy and so comfy to wear. I wish I had bought more pairs now.

Some colourful handbags from Bugis Street Markets.

 

Tea from Chinatown, which I bought mainly for the gorgeous tins.

 Really love drinking this Raffles tea.

Various items of Japanese make-up.

Stationery from Kinokuniya.

The obligatory Japanese craft books from Kinokuniya. A girl can't have too many craft books. I've already made a couple of the Disney beaded creations, and about to start on sewing bag now.

 We are thinking about buying a puppy for our son and training it to become a diabetic alert dog.

 French craft magazines are also a favourite of mine.

 

 Gorgeous embroidered greeting cards from Tangs, which I plan to frame.

 Earrings from Forever 21

Ring from Denny at Singapore airport.

 My favourite Japanese shampoo - smells like peaches.

From Muji. Intend on using the acrylic storage container as a display case for my beaded cakes.
More shopping haul next post.

Three Necklaces.

 Here are a few pieces I made recently with the beads I bought in Japan.

The first is called "Milky Way", and is made from Swarovski crystals, pearls and gold.

 This one is called "sakura"

 A close up of the blossom, which is formed from sea pearls.

 The final one is called "Pink on pink" and is made from sugar pearls,  Swarovski crystals and Miyuki beads.

 I find beading very relaxing, except when something goes wrong and I throw a little hissy fit.

Ito-ya Paper Store - Ginza

Ito-ya is a really wonderful stationery and paper goods store. I think the largest branch is in Ginza. If you love paper or art supplies, then this is the store for you.

I really like this artist,  Miyuki Sugihara. She paints amazing watercolours. I have a couple of her other books also.

Her books teach how to paint with watercolour pencils.  If only it were that easy.

I love the way she illustrates everyday objects so beautifully.

 My favourite part of Ito-ya has to be the washi department. Washi is the paper equivalent of chirimen. I love the intricate designs and the crinkled texture.

 I hope to make some 3d Japanese paper dolls with these.  My problem is, I hate to cut it up.  I'm happy enough just looking at it. Some designs are so beautiful, they could simply be framed and hung on the wall as a piece of art in it's own right.

Ito-ya is also a good place to purchase gifts to take back home, or stock up on some gorgeous birthday cards.  They do offer sales tax refunds, so remember to bring your passport along.  There is a small branch in the Tokyu Department store at the Shibuya crossing area.

I have a SMALL addiction

I've tried to beat my addiction to Japanese magazines, but I just keep relapsing.

If anyone would like to see what's inside any of these, leave a comment.

Also, for any Australians, Jetstar is having a sale on flights to Japan - so cheap - so get on your laptop and book one now! I'm going in a few months time. So happy!