Jan 6, 2012

Spreading the Aloha

Here I thought I was being creative by setting up my own design blog…while in a matter of months, my mother has set up her own shop with many of her original items!! I was taught in school that design is 1% inspiration, 99% perspiration. Just like that, my mom got a little inspiration and ran with it. I know it was a ton of work and many people were involved, but it’s really amazing to see all the ideas take shape. Hope Ringo didn't fall too far from the tree ;)



Everything introduced on the website is based on mom’s hopes of spreading a bit of Aloha to everyone. My favorite is the “Smiling Tiki,” an original character designed especially for the shop by an artist residing in Hawaii. I hear it’s selling fast and I’m anxiously waiting for mine to be delivered!

The cutest pa’u available for those practicing hula. Although I don't hula, I ordered this for myself and wore it during a holiday in Tioman. 



Jan 5, 2012

Travel destinations

I know some of those well traveled like to keep a pin map, probably more virtual ones these days. I'm sure many traveled during this holiday season so why not mark your journeys.  I just came across some pinning maps cool enough to be a wall decor.  




"Where I've Been" Scratch map requires no pins.  Just scratch over the country like a lottery ticket.


wit & whistle.  super chic


Jan 4, 2012

Journal that lasts 6 years


I saw this being introduced on tv and loved it.  Journal that lasts 6 years is a notebook with the Singapore parking coupon printed on the corner of each page so you can punch out and record the date of your entry.  This is the cutest Singapore souvenir ever!


It's designed by Edwin Low, the co-founder of Supermama store on Seah Street. 



Jan 3, 2012

Diamond Lights


The Diamond Lights by Eric Therner.  The concept seems simple but it's so stylish and unique.

photos by Jesper Lindstrom



Jan 2, 2012

Happy 2012!



Happy New Year!!!  Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and peaceful year!
今年も読んでね!