Fabulous Friday Finds

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A lot has happened in 2013.

Just to name a few: my husband finished his flying school, my husky Lowy's eye worsened due to glaucoma, my dear aunt Lientje Worang Sakaguchi passed away, went traveling to Singapore (again and again) and to Japan, Jonah got his dream job (as a pilot of course) at our flag-carrier national airline, ran my first 5K with Jonah and that I've also grown a lot as a person and more confident than ever of who I am; that I am deeply loved by Jesus. 

Basically there is a lot more to write here and I seriously could turn this into a very long post - but needless to say the year 2013 was unforgettable and life-changing. I know Jonah and I are on the right track and that Jesus holds our future. I learn to take each day at a time and not let tomorrow's worry rob me of today's peace and joy. 

So without further ado, here's some lovely things I found to share with you the first time this year. May  lovely things keep on coming to us all.

16 unique and amazing hotels. My personal favorite is the one in Finland.

Eye Mask DIY

This skirt! Wow.

Time to arrange a trip to Bali and visit Gaya Gelato.

10 questions to ask your mother.

Free fonts for typography!

Girls, date a boy who travels! Boys, don't date a girl who travels (unless you can keep up with her)!

Kina Grannis and Zee Avi covering Ingrid Michaelson and Sara Bareilles's Winter Song! They're my favorites, therefore this video is amazing! ((:

Have a great weekend. Toodles! xox

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Hello darlings! 

Are you a risk-taker or safe-player? I think I have been a safe-player for serious matters most of the time and occasionally a risk-taker on fun / harmless craziness. It is very comforting in being a safe player but it's also extremely fun and dangerous to be a risk-taker, but I guess once in a blue moon we all probably should try to be a risk-taker just to add more spices / sparks (whatever you call it) to our daily routine and activities, again, in my opinion. 

I'm not going to reveal my fun / harmless craziness here on this blog *grin* , however I could share the feelings I experience. Yes, my "20 seconds of insane courage" moments made my heart beating so fast like it could literally pop out of my chest, but the big laughter after the "20 seconds of embarrassing bravery" moments were priceless! I called them "my fun and silly things I did when I was young and will be the things I smile about when I'm old and ... *ahem* ... wise". *lol* I was really insanely courageous when I took those "leaps"! However, that was before I got married. Now I opt to always be a safe-player eventhough I secretly wish that I'd have "20 seconds of insane courage moment" when I'm at this parasailing facility someday. I hope I'd be brave enough to take that leap and overcome my acrophobia.

So what about you, darlings? If you haven't done those things, are you going to challenge yourself today, tomorrow or some time in the future or are you pretty comfortable being a safe-player? Whatever your decision is, I hope it brings you happiness and in peace with our daily routine and activities.

Now, unto the links for this Friday... 

Really like this iPhone case.

Etiquette Guide: First Impressions and Introductions.

Party idea: Little People Balloon Weights

Sloppy. Peanut Butter. Pie. 

DIY Sliding Knot Bracelet but I'll pick love charm or owl charm over the evil eye charm.  

The most heavenly and mouth-watering Pinterest account, ever!!!

Peplum top tutorial

I love madeleines!

Bring baby powder to the beach.

The best salsa you'll ever have.

Free stuff for photographers and scrapbookers!

'til next Friday, darlings! kiss.

Fabulous Friday Finds

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Hello darlings!

So this weekend I'm going to just chill and watch Olympic matches (you can also watch the matches on youtube.com btw) at home. This Olympic has this effect on me, I'm going to find out where I stand, speed-wise, in 100m sprints and also 400m sprints. I've always been the fastest runner in school since I was a little girl and my last sprint was back in 2006 at my office's sporting event. I won easily, not exaggerating but if you've seen Secretariat historic win, the situation was exactly like that, only I was the Secretariat. *smugface* LOL! But as I'm getting older *sigh* I'm a bit skeptical that I'm still as fast as I used to be. Fact: I have never lost to girls / women, I only lost once to a man (my cousin Marcel, who runs as fast as a Cheetah). 

Lately I've been practicing a little with my huskies Chewy and Lowy but they always win! (;

Oh well, I hope I could record my time sometime soon. I understand Olympic sprinters run in about the 10-11 second range, I know I'm definitely not in their league, but it would be nice to know my own speed record. I'll update you guys the result soon! (: 

While we're at this Olympics topic, take a look at these hilarious Olympic divers moment on Zindy's blog. ((: 

Bookporn...

Remember this post? The same photographer, Grey Malin, took amazing photos of stunning beach scenes from a doorless helicopter. I'm so in love!

I need to master this before my Lombok trip.

Lava Pool

Michael Kors watch

Would love to try these recipes: Poffertjes / Buttery Soft Pretzels / Baked Farfalle with Cheese / No bake cookie bars / Rucola and Avocado Pesto / The best avocado salad you'll ever have / Chocolate Ice Cubes! 

5 reasons getting older rules 

'til next week! kiss! 

Fabulous Friday Finds

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Well hello darlings!

What a crazy beautiful view, isn't it! I wonder where's the location since the person who pinned this didn't exactly mention it. This pic also makes me want to go on a little vacay so badly! Some of my friends had asked me to go Vietnam / Thailand / Singapore next month but at the same time my husband will be here in Jakarta. I'll have to take a rain check. Sorry, ladies... bad timing ):

Anyways eventhough there won't be any jacuzzi with killer view for me this weekend, I'll just settle with some good books I picked up earlier this week. That's good enough for me. (: I hope you'll have a pleasant weekend as well!

Links this Friday:

Take me to gelato tasting in italy!

This pair of sunglasses... It was love at first sight really. But then I found out Elizabeth and James has almost the same pair and cheaper (half the price). Gorgeous aren't they! 

I agree. 

Great for any homes with dogs too.

Words worth repeating.  

Herb garden in the kitchen? I love this!

35+ years in the making toothpick sculpture by Scott Weaver. And it’s kinetic.

Love big hair.

Downton Abbey's season 2 costume highlights. I'm waiting in vain for season 3!!! 

DIY: Bra to bathing suit. Interesting! 

'til next Friday, darlings! Kiss.

 

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Hello darlings! 

Don't you just love yummy desserts! Well, I do. I do love desserts. Although I have a wicked sweet tooth, it's discriminating. I don't like anything that's too sweet, such as sweet candies / caramelized apple (basically everything with caramel in it, so no Crème brûlée for me) / cupcakes with way-too-thick-icing. Just because it has sugar in it doesn't mean I'm going to eat it. Oh dear I hope I don't sound like a desserts snob. (; My kinds of cakes are cheesecakes (all kinds), tiramisu, red velvet and chocolate (esp. nutella) cakes.

Anyhoo... I always eat cake every weekend (not everyday, I'm avoiding diabetes lah) to keep my sanity and what I have been thinking about is which sweet treats I will indulge this weekend! Mmm... can't wait! 

Have a yummy weekend! 

If you want to try to make your own desserts, you might want to try this no bake cheesecake / pink vanilla pocky cake / tiramisu cheesecake / s'mores chocolate chip cookies

I want this tee.

I can relate to this very much. Happens to me everytime!

I'm so in love with this pair of sunglasses.

Gorgeous installation for Dior 2012 AW haute couture show.

DIY color blocked spoons.

I can't find my pantone color, can you find yours?

1920s screen sirens.

Some cute hot air balloon centerpieces!

'til next Friday! kiss. 

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Hello darlings!

Just like the woman in the photo above, I'm going to spend this weekend alone because my husband Jonah already went back to Lombok last Tuesday. Planning a relaxing weekend... Just me, my book and my striped tee (and shorts). I actually enjoy being alone, on my own. Eventhough many people / friends (yes, not just some, but many) think that it is odd to go to the cinema alone, eating at restaurants or cafe alone, shopping alone, basically doing everything alone, I actually enjoy it to the hilt! Yes, I'm alone but I'm absolutely not lonely, there's a difference. Do any of you enjoy being alone too?

Oh well, I wish you all a very relaxing weekend (: 

Oh wow... Hidden Pools!

Then it leads to King Kai Pool Float. Oh!

Welovekaoru. Oh yes I do!

I just found out about Spice Girls' musical, "Viva Forever". Interesting!

1920s Greece in color.

I have a feeling that this would be my next bottle of essie ((:

Love this bride and groom's pic!

'til next week darlings! kiss

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This beach is called Virgin Beach, located in eastern part of Bali, and it's one of my favorite beaches in Bali simply because the ambiance is still lovely and quiet. Dreamland Beach and Padang Padang Beach are just now waaay too packed with tourists and too many hawkers.

However, I can't wait to go back to Bali for a short vacay and visit Virgin Beach and my other favorite spots in Bali. ❤ Soon Bali dear, soon...

The best apple pie you'll ever have! Sounds delishhh

DIY Pistachio Necklace

Amazing breaking waves photos

Fireworks Lights

Loving Dior's Cruise 2012 lookbook photos

I've been admiring Olivia Palermo's style for a while now, she's so chic. Look at her!

Mascarpone cupcakes with lemons?

Have you seen "The Amazing Spiderman"? You better go to your fave cinema now!!! I loved it a lot. Andrew Garfield is a lot better Peter Parker / Spiderman than Tobey Maguire, in my opinion.

'til next Friday! kiss

Fabulous Friday Finds

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Hello darlings!!

Such pretty pink and white peonies, yes? It's too bad if you reside in Indonesia like I do, you need to import these flowers all the way from, say, America to decor your house with peonies. Anyhoo.... ready for fab links for this Friday? Here they are...

Secret Garden 

Nutella Crunch Ice Cream Pie - OMG I gotta try this! 

Make-up for girls who wear glasses. 

I love her "amazing things" entry. 

Her sunglasses = chic!

Cute skater dress and gradient jeans.

Life of Pi movie! Here's the teaser trailer.

Newly launched perfume that smells like a freshly printed book. Interesting.

December come sooner! OHMAYGOODNESSSSSSS...

'til next Friday! Toodles (;

Fabulous Friday Finds

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Hello darlings! I'm joyful to tell that I have fully recovered from my illness. So apparently I had measles! Thank Jesus it's in the past now, definitely not going to miss the high fever / sore throat / red spots and the itchiness and the meds!!! So I'm looking forward to a healthy and relaxing weekend. I'm planning to see some movies, probably Soegija or Snow White and the Huntsman or Promotheus... or probably all of the above. I love movie marathon and enjoy watching movies alone (but not lonely!). I hope you're going to do fun things too... have a good one! But before that, here are the links:

Lonely Planet is officially on Pinterest! 

Let's support Project Sophia.

I feel like diving into this sweet sweet place.

Thinking of trying these ombre nails.

Love story for this weekend: Frank and Ava

Colorful Pop Up Garden.

The Best Scrambled Egg You'll Ever Have.

EuroCup 2012 schedule.

Love Anne Hathaway's new pixie cut!

I want this hidden owl teacup!

The Beach Boys live in Singapore this coming August... should I?

'til next Friday darlings! toodles <3

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Well hello darlings! How have you all been? My life's been really wonderful these last 2 weeks since my husband is in town (yay!) which also one of the reasons why I've been lacking on updating this blog of mine. But don't worry, my husband will fly back to Lombok next week so I could go back blogging on regular basis. In the mean time, check out my fab finds this week! 

"The best tomato soup you'll ever have". I need to try this one, since I'm a fan of tomato soup. But by far the bestest tomato soup I've ever tasted was the one I had in Germany. Let's see whether this recipe will beat my version of best tomato soup I've ever had. 

J'adore. 

I can very much relate to Corrie's thoughts.

May 1st 2012, please come soon.

Pantone for breakfast?

One beautiful wedding story.

Currently loving this blue color for my nails!

Downton Abbey inspired photoshoot for ultra romantic wedding. (Can't help it, I just love Downton Abbey too much!)

'til next week darlings! xox

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 Well hello darlings! I haven't blogged for so long (a week +) for a few reasons, first off: My husband is in town for a week now. But he'll be back in Lombok this coming Monday. Boo. 

Second off all, my husband and I have been busy spending quality time together, naturally. Long distance marriage is hard but we're coping with it quite marvelously, thank God. I truly learned that absence does make the heart grow fonder and to never take things for granted. And when I stumbled upon above quote, I smiled and nodded approvingly, yes we all have to just focus on our journey in life. Because joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it. That being said, may we all have a joyous life! Let's continue this journey with checking out some of my fabulous finds this week:

My fellow Mad Men addict, this is something we all must click! 

Martha Stewart's Fudgy Brownies recipe.

Cute stripes dress.

This might be useful one day.

The best banana bread you'll ever have.

These pjs look so comfy!

Caribbean beaches: 9 secret shorelines. Ah I miss the beach...

The book about the only man ever known to escape a North Korean prison camp. I need to buy this book! The short review is already heartbreakingly terrifying and appalling. ):

Stunning satellite shots of volcanic eruptions seen from the space. 

Don't forget to check my pre-loved items here.

'til next week darlings! xox

PS. See my previous Fabulous Friday Finds posts here. 

Fabulous Friday Finds

aren't we all wanting the same thing? - via tumblr.

Well hello darlings!

I love ALL Katie Ermilio collection. She's my new favorite designer!

Antipasto Pizza and Creamy Prosciutto Pasta recipe!

I love Downton Abbey and also love the fact that people at that time were always dress properly. Can't wait for season 3.


DIY Chevron Wall ((:

I love Korean Food and would love to try making Kimbap. Looks good, yes?

Some cute cardigans.

Stripes wedding theme, I LOVE! 

Can't wait to watch this and this at the cinema.

This photo makes me miss Toledo. I will come back for a longer visit one day.

Jakartans! Two artists are going to perform this coming Sunday, March 18th: Kina Grannis and Jessie J. Which concert are you going to? I'm going to Kina's! (:

I'm thinking of going to this year's Disney On Ice show. ((:

Don't forget to check my pre-loved items here.

'til next week darlings! xox

PS. See my previous Fabulous Friday Finds posts here.

Fabulous Friday Finds

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Well hello! (:

I wish I have this in one corner of the house. Would be perfect place to read my books!

My most overplayed track of the week. 

Let's participate for a good cause. Let's make this world a better place for everyone.

It's time to try out this so called the best spaghetti sauce you'll ever have. Shall we?

I so love this art deco wallpaper.

I think I need to have that blue pants and seafoam blazer! Sooo chic.

Don't forget to check my pre-loved items here.

'til next week darlings! xox

PS. See my previous Fabulous Friday Finds posts here.

Fabulous Friday Finds

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Well hello darlings!

Best news I've ever read this week. I hope all cargo airlines will do the same thing.

And this, is the saddest news I've ever read this week. So sad and angry towards those who responsible for this.

Rare photo of Audrey Hepburn! Never seen this one before, loves it!

Would love to try making this Linguine with Pea Pesto. Gotta love pesto!

I love this post.

Simple Circle Scarf. 20 looks.

Beautiful reflections.

10 Most Beautiful Bookstores in the World! OMG!!!

My favorite dress at the Oscar event, favorite hairstyle and my favorite actress.

Normally I don't do tours when traveling, but this one sounds nice.

Thinking of joining this contest. Preparation starts NOW!

Don't forget to check my pre-loved items here.

'til next week darlings! xox

PS. See my previous Fabulous Friday Finds posts here.

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Haven't posted few of my favorite things from all over the internet. It's time. 

I love Design Sponge's website, they give great ideas into my everyday life. Been a fan since 2007 and still going strong (: Thanks Grace Bonney!

One of my favorite categories on Design Sponge would be the Living In articles. Check out some of my favorites:  

Breakfast at Tiffany's (naturally), 

Troop Beverly Hills (Yes, I know all of the lines to the movie. I've watched it since I was 7 - and I love the yellow and white striped stuffs), 

The Sound of Music , 

Breathless (Aahh Jean Seberg and all those stripes clothes), 

The original Parent Trap (Cute vintage items), 

The Graduate (I love Mrs Robinson's house decor - great movie too!)

Coco Before Chanel (The Sailor Stripes and the classy and elegant style)

An Education (must love all the vintage clothes and accessories)

Also Design Sponge's Entertaining section, esp the recipes! I'm going to try out this Melissa Clark's Bacon, Rosemary and Tomato Pasta and will serve this dish to my husband when he's in town for a short visit! He loves pasta and adores bacon!

I love this Lands' End Canvas Look Book app on my iPad.

If you're an Interior Designer, you must have these 5 apps installed on your iPad.

This DIY looks quite easy and I love the turquoise colored tapered rectangle top. I hope I have the skill (and time) to do it (;

I AM NOT A FAN OF LADY GAGA (yes, this statement must be typed in capital letters) and on the contrary I LOVE TONY BENNETT. In this video, Tony Bennett as usual delivers a great performance (gotta love this old champ) and I must admit that Lady Gaga is doing a pretty good job here too. Still not a fan of her, but I do like this video.  

Another incredibly easy DIY: Wrap-Turned-Scarf. Care to try?

Starting to love Kelly Framel's jewelry shop.

Also, today's October 12th! Don't forget to update your iTunes to 10.5 version so you can update your iPhone / iPod / iPad to iOS 5. Yay!

Currently loving Hillsong's Saviour King. God is Great!

Toodles! xox