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‘A day in a life’

Monday is my Sunday.

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09:45am

TGIM! A day off from Forest Bake. I got up pretty late specially during this rainy season, no surprise my body clock would automatically slow down to meet the Monday pace. It’s best to just stay cosy in bed, listening to the rain, what a beautiful moment of the day.

10:45am

What should I wear..?

Every time when it comes to a decision making of ‘what to wear’. I’d often go by the weather, or places I plan to visit. Since Monday is an easy for me, I’d rather go for something comfy with a style. So I picked out my Matter Prints dress.

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11:45am

Late brunch at “Meena Rice Based Cuisine”. Finally I got myself there after hearing from friends and seen so many delicious posts on Instagram. 

The restaurant located on an outer ring road of Chiang Mai, though not so far from the main city but peaceful enough for you to enjoy a good meal. The place was built from an old Northern Thai style houses, surrounded by trees beside a small pond. Everything was decorated in Thai hand-dyed fabrics, wood and ceramics. What a coincidence I happened to wear an artisanal hand printed shirt dress myself!

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As new comers, we had no idea of what to order so they recommended us to try some signature Lanna (Northern Thai) dishes. The highlight was the coloured steamed rice cooked in different kind of herbs and flowers to get their wonderful natural dyes. Mind you all of the dishes were sprinkled with edible flower petals, beautiful!

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3:30pm

Back home for an afternoon retreat in the garden. After rained walk is always the best. Loving how everything switched from lemony green to foresty green, the scent and the freshness in the air are just marvelous. In fact, I’m often here for a purpose, either to do some foraging or to get some inspirations, but for Mondays, I shall enjoy myself for nothing. 

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Our Carunda trees are bearing their fruits. These are edible, you can have them fresh like having strawberries or even bake them in one of your recipes, you choose :)

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4:45pm

Looked like it’s about to rain for the third round, meaning, it’s time for me to stop wandering. I shall get back in and waiting patiently for mum’s best dinner.. 

The day was short but I did accomplish my slow-life kind of day with well received energy from nature.

Hope you guys had a great Monday.

Goodnight.

Nalinna*

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Instagram: @matterprints

Store Site: https://matterprints.com/

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It’s been many years since I’ve been traveling back and forth constantly to Bangkok, either for leisure or sometimes, work. I’ve noticed continuous changes all time, whether it’s about new developments, places to shop, cafes to visit or night markets. 

A couple of days ago, I dropped by Bangkok for a short while, 2 nights and 3 days, I got to make it worthwhile, and so forth I came across Metropole Bangkok, again, through Pinterest. 

Metropole Bangkok, one of the luxury serviced residences under The Crest Collection under The Ascott Limited, offers a unique and inviting aesthetic in company with an unprecedented personalized serviced standard. The design from inside out is inspired by the Colonial architecture fused in with the elegance of Thai ‘Golden Age’ like in those Gatsby era (which I adore most!). Likewise Metropole provides a unique juxtaposition between classic and contemporary, which appeal to both international and domestic guests. 

Metropole Bangkok located at the end of Soi Thonglor, Bangkok’s well-known upmarket residential district. You will surely spot the beautiful building from all directions as the European inspired design is so outstanding. Its convenient location provides easy access to Sukhumvit and Petchburi roads, as well as the expressway. Thonglor BTS skytrain is also only a 10 minutes’ drive away.

So..there I was, getting surrounded by an amazing interior from lobby to the studio room. Design combinations of wood, leather and marble blended really well giving the heritage yet contemporary touches to the place. Loved how accents of brass and gold were added to enhance the extravagance ambience..

The bar.

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Small kitchen corner to make some tea. :)

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Late afternoon vibe at the balcony, I watched the sun went down with favourite book in my hand.

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Breakfast time! The swimming pool is connected to the breakfast section. If you are keen enough to wake up early for a swim, go ahead before you lead yourself to full course breakfast just a step away!

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Mood and tones are just superb for photohraphy to those who love vintage style, like me, of course. I wished to stay a little longer but my Forest Bake was calling me. 

Let’s travel with a style the next time you visit Bangkok! Pop by and take a look at their site. You’ll find another wondrous world bringing you back to the Thai Gatsby era :) 

Nalinna*

Credit:

Instagram: @metropole.bangkok

Hotel Site: www.the-ascott.com/en/thailand/bangkok/metropole.html

Site:www.lioandlinn.com

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The strong bond of Forest Wanderer and woodcrafts has introduced me to Bianca and Sons last autumn while I was serving on Etsy. With a long list of what to find for the new kitchen in my hand, I went on and on for days till out of the blue, these beautiful collections of wood work caught my eyes, they urged me to find out more about them. 

The beautiful story about how they have started this business, the perfect country life style that could make you envious of, the deep passion for nature lead them to create these charming but quality products made by heart, what a wonderful story to share.

Most of the products are artisanally crafted from wood, green wood and spalted wood. Other than that are clay, pottery, ceramic, wild herbs, oil, macerated oils, century old wood planks and materials that have their own story and character. Every little detail linked up so wonderfully. I had to go through bit by bit, one at a time to pay full attention to all, and I came up with these at the end.

Two olive wood plates by Bianca and Sons.

Walnut wood chopping board by Bianca and Sons.

Forest Wanderer food styling x Bianca and Sons for Forest Bake.

So I went onto different occasions of photo styling for Forest Bake. Their shapes and design aesthetics compromised with my bakes really well. They enhanced the texture of what was on them beautifully, making my food styling looked even more interesting and vintage-like than ever.

Halloween pumpkin menus with Bianca and Sons’ olive wood plate.

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Autumn apple tarts with Bianca and Sons’ olive wood plate.

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Thanksgiving brioche with Bianca and Sons’ walnut wood chopping board (and my Ninja the cat of course!).

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  Let’s take a closer look at the beautiful grain.

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Christmas cinnamon rolls with Bianca and Sons’ olive wood plate.

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Apart from all these beautiful wood collection that I’ve got, you can actually drop by at their site for more hand crafted goodies. I’ve heard that they have just started another vintage treasures line, hint hint! vecchiabottega.etsy.com

Have a good day to all!

Nalinna*

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Instagram:@biancaandsons 

Store locations: www.biancaandsons.etsy.com/

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From the heritage to the contemporary ‘The Warehouse Hotel’.

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Not so long ago I was introduced to The Warehouse Hotel through our casual after meal conversation in Aomori. The talk went on for hours as we started chatting about some interesting new hotel concepts around the world since my sister and brother in law are working on interior design themselves. I was so attracted to the name of ‘The Warehouse Hotel’ as they mentioned. An idea came through my head which moved me to pack my bags once again and got myself ready to explore more about the ‘new old’.

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Finally I landed back in Singapore after so long. Straight from the airport, I made my way to ‘The Warehouse Hotel’. I was so keen about what I was to discover, the interesting story behind, how they have started and the hidden design concept, why warehouse? 

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There I was standing literally in the middle of an old Warehouse refurnished with fascinating interior which stunned me for a second. Rather of feeling cold and uneasy, I felt the warmth and the cosiness. I adore this place.

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I checked myself in, sat around for a bit to admire the surrounding before I ringing some friends ‘hey guys join me at The Warehouse Hotel’s bar tonight’. I knew it’s gonna be a perfect night to catch up with friends.

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We got the River View Loft room which was on the second floor facing the river. Every detail blended in so well. I was amazed by the design of the high gable roof, which, I believed they’ve retained the old warehouse structure. The entire interior was set in subtle mood and tones with the accent of olive green. I love the Ikat bed runner which was in collaboration with Matter Prints, an artisanal textiles company known all over the world. We rested a while l before making our ways to the outdoor infinity pool to watch the sunset.

So the night began with our delish dinner ‘Po Piah’ at The Warehouse Hotel. The menu touched on traditional Singapore dishes infused with contempt tastes which I can’t really describe but to ask you to give it a try. Dish after dish were swiped off by us as though there weren’t anything on those plates before aha!

After dinner we took a stroll around the area to digest over super heavy meal then back for drinks till midnight with friends. It was a great time.

The next morning we got up pretty late for the breakfast after the long but lovely night with friends. Through our morning tea we got a bit of an interesting information about the hotel. I could imagine this on a story book, believe me or not I was imagining scene after scene while listening.

‘The Warehouse Hotel was built in 1895 along the river in the area called Robertson Quay which used to be the Straits of Malacca trade route. Back in the old time, the area was a hotbed of secret societies, underground activity, and liquor distilleries. Today, while much of that history has disappeared, The Robertson Quay is one of the only neighbourhood in Singapore with a vibrant blend of residential and commercial offerings. Situated right next door to the famous Clarke Quay and Boat Quay the bustling riverside with natural food and beverage hub’.

‘The Warehouse Hotel itself has been meticulously restored as a modern 37-room boutique hotel, focusing on heritage and local culture. Open as of January 2017, it delivers thoughtful hospitality with historically-detailed rooms, classic local dishes and craft cocktails in the vibrant neighbourhood of Robertson Quay.’

‘The Warehouse is considered to be the only current hotel which tells the story of Singapore’s new makers, creators & do-ers. Each partnership reflects heritage and local culture’.

- The Warehouse Hotel

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‘Boho never says no to leather’


Theres never a day without leather as a part of my personal way of life. I love leather, the look, smell, touch and feel whether it’s a part of furniture, home decoration, accessory, bag or shoes. Basically leather is an essence of my aka Forest Wanderer’s lifestyle which regularly leads me to leather goods hunt both online and at stores.

A year ago I came across Atitlan Leather from Guatemala on Etsy and was so attracted to their products. Since then my adoration towards handmade leather grew even stronger. Though I wasn’t able to touch and smell them physically but their quality through photos spoke all the hard work done. 


‘Atitlan Leather’, artisanal leather goods from Guatemala around the ‘Lake Atitlan’ founded since 2013. Their products are specially produced to accommodate those unique travelers out there, offering durability, practical, and affordable quality to fit perfectly into their lifestyles. Money belts, boots, bags to backpacks you named it!

The strong bond between leather and I has influenced and inspired me to create a one day lifestyle styling with Atitlan Leather products. So, there I went on a road trip to the Northern part of Thailand with a bag full of their leather goodies! Woo!

Arrived at Thongma Studio, our coffee break stop along the way.

Camera is a part of my life, to have a good strap for your camera is like dressing up with a good taste.

Belts!! 

Knock knock! Never ever leave home without a bag or two, well that’s my personal logic anyway :P

It was so good to be outdoor around the suburban district of Chiang Mai. What a perfect weather and lighting for shooting!

This is one of my favourite bags from Atitlan Leather. It matches really well with denim. You try.

A day passed by so quickly, full of fun and enjoyment having to style up with leather products. Honestly it was pretty easy for me to mix and match them. If you think you have no style or no clues on how to dress up with leathers just put on your simplest outfit, add a bit of leather on, you can definitely pull it off in some ways. Trust me ;)

Don’t hesitate, do drop by www.atitlanleather.com for more goodies. Some of there signature items like money belts and wallets do sell pretty fast, so hurry! They are there for you to complete your style!

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Instagram:@atitlanleather

Website:www.atitlanleather.com

Location: Thongma Studio, Maerim, Chiang Mai

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Jewelry says everything about you. 


Have you ever been asked ‘what is/are your favourite fashion item(s) that say(s) everything about you most?’ For me as a vintage collector I would give myself a good treasure hunt wherever I visit, scouting for either vintage or vintage inspired pieces to keep as memories.

When digging deeper into details of your everyday wear. Jewelry may seem small in size but to me they do play big part in dressing. They are what I called 'accents to your fashion’, which say everything about your personality and characteristic . I often observe and get to know people through their senses of jewelry choices they put on them. It’s just my kind of thing :”D

Recently, I came across Royal Orchid Collection, one of the most well known handcrafted jewelry and decorative gifts store based in Chiang Mai for 30+ years. 


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After a few clicks to take a good look of their products on www.royalorchidcollection.com and having seen their products up close. I have to say that my adoration towards these beautiful pieces grew more and more. I admire the thought behind each collection and the brand philosophy regarding Mother Nature’s partnership awareness in order to bring magnificent products to customers. Nevertheless, every piece is handcrafted from real flowers or leaves which fit perfectly in with my styling direction of being a Forest Wanderer.


Moreover, what caught my attention first was the touch of vintage in every design which you could just mix and match with anything you have in the wardrobe. It is interesting how an item from Siam Royal Orchid could enhance your look of the day effortlessly no matter how plain your dressing looks. Just a piece on your neck or a piece on your finger, it creates a big different and surely will make your day.


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I have picked a few pieces from Siam Royal Orchid to work on some stylings as I usually do. To be honest they were pretty easy to mix and match with all most anything I could grab around me from home decoration to fashion.

The sweet sensation of lacquer wear.


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Finale fashion styling with one of my most favourite piece from the fine silver wear collection.


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These are just a few items I have selected from both of their collections Silver wear and Lacquer wear. If you are a collector like me, I definitely recommend you to take a look at their website or drop by at their stores (locations on the credit below) for more inspiring pieces. 


Perhaps you may want to keep them for yourself or give to your love ones, any ways they would charmed you up from top to toe :)

Nalinna

Credit:

Royal Orchid Collection Instagram: @SIAMROYALORCHID

Royal Orchid Collection (only fine silver collection is available):

www.royalorchidcollection.com. 

Royal Orchid Collection store locations which stock both lacquer and fine silver collections:

ROC Chiang Mai
Kad Klang Wiang
Ratchadamnoen Road (walking street)

ROC Bangkok
Level 3 (Istanbul)
Terminal 21

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I must say, it’s been many years since I left my footprints in the snowy ground. I do often travel to Japan every March but somehow always got caught in either chilly breeze or heavy rain. So there you go, since we decided to drop by and say konichiwa again this January, it would be a blast to be out and about in the snow!

After making a trip back from visiting mum’s friend in Kanazawa, we were back at Tokyo, there we met up with my brother, my sister and my brother in law for Aomori. 

Day:1

If you are talking about traveling towards the north of Japan, I bet you’d think of Hokkaido first on the list. How about spending sometimes escaping crowds of people, enjoying and spending a good quality time with your family? Let me tell you, Aomori is the place to go. There we were, staring out through Shinkansen windows waiting impatiently, already started to plan what to do when we reach Rockwood Hotel and Spa (accompanied by this pocket wifi @japanwirelesstokyo of course) .

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Aomori station, -12 C. You couldn’t even tell what time of day it was..

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Snow there was pretty different from Kanaza, it was super duper powdery and fluffy woo!

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Before checking in at Rockwood Hotel, we were all feeling a bit peckish so we decided to make a brief stop at Aomori city, and took a stroll around the snow covered wonderland to digest our heavy meal.

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I cherished every moment when I was alone, with no chitter chatters around. The moment when you can only hear your breathing and looking back at your ‘only’ footsteps on the snowy ground. 

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Believe me, I wasn’t afraid of the cold weather but, the blizzard was getting a bit far too strong. Mum started to stop walking and dad was turning blue, yep it’s time to check - in for a warm onsen..

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Rockwood Hotel and Spa under Aomori Spring Resort Group. This lovely hotel situated along the foot of Mount Iwaki at Nishitsuguru district, about 55 minutes drive from Aomori station, however in the summer the traveling time is a little faster. The hotel has 188 rooms and built in the 70s, yet, had been undergone partial renovation in 2015, leaving scents of 70s decors fused in with contemporary interior design. 

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Perhaps if you decided to pay a visit at Rockwood Hotel during winter season, never miss out snowboarding and skiing. For summer, some putting and hitting at the golf course would be great before relaxing at the spa.

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I ended my first day with….hot onsen definitely :)

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Day: 2

Ohaiyogozaimasu! Suite room on the 8th floor amazed me with superb view through every windows. I was totally awake by 7am, ready for buffet feast and aha snowboarding private class.

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In this suite room you could onsen all day long..

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What’s for breakfast? Whoa! So many things lined up rows after rows! Apple curry rice, toasts with fresh strawberry jam, all kind of soups, salad, Japanese breakfast, Chinese breakfast, International breakfast you name it!

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And my most favourite out of all…fresh homemade yogurt with strawberry jam and apple juice! Never miss apple juice here by the way cus’ it’s impossible to miss hahaha :D

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Beautiful view from the breakfast hall enormous window!

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Oh dear, the snow blizzard just before our snowboarding lessons…

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Let me get ready and put on many more layers. 1st layer with bodysuit from Paul and Joe Paris which I got from www.shopcosabella.com and snow boots from www.sorel.com

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Wee hee!! I’m ready folks!!

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These were best photos I could take with my Iphone 6s before dropping it into the thick snowy ground ahh!!!!

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Who says snowboarding is hard? Lol ya I fell like hundred times :”D So did my brothers and sister :P

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It’s a shame I couldn’t take my camera with me while snowboarding, but never mind I had a lot of fun, leaving me some bruces behind and the worse thing was my entire body was in pain, seriously!

We got back safe and (with a lot of moaning sound lol). I decided to quickly snap our dinning area view before the sunset. This is an a - la - carte zone for dinner only. If you’d prefer something different from buffet, you could make a reservation here for all kinds of dishes, Japanese to steak! Yums!! 

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A little too much eh? Hey! I had a long long day!

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Day:3

Surprisingly we woke up with lesser soreness from our snowboarding class, hence, we were determined to go for another round. However, due to heavy snow storm in the morning we decided to hibernate for some tea time in mum’s and dad’s room.

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The room was super cosy, I didn’t have to put on my cardi, just one layer of Paul and Joe from www.shopcosabella.com would do me well this morning. 

My parent’s room was slightly different, they got one of the corner rooms which have been renovated a year ago with touches of modernism in grey. What a cool room with mountain view!

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What about lunch? Though Rockwood Hotel doesn’t offer lunch but no worries just a second drive from the hotel you could enjoy hot broth ramen menus while watching others skiing and snowboarding outside. 

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This place really reminded me of a scene from Detective Conan!

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We didn’t make it to another snowboarding class that day but instead we took a drive back in town to grab some souvenirs at A - Factory. I bought a few things for family and friends, and this for myself ‘Wonder Apple’ :D

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Let’s just grab a few drinks before saying goodbye to this homey Rockwood Hotel and Spa. A few days there were just too short. I’m coming back!!

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Thank you so much Rockwood Hotel & Spa and team for your warm welcome and great hospitality. I will come back again not just for winter but summer as well! 

A place you must come!

Arigatougozaimazu!

Nalina

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Aomori spring resort Instagram: @aomorispringresort

Rockwood Hotel Instrgam: @rockwoodhotel

Site:www.rockwoodhotel.com

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If you have come across my old blog posts and Instagram feeds, certainly you would find yourself lost in green leaves and trees. But what if I travel to big cities, nothing else but a concrete jungle, where should I visit?

Hong Kong has always been one of my favourite cities full of surprises every time I wander amongst rows after rows of old buildings, up and down the hill hunting for vintage stores specially around the Central area where the old meets the new.

Apart from stopping now and then at Hong Kong Park, Cheungkong Park and Hong Kong Zoological and botanical Gardens around the Central district, I often pop up to the rooftop of Hong Kong IFC mall for fresh air and full view of the skyline for a change of perspective. Though I am a vintage collector but I do shop for goodies particularly when travelling to overseas.

Hong Kong ifc mall mall is one of Hong Kong’s best leisure destinations, a place you can’t miss when looking for gifts for yourself and love ones. With more than 200 stores include international premier brands, flagship stores and my favourite unique concept stores. I have to say they do provide rich range of products, which a nature - lover like me would never say no. For instance Aesop. I totally adore their interior, how they have put things together and display products on wooden shelves.

45R, a Japanese fashion brand bringing back nostalgia to your everyday fashion. Everything about their craftsmanship from traditional dye methods to printing is premium. I do actually own a few selections of their products, featured on many of my ootds :)

Ba&sh, a luxury bohemian fashion for a boho like me.

Perrin Paris, another interesting brand providing conceptual bags and accessories designs for those who seeks for uniqueness in fashion.

Monica Vinada, eclectic luxury jewellery with touches of vintage. Hmm the essence of your dinner date outfit, or perhaps a perfect gift for your love ones this coming Christmas.

Le Labo, the magical infusion of Japanese and American scents of nature. Light bergamot, fig, bay leaves, cedar wood, vetiver, musk and black tea leaves. What a bewitching combination for a forest wanderer like me to fall in love with.

Penhaligon’s, one of my favourite fragrance houses from England. I love every little detail about their perfumes from bottles, tags, boxes, scents etc Basically their whole branding image. I have to admit that I do collect many empty bottles since the very first day I received my first one!

Another brand for skin and body I would look out for is Diptyque. The legendary perfumer from France with significant collection of fragrance you would die for. I often grab a one or two candles when checking out, just what I need for my food styling.  

The list of my favourite stores at IFC could literally goes on and on especially when it comes to Christmas season. Really, you have to drop by and seek for yourself then you would know that everything is so fantastic!

Have a Merry Christmas everyone :)

Nalinna*

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Handbag Label: @kayudesign

Styling: Nalinna

Photography: Nalinna

Kayu Design (’Kayu’ means ‘wood’ in Malay).

It all began in 2008 while Jamie, the founder, was searching for gifts to bring back to her friends in the US when visiting her family in Malaysia. That moment she said ‘I realized that all the beautiful handicrafts I grew up with as a child had disappeared and were replaced with cheap, synthetic alternatives.’ So she decided to make a change.

After years of working with artisans accessories company in South East Asia. She was determined to make handcrafted accessories line of her own. ‘KAYU’ was created to reflect an ode to her cultural heritage, applying natural materials such as straw, wood and shell in the design to remind her of her childhood memories.

‘The batik kaftans my mother use to wear, the rattan chairs in our dining room and the vibrant textures and colors of South East Asia. We hope that when you carry your KAYU it too will awake the adventurer in you.’

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Rattan, straw, wicker, jude, wood etc have always been something I look for. As a Chiang Mai girl, I have been growing up with these beautiful natural materials, well literally surrounded by them.

I remember those days when I used to visit local markets with grandma and she always ended up with hand full of handmade baskets and straw bags for no reasons, purely just showing appreciation for local craftsmanship. The more I grew up the more I understand why she has been collecting them. Like Jamie the founder of Kayu Design has mentioned on her biography ‘I realized that all the beautiful handicrafts I grew up with as a child had disappeared and were replaced with cheap, synthetic alternatives.’ I totally agree with her, that is why I always look out for them both for my own use, yet to remind me of those days when grandma was still alive.

Kayu has brought back my beautiful memories as well as building beautiful memories for a lifetime.


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*Every piece are delicately handcrafted by women in the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia and currently working with new immigrant women in San Francisco with practical training and alternative source of income.

Let’s preserve these beautiful artisanal craftsmanship to live with us forever.

Nalinna*

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Instagram:@kayudesign

Site:www.kayudesign.com

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Jewelry Label: @goodafternine

Product: polished brass with 18k gold plating with hand painted high gloss enamel finishing rings.

Styling: Nalinna

Photography: Nalinna

‘Inspirations come from days in our life, whatever we see, we make sense of it’.

GOOD AFTER NINE was created by these two talented designers from Bangkok, Chawanunt Thongpool (DON) and Tidarin Srisook (NINE) since 2009. 

The main focus is to design and produce quality craftsmanship products, creating perfect pieces of jewelry through expertise, skill, materials and forms. That is why they are unique.

The philosophy of GOOD AFTER NINE is that most people usually live their lives from 9 am – 9 pm. Starting work at 9am and enjoying themselves after 9 pm.

Products are designed and manufactured in Bangkok, Thailand.

‘GOOD AFTER NINE not just our work, it’s our life.’

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The most important essence in my fashion style up is the ring, or perhaps ‘rings’. I am a collector of every little thing that I encounter through my daily lives. Even though jewelry pieces are considered small items but to me, they are a part of who I am, specially those which represent my characteristics like these beautiful wildflower rings from GOOD AFTER NINE.

I was introduced through GOOD AFTER NINE about a few months ago though I believe I have seen their collections a few times when I took a stroll around Bangkok city. I must say their premium quality caught my eyes after having seen their designs of ‘Bloom’ collection. I feel like a complete forest wanderer when I got hold of them. 

One is not enough I need to create a bunch on my fingers :)


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Forest Wanderer selections:

- Hydrangea Purple Ring // “Bloom” collection by 9AM.

- Tulip Ring // “Bloom” collection by 9AM.

- Lilac Ring // “Bloom” collection by 9AM.

- Ballerine Birds Collections

*All rings are adjustable.

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So what did you select to complete yourself as a wanderer?

Nalinna*

Credit:

Instagram:@goodafternine

Orders within Thailand: www.goodafterninebkk.com

Orders for overseas: www.goodafternine.com

Store locations:

1.
Zen @ Central World
3rd Floor near escalator // Same floor at BTS Chidlom skywalk
// ZEN Departmant Store//
4, 4/5 Rajdamri Road,
Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330

Operating Hours: Open daily 10.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m.

ZEN Departmant Store is accessible by Skywalk through either Siam or Chidlom BTS Station.

All product available here.


2.
It’s happen to be a closet // Sukhumvit 23
https://www.facebook.com/happenedtobe
It is a lifestyle Cafe and Restaurant with Fulfil your day by Unique dramatic decoration.
There is some of our product available there.

3.
THAI THAI @ 2nd floor Central Chidlom

Chidlom BTS Station.
www.facebook.com/pages/Thai-Thai-Central-Chidlom-Embassy/291084154421126

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I bet many of you get so annoyed with having to sweep fallen leaves after these windy rainy nights. Don’t be! Don’t be! Instead let’s make full use of them to create something easy and beautiful for your home.

Things to prepare:

- dried leaves (make sure they are totally dried)

- fabric paint

- paint brush

- left over fabric

How to:

1. Paint dried leaves with your choice of colours.

2. Stamp them on the fabric.

3. Repeat the step again and again until you fill the whole piece.

Done in 3 simple steps!

Place them anywhere you’d like.

Enjoy decorating your home!

Nalinna*

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‘Each piece telling its unique story, its own tale of woe.’

Introducing ‘Pantovola’ by Anouk de Groot, a textile art/dolls and soft sculptures artist from Scotland, who creates beauty out of primitive finds.


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These fascinating designs are inspired by the magical world of adolescence. Recalling your nostalgic memories you once fantasized as a child along with the ‘wilderness of nature’, ‘remarkable folklore animals stories’, ‘myths’, ‘fairy tales’, ‘dreams of dusty attics full of secrets’.

Every single piece are hand stitched using natural cotton, hand painted with watercolors and natural coffee dye, dressed in delicate vintage and antique fabrics collected by Anouk herself from local thrift stores and markets with final touch up of embroidery.


‘Twin Sisters’


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‘Anais’


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‘Tailed Twin Sisters’


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“I like to collect and use material with a history, used and discarded, with visible wear and tear, a story visible in its imperfections and decay…In my textile art and dolls the material I use is of great importance, as it has its own narrative already that has nothing to do with me or the piece I am creating.’ said Anouk.

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When I was a child, my life wasn’t that smooth and easy. I was born with severe asthma, I could rarely go to school, I wasn’t healthy enough to leave my bedroom. Having to stay at home with no friends, gradually draw me to live in my own imaginary world. I either read a lot of mystical stories and fairy tales or watched Pan’s Labyrinth, FairyTale: A True Story, A Little Princess, The Secret Garden repetitively day after day. Yes, I had these magical creatures created in my mind as companions. Though my body was suffering from the symptom but my mind was in harmony.

Throughout time, I lost touches of these feelings that I have left behind as I grew older, until the day I came across collection of dolls from Pantovola, every bit of magical memory are recoiling and becoming even more solid, specially when I got my hands on Hettie the hare by Anouk de Groot. I was totally enchanted.


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Nalinna*

Credit:

Instagram: @pantovola.art

Stevie May Site: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/pantovola

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Stevie May, a luxury bohemian boutique online from Byron Bay, Australia. Interpretation of romanticism touches in bohemian style for those glamour girls out there.

Product: Hit The Spot Blouse

Fashion Label: Stevie May from Byron Bay

Styling: Nalinna Li

Photography: Nalinna Li


‘A date with Mr. Nature’

So we hit the boring rainy season again this time of year. It maybe slightly harder for some of us, wanderers, to travel, but hey the rain couldn’t stop me from spinning around the green.

I recently figured out one good spot to spend a day amongst trees without getting wet. It is one of the largest botanical green house in Chiang Mai. There you go I dressed up in chichi ootd with my newest item from Stevie May ‘Hit The Spot Blouse’ in white. The blouse is made from soft dotty tulle fabrics, light and very cooling, hence the humidity can’t stop me from being a romantic boho wanderer.

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Goodbye Mr.Nature, I will see you again soon!

Nalinna*

Credit:

Instagram: @steviemay_byronbay

Stevie May Site: www.steviemay.com.au

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After a stopover at cactus nurseries about a week ago, I was urged to visit the massive cactus greenhouse located at National Botanic Garden up on the mountain in Chiang Mai. Well I have heard and seen a lot of pictures taken from the place but never once visited, so it’s time hooray!

It was a pretty cloudy day, great for photos but the humidity was still killing me. Fortunately, I had my Ancient Greek Taygete White Leather Sandals on which I got from Designers Guild, super chic and comfy. I could enjoy the environment for hours. Leather, dessert, and cactuses :)

To be honest I’m not the kind who would dress up with sandals unless I’m just walking around my house or somewhere near the beach. I’m more of flats and canvas sneakers person, but this pair is just so chic for a day like this with cactuses! 

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Ancient Greek Sandals are handmade locally by skilled craftsmen using traditional techniques that have existed for centuries. A raw, yet feminine aesthetic distinguishes this new sandal brand. The chemical free, natural tan leather ages beautifully with time and wear.

Christina and Nikolas’s love for Ancient Greece and its history, combined with their individual technical skills naturally led to the creation of ‘Ancient Greek Sandals’. The collection is inspired by ancient Greek Gods and myths, pottery, jewellery and sculpture.

cr.www.ancient-greek-sandals.com

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Have a great week!

Nalinna.

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Instagram: @designersguild

Instagram: @ancientgreeksandals

Designers Guild Site: www.designersguild.com

Ancient Greek Sandals Site: www.ancient-greek-sandals.com

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