Merry Christmas!!

I know I had been absent from the blog for a while again, but things had really been hectic lately and I'm sick right now. I'm trying my best to get back to regular blogging soon!

Autumnal Leaves

The trip to Japan last month was my first autumnal experience ever, and I must admit, I am enchanted! Autumn had always been one of my favorite seasons, (if I had to choose one) and experiencing it really for the first time was wonderful. It was always a delight to encounter a fully yellowed tree, or when the wind blows and the leaves dance to the ground. So romantic!

I want to experience autumn again some day, but maybe I should aim for spring or winter in my next travel. :)

Holiday Sale Extended

Yep, the holiday sale had been extended! Because I was lazy to end the sale. Because I was so busy that I forgot to end the sale, I figured it wouldn't hurt anyone if I extend it a little bit. :) So yes, from now until December 10th you can still enjoy the 15% off your order by using the coupon code "HOLIDAY12". However, please note that the shipping cut off date had long passed. If you want your gift to arrive to you on time before Christmas, maybe you can consider express shipping? Just convo me on Etsy for more details!

My Christmas Wishlist

Hey, everyone has gotta have one right? ;)

Ursus the Astrologer Polar Bear Pocket Box Miniature Scene - sweetbetiary

I've always wanted a miniature figurine from Sweet Bestiary. I have a soft spot for small figurines. :)

Terrarium Postcard Set - QuillandFox

I'm in a postcard collecting binge right now, and these are so cute!

Refillable Handmade Leather Journal - LeatherDruid

I always wanted something like this so I would look like a scholar or something. ;D

Besides, it's a beautiful cover!

Vintage Camera Collection Set of Five - FabulousnessFinds

I'm thinking of started a vintage camera collection. I already have 1, another 3 more would be great!

Boho Gypsy Copper Wire Wrapped Bracelet - SabiKrabi

Her wire wrapped jewelry are just plain gorgeous, and affordable too!

Sterling Silver Antler Ring - AetherDesign

I always prefer thin, simpler rings, and this one is just simply gorgeous!

Cheeky Lime Classic Bag Green

I had been lusting for this great looking camera bag for a while now. Don't you agree that it's a great green?

Milky Way Galaxy Diary Type Phone Casing - Happymori

I love Happymori casings! And I want this one pretty badly for my new fancy Samsung Galaxy S3. Unfortunately I just can't find this particular design locally, sigh. We have more of the older designs. :( Not to mention that the market always favor the iPhone users and selections for the Samsung S3 is pretty limited.

Holiday Rejects Giveaway #2 Winner

Phew, things are finally settling down now and I can finally update my blog a little bit. Last month was crazy busy, and not just with the handmade biz too. I was away for a week long trip in Osaka and Kyoto, Japan during the middle of the month! Then after that, I got gobbled up trying to catch up with orders since I decided to not put my shop on vacation. And when I had a little bit of time to want to announce the winner of the giveaway, my domain expired!! If you were here the couple of days it happened, you might have seen weird images on my blog everywhere. It's even more difficult when my domain host is away on a holiday too, sigh.

Anyways, everything is back to normal now! So without further ado, let's do this!

The winner for the kitty pendant is...

CONGRATULATIONS NATASHA!!!!

I will be in contact with you shortly, so expect an email from me soon!

Thank you to everyone for your participation! A new one will be announced soon. Stay tuned. :)

Fall 2012 Pantone Color Trend Picks #5

Rhapsody

Lavender Paper Straw Striped - BacktoZero // The Lavender Necklace - rafya
Lavender Rose Linen Tote Bag - SoundOfHome // Rhapsody Purple Ring - CloudNumberNine

Rose Smoke

Rose Quartz Sterling Silver Necklace - aubepine // Orchid Vines Modern Drum Lamp Shade - ClothandINK
Wire Wrapped Rose Smoke Quartz Earrings - JarosDesigns // Pink Flowers Fabric Blank Note Cards - toocutecustomcrafts

Pipit Wonderful Market 9

Tomorrow I will be at Pipit Wonderful Market 9, sharing a booth space with Pauline from Zero Pumpkin. It's a huge hand craft market in the local chinese community. :) Unfortunately, this will be the last Pipit Wonderful Market. So don't miss the chance and see it for the last time! Come support!

Fall 2012 Pantone Color Trend Picks #4

Olympian Blue

Silk Olympian Blue Confetti Flower Hair Clip - bethanylorelle // Disco Newsboy Hat - TheCatBall
Glitter Polar Bear Winter Table Decoration - wishdaisy // Blue Enamel Earrings - happyment

Titanium

Slate Grey Suitcase Set - thewhitepepper // Ash Long Slip Dress - LadyTA
Hematite Grey Czech Oval Beads - LaserBeads // Kitchen Art Eye Chart Print - pumpkinandbutterfly

Weekly Word Picks - Seven

This is me, trying to restart up one of my usual blog series - Weekly Word Picks. Since I don't have a word from someone else at the moment, and I just watched Se7en today, I picked 'Seven' as today's word.

SEVEN

Antique Dutch Measuring Tankards - oldamsterdam // Vintage "Fresh Up" 7Up Crate - lacklusterco

Lucky Seven in Love Stack Rings - TarnishedandTrue // Seven Train Coming 2 - TaoSorrento

Vintage Set of Seven Wooden Drawers - jerseyicecreamco // Vintage Set of Seven Forks - bluebutterflyvintage

For the complete treasury : Seven Seas Cafe

So what should next week's word be? Suggest by posting in the comments below!

For a list of words already suggested, please refer to this post.

Cufflinks!

Yes! The cufflinks are finally done and now available in the shop here~ (or you could click on the image above as well) These are the only ones I made for this holiday season, and I don't think I'll be making anymore new ones at the moment. So these are it!

The brown ones and the teal blue ones in the shop are my personal favorite!

Hello! Street Fair in Penang

Bisou Bonbon (left)

Most heavenly delicious honey graham crackers ever from Huey&Wah Cafe! Just the right amount of sweetness and crunchiness. The trip was a lot of fun, and very rich! (food-wise hehe) I'm not sure I'm going back any time soon, and definitely not for another market next time. But tentatively... maybe some time next year. :)

And last but not least, a photo of my very modest booth.

Holiday Rejects Giveaway #2

It's not too early to plan what to get for your friends and family, and I have just the perfect item if you have a friend that loves cats.

In this giveaway, I am giving away two kitty pendants! But wait, there's a twist. You can only win ONE pendant necklace from the blog, the other one you'll have to head on over to my Facebook fanpage for more details. ;)

This large round pendant with an adorable smiling orange tabby is up for grabs! There's a bubble on the lower right edge, but otherwise this pendant necklace is perfect!


PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE FLAWED/IMPERFECT!!
You will get them as is. I will not entertain complains and I do not accept returns. ;)




--[ HOW TO ENTER ]--

1. MANDATORY - Visit my Etsy shop and tell me what is your favorite item by leaving a comment in this post! Please leave an e-mail address too so that I know how to contact you if you win. :)
2. Optional (x1) - Like me on Facebook, and leave your name in my comments.
3. Optional (x1) - Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect.
4. Optional (x1) - Favorite my shop and add me to your circle. (must do both) Leave your Etsy username in the comments.
5. Optional (x1) - Twit about this giveaway on Twitter, then come back here and post the link in the comments. Remember to include my Twitter account in the update @skyejuicedesign.
6. Optional (x1) - Share this giveaway on your Facebook and tell me in the comments that you did, remember to tag @Skyejuice as well!
7. Optional (x1) - Blog about this giveaway on your blog. Please also remember to come back here and leave a link in the comments section.

Please leave separate comments for all! 1 comment = 1 entry.

If you did a few of the things above and only left 1 comment, it will be count as 1 entry.

--[ ESSENTIAL INFORMATION ]--

1. The giveaway will run from now until November 10th, 2012 - 11:59pm PST.
2. The giveaway is open to everyone worldwide.
3. The winner will be picked randomly using Random.org generator.
4. I will contact the winner when it is chosen. The winner have 48 hours to claim their prize, or else a new winner will be chosen. If you did not or forgot to leave an e-mail in your comments, please be sure check back after 10th to see if you win or not, and shoot me an e-mail at kyonpichi@gmail.com within 48 hours as well. SO REMEMBER TO LEAVE ME AN E-MAIL ADDRESS SO I COULD CONTACT YOU!!

And that's it, good luck folks!

Happy Halloween!

Miniature Halloween decoration from Straits Quay Mall, Penang.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FOLKS!! ;) Eat all the candy!!

Holiday Rejects Giveaway #1 Winner

Without further ado, the winner for the bee pendant necklace is....

CONGRATULATIONS ELEONORA!!!

And the winner for the super popular yellow leaves pendant is...

CONGRATULATIONS DIANA!!!

I will be in contact with the winners shortly, so expect an email from me soon!
Thank you to everyone for your participation! A new one will be announced tomorrow. Stay tuned. :)

Brooches and Rings!

Coming real soon into the shop! I would have listed them now but I'm so tired out from a full day of errands and tasks, as well as packing for the Penang trip tomorrow morning. So they will be in the shop soonest next week!

Now I gotta go sleep and wake up bright and early tomorrow for the long distance drive!

Holiday Sale Starts Now!

Yup that's right! The holiday sale had officially begun! As per the poster above, you can now enjoy 15% off your total order from now until November 30th by using the coupon code HOLIDAY12 during checkout. :) Please shop early (especially if you want a custom item) to ensure that the item will arrive to you in time. Shipping cut off date is November 30th as well. Since I am an international seller, shipping usually takes a little longer.

I will be listing new items as well as relisting some old ones over the next few days. So expect more news for this exciting holiday soon!

Fall 2012 Pantone Color Trend Picks #3

Ultramarine green

Geometrical Illusion Printed Leather Pouch - CORIUMI // Pink Art Deco Feather Fascinator - LaCocoRouge
Pantone Ultramarine Green Wall Clock - HeyFishy // Moss Green Fabric Ribbon - BacktoZero

Bright Chartreuse

Apple Multibubble Scarf - Clariceonline // Jungle Animal Apple Green Magnets - OriginalAnimalMagnet
Lime Green Small Enamel Earrings - happyment // Bright Chartreuse Chalcedony Necklace - GlitzGlitter

Hello! Street Fair

Next week at this time, I will be at Hello! Street Fair in Penang organized by huey&wah cafe, a cafe run by one of my good friends - Huey. :) It's their official opening fiesta for their small and cozy cafe that serves delicious home baked goods. Don't believe me? Look at these.

Photos ganked from their Facebook page 

I am sooooo looking forward to these goodies! (look at that popcorn marshmallow pop!) I'm a fan of her marshmallows, and I can tell you, she's one hell of a baker! And I am soooo looking forward to the street fair too, she has a lot of exciting things lined up like photo booths, carnival games, street performances like guitar and saxophone playing, tarot card reading and she told me the venue is going to be having a trick or treating session for little kids too! Even if I'm not joining as a vendor, I'd still want to go!!

So yes, I'll be away from October 25th to 29th. I know the giveaway ends on the 25th, and I'll only be able to announce a winner after I come back. So I hope you all will have patience with me while I'm gone.

This will be my first time driving long distance too omg! It will be a 4-5 hours drive to Penang. I'm doing the best I can to prepare, but I feel that I am ready for it!