Holiday Gift Guide - For Kids

FOR THE KIDS

Orange Knit Hat for Kids - SENNURSASA // DIY Fox Paper Puppet - furzechan
Eco Plush Stegosaurus - ecoLEFTZ // Cerise and Turquoise Diplodocus Plush Toy - GeorginaGiles
Custom Name Star Wall Decor - CarriageOakCottage // Crocheted Owl Mobile - domatoma

Holiday Gift Guide - For Artists / Painters

FOR THE ARTISTS / PAINTERS

Set of Vintage Paintbrushes - TheRusticWillow // Small Notebook 3, Binder Over Gold - submicrocosm
Oils, Still Life Photography - LolasRoom // Autumn Collection Watercolor Painting -trowelandpaintbrush
A Horse Of Course, Vintage Wooden Easel - becaruns // Vintage Wood Artist Stool - wretchedshekels

Weekly Word Picks - Cupcake

CUPCAKE

Peony Flower Laser Cut Cupcake Wrapper - BacktoZero // Cupcake Stud Earrings - MissMablesBoutique
Persephone 3-tier Cake Stand - freshpastrystand // Mice with Cupcake Wall Sticker - LolaMurals
Whimsy Half-dozen Cupcake Box - julescupcakes // Bear and Fox Thank you Cards - whimsywhimsical

For the complete treasury : Everybody Loves Cupcakes

This week's word was chosen by a close friend of mine!

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.

Holiday Gift Guide - For Foodies / Cooks / Hostess

FOR THE FOODIES / COOKS / HOSTESS

Curio Wood Serving Bowl - grayworksdesign // Oscar Wilde Food Quotes Art Print - SweetFineDay
Watercolor Food Painting Recipe Cards - trowelandpaintbrush // The Flora Apron - TheSSSeamstress
Natural Smoked Sea Salt - GustusVitae // Meat Cutting Chart, Decorative Pig for the Kitchen - DesignAtelierArticle

Holiday Gift Guide - For Fashionistas

FOR THE FASHIONISTAS

Shirt, Dress or Blouse - MariaQueenMaria // Braided Shrug in Burgundy - celapiu
White Printed Tights with Red Buttons and Clasp - colinedesign // Body Harness Jewelry - thisilk
White Handcrocheted Scarf - SevenTen // Embroidered Burgundy Brooch - SewSweetStitches

Holiday Gift Guide - For Gardeners

FOR THE GARDENERS

Holiday Gardening Gift Set - gardentools // Organic Golden Detroit Beet - nimblenitecap
Vintage Handmade Gathering Basket - msjeannieology // Flowers and Fish Aquarium Planter - iEcofun
Tree Story, Horizontal Trunk Small Planter - SAYSCULPTURES // Gardening Gift Pack, Organic Seeds - TheLittleRagamuffin

Holiday Gift Guide - For Musicians

FOR THE MUSICIANS

Music Art Print Home Decor - MusicAndArtCoUSA // Antique French Horn Barritone - RoseleinRarities

Bass Guitar Photo Jewelry Pendant - thebqe // Violin Fiddle Necklace - TheSpangledMaker

Dark Grey and White Shostakovich Music Clutch - krukrustudio // Set of Antique Music Sheet - elitasvintage

Holiday Gift Guide - For World Travelers

FOR THE WORLD TRAVELERS

Midcentury Modern Suitcase - slatternhouse5 // Travel Notebook & Pencil Set - HappyDappyBits

Red Hearts White Ceramic Travel Mug - PictureInADream // Live to Fly, iPhone Case - happeemonkee

Blue Felt Passport Cover - JennMaruskaDesign // Vintage Lipstick Red Travel Train Case - WiseApple

Holiday Gift Guide - For Crafters / DIY-ers

FOR THE CRAFTERS / DIY-ERS

The Finch Satchel, WWII Leather - PegandAwl // 20 Spools Mix and Match Cotton Thread - CraftyWoolFelt
DIY Home Brew Strawberry Soda Pop Kit - WildRoseHerbs // Love Pencil Holder - TreeSky
Coral Orange Crochet Hook Case - AtelierDeSoyun // Crumbly Goat Cheese and Creamt Chevre D.I.Y Kit - UrbanCheesecraft

Holiday Gift Guide - For Professors

It's almost the holiday season again! So I'm restarting the gift guide series. These will be targetted to specific people. Maybe you may find something you like from my gift guides to buy as gifts, or maybe you will gain some inspiration on what to get for that special someone. Whatever it is, there will be something for everyone! :D

FOR THE PROFESSORS / TEACHERS

The Vintage Book of the Month Club - msjeannieology // 19th Century Field Microscope - RandCVintiques
Mathematics Equation Cufflinks - Bookity // The Professor's Brown Leather Case - twigandspokevintage
Vintage Antique Hardcover Standard Dictionary - moccasinandmarrow // Vintage Medical Anatomy Illustration - VintageScraps

What I want for Christmas...

For the Foodie Fine Art Calendar - IsabelleLafrance

I always wanted a lovely foodie calendar. :)

Beige and Black Rust Color Block Leggings - ZIBtextile

I love leggings! And I love the leggings from this shop!!

6 Delft Blue Fridge Magnets - janedean

I love the magnets from this shop! The seashell ones are pretty neat too!

Set of 16 Digital Art Vintage Postcards - TotalLost

How can you not love these fantastic, satirical vintage styled postcards??!

Gray Linen Whale Soft Sculpture - adatine

I LOVE WHALES!!! And this is so freaking cute, don't you think?

Humpback Whale Table Lamp - Railis

Did I mention I LOVE WHALES??!

Light Brown Embossed Western Camera Strap - couchguitarstraps

My current camera straps are kinda worn out, a set of new ones would be amazing!

Severed Leg Catnip Toy - LifeWithTigers

Something for my kitties perhaps? I love this catnip toy!!

So what handmade wares do you want for Christmas this year? Let me know in the comments!

Fall 2013 Pantone Color Trend Picks #5

TURBULENCE

Modern Style Leather Earrings in Grey - imali // Grey Tunic Women Blouse - ASSAFPELLEG
Grey Broomstick Lace Crochet Infinity Scarf - ReddApple // Dark Grey Paper Balls Mobile - AtelierByElla

VIVACIOUS

Pink Geometric Necklace - JullMade // Huntington Honeysuckle Bright Pink Maxi Dress - CoralieBeatrix
Bright Pink 2.25 Inches Scalloped tags - BayleafButtons // Fuchsia Gemstone Bracelet - YUNILIsmiles

Fall 2013 Pantone Color Trend Picks #4

KOI

Orange World Map & Pin Set - Cabin // Orange and White Racing Stripe Guitar Strap - couchguitarstraps
Pumpkin Orange Lavender Sachets - Gardenmis // Vintage Sterilized Handi-Tape Tin by Bauer & Black - bellalulu

CARAFE

Set of 3 Faux Deer Head - FrenchMelody // Minimal Bar Post Earrings - HavokDesigns
Cosmetic Bag in Striped Brown Cotton Canvas - milloo // Chocolate Labrador Retriever Digital Poster - DexMex

Fall 2013 Pantone Color Trend Picks #3

ACAI

Long Dangle Earrings with Amethyst - JarosDesigns // Purple Vegan Leather Shorts - DDSLLGirlsStore
Hand Lettered Calligraphy Invitation Set - LuckyLadyPaper // Purple Passion Flower Brooch - GoodFloristDesign

DEEP LICHEN GREEN

Olive Green Chrysanthemum Flower Necklace - Marolsha // Rough Apatite Earrings - Splurge
Flower Lace Purse - kikosattic // Matte Khaki Green Mineral Eyeshadow - Etherealle

Fall 2013 Pantone Color Trend Picks #2

SAMBA

One Shoulder Red "Ava" Pleated Dress - MissBrache // Ruby Chandelier Earrings - SurfAndSand
Red Coral Brass Necklace - CraftsGardenOfZen // Vine Taste Silk Scarf - valezhki

LINDEN GREEN

Hydrangea Flowers in a Basket Photo - semisweetstudios // Light Green Polka Dot Branches - janejoss
Light Green Tea Rosette Wedding Clutch - lolos // Sage Green Organic Cotton Crochet Washcloths - Sweetbriers

Fall 2013 Pantone Color Trend Picks #1

EMERALD

Teal Melon Earrings - WildWomanJewelry // Green Sleeveless Blouse - ElianaStudio
I've Got Designer Bags Under My Eyes Typography Poster - MossyJojo // Emerald Green Tissue Pom - pomtree

MYKONOS BLUE

Blue Geometric Bracelet - JullMade // Blue Leather Flower Brooch - katrinshine
Mykonos Blue Glitter Polar Bear - wishdaisy // Big Lion Baby Toy - domatoma

Star Trek Badges!

Yep, I finally gave in to the geeky side of me and made something geeky for the shop!! These Star Trek badges are based from the insignia designs from the original series in the 60s. They are laser cut on bamboo and are quite accurate in size to the original as well. You can now purchase them here, these will be great for that friend that loves Star Trek!! Live long and prosper!

Weekly Word Picks - Feather

FEATHER

Black and white feather bookmarks - lucysnowephotography // Black feather necklace - Goodthingsjewelry
The "Guardian" Earrings - iheartnorwegianwood // Butterfly Guinea Feathers Earrings - MarrenJewelry
Spirit Feathers Archival Print - jodyvanB // Heart of Darkness Decadent Feather Eyelashes - MoonshineBaby

For the complete treasury : Feathers in Black

This week's word was chosen by Anna from YoYarnPureHandmade.

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.

Holiday Sale Starts Now!!

It's that time of the year again - time for holiday sale!! Enjoy 15% off your total order from now until Nov 30th by using the coupon code HOLIDAY13 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 Nov 30th as well. Since I am an international seller, shipping usually takes a little longer unfortunately.

I have tons of new items (that I had been working on relentlessly since the blog went quiet haha) that I need to list into the shop!! So expect old and new surprises! :) And hopefully more updates in the near future.

Back from San Francisco!!

I am finally back from my San Francisco trip!! It was tons of fun, and I will have more photo updates later. For now though, I am trying my best to catch up with orders and other stuff. So please bear with me as I work through them. I'm still suffering a little from jet lag, which I hope will pass over soon.

However, I will keep the sale running for a while longer in Skyejuice, as thanks for your patience! Enjoy it while it last! Which isn't going to be any longer soon I think.

San Francisco here I come!

Yep, the time has come, time for me to see San Francisco again! My flight leaves tomorrow, I'm so excited to get there! So my shop is on vacation mode now. It's still open, and you can still buy from it, but orders will only be shipped when I get back. As compensation though, use the coupon code YAYSF during check out, and you will get 15% off your entire order. Not too bad a deal eh? This offer is only available for Skyejuice, the jewelry shop though, not StarJuice, the supply shop.

Sanlitun Bar Street

Next stop, the Sanlitun Bar Street in Beijing! The bars are along a lovely lake, and I can tell you that the bars on this street are rather high end. I took a peek at one of their menus hahaha. I mostly took pictures of the beautiful lake though.

Freaky Food in China

I grew up understanding that Chinese people (particularly in China) will eat anything that has their backs facing the sky. I knew they have some pretty weird eating habits. So I took every chance I can get to take photos of weird food when I was in China. Most of these are street food!

Freshwater lobsters and mantis shrimp.

I think those are octopi on the left? Then eels, and eel/fish skin.

These are some sort of chrysalis? Silkworm chrysalis perhaps.

Scorpions on a stick!!!

Seahorse and... starfish on a stick?

Last but not least, snake wine!!