Holiday Gift Guide - For the Love of Food

Hello, welcome to the Holiday Gift Guide! This guide had been curated by your's truly, and the aim is to stir ideas for holiday gift giving. 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

Gift Guide 01 : Holiday Decors

Gift Guide 02 : For the Geeks

Gift Guide 03 : Fashionistas

Today's guide is dedicated to those that has an exquisite taste in life, the foodies, like myself. (at least, I like to think so hoho) Nothing warms the soul like warm cocoa in my mug.

DRINKS

Gourmet Amaretto Hot Chocolate Mix - tetoncocoacompany // 4 Bags Organic Tea - TheHedgerow

French Dark Hot Chocolate on a Stick - theticketkitchen // Raspberry Orange Rhapsody Green Tea - ArtfulTea

DESSERTS

Dark Chocolate 3D Hearts - estheraguirre // Peppermint Candy Buttons - andiespecialtysweets

Blackberry Pie Pops - CakewalkDesserts // Homemade Lavender Blueberry Jam - ParkdalePreserveCo

SERVINGS

Wild Grass Hand Painted Noodle Bowl - yevgenia // Porcelain Lace Cups - Hideminy

Pig with Bow Tie Tea Bag Holder - kimslittlemonsters // Yummy Fried Eggs Coaster - chapulin

TASTEFUL ART

Rainbow Cake Miniature Food - miniaturepatisserie // French Macarons in Ribbons - dearmachine

French Yogurt Cake Illustrated Recipe - GeraldineAdams // Laduree Desserts in Rows - SpunSugarPaperie

Weekly Word Picks - Pencil

I don't know about you, but I had begun my holiday shopping. ;) So it's no surprise that today's word picks is a little gift guide-centric too. Today's word is...

PENCIL

Wool Jersey Skirt with Elastic Waist - LanaStepul // Wood Grain Adjustable Bandolier - cleverhands
Pen Pencil USB Holder Desk Organizer - lessandmore // Old Telephone Pencil Sharpener - elansolete
Cream Eco-Friendly Pencil Set - WriteWithMoxie // Vintage Season's Greeting Notebook - BrooklyArtLibrary

Perfect for the office lady friend! For the complete treasury : Pencilling a Gift Guide

This week's word was chosen by the lovely Brittany from Love Stitched.

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.

Zodiac in Laces Pendants

You've seen the sneak peek, now it's time to unveil the truth. May I present the Zodiac in Laces pendants! I'm so excited for this as I've not made any new designs for hand drawn pendants. Plus it was tons of fun designing the different lace patterns.

For now they are only available as is, with their preset lace design and paper color, but in the near future I fully intend to make them customizable. I tried to match the colors with the zodiac's elements as close as possible, with my available paper choices.

I've thought of making customizable initials in this format too, but... let's take it a step at a time shall we? I'll have to see how well these sell first. :)

Around the World - San Diego, CA - boygirlparty

Even if you don't know boygirlparty by name, but you've probably seen their work before on Etsy. At least, that was the case with me hehe. My first encounter was with their To-do list notepad that Etsy featured in a blog post. I just love their whimsical and uniquely adorable drawing style, that owl is especially memorable! And the way they use their colors, and the abundant patterns and texture, you just can't help but smile as you look at them. Not only paper products, they also produce a wide variety of merchandises with their adorable artworks such as t-shirts, jewelry, pocket mirrors and magnets. Check out their shop for more!

I have to admit that my favorite animal is the owl! Followed closely by the cat! (just sooooo cute!) What is your favorite animal?

November Giveaway and Sale!

To thank everyone for the support, I am running a new giveaway on Etsy Stalker! :) Not for a comment contest or whatever since I won last month, so I'm not eligible for this month's contest. It is just for fun! A $30 gift voucher is up for grabs! :D Unfortunately though, the ending date is Dec 9th, which is well off my shipping cut off date for the holiday season. So if you want to grab some stuff from my shop as gifts, please do so before the shipping cut off date which is Dec 1st!

Gentle reminder that I am running a sale in my Etsy shop Skyejuice as well. Use the coupon code HOLIDAY11 during checkout to enjoy 15% off your total order. :)

Holiday Gift Guide - Fashionistas

Hello, welcome to the Holiday Gift Guide! This guide had been curated by your's truly, and the aim is to stir ideas for holiday gift giving. 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

Gift Guide 01 : Holiday Decors

Gift Guide 02 : For the Geeks

Today we're dedicating the gift guide to the sassy fashionista in your life, help them prepare for the weather coming up ahead and look fashionable at the same time. Although some of these price tags are not for the faint of heart.

OUTDOORS

Vintage 1960s Pumpkin Peacoat - Thrush // Black Slouchy Hat - LoveandKnit

Black Wool Winter Coat - Sophiaclothing // Red Cashmere Double Breasted Coat - yystudio

INDOORS

Rudolph Trico Overall - Minus40 // Fall Foliage Crochet Shawl - Ayca

Dark Red Strap Wrap Cameleon Shrug - Malam // Vintage Cable Knit Sweater and Hat -zwzzy

ACCESSORIES

KOMO Harvest Gold Neck Garland Scarf - PeekoApparel // Checked Pattern Spats - mandaringold

Charcoal Fingerless Gloves - CreateAWay // Honey Mustard Casual Scarf - OhLeanderShop

JEWELRY

White Christmas Necklace - JarosDesigns // Silver Deer Antler Brooch - xoxiishop

Carved Citrine Leaf Necklace - thesolarium // Rainbow Moonstone Ring - TheSlyFox

Sneak Peek and Fishes!

A sneak peek of what's to come. More paper colors and lace drawings! What will be in the middle of the pendant? Well... you'll just have to see, most probably soon. ;)

Before I started working on the new hand drawn lace pendants, I also managed to make these little fish necklaces in the weekend! I got these cloisonne fish charms when I was in US, only one of each though so these are OOAK!! Once gone, they're gone!

Here are two other colors. :) I will be listing them in the shop soon~

Giveaway Winners!

The giveaway on Etsy Stalker had already ended, and because I cannot announce on there, I decided to do it here! And here are the results of the random draw~

$30 gift voucher winner :

Congratulations to Jill!!

$20 gift voucher winner :

Congratulations to Despina!! :D

Congratulations to both!! I will be in contact shortly, so expect an email from me soon!

And best of all, I won the comment contest and will be featured on Etsy Stalker's November Shabowbox! This couldn't happen without you all entering and leaving comments. So I sincerely thank everyone for participating. :) You had been great help!! And as thanks, I am running a new giveaway! Not for the comment contest anymore since I already won, but just for fun. Plus, it's almost Christmas and it's the time for giving isn't it? So just have fun! Details coming soon.