Random Online Shopping

 

A carton of 400 ballpoint pens in random designs, I chose this carton for the generic looking "hello" "welcome" pens as well as the crystal ones (that are not inside?!). The misprints are quite ugly, looks damaged. There is even one pen that is cut in half.

Pack of postcards that I will be using as greeting cards, and these smaller gift card sized version hot-stamped. Can-opener that can do non-sharp (safe!) edges and waterproof floral stickers to decorate the repurposed cans with. Will get more stickers later, maybe even washi tape. 

A whole lot of decorating balloons including two exactly the same kits in case I mess it up. I have tried making balloon shapes before and it was a real challenge (didn't succeed). Planning to attempt balloon arches next, hoping it will be easier.

Christmas advent calendar packaging, pre-printed. These are recommended for décor. 

Free super soft pouch in this soft toy material, love it! 

Bought this hobby craft time/date stamp that I've seen around before but not sure what I'm gonna use it for.

Bath and Bodyworks.com.sg

Doing some sale shopping on the Singapore website of Bath & Bodyworks, well known for its heavily scented bath products. It has some similar items to the new Crabtree & Evelyn like the eucalyptus spearmint stuff, very roots and garden theme-ish. Also loving the lavender vanilla.

I finally left Yankee Candles alone and ordered more of the lavender vanilla candle (its from White Barn?!) as well as its immensely popular 3 wick candles in peach bellini and a thousand wishes. No anti-bac gel for me even though its on sale, just handwashes (to try out).

The New Crabtree & Evelyn

Bought some things from the new Crabtree & Evelyn, gone are the English Country Florals and in with the Apothecary style. Couple of free gifts came with this delivery, a black mesh bag filled with sample sized products.

Finally, a Crabtree (namesake) product even if its a hydrating aftershave lotion for the face. Two masks and two natural oils from the Gardener collection. Most surprising is an edible small batch olive oil 500ml from its Greece collection.

Several bottles of bodywash 250ml in surprising combinations of Lavender & Espresso? Absolutely loving this Rustico approach of edible or bath products (you choose) and the prices reflect that vibe as well, $34 for the bodywash.

Made in Bali home goods. Batik cushions and other types of incense, no Sandalwood here, its Frangipani and Nag Champa.

Hermes Bag Sizes

Sizes for the coveted Birkin or Kelly bags are 25 / 30 / 35 / 40, anything 45 or bigger is luggage. Something smaller is the mini size 20 for petite sized Asians and micro 15 that is the size of Hermes Quelle Idole bags. The Kelly 25 on regular sizes looks the same as Kelly 20 on petite sizes. 

I put in a custom order @ a Hermes boutique along orchard road more than 10 years ago. I wanted the signature orange colour but that was too bright so one shade darker is the colour < gold >, perfect! Another killer combination is < rose tyrien > in ostrich leather that is on my wish list.

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It is said that you have to play a Hermes shopping game before you can purchase the coveted Kelly bag or Birkin bag, but the SA told me I just have to buy the Kelly before the Birkin that's all. Some other bags I am looking at are Constance in a fun fashion color or practical + popular Evelyn.