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.

lyst.com

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.

more stuff from Shein

I finally bought a bedspread, its not quilted but a puffy furry type of blanket. The matching pillows and bolster covers are quilted!

I also got a pair of Care Bear socks, this website sells all sorts of licensed cartoon merchandise, mainly clothing.

Whole bunch of ribbons that I think are quite close to custom printed. Along with some more floral wrappers and lace trim.

Giftsn.com.sg

Flower shop supplier where you can order floral foam, floral glue, floral tape, floral wire and more. All in the comfort of your home with delivery. I like the fake flowers, preserved plants and terrarium products.

I bought sticky tape here because I cannot get it anywhere else. The stationery shop outside my place is not open (the building is closed for renovations). I also got floral tape which is even better. This place only sells it in cartons of 8 or 12.

Checking this style of ribbon in the different widths to see if it will break, it looks really light and airy. I got one in each colour in the widest width (including metallics) and gonna get more in the smaller widths if it turns out ok.

Lotsa wax paper for wrapping flowers, this is just one of four boxes. I know its mainly for food but it can also be used for flowers and it's a lot cheaper too. Only thing is I cannot load it up with water at the roots.

Ribbons & Stamps

My order of custom made ribbons and stamps finally arrived ✨🎇🎉

I also ordered Sanrio ribbons in a smaller size for smaller bouquets. 

The jute twine is for making wreaths. I still have to get the wreath frames.

Neon rainbow signage powered by usb, that is going over my computer. 🌈

sg.Shein.com

I am absolutely loving this local website right now, it has everything I am looking for. There's clothing, plus sizes, home goods especially the stationery store. No furniture though...

I bought glow-in-the-dark bedsheets as gifts for my family. That's not all the designs available, I think there are at least 4 more to choose from. What I was actually looking for are quilted bedspreads or shams.

Some tulle, lace trim and more floral wrappers in a graphic design. I like these lines pattern that I saw on a floral supplier website but it was completely sold out. Planning to get more stuff soon.

Japan & Indonesia Foodstuffs

 

Instant ramen by region, soo looking forward to this. Pokka instant cream soups, never tried these before. Apple juice and fruit sodas in glass bottles.

Lipton teas from Japan in seasonal flavors not available here, packaging is different too. Jelly cups from a new supplier. Dozens of handwash as well as toothpaste.

Indonesia foodstuffs, mainly sauces and salt. Am finally gonna get to try Boncabe chilli salt that everyones been raving about. Oreo soft cakes, not biscuits, are the best!