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Okay….

I think I should feel happy for the caption I was categorized in.

If you’re not aware of it, yes, Spirithrift is now open!

As you all know that I’d been pretty excited with my two previous Garage Sales held at Angie’s house and it was fun!!!

Fun from the beginning till the end.

Collecting and packing the items. Set a price for it. Took pictures and put it up my blog for a preview. I didn’t think it’s troublesome, but… it was an enjoyable process for me (if I like the item myself, I’ll wish that it can find an owner who will truly treasure it, rather than residing in a dark corner inside the wardrobe).

The response was overwhelming. I had friends texting me in the middle of the night “booking” the items, emailing me and so on. And it continues even up to today! Even though the garage sales was like 2 weeks ago, I still received emails asking me for those items.

I like it!

I like how unwanted items can finally find it’s worth and also a new owner.

And I like seeing money growing out from what we consider as …. “junks” (I so not want to use this word but can’t think of a better replacement) with zero value.

One person’s rubbish is another’s treasure.

So there, I set up a blog, okay… more like an online flea-market / garage sale, asking if there’s anything my friends don’t use/need it anymore and sell it. Then the person who bought it also happy pasal they found treasures at a relatively cheap price.

You Happy, I Happy, Everybody Happy.

And… yang lama tak pergi, yang baru tak datang.
(Sorry, direct translation from a Chinese saying)



Happy Shopping everyone!

To be honest, I prefer Spirithrift better than tamu.
So I’ve made up my mind.
Regardless of the poll result, I’m sticking with Spirithrift and tomorrow, 999 (damn auspicious isn’t it. Cina brabis!) , I will be launching the blogsite.

Watch this space people.

This,

is, one rare piece of artwork taken by MyAhPui.

Oversized off-shoulder; Chatuchak Market
Turquoise singlet; Chatuchak Market
Belt; Chatuchak Market
Checkered legging; eBay
Slouchy bag; Mango
Peep-toe sandals; Vincci

FussyKelly commented that after my BKK trip, she finally saw new elements in my outfit apart from the signature “white tee w/ big checkered heart” and “black satin shorts” whenever I’m out meeting them. As you can see, 4 out of 6 items were from BKK. I <3 BKK!

I have to admit it. I feel extremely lazy to dress up when I’m out in my hometown just for a casual meet up in Universal munching my favorite butter toast + half boiled egg. And so, I requested Bobby to take a picture of my outfit today in order to encourage myself in putting more effort in dressing up.

I’d bought a lot of headbands from my last Bangkok trip at a really cheap price, comparing to the price selling at the local stores. And lately, I’d came across a lot of blog sites selling handmade headbands/ head pieces at a relatively… expensive price.

(Not sure for you, but any headbands more than $10 is expensive to me!)

This,


I bought from Chatuchak Market for about B$1.00.

Simple and Chic.

And yesterday, after surfing at couple of blogshops selling headbands, I went googled DIY headbands myself and yet… it all looks so tough to make lah!

Hence, I came up with my own version.
Way simpler and, cheap.


Ingredients:
Necklace, any necklace…. as long as it’s long enough.
Definitely not metal one ya. Preferably those beady type.

And,

Rubber band.

Here I’m going to use a necklace, which I never wear because… I think it was some sort of hand-me-down. Am not a accessories-person.

First step, make an arch and shape your necklace like this (below).

So, that’s how your headband is going to look like, on your head.

Then all you need to do is to attach both ends up with the rubber band.

Tie knots.

Snip off the extras.

There, a stretchy headband!

Ceng ceng ceng ceng~
Not bad right? Can recycle your necklace like that.

Then, I tried with a more beady necklace with a big heart pendant.

Weeeee!

It works too!

I think it will be really cute if you have those necklaces with small teddy bears charms and so on!

Go on, try it out!


The good thing about this project is, if you want your necklace back.. just open up the knots or simply snip the rubber band!

Totally reversible!

Okay, the garage sale craze is not over yet and… I’m setting up a online flea-market blog soon selling preloved items.

Problem now is…

I don’t know what to name it!!!


I came up with two names,

SPIRITHRIFT and SPIRITAMU…..

Spirithrift sounds cute, and I like the word Thrifty~
Avoiding to waste and spend wisely mah.

Spiritamu, on the hand, is very local.

HELP!!!

Vote vote vote!
I set up a poll at the side bar.

VOTE!

Spotted Dachshund/Sausage Dog.

Last seen at Spg 152-27, Kg Beribi on the 29th August 2009.
Pregnant and due in about 2 weeks from 1st September 2009.
Badly missed by the children.

REWARD offered for the return of the dog.

Telephone : Owner at 8666851 / 2422146