Becak Ride

It started when the eldest was two years old, I wanted him to feel the becak ride experience..the real one.   I always bring him to have the ride around my mom's house in Bandung.  I think he enjoyed it. It allowed him to chat with the becak driver. The tradition continues to the youngest since the eldest is now in his pre-teen stage..so he is not so into it! anyway.....

This one? no no, this one was taken at Kedai Ani Resto Kemang..a non moving Bentor!

Recycled T-Shirt Bag

Wow, you should try this....you could use this to replace your paperbag or plastic bag, brilliant!  leethal

Homemade Poffertjes

My homemade poffertjes for my bestie surprise birthday party...well, it was prepared too early in the morning as you can see the uneven color! some were overcooked and some were too pale :)

Color Crush

..  How could she does this?Ahh-mazin'!  Design is mine




 

Globe Chandelier

Nice idea!  ohdeedoh




Muffin

Early morning indulgence...I can not help to not stopping by McDonalds on my way to the office from the gym...Grabbing the sausage muffin for breakfast!  The muffin is quite surprising.  The combination of bagel and pretzel..chewy yet crisp outside, yum!

Colorful Pallete

Wow,  this is really really awesome and cheap! Pinterest





Swim Swim Away

For some people, going to the gym is a must. I salute for those who's coming early just to take one or two laps before working...that early?  I once started the ritual but it just stopped for no reason. 

And me? enough with cozy up at the poolside before heading to the office! Pheww,  I need to start again someday...

Shoes Ladder

Shoes ladder.....should be easy?  I wish I have Christian Louboutin heels (do I spell this correctly?) to show off! Stylizimo

Dior Cherie

I always love the Dior Cherie smell, ..Sopoani

Museum Geologi

This was taken long long long time back...I guess 3 years ago but it still worthy picture to be uploaded.  It was taken at the Museum Geologi Bandung.  A quiet and clean place to visit, nice architecture, and the kiddos loved it since bone and dinosaurs are everywhere!  I guess creating a fun weekend need not to be that expensive,....self defense?

MAC cake

I want this cake, I want this cake, I want this cake!  MAC is everywhere.... Pinterest




Whitney

I grew up with Whitney's song....she was forever beauty!  In Style



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Barbie

Barbie and New York Fashion Week...oh my oh my..talking about doll to reality! In Style

 

Bentara Budaya

Continuing my search for places to go on weekend without mall. Started from frequently asked questions by my expatriate colleagues on where to go. I am speechless sometimes as exploring Jakarta is not my thing.

I am even beaten by my Singaporean boss, who is a busway expert traveller. On a meeting around Sudirman he urged me to send the driver's back as he wanted us to go back to the office by busway....and I...."Really? are you sure? high heels?" with my frowning face!

So...one Sunday, Bentara Budaya Palmerah,  Jakarta.  

They have Gebyok, the Javanese traditional house in front and the exhibition room right after.  There was a Chinese exhibition when we got there.  Its quite fulfilling, free yet cheap...

We ended up having lunch at Blok S for the hawker foods afterward.  I again realized that this was the first time for the kiddos to know about the place as well as first timer tasting Es Podeng!Hmm....an addition to my wall of shame of exploring Jakarta!

Watermelon Popsicles

I will definitely make this.....Table Art

Crepe Paper Flowers

Look...is that easy to create crepe paper flowers?   Martha Stewart Weddings

 

Downtown Abbey

Chic style of Downtown Abbey...very chic!  Camille Styles  


 



Bluegrass

Lunch at Bluegrass Epicentrum, Jakarta. The ambience is nice but dinner would be better since the weather was a bit hot that time.  It will be nice to sit outdoor sipping a cup of coffee!  The food? Try their grilled ribs or salmon!

Rhumchoco Tom Yam

My usual home lunch whenever I feel clueless what to cook...Tom Yam Rice Noddle with shittake and veggie...hmmm...

Hutan Kota Srengseng

Biking around Jakarta is a challenge.  Well, for someone with lawzy driving ability like me, let's called it scary.  To beat Jakarta's road with motorcycle and cars everywhere is a big No No..even on the Car Free Day.

So this is a big Yay when me and the hubby finding this place..Hutan Kota Srengseng.  Big trees, lake, biking track, this place is quite promising for bikers. 

Where is it.....come again? Do not trust my navigation skill on locations, since I think I will be lost to come back! It's better to goggle!

Anyway..my next stop would be Ragunan Zoo!

Rhumchoco Yam Chips

My home assistant experimenting on yam..purple sweet potato...chips?

Brilliant Storage

Nuff said! apartment therapy

Pax

Accompanying the kiddos for haircut at Pax Grand Wijaya Jakarta...never realize the vintage chair till then..how old is it?

Thought

Just about to finish my interview with fresh graduates....

My fave question always on how do you see yourself in the next 2 years, 5 years and 10 years..

The answers or the so-called reaction were quite surprising..they, well...not all, surprised with the question, paused for a while and clueless.

I thought people must pursue their own dream, and be passionate with it..you need to recognize yourself and be shameless to express..it's like pandora box, one box opens to another box, I believe the dream will lead you to something..

Just a thought! :)

Painting Project

Having two siblings who are always in a war mode, forced you to be creative to keep them occupied. 

One weekend, I put the canvas and oil painting on..It was my youngest bday gift last year. I think you could get it from the nearest mall or you could just buy white fabrics and oil paint from the bookstore.  It was fun....well, at least for a while.   After 30 minutes, they were back to their War Zone.  Get set, Ready......Fire!

Recycle Paper Basket

This is really cool to remake....I have seen this similar product at Goods Department Plaza Indonesia made from bamboo leave...should I make this from paper? sigh!   Design Sponge

 



Bubble Necklace

My new Rhumchoco necklace own collection...I called this bubble as it was made from sort of beads wrapped fabrics...The idea was coming from the beautiful blog The Crafted Sparrow

Cheap and easy project!