just like a window

when entering an apartment or a house,
I tend to notice windows first
window frames view to the outdoors
then the interiors could connect with the surroundings

For this round pocket on tote bags
I found inspiration from window design
but this time it's more about
looking inside

Merry Christmas 2012

Peace, hope, love and happiness

for everyone at Christmas and always

butterfly crush

origami butterfly brooches come in 

different patterns and styles

so many choices

to go with your outfit

on vacation

it is an annual family vacation

we made a trip to four European cities: Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest

traveling to Europe is all about “too much to see and too little time”

afterward I always regret that I didn’t take enough photos

certainly, never enough souvenirs for friends

soon after landing in Berlin

headed straight to the Victory Column, 

the Reichstag Building and the Brandenburg Gate

I like the Reichstag

well, partly because Norman Foster was in charge of its reconstruction

on the second day we checked out the famous Berlin Wall 

and the Pergamon Museum

the wall was mostly torn down

only three long sections are left

I am so intrigued by the graffiti art on the wall

it is just stimulating when you are standing in front of it

dropped by the city of Dresden before crossing the border to Czech Republic

this baroque city is full of striking monuments

So nice to stroll around

I have to admit, I missed the Holocaust Memorial

and the Bauhaus Archive

yeah, next time then

Berlin is modern and clean

you can tell the government puts effort into construction programs

at last, apparently everything is pricey over there

as our tourist guide warned pickpockets were rampant in Prague,

I felt intimidated by the idea of wandering through the city in the nighttime

not worried about money but passport

it takes ten days to get a new one

for photo-taking we came up with some plan to avoid pickpocket situation

you know what,

once we entered the Old Town Square

we completely forgot any plans 

because we all are amazed by the view of magnificent buildings

but it is St. Vitus Cathedral which really left me speechless

when we arrived at the Prague Castle complex, 

it was almost sunset

golden rays of setting sun shining on the Cathedral

all of a sudden, it was turned into a golden Cathedral

by the power of God

had a coffee break in Grandhotel Pupp

right, it is where movie Casino Royale was filmed

we bought many gifts from Cesky Krumlov

many local artists and craftsmen are selling their design products

in the open-air market

some of them are one of a kind

plus, food is affordable and delicious

I wish I could stay longer

my mom and I used to watch The Sound of Music together

the filming locations in Salzburg are worthwhile attractions for me

Mirabell Palace Gardens, Residenz Square and Fountain

I love Vienna the most

it is a foodie heaven for those who can’t say No to sweets

my weakness is chocolate

stocking up on Manner wafers, Original Sacher Torte, Mozart chocolate……..

I just couldn’t go home without them

Austrians are known for their coffee culture

cafes are everywhere, almost every corner of a street

away from the usual craziness of Hong Kong

chilling out at outdoor cafe in Vienna, especially on a warm, sunny day 

what a great treat!

it’s not fair to Budapest

last stop on the road

we were all tired and in no mood to have picture taken

and Danube Boat cruise on a rainy day

but we were still impressed by its spectacular night view

even on a cold, rainy night

in the end, the day we headed back home

the sky was perfect blue

I told myself at least I got Hungarian foie gras

*now it is more fun to watch the Earth Live 

"something old, something new"

for celebrating the collaboration between SOIL and Mountain Folkcraft

I design a new collection of tote bags

with emphasis on indigo dyed fabric

 the campaign theme “something old, something new” in my mind

I want to explore the possibilities of the Chinese fabric through design

traditional textile meets modern cut

it is not hard to make something stylish with this incredible material

all you need is a bit of imagination to break the conventional mould

some of other design items are also included

among them are wrap bags and iPhone cases

wrap bag is my favorite at the moment

it’s not just a bag, but it can become part of your outfit

especially cool when contrasting with black  

up for earrings

it is my first pair of handmade earrings

I have just learned how to do it

it is very much like a love affair

I would be totally crazy about making earrings for a while

so many ideas in my head

a pleasure in metal frame purse

besides stripes and round shapes

I enjoy working with metal frames as well

so tempting to attach it to other purses

like extra compartment, yet decorative at the same time

I look forward to trying out more ideas in near future

eyeglass pocket case

What I need the most is eyeglass pocket case 

when I want to doze off on plane 

to protect my glasses or to keep it clean

eyeglass pocket case is so easy to make

it could be the ideal DIY project for anyone

the release of summer collection 2012

yeah, still more long strap
it's just more easy-breezy to wear a bag across my shoulder
especially when running errands
it's my personal favorite

I made a little twist in style
bag bottom is the new option, so it means more room
to carry more stuff

 and small dots team up with stripes
to instill some excitement in patchwork design

origami kit is here

remember that I made some butterfly brooches for my friends last Christmas

afterward I became fascinated by the art of paper folding

origami is my hobby now

and I just want to share my joy with you through this DIY butterfly brooch kit

make a heart

I am not a big fan of heart shape, but I find these necktie hearts quite appealing

they make a cute brooch on Valentine's Day 

or party decoration

bags made from mountain folkcraft fabric

I finally did it! 

I mentioned eariler that I would design something with indigo dye fabrics

bought from mountain folkcraft

these cotton fabrics have beautiful prints and color

and natural dye is used

of course, environmentally friendly products are always welcome

helmet bag

that's my first attempt at making helmet bag

it's a little bit like bowling bag, but with round bottom

I have too much fun with zipper in the process

that is an absolutely invaluable experience for me

I will try to design other different types of bags in the future

Hello, Ocean Park

I have gone to Ocean Park with friends this April

we really wanted to check out the Old Hong Kong theme park there

sure, panda habitat and aquarium are also on our must-go list

Ocean Park is like a new place for me

partly because I just can't recall when was my last visit there

one thing is the same for sure: it is always packed with people

that is why we had only few rides

and we could not hop onto the cable car due to the very long queue

the pandas are cutest

they just have the magic to put a smile on our faces all day long

we all jostled for taking pictures of them

well, I was disappointed with the Old Hong Kong

the park is smaller than I expected, some game booths and food stalls

the design just doesn't capture the essence of a Hong Kong street typical of 1950s

but if you want to check it out, I'd recommend night time

it does bring carnival feel with all the lights on

Singapore trip

I have an early taste of city summer in Singapore

lots of iced coffee and tasty coconut desserts

I am very surprised by the city planning and architecture in Singapore

it is refreshing to see that 4-story-high green trees are everywhere

upscale private apartments are next to colorful public housing

there are many styles of buildings in the cityscape

more importantly, preserving historic structure is a big thing there

I am so lucky to have a chance to see Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal

at the ArtScience Museum

the exhibition is fantastic becaue it displays many of his artworks

I find the blotted line drawings quite interesting

and, of course, the Shoe

Even though Singapore has many big shopping malls

which feature international fashion brands,

I rather go to Haji Lane and Ann Siang Road where new hip boutiques are located

the bright-colored buildings instantly put me in the holiday mood

anyway I have a best time there, and I will miss local food!

debut at KD Arts Gallery Shop

I am so excited by Cotton Car's first public appearance

at KD Arts Gallery Shop

it is finally available in Taiwan

with signature striped pattern and double-side design,

this collection includes longer strap by popular request

meanwhile, more color for bringing on spring spirit

I have also borrowed details from patchwork



spring festival

this month is quite awesome

one holiday after another

so we have nonstop celebration in HK

full of grand feasts and sweets