side by side

it is summertime

also update time for my tote bag 

here’s an alternative to the central circle pocket 

I put the pocket along the side

design wise, it creates different focus and look for the composition

plus, it can transform into new bag shape

at the moment, it is a square 

to add more fun, jazz it up with color contrast

for me, somehow it’s like a huge stamp on envelope

P.S.  after all, there are no set rules, 

I would try any new ideas popped into my mind

those laid-back days

some of you might have known that I flew out to the states earlier

more specifically, San Francisco and New York

having one month off is a real luxury these days, especially for Hong Kong people

I consider myself very lucky

humm…I thought I would have very packed days on vacation

rather than squeezing in time to visit outlet stores for shopping 

and museums for inspiration,  

or check out must-see spots in cities 

fully enjoying the sweet weather in April is my thing 

-I heard it had been raining and grey clouds in HK

dreamy sunset was a classic when strolling by the sea

going back to my college for photo shooting time – admittedly, I got quite nostalgic about it

Driving to nature and beautiful scenery since we were that close  

trying out local vegan restaurants in town– Café Gratitude is my favourite choice

and catching up with my family and old friends, 

so glad to see their smiling faces again

oh, I almost forgot to mention mini golf 

the kind of things make me happy 

I had a brilliant time

it really keeps my mind in shape

string mode again

I have devoted more time to strings

partly because of being thousands of miles away from my sewing machine

on getaway, enjoying California sunshine

but what got me ultra excited is

you can make a lot of innovative projects with them

bracelets, rings, necklaces, earrings, headbands, belts, camera straps.......

all right, any will do

whip-up fever

 

I have been meaning to try some new medium

on my to-do list

making bracelet with strings is one of them

all I need is some multi colored embroidery floss

it is pretty much like a warm up exercise for me

because I can't resist to make many more of them

 

 

 



start wrapping

I will be traveling very soon
a versatile handbag at the top of my agenda
it has to be light and decent-sized
 something comfortable yet chic enough
with which  I can go to a nice restaurant
without feeling awkward

 as the result,  I make myself a navy blue wrap bag
with vintage inspired print
it looks like a half vest when slinging over the shoulder

zipper pocket on tote bag

I found myself making different pocket designs on tote bags
given that there are many misc items to bring when going out
I need to get organized
pockets have a practical purpose
they keep my stuff easily at hand

this time I play around with zipper

eye for fish scale pattern

I got a thing for fish scale pattern

partly because I am a pisces

with multiple layers, it is quite vibrant and playful

I start with bag bottom first

be expect more experiments