It's been such a long time since I last posted here! GAH!
Been so busy that I've neglected this space. Well here are some updates!
Sometimes when I need to relax, I bake or cook (it actually keeps me sane!)... But there's one particular pastry that has been making me insane! That is *Drumroll*... the macaron. I've tried it 4 times, and still unsuccessful :( my failure rate for baking cakes/pastries/cookies is usually very low!
The first time, they rose in the oven, (I was anxiously squatting at the oven door waiting for feet to sprout) but after taking them out, they fell flat...
The second time, they rose nicely (still no feet)! I was so sad!
The third time, I thought something good would come out of it.. I put them in an air conditioned room to make the skin form faster, and to my horror, those stupid macarons cracked in the oven. (Ok.. I should be the stupid one for getting it wrong... but I really don't know where I went wrong)
The fourth time was worse than the third time... they cracked and looked like volcanoes!
After failing on my 4th time, I've decided to NOT TRY baking these devils anymore. Not for the time being. They're such ego crushers! My chocolate macarons look better unbaked. LOL.
On a side note, here are some new pictures... I've always loved the combination of pink and black! Something about it that's sweet, yet sexy at the same time.
I've just posted new jewelry in my website too! Accessories that are simple, and unique for daily wear.
New clothing will be out very soon! Do email me at enquiry@onceuponatime-shop.com to be updated with the latest products and news! :)
Showing posts with label daily life. Show all posts
Showing posts with label daily life. Show all posts
Monday, September 6, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
New Floral Pieces
It's been a really busy busy week...I'm physically and mentally tired. but I have some really good things going on, so all the hard work has been worth it. Sometimes, just a little support or some little words of encouragement brings my motivation to another level. With all the preparation done so far, I'm hoping for some good news!
On another note, I have some new floral pieces (more waiting to be photographed), but I just can't seem to take nice pictures of them...
I think that they look best worn on a human body... to exude that soft, romantic feeling that you can't picture on a mannequin...I'll post new (and better) pictures up soon...
On another note, I have some new floral pieces (more waiting to be photographed), but I just can't seem to take nice pictures of them...
I think that they look best worn on a human body... to exude that soft, romantic feeling that you can't picture on a mannequin...I'll post new (and better) pictures up soon...
Friday, July 30, 2010
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Vintage Effects
Came across this japanese website that ages your pictures! I used some of my personal pictures, and I'm loving the cool vintage effects!
This looks 1920s? It was 7th November 2009.
We were in Cambridge. It was a beautiful day for punting.
He loves to bake in the sun when it shines into the apartment. I always have to make some funny sound or action to make him cock his head to the side.
I love peonies...we bought these when we were in London from a flower market (bad strat...cos I had to lug it around the whole day while we went sight-seeing), and I don't remember the price, but I know it would have costed a bomb in Singapore...
This looks 1920s? It was 7th November 2009.
We were in Cambridge. It was a beautiful day for punting.
He loves to bake in the sun when it shines into the apartment. I always have to make some funny sound or action to make him cock his head to the side.
Friday, March 5, 2010
All mixed up
Boy, I'm tired.
I was so tired i concussed right after dinner last night.
I'm one day behind coz I mixed up the days for this week, I thought Wednesday was Tuesday. So i was rushing for items for Alice in Wonderland I thought Wednesday was Tuesday, I thought - good! I can launch Alice in Wonderland just before the movie launches on Thursday. But oops! It's already Friday.
But anyhow, I'm ready to post them up now! It's not alot, but as usual I'm really excited about it. Whee!!
I was so tired i concussed right after dinner last night.
I'm one day behind coz I mixed up the days for this week, I thought Wednesday was Tuesday. So i was rushing for items for Alice in Wonderland I thought Wednesday was Tuesday, I thought - good! I can launch Alice in Wonderland just before the movie launches on Thursday. But oops! It's already Friday.
But anyhow, I'm ready to post them up now! It's not alot, but as usual I'm really excited about it. Whee!!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Work in progress
TA DA!! This... is.. my.. work table. Very economical, $9.90 from Ikea. Sometimes i feel like I'm working at a sweatshop haha. I'm sooooooooo longing for a proper workspace...

Notice the panda head? It's a panda quilt cover / bed sheet set i lugged back alone from Shanghai last year. Cost me a hefty sgd$200+... (probably less than 150 threadcount) but i love it to bits :) it's way cute beyond words... I nearly bought a sgd$400+ wedding bedsheet set that time but thank god that shop didn't accept international credit cards!
Notice the panda head? It's a panda quilt cover / bed sheet set i lugged back alone from Shanghai last year. Cost me a hefty sgd$200+... (probably less than 150 threadcount) but i love it to bits :) it's way cute beyond words... I nearly bought a sgd$400+ wedding bedsheet set that time but thank god that shop didn't accept international credit cards!
Sometimes, Some days.
About me:
Some days I feel like I am the most incredible woman in the world,
Some days I find it impossible to lift my finger to do the most menial tasks.
Some days I find it impossible to lift my finger to do the most menial tasks.
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