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When You Canโ€™t Go to the Pen Show But the Pen Show Comes to You

I missed a few events this yearโ€”like the Manila Pen Show, the Phuket Asian Urban Sketchwalk I wrote about recently, and the Manila International Book Festival (MIBF). Sadly, I also missed the Malaysia International Pen Show (MIPS). Between work, motherhood, and the fact that Iโ€™m still new in my workplace (which means no vacation leaves… Continue reading When You Canโ€™t Go to the Pen Show But the Pen Show Comes to You

Beadweaving, Designing Jewelry, Homeschooling, Jewelry Design, My Creations, Shopping, Wearable Art

Simple and Affordable Handmade Christmas Gifts Ideas

With Christmas just around the corner, handmade gifts are the ultimate expression of thoughtfulness. Youโ€™re giving not just an item, but a moment, a creative spark, a personal touch, with the person in mind. This year, instead of heading to the mall, why not gift something crafted with loveโ€”whether itโ€™s a scented candle, a watercolor… Continue reading Simple and Affordable Handmade Christmas Gifts Ideas

Health, Life

A Different Kind of Busy

The past few weeks, Iโ€™ve been busy, but not in the usual way. I haven't been rushing around with meetings or checking off a long list. Instead, Iโ€™ve been focusing on slowing down. I've realized that itโ€™s difficult to take a moment to be still in this fast-paced world! Lately Iโ€™ve been intentional with my… Continue reading A Different Kind of Busy