Dutch Treats

When my parents came to visit they came with gifts. A lot! Some where things that were already mine, but didn't came with me before when i moved to NY, but a lot were real surprises. LIke these pretty tins filled with Dutch Treats!

Hop Hop through my blog

Hop Hop little bunny, through my blog.
I've recently added a fun link to my right side bar: Hop randomly through my blog. I have been blogging here since 2005 and there is so much in the archives. I don't really take the time to go back to look at all those things from the past, so i definitely don't expect my readers to do so. Now i'm having fun just clicking that link and seeing what pops up on the screen.

I think if you're using the new blogger layouts you can easily add something like this. Not sure though. I still use my blogger through ftp uploading to my own ismoyo.com site. So all those nifty new blogger widgets don't work for me... But i found this script for a feeling lucky widget on the phydeaux site and it works!

So if you have a spare moment with nothing more important to do, jump back into time with the random blog post link on the right! (under the recent posts links)

Note: The Bunny Photo i randomly found on my own blog. Posted in April 2006!

500+ Giveaway Goodies!

EDIT: Thank you for all your comments! Winners will be announced tomorrow!

I announced it before, my 500th post giveaway! Did i really share 500 posts with you all? It has been a lot of fun. A big thank you to all my loyal readers is in order. I so appreciate you all. The ones who drop by daily, and the ones who stop by every now and then. Those who leave comments and those who send sweet encouraging emails. Those who just read and enjoy in silence. I am grateful to you all. I feel blessed that this blog has brought me so many things, i got involved in new creative projects that i would otherwise had not, i met some great people from all over the world, i love you all. There are those kind people with such big hearts to wish me well when life is hard, and who cheer me on when things go great. Thank you. All those who send me surprise packages just because they thought i would enjoy it. I did! You are so kind.

Now it's my time to give back. 500th posts. That's a lot. In my book at least. So i'm doing a 'Times Five Giveaway'. Five packages, five recipients. The only thing you have to do is leave a comment here and if you happen to have a preference let me know your first (and second) choice of package you would like to receive.
It doesn't matter if you comment here a lot or have never left me a message before, i will randomly choose the lucky winners on Monday the 16th. If you don't have a blog, pls make sure to leave an email address so i can reach you!

EDIT: It seems most of you are loving all the cuteness (hello kitty seems to be a favorite) so i'm thinking i'll throw some additional sweet things in the other packages too. Just to make you happy!

A lot of cute paper goodies in a Sanrio Usa Hana drawstring bag. You like scrapbooking or other paper crafts? You might be able to use the Japanese origami paper or Chinese papers. There is a Petit Petty San-x Notebook, very cute paper strips to make lucky stars, a vintage looking postcard and a blowup paper balloon.

Or go for package number 2. Kawaii all around. Stickers, a little blue plush, Little twin stars hanger, San-x pencil and hand towel, a leather cinnamoroll keychain, and Hello Kitty candy necklace and mouse pad. Is this all for you?

Do you want this blue elephant tote bag from San-X Sweet face line? Included are a bunch of stickers, two pretty illustration postcards, a cute pencil and notepad and two vintage postcards by 'Jaklien'.

You like reading and home decorating? Three books that you might like. Instantly accessorize everyday objects with Terri O's Easy Embellishing, personalize your living space with Embellish your home and design your dream pad with Home Swell Home. Hope you enjoy!

Just want to be crafty? A cute cross stitch package, vintage ribbon and zippers, blue feathers, decorative green felt band, fabric, a star applique, some buttons and bells and a pack of D-rings.

Now i'm just hoping there will be at least five people entering my giveaway... ;)

Dollhouse unveiling

If you're not already a frequent visitor of the inspirational cruststation weblog, pls do take a look soon. As of December 3rd, all dollhouse rooms will be unveiled!
Of course i'll show mine here on my blog too (after it's unveiled at cruststation), but all other rooms are well worth a look too!
I'm very excited to see the project being finished. It was lovely to work on and i would so much like to see all rooms together.

The image with this post is from a book i thrifted back in Amsterdam. Never did show it before. Maybe unconsciously i saved it for this dollhouse post? It's called "Kleine Tom - en de huisjes van mensen en dieren" freely translated as "Little Tom - and the houses of people and animals". It's by the French illustrator Alain Gree. Very cute!

Happy Birthday Blog!

Exactly one year ago I started this weblog. Wow... how time flies. I love all the adventures I've shared here, and all the adventures that came from here. All the great people who visited, read, commented and or sent kind emails. Thank you so much. It really inspires me to go on and be creative.

I decided to celebrate this lovely day by uploading this picture show. Most have been featured on my blog before, some are never before seen pictures. (Yes, there's a picture of me in there too!)

When I started this blog I hoped there would actually be people who would be interested to read what I'm putting out there. Maybe even some who would be interested enough to favor me with a return visit. But I couldn't have asked for so many lovely visitors, some of whom have become new online friends. I cherish you.

I thought I would have done more by now (I know, I done a lot already...), would have learned more by now (I know, learned a lot already). I'm my worst critique and always hard on myself, girl, you can work harder than this... I thought I would have opened up shop by now. But that's so connected with my immigration to the States, it's kinda out of my hands, all I can do is prepare and be ready when my time comes. I had also planned to be able to launch a new website layout on this anniversary, but no no. I have to prioritize and thus the current look and feel will have to do for a little longer.

I couldn't have predicted all the fun this blog is bringing me. I am very thankful and full of inspiration for the future. Hope you will all hang around and share in my creative adventures.

Let's go for another year! (at least)

Easter decorations

Have a happy colorful easter everyone!