Almost 2!

Our wedding cake.
Photography by Jave Lee | Cake by Ab Fab Cakes

I cannot believe that it has been months since my last update! The months have flown by as I was knocked out by an awful cold bug that triggered my asthma and caused a chest infection. And of course there is that PhD thesis I need to be writing up. I wanted to take time though to update the blog as my 2nd wedding anniversary is coming up soon. I wanted to share a little quote that I got from this book entitled Don'ts for Husbands. This book was written in 1913, but it is still full of practical tips on married life. There is the wives' version as well.

Love,

from me to u. 

Kept busy

This is just a quick note to say that I've been kept busy. 

I'm focusing on the last data collection for my PhD.

Then it is all about the thesis. >.<

Anyway, hope you are having a lovely day!

Love,

from me to u.

The joy of books and gifting

I wanted to take time to feature a book that I recently bought. Reversible Knitting is definitely a book to have for advanced knitters who are ready to move beyond the simple knit-purl, cabling and lace patterns. The reason why this book is so attractive to me is because the knit stitches introduced literally blew my mind. Yes. They did. From mock-crochet stitch patterns to knitting in little circles, this book is a revolutionary addition to the stitch library (at least in my opinion....). This book also comes with patterns for projects, though I'm not too keen on them. But then again, I buy knitting books for inspiration for my personal projects and this book has plenty of that. 

 This post is inspired by Greta who told me about Book Giving Day. I didn't really realise the significance of the day until I did some research on it. Next year, this will be on my list to do for Valentine's Day. :) 

Books certainly makes a wonderful gift albeit the book should either fit the occasion or the person. My friend just had her bridal shower and I thought this book was pretty apt. ^_-

What book have you read bought or read recently? And do book giving you joy too? 

Love,

from me to u.

Reading is a privilege...

Source: bookshelfporn.com via Jen on Pinterest

... when one is doing a PhD. It's something I can actually look forward to when I finish.... :P

Love,
from me to u.

Inspired

Paper Cutting Book: Contemporary Artists, Timeless Craft

I haven't been buying any design books (due to overwhelming collection of books), but I knew I had to have this when I saw the beautiful content. I love the delicacy of paper cutting and the amazing things that the designers featured in this book managed to make with paper. It is quite amazing how a medium can be transformed through creativity and I want to do just that with the materials I work with. Since this book is so inspiring, I'm feeling the urge to create....

What have been inspiring you?

Love,
from me to u.

Part of Anna's Much Love Monday

In Japanese

I had to dust my Japanese dictionary because I have to start doing my Japanese diary again.

Learning languages is so fun... what new language are you learning now?

More knitting books entry....

Before you gasp and accuse me of not sticking to the err...financially savvy me... I have to declare I have not bought these books YET. LOL although I think they are really interesting and are probably worth it...;;^^

Mafura (Scarf) Book

Boushi (Beanies/Hats) Book

Room Shoes Book

Some are crochet-based but I think these would be a nice addition to any knitting library... ^^