CLC Giveaway - Your choice of Polopolo Multi Pockets Pouch from Yokomono Studio

Congratulation to Denise as the winner of last week's MaryMary giveaway.

This week we have a Japanese Pattern Pouch with multiple pockets for you from Yokomono Studio. Not only this pouch is really pretty, but it's also very functional, who doesn't love a pouch with slots to keep things organized?

What's best is that you can pick your pattern to win too.

To win this pouch, comment to the post with your favorite item from Yokomono's Shop with your email address. (Email links to profile is also accepted)

To increase your chances:

Tweet or RT this giveaway, 1 tweet = 1 extra entry. Include @yellowgoatetsy so I can find you.

Your blog love: Follow this blog = 1 extra entry

This will end Sat Dec 5th, 12PM Hong Kong time. Winner will be picked randomly and notified by email.

Happy Weekend and My little R&R Phuket Holiday

Remember I was pretending to go to the beach at my apartment? Well, I am going to jump into the white sandy beach and clear blue water of Phuket next week for real. ;D

My husband and I award ourselves a little getaway, so we can really use our snorkeling gears and take some much needed R&R.

I am just happy to hop on a plane and land in any place where I can just do nothing.

So, I will be away for next week, hopefully recharged and be able to tackle Christmas full on. ;P

But don't worry, I won't let you hanging. ;D Fabulous giveaway from Yokomono next week who's doing a sale with her shop right now. Go over and check it out. ;D

Happy Thanksgiving!

Ok, it's not a Hong Kong Holiday, but I feel like celebrating nonetheless. Truth is I have some orders I need to fill, so I guess I'd keep my blog post short and sweet. ;D

You know, I actually saw some wild turkeys once, on a Thanksgiving day to boost. I was staying with my aunt in California then, and we took a walk outside, and right in front of us, some turkeys just ran pass us. That's one of the most memorable Thanksgiving I've ever had.

BTW, my good friend Angie of Pangea is doing a Black Friday sale, 20% off refund through paypal. ;D There is just a bit time left for online Christmas shopping, don't miss it.

photo by jb.sullivan

Holiday Shopping Guide - Assemble required play things

Want to find something fun to do for the holidays? Here are some ideas you can spend some time, assembling things and play. ;D

Top: Christmas Creatures - printable pdf by mibostudio $5.8 Great for kids.

Middle: Lots of buzz lately Muji x Lego - I am going to check out my local Muji to see if they stock this new set this weekend. ;D

Bottom left: This will definitely use up lots of your holiday time to assemble, but the result is a moving paper toy from Cool4Cats £43.

Bottom right: My husband totally want this, he keeps forgetting our cat's name is Annie and it's a she...not that I think she minds the boy theme as long as it's a toy for her. Fold it yourself cat playhouse from Suck.uk £15

Holiday Shopping Guide - For the art and craft type

I am crazy for art supply, and the other day I got this email from BLICK about a coupon code and I spent hours browsing that website. How I spent my weekend can be strange for some, but I figure I found some good ideas if you know people who are into drawing, painting, art, DIY, craft and just simply find tremendous fund making stuff...then you can consider these.

I am still "editing" my shopping cart...that's how much stuff I want, yes, want, but not necessarily need....

1. Arnold Grummer's Papermill Complete Kit $44.61 - I've always wanted to learn about making paper...looks like a good kit.

2. Acrylic Felt $22.15 for 100-Piece Assortment - the possibility is endless.

3. Pentel Fabric Fun $1.59 - Great for kids and adults alike. ;D

4. Royal Langnickel All-Media Paint Set $59.99 - I've always wanted one of these, Not that I paint much, but I am a sucker for color comes in a wooden box.

5. Kolo Essex Travel Book $21.25 - This is a great gift for anyone who likes to keep a photo general, sort of like blogging, the old fashion way. ;D

All photos from BLICK

CLC Giveaway - Fortune Cookie Earrings from Mary Mary Handmade

Congratulation to Jeanee as the winner of last week's White Owl giveaway.

This week we have a cute pair of sterling silver fortune cookie earrings from fellow etsy metalsmith Mary of MaryMary handmade. Not only it's cute, it may bring you some luck and fortune. ;D

To win this pair of earrings, comment to the post with your favorite item from Mary's Shop with your email address. (Email links to profile is also accepted)

To increase your chances:

Tweet or RT this giveaway, 1 tweet = 1 extra entry. Include @yellowgoatetsy so I can find you.

Your blog love: Follow this blog = 1 extra entry

This will end Sat Nov 28th, 12PM Hong Kong time. Winner will be picked randomly and notified by email.

Click, look, comment and spread the fortune!

Happy Weekend

We finally have winter, we probably skipped the fall, and just go straight to cold, of course not as cold as say, Canada, but we don't have heating system...I went out and bought two electric heating blanket, that's how motivated I am to feel warm in my apartment. ;D I am glad it will warm up a bit this weekend.

Oh, the beautiful giveaway of White Owl lace or tulle necklace ends today! Many of you entered, but if you haven't, you have only a few hours left...;D

photo by 夏先生

Holiday Shopping Guide - For the baking goddess

If you know someone who like to slave themselves in the kitchen for the delicious cupcakes and bake goods, you can buy her (or him) some good looking supplies plus something to show how much of a baking goddess she is.

1. Cupcake Notes by zoetropa $12

2. Baby Deer Cupcake Toppers from CupcakeSocial $3.25

3. DRÖMMAR Cake-doily from IKEA $1.49

4. The Baking Necklace from FreshyFig $28

5. Assorted Pastel Tulip Cupcake Liners from MuffinTopBakeShop $4

Holiday Shopping Guide - Cute bits that are 10 dollar or less

For the budget conscious, including me. ;D These will be great little gifts for the office gift exchange with a price limit.

So, here are some small cute things you can get as gifts that doesn't break your bank. ;D

1. a tiny deer to fawn over from shrimp salad circus $9

2. Bunny Candy Carrot Pin - Wear Your Veggies by tangerined $7 Great for vegetarians!

3. The Good Wood Tag Team Magnet Set by the small object One of my favorite stores. ;D $8

4. Wood Pig by small town toys $8.95

5. Donut Magnets by VanilyaDesign $10

6. Felt Butterfly ring by MIXKO I have one of this ring from a friend who visited UK. ;D It's a cute nifty little thing. $7

7. Button Paperclip/Bookmark by sky girl style $2.5

Holiday Shopping Guide - For the people you don't what to get them

Let's face it, sometimes we need to buy gifts for people you don't know too well, or they just don't show too much of interest on anything in particular. It's really hard to shop for them, for me, I always go for the "home" or practical angle and try to stay with subdued color.

Here are some ideas, they are fun and thoughtful gifts that can be for lots of people:

1. Cable Knit Coffee Cozy - Heather Gray by Wayside violet $10

2. Anchor Hocking Milk Glass Bubble Bowl from jadite kate $10

3. Banana Salt and Pepper shaker set by Michiko Shimada $36

4. Lovebirdies Vase by redhotpottery $32

5. Vintage porcelain glove mold from lucky little dot $32

6. throwback pillow in grey wool blend felt by theredstitch $45

Holiday Shopping Guide - Gifts for guys

I always have trouble finding gifts for men, let's just say they have a much limited palette for gift ideas. So I just keep on buying ties and tees repeatedly, because if I ever go into the digital gadget category, my bank account may start crying...haha

I hope you have better luck then me, I am seriously thinking getting these for my husband this Christmas: ;D

1. Ipod Case - Wool Felt and Leather by byrdandbelle $19

2. Steampunk Watch Movement Cufflinks by LondonParticulars $58

3. Clock made from a Computer Hard Drive by stuffmadefromstuff $34

4. Minus hipster in pewter with adjustable strap by minus $42

5. brains - laptop sleeve by brokesy $85

CLC Giveaway - Your pick of the three fabulous necklaces from White Owl

Congratulation to Uglygirl as the winner of last week's giveaway from Uguisu.

This week we have the super generous Christina & Courtney of White Owl giving you guys a fabulous necklace that you can show off for the holiday season. ;D I am in love with White Owl's feminine lace and their vintage styling for a long time, and their necklaces really can go with so many outfits I have in my closets. ;D

Your prize is your pick of the above pictured necklaces:

1. Lucia lace garden necklace

2. Ludivine tulle statement necklace (beige)

3. Noemie lace necklace (black)

To win your pick, comment to the post with items you'd like to win AND your favorite item from White Owl's shop along with your email address. (Email links to profile is also accepted).

To increase your chances:

Tweet or RT this giveaway, 1 tweet = 1 extra entry. Include @yellowgoatetsy so I can find you. (use the easy RT button top right!)

Your blog love: Follow this blog = 1 extra entry

This will end Sat Nov 21st, 12PM Hong Kong time. Winner will be picked randomly and notified by email.

Click, look, comment and spread the love. ;D

Happy Weekend

I am attending a wedding today, I sure hope it's as fun as Lisa & David's which looks like such a great party.

Don't forget to entered the Uguisu giveaway of Japanese stationary goodies. ;D Last chance!

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Holiday Shopping Guide - For the kid at heart

As a Chinese, I grew up with pretty much no play time and a devotion of academic achievements (forced and "encouraged" of course). When I became an adult, I started to go back to the idea of play things and toys that I missed out. I guess I am one of those kidult, so is my husband. He makes up all sort of excuses to buy RC toys every time we swing by ToysRus.

So for the young at hearts, I am sure they'd love to receive one of the following:

1. I missed out on this last year but I am ordering the 2010 Bubble Calendar this year available from Perpetual kid $19.99

2. Mustache Bandages available from Urban Outfitters $7

3. Kid Puzzle Tray available from A+R $55. This is for kid, but I don't mind having the colorful trays for a breakfast in bed. ;D

4. Pac-Man video game kit available from Fred Flare $40 I want! Not that I am good at video games.

5. Eco Wooden Birthday Party available from Magic Pony $50CDN

Holiday Shopping Guide - For the girlie girls

I am not your typical girlie kind of person, sometimes I am even borderline geeky but I figure one always have a friend of two are this type. Honestly, buying them gifts is pretty easy, because there are quite an array of things to choose from.

Here are my picks:

1. Ethel by LiveInStyle $25

It has brought to my attention that this store copy designs from other, and has used other people's images. As an artist who does all of her original work, I do not encourage this kind of unethical behavior.

2. pink confetti necklace by bluemoss %56

3. White Chrysanthemum Pendant by FancifulForm $20

4. Butter you'll fly by SeaUnicorn $26

5. Tiered Rose - Pearl Pink - 7 inch - Silk lined Frame Clutch Bag by Davie and Chiyo $155

6. carnival des fleurs by FleurAvenue $13.5

7. Peach Blossom by MGMart $18

8. Minnie Goes to Sea Sailor Headband by jenniferloiselle $41

Holiday Shopping Guide - Mad Men Inspired - Betty Draper

I am really in love with Betty's outfits through out the show. Even her "at home" outfits looks so good some of them you can just wear outside.

I don't have any Christmas party to attend but I imagine if there's a vintage theme party, this is the outfit I want to wear:

1. vintage 1950s Chantilly Lace Wiggle Dress from Dear Golden $134

2. Cosmopolitan Car Coat from IKAHN $68

3. snowy veil hat from Thrush $30

4. 1950s vintage LUCITE Handbag by Dorset Rex Fifth Ave from Revival House $109

5. Vintage Weiss Flower Brooch AB Rhinestones from Oh Faro $29

6. Vintage Gold and IVORY Bow SHOE CLIPS from Blueberry Deluxe Vintage $18

Holiday Shopping Guide - Mad Men Inspired - Decor

Since Mad Men is such a great hit these days, I am sure you have some someone you know who's itching to add bits of vintage into their everyday life.

So if you are looking for vintage decor options, you can consider the following:

1. Orange/Red Childrens Rocker Chair from Hindsvik (one of my favorite vintage store in etsy) $60

2. Vintage Royal Heritage Typewriter from jwhite2 (I brought my camera from this shop, a very pleasant shopping experience) $49

3. Vintage brass bug with hidden compartment from highstreetmarket $32

4. TELEVISION view master. Swiss vintage souvenir. red television. from myredboots $7

5. Westclox Wind Up Alarm Clock from JunkYardFinds $24.99

6. 50s Radio from johnnyvintage $75

CLC Giveaway - Your pick of Japanese Stationary Goodies from Uguisu

Congratulation to Natalie as the winner of last week's giveaway from Where the lovely things are.

This week I am super excited! The holidays are getting closer and closer, and you probably have many gifts you want to make it look oh so nice with wrapping and your personal touch. ;D So Hikaru san of Uguisu is giving you guys some really nice packaging materials and paper goods to help with the tough tasks. ;D

This giveaway works like this:

1. Pick the masking tape from no. 1 - 18 which you'd like to win here. (tapes sets without numbering is excluded from this giveaway)

2. Pick the paper good you'd like to win here. (The collage wax paper is excluded from this giveaway)

Then comment to the post with items you picked from the above 2 categories together with your email address. (Email links to profile is also accepted).

And there's MORE! Hikaru san will also throw in a surprise gift in the prize package. How fun and exciting!

To increase your chances:

Tweet or RT this giveaway, 1 tweet = 1 extra entry. Include @yellowgoatetsy so I can find you. (use the easy RT button top right!)

Your blog love: Follow this blog = 1 extra entry

This will end Sat Nov 14th, 12PM Hong Kong time. Winner will be picked randomly and notified by email.

Click, look, comment and spread the love. ;D

Happy Weekend

Lately I feel like my weeks is going by very fast, probably because, there are many good TVs. I can't believe Mad Men is going to air this season's final episode this weekend.

Me = Coach potato. Yup, winter is my lazy hibernation phrase, I should really exercise more. ;}

And don't forget, the giveaway of Where the lovely things are ends today. Comment and RT if you haven't already. ;D

photo from AMC website

Holiday Shopping Guide - For the Fashionista

I am in no way a very fashionable person and I found myself buying less and less clothing, since I am working at home these days, but I do browse around from time to time to pick some fashion wishes...oh, this remind me, I have been wanting to play with polyvore for the longest time, but I need to amp up my motivation first. ;D

If you have a deep pocket for your fashionista friends and familys or yourself, this holiday you may consider these items in my personal fashion wish list. ;D

1. Therese Rawsthorne Snake Charmer Mini Dress- Blush available at Creature Comfort $433

2. Anna Vince 'Athena' Wide Patent Waist Belt available at Browns £270

3. Rain Drop pantyhouse available at UpFactory €42

4. Nicholas Kirkwood Phyhon Web Suede avalable at Luisaviaroma $1859.6

5. Cool Shades Tape by Azumi & David £11.00

Holiday Shopping Guide - Bags!

I recently went to a wedding with a new lovely outfit, only when I was rushing out, I couldn't find a handbag to go with it, so I just went out with my everyday recycle bag. I realized I do need to look into getting more nicer handbags.

So if you think your friends and family members are like me who're in dire need of nicer looking but not too girly handbags, you can consider this set:

1. Linotte Tote Bag by Linotte $10

2. Blueberry Totebag by EightSeasons $65

3. Lulu Shoulder Bag in Turquoise by erickabasile $90

4. Avant-garde Felt Handbag by SteamMachine $43

5. just fly away type friendly eco -clutch by babook $30

6. petite zip - starburst pleat by yorktownroad $28

7. Eco-friendly Ivory Cotton Flower Handbag by mojospastyle $80

8. Pakupaku Lunch Bag by yokomono studio $30

Holiday Shopping Guide - Neck Warmer

I love scarves, you can have really simple outfit, and throw on a beautiful scarf, and be very stylish.

So, for your friends and family members who love stylish warm neck:

1. pom pom neck hugger by spinthread $50

2. Textured Tube Scarf by tortillagirl $70

3. BAROQUE Fashion Crochet Scarf by Silvia66 $73

4. angora twisted cowl by sanchia845 $35

5. Silk necktie by gilbea$35

6. The Abundant (Double Wrap) Cowl by MINISTRY of YARN $55

7. Vintage Animal Print Neckscarf by revivalhouse $14

Holiday Shopping Guide - For the Animal Lovers

I can't believe it's Nov already, we are finally getting some cooler weather now. For Nov, I'll post everything about shopping, starting today. You may think it's still a bit early, but if you are really aiming for the special unique gifts and shopping online, it's about time to open up your wallet because shipping takes time.

This shopping guide is really a sharing of all the favorite items and shops that I marked throughout the year, and hoping to give you some inspirations for the holiday shopping. ;D

First Up - For your friends and family members who love animals:

1. Wooden animal brooch by Enna $15@

2. Bun-Bun in saffron yellow by prettygoodthings $90

3. Birthday Series features 12 kitties - October by endlesswhimsy $15

4. Douglas Fir - The little bear with freckles by sleepyking $25

5. Swimmer bunny -art doll by pelpa $35

6. Pendant -- Animal Alphabet - LARGE by LadandLass $198

CLC Giveaway - Win Your favorite item from Where the lovely things are

Congratulation to Carmel as the winner of last week's Subtle Show Off headband from Old Soul New Heart.

This week we have one of my favorite blogger Mallory of Where the lovely things are sponsoring our giveaway. You can pick your winning item from Mallory's shop which is full of colorful fabric chunky necklaces and bangles. There are too many things to choose from, I am sure it's not an easy task to pick a favor. ;D

To win your favorite item, comment to the post with item you like to win from Mallory's Shop with your email address. (Email links to profile is also accepted)

To increase your chances:

Tweet or RT this giveaway, 1 tweet = 1 extra entry. Include @yellowgoatetsy so I can find you. (use the easy RT button top right!)

Your blog love: Follow this blog = 1 extra entry

This will end Sat Nov 7th, 12PM Hong Kong time. Winner will be picked randomly and notified by email.

Click, look, comment and spread the love. ;D