Baking :)

I have tagged along my husband during his visit at Edinburgh for business. Time here in UK is slightly slower than Hong Kong. I am glad to enjoy the life of traditional fun like baking. Baking materials here are more accessible than Hong Kong.

I've tried to make some lemon cup cakes the other day. It turns out fab! I had only one lemon on hand, so I replaced some orange zest for extra aroma. I've followed the recipe from Martha Stewart's Though my cakes looked like naked :P as I prefer no icing for healthier diet.

FYI, I do not have a TV at Edinburgh. And both me and husband share only one line of broadband. Such that a total new living style is required.

I have seen lots of BBC TV programs online and I love this.

The Delicious Miss Dahl - Pretty vintage visual arts!

Doily Easter Basket

I love doily! It seems they are so hit lately!

You can see I used paper doily for display during craft fair.

I came across Martha's quick and smart way to make a doily basket. And there is a how-to video. (right hand side)

For the other goodies, found via simplyhandmade

Yummy Scones

I've watched Martha Stewart's Today Show and tempted to make some scones! My hands were inched and quickly made some for my tea and C's breakfast tomorrow. Of course, jam making is a must to go with these freshly "baked" scones!

Yes, it is specially "baked" since I do not have an oven at home. I simply put some foil on my non-sticky heavy duty pan with saucepan and "bake" it! The result?! Fab*

Currently Reading

Currently I am reading

1) Chinese Knots for Beaded Jewellery It is so hard to have the strings go the the desired position. But I am having fun. Westerners are more fascinated by the art of Chinese knots.

2) Martha Stewart's Housekeeping Handbook

I am not that traditional to be a perfect housewife or putting myself in a socially fitted gender role. I just love reading the smart tips in the handbook. After all, I want to spend least time to kill housework and more time for my jewellery.

I wish I could have some input to 2010! And I guess the first book did influence me to make "O".

Merry Merry

I had a merry merry Christmas with my lovely friends surrounded. I have some snacks for them during this late night party (yes, our party started at 9pm!).

To make the party a little special, I have used my newly bought Martha Stewart paper punch to make these cute green and blue name tags on their wine glasses.

Fabric Envelopes

I have been a little lazy. Maybe it is because of the weather, my flu or I am just being too retarded. However, I did not stop serving through internet for eye candies!

I wish I could make some envelopes like this for my jewelry. It protects the jewelry well and is more environmental friendly. I have some felt at home. However it seems too thick to be as cute as the one from Martha's.

It will be C's birthday on Wednesday! I am preparing it ahead and bought him this lovely wallet. He just loves stripes a lot.

Crafty Corner

I love seeing other's handmade places / studio. I enjoy seeing creative ideas of storage. I would like my crafty corner to be more tidy. Perhaps, I am a housewife in heart =)

Photo credits: Handmade places by Modish

Organizing Tip of the Day: Use a tray as divider.