DIY rustic box

I'm a huge fan of reclaimed wood items. I've been longing to make a DIY project for a while now but let's face it, I'm no carpenter! The short cut and cheat for me is to use acrylic paint to replicate the rustic look. Let's take a look at some steps to get the DIY reclaimed wood replica!

These are some items I started with.

 

Mix the base color you'd like. For this specific box, I chose ash baby blue.

Color the top coat. They can either be smooth or textured, up to you!

Here's the important step. Use tape to block out some areas and apply the darker pigments to add in the rustic look.

And Voila! They're done!

Printable calendar

September freebie is a printable minimalist calendar.

The live. love. asap quote was inspired by this very pinterest. I hope you'll love it ♥

Download September 2013 Calendar, here

fuglen tokyo

Honestly, I think I have found the best cafe in Tokyo.

Fuglen Tokyo, located in Shibuya, is a branch of the Oslo-based cafe/bar.

Staying true to Nordic design, Fuglen is cool and modern yet warm at the same time.

Taken up on Good Coffee's advice, I couldn't resist paying a visit when I happened to be in the Shibuya area.

Fuglen's mocha was smooth and mildly sweet from the perfect steam milk. 

Whether you're a coffee nut like me or an alcohol lover, you'll definitely be entranced with Fuglen. Don't forget to swing by when you're in Shibuya. Highly recommended!

summer favorites

Peach and gold dot dish by up in the air somewhere / Midnight in Paris print by Birdy and me / Geometric iphone case by Toncase / Boho arrows painting by feather & sixpence / Coral ranunculus by Karin a photography / Spa gift set by Herbivore botanicals

Weekend music

bahamas - caught me thinking

hope you all have a bright and sunny weekend :)

Daily Essentials: outfits

What are your daily essentials? Here are some of mine!

 Please feel free to send in your daily essentials, I'd love to illustrate them!

Little Nap Cafe

This week, I hopped another gem of a cafe in the middle Tokyo. 

Little Nap Coffee Stand serves great tasting espresso in a cool + hip atmosphere.
Located in the hidden alley nearby Yoyogi park, Little nap offers authentic latte
I have been searching for!

I ordered a latte which was carefully crafted by Little nap's barista while my friends
tried their lemonades, served in Mason Jars. 

 

Definitely recommended and will make a comeback here soon!

Spicy thai noodle salad

 If you are familiar with Thai food, you may have heard of this dish, spicy thai noodle salad or yum mama in Thai. This dish is very well known among Thai people and we often share it with friends!

Ingredients: for 2 serving

- instant noodle 2 packages

- mini tomatoes, halves 

- deep fried tofu sheets

- your favorite choice of seafood, I often use shrimps, canned tuna or crab sticks

- cilantro or green onion for garnish  

Sauce:

- lemon or lime juice of 1/2 a lemon or lime

- chili paste (nam prik pao) 1 tablespoon

- fish sauce (nam pra) 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon

- brown or white sugar 1-2 teaspoon

Directions: 

- slice the tofu sheets then bake them in the oven for a couple of minutes until crisp.

- mix the sauce together, dissolve the chili paste until all the sauce ingredients mix well.

- at the same time, boil the noodle until half soft and drain.

-throw in shrimps or seafood, mix the sauce and noodles together well.

- add tofu sheets and garnish with cilantro or sliced green onion.

- enjoy :)

summer wanted list

lomography diana f + metropolis / a drawing diary: stripe pants / herschel supply co: sydney

chie mihara oxfords / bonlook specs via sweetthingblog / coffee via jina lee's pinterest

Bonjour Records Cafe

introducing this awesome and stylish cafe in Shinjuku, Bonjour Records cafe.

Located on the ground floor of Lumine Shinjuku, Bonjour records is a blend between a
cafe and a record shop with cool little design items. 

milk tea + Café au lait.

the best part is that they have an in house dj who spins really awesome tracks!

all photos by fern!

wishlist

 Wishlist for my home

crossed tray by nionio / clip-on lamp by merci / You and I postcards by Therese Sennerholt / paper bag by merci

Weekend music

breakbot - baby i'm yours

I went to a really cool cafe in shinjuku the other day, they were playing this fun song! love!

have a fun weekend!