PepperPotts Photoshoot

I have finally decided to start selling out some of my knitting works. My knitting line is called Pepperpotts and I have also launched a special online page where I posted the collections that are available for sale.

A few days earlier (before the blog and online shop was launched) I had two days of photoshoot for the collections, hiring my own husband as the photographer and myself as the model.

Day 1 of photoshoot

Had the short photoshoot session at one of Jakarta's own city park that was located at the center of the city. It didn't go as well as planned, since we got stuck in traffic jam a bunch of times on our way there - it turned out that one of the presidential candidates and a large crowd was visiting the election committee's office nearby. well, we're not voting for them - so we only had a couple of shots taken then we moved to another venue.

Too bad though, because the weather was totally perfect.

What I wear on top: Red dress by Dlaalune, Denim legging by CottonInk, Blue Frilly Scarf/Beige Infinity Shawl/Knitted Pumpkin hat by Pepperpotts

Day 2 of photoshoot

This time we decided that we wouldn't go too far from home, so we went to the nearby park and one of the malls we hangout so often at. The weather and sunlight was awesome, we totally had a great time. And since it was done at working hours, both of the venue wasn't too crowded so we took our time and actually had a lot of great photos.

What I wear: Black dress by ASOS, unbranded tights, Shoes by Kickers, Light Blue Infinity Shawl/Gray Neck Warmer by Pepperpotts, Chicago Totebag.

We spent the rest of the afternoon (and evening) window-shopping at the mall and ended up shopping.
Dating while working is always fun :)

My husband with his new pair of Wakai shoes

My Chicago totebag. I'm thinking of selling these totebag also. What do you think?

Well there you go, a sneak preview of what I've been doing and what's coming on my little project. You can visit and start shopping for Pepperpotts' first ever collection, SIGNATURE. Links added below.

PEPPERPOTTS
Online shop: http://pepperpottsproject.tumblr.com/
Instagram: http://instagram.com/pepperpottsknit
Blog: http://pepperpottsdiary.blogspot.com/

My Kind of Valentine

Today is Valentine's Day. Nothing extremely special really, since I'm not a person who regularly celebrate this day (well, not since 10 years ago haha). Today I skipped work for having this cramps on my stomache since I woke up in the morning and I was just simply trying to find anything to do and to get my mind off the pain. I've been in love with scrapbooking lately but haven't found any spare time to do it on my own or collecting the materials needed, especially when I also don't have the space to do it in my room. Everything is pretty messy around with all the preparations for this big event coming in a few more weeks and I really don't want to add any more mess in my room.

And then I found another way to do it, by digital scrapbooking. I've been trying do learn to make stuff with this and never really show them to people. And today I suddenly wanted to give a little something fun to my fiance while I'm at home and he's at work. After almost an hour working on some scraps I finally managed to create something that I immediately sent to him as a Valentine gift. Here it is....

My first try on digital scrapboking, a special Valentine gift for my fiance :)

I emailed it to him this afternoon in the middle of his busy hours and felt really good. Not bad for my first try, huh?

I got the idea from a simple sentence "Everyday you are my Valentine", and place some of our pictures and that clock image to describe how I love him everyday of my life.

Thanks a lot to Shabby Princess Designs, Kimeric Kreations, and Dee's Deelights for sharing the beautiful materials :)

And Happy Valentine's Day to everyone...♥

Love,

Dee~~♥

Video: Karakuri

Karakuri from Matthew Allard on Vimeo.

Japan has always been on the forefront of cutting edge robotics. Its roots can be traced back 200-300 years during the Edo period when skilled craftsmen created automata (self-operating machines). Using nothing more than pulleys and weights they were able to make the Karakuri (Japanese automata) perform amazing tasks.

Japans modern day robots can be traced back to the Karakuri. Today Hideki Higashino is one of the few remaining craftsmen who is determined to keep the history and tradition of Japanese Karakuri alive.

Shot and edited by Matthew Allard.

Camera Sony PMW-F3

Edited in FCP (slight color correction in Color)

Deadlines, yes!

I crave for...

Rainy days has come now. So why say no to cute Sweaters?

Let's warm up :)

Pictures taken from tumblr.

Current Love: Morgan Carper

Looks by Morgan Carper.
thanks to http://www.wherethelovelythingsare.com/

Color Inspiration: White On White

Source

A Closer Glimpse on Summer Resort

Videography by Vu Bui (Virtual Ninja) & Chris Martin

Video Courtesy of Ruche

An inside glimpse on Ruche's summer getaway.

Visit Ruche's Summer Resort and shop all the amazing looks!

Summer Resort Love

The amazing new collection, The Summer Resort by Ruche is finally here. Check out their lovely lookbook below and start shopping.

Shop the lookbook simply by clicking the link added below:
http://www.shopruche.com/shop-summer-resort-c-572.html

Nikicio Mixte Vol. 06: Untitled Launching Night

One of the most exciting time I had this month was the launcing night of my favorite local fashion brand, NIKICIO for their new collection, MIXTE VOL.06: Untitled. This is probably my most favorite collection that they ever launched, EVER!!! The whole items in the collection were inspired by the movie "Inception", giving a collection of all black, drapery, layered, loose and imaginative design which I adore so badly (I actually had made a short review of the collection here).

I went to The Goods Dept. that night immediately after work. I brought my camera but sadly the batteries failed to charge, so I ended up using my phone camera to get the pictures for the night. Sorry for the low quality and blurry images. Hope I'll get better pictures next time :(

Nina Nikicio gave an amazing presentation to introduce the whole collection, giving some instructions for the new collection and how to have fun with the imaginary designs. She also shared every stories on how she came up with the ideas for the designs and every single piece was so irresistable!! The presentation of the night ended with everyone starting to shop for every pieces available. 

Nina Nikicio at her presentation

NIKICIO's booth @ The Goods Dept. Plaza Indonesia

Nina Nikicio between the models

See more of the collection on the website here, or their facebook page.

Pretty Pastels Wishlist

ROW 1 - Koshka - Sonomitsu Ivory Victorian Heels / Karla Spetic - Songs Sculpted Dress / Free People - Scalloped Lace Back Crop Top / Totokaelo - Jil Sander Cross Strap Wedge / OTTE - Balton Lace Dress by Joie

ROW 2 - Bonadrag - Shakuhachi Floral Day Tripper Culottes / Shopbop - Maison Martin Margiela Twist Front Suede Sandals / Anthropologie - En Pointe Set / Shopbop - Jeffrey Campbell Mention Lip Flats / OTTE - Dentelle Pull over in Blanc by Vanessa Bruno Athe / Ssense - Marc by Marc Jacobs Vinty Wedge Pumps

ROW 3 - Beklina - Rachel Comey Sandals / The Olive Shoppe - Origami Petals Feather Skirt / Bonadrag - Something Else Abstraction Dress / Koshka - Padrone Monotone Cream Booties / ADAM - Silk Chiffon Long Tank Dress

ROW 4 - Kate Spade - Emma Book Clutch / ThreadSence - Blowfish Naked Flats / Tatty Devine - Quartz Crystal Shards Ring / Anica Boutique - Lizzie Fortunato Endless Summer Earrings / Rodarte for Opening Ceremony Reverse Pleated Skirt / Totokaelo - Jewelry by Matt Glass Bead Necklace

(where the lovely things are)

Interior Inspiration: Children Study Spaces

I have been working on interior projects lately and some of them involves on children bedrooms and playhouses. And since I rarely ever had such experience on working for children before, I needed a little extra brainstroming on collecting any ideas that might help. After collecting some inspirations that actually helped me on my work, I decided to share some of them. 

These photos aren't my work but they are my main inspirations on the project. So let me share them to you while adding some tips (well, consider this being my diary so this post would also be my personal notes that might help - not only for the readers but also for myself in the future).

Colors. Children and teenagers tend to have some fresh and colorful which can make them more energetic in doing their activities. Add colorful furniture or decorations in their room to create more spirit and happy feeling. The impact of fresh and colorful view in the room can motivate them to study and do other positive activities.

Walls and corners. Children and teenagers can get distracted easily. Creating their private space by facing the walls or the corners of the room might help them have the privacy they needed to concentrate on studying. But remember to give enough lighting on the study space so the child's eye won't get exhausted too quickly by forcing themselves to study and read in the dark or having less light.

Or you could just place the study desk right under the window. The fresh light are healthy and safe for children's eyes and the view they can get from looking out the window could help them get rid of their boredom of facing books all the time.

Motivations. Placing pictures or motivating texts could help create more spirit for the children to study more. And also can motivate them to be creative on their activities.

Lights. Again, lighting is important. Make sure the room have enough lighting for the comfort of the eyes when they are doing their activities. Or just place the study desk right where the room's lighting is most appropriate for studying or doing activites.

Photo Source: PBteen