As I mentioned in my previous post, I'm going to share with you my recent online shopping experience with Amazon.com and Johnny Air Plus, which was triggered by my desire to complete the Dream Tomica x Hello Kitty cars collection. It all started in Instagram, actually. I accidentally clicked the hashtag #hellokitty and the search came back with loads of Hello Kitty photos - ... READ MORE
Dream Tomica x Hello Kitty Set 2016
After months of antagonizing wait, I finally got my hands on these limited edition Dream Tomica x Hello Kitty collection 2016! I ordered them from a Japanese online store (through Amazon.com) last February and had them shipped through Johnny Air. Big big mistake there. Will tell you the story in my next post as I don't wanna spoil my excitement here. I believe this ... READ MORE
From Russia with Love: Lomonosov Porcelain
Here's another teacup story, originating all the way from Russia and with a colorful history to share, too. A teacup collector would not miss Lomonosov's Cobalt Net design because of this interesting fact: it was based on the blue net pattern painted into the porcelain dinnerware pieces of Catherine the Great (source). More than that, I think what makes owning a ... READ MORE
Worth the Splurge: Lacoste Shirts
Call me baduy but there's only one (1) item of clothing that I splurge on and that is a Lacoste polo shirt. The rest I buy only if discounted, hehe! My love affair with Lacoste shirts started when I was in college, where the students at the University I attended in wear Lacoste shirts like their uniform. But there's no way my parents, and more so I, will splurge on a ... READ MORE
My Key Chains Collection
I'm sure that like me, you receive a lot of key chains as pasalubong from your family, relatives and friends. Key chains from around the country or around the world in different shapes, colors, and finishing. Add to these the key chains depicting product brands and well-known characters and personalities that you receive as token or gift. I love receiving them, especially ... READ MORE
