Photographs and Postcards for Sale :)

My creative juices went to this project instead of thesis work this Christmas break, and though I'm a bit regretful of that, it's all gooooood. I've always wanted to do this anyway, and I have now, finally. Still looking for the perfect printer company/shop for postcards (unbelievably, it is hard to find one who does unique prints!), but for now, I printed the photographs as photographs in dependable Picture City. 

And good news! You can order a stack of ten photos for yourself! I hope you're quite the old soul and paper-product-lover like me! :) For more pictures and details, click here. 

I've three sets so far (two of Paris and one of the sea), and I'm waiting for Valentine's greeting cards to arrive from where I printed them. Unfortunately, the shop said I'll be receiving them by next Wednesday (late!), so I'll have to be patient. Still, I'm excited for that too, so watch out for that! :)

P.S. YAY, played with Curves to process these pictures and finally came up with one that suited me and my style! Thanks very much, Chai, for the inspiration. :)

Le Christmas Wishlist

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Here's a rather gay-with-all-those-hearts and happy wishlist I have for this Christmas:

Washi tape! 

I've heard it's only available in Heima, but I do know you can order it in Multiply as well (I know; I've searched. HAHA!). 

Postcards. 

That photo is from Fikafikafika, which, btw, is such a delightful store.

A Fuji Instax camera.

More red velvet cupcakes!

Ala-riding shoes from Ichigo.

A cute leather log purse from Ichigo. Two lovely bags received this season, yay!

A geometric necklace from Wear Mauve! 

(Heaven knows how I've been going back again and again to that store!)

A pleated midi skirt! 

That picture is from Chick Flick, btw.

And MORE WASHI TAPE! 

I really want those washi tapes. They're so adorable, fufufu. :3 

I think they retail for PHP150 in stores, but it's cheaper online by PHP50. Still, though, if you include shipping, I suppose it's still the same price. Point is, I WANT THEEEEEEM. *sigh* So if you've got spare change in your pocket and are feeling nice, do give me one roll. HAHA! *facepalm*

Anywho, if you still haven't joined, join my giveaway before it's too late!

If you haven't done your charitable part, donate and help Typhoon Sendong victims in Mindanao.

T.G.I.F.

"Concentrating" on thesis. Hihihi.

BABY SHIHTZU AND MOMMY SHIHTZU. Mommy is called Pilar
(she's the loveliest, nicest, sweetest one I've met!) and her baby is Perla. I think.
My first time seeing a baby purebreed shihtzu, and she was so TINY and cute and was so young that
she was still walking lopsidedly and trailing after mommy!

DADDY! He's Pepe. :)

My nephew! We don't see him often, which is why he's still so wary when we carry him.
Otherwise, he's a baby who loves to smile! And so guapo!

Three year old LJ. She's adorable and can make my nephew laugh! 

A recent purchase from Patrick Lovebird / Pink Pum Shop. :3 Fufufu.

The perfect thesis shirt from Bouteeque. Huhuhuhuhu. 

Just another awesome Friday. Right after my mom picked me up from the north, we stopped by at home to drop off my stuff before visiting my Lolo. I got to see the stuff I ordered (YEHEEEEEEY, awesome necklaces and the awesome chill casual Batman shirt), I saw my Lolo after so long (he lives in the US, and has come home for good), I attempted to play with my nephew, and I SAW THE CUTEST BABY SHIHTZU. Fufufufufu. I wanted to steal her and sneak her out of the house in my bag. I couldn't catch quite the good picture of her because she was so hyper and kept following her mommy. But, ah, well. I shall play with her more next time! :3

Just a photo-post.

From my good friend Carissa. THANK YOU!
Btw, did you know she's selling goodies this Christmas?

Nomnomnom endorphins *_*

This is just to plug my favorite weekend aqua flats from Ziggy and Zooey. ;)

The parol is up!

Lonely time at the dorm. Today wasn't the best, and to think it's only the beginning of the week. *sigh*

Just a quick photo post of yesterday and today. Yup, multitasking blogging with watching the 6:30PM local news, which I now do regularly (*GAH* growing up and growing old, because I look forward to the news now) each night, and which I consider my break from working. Hmmmm. I hope this week goes unbelievably well and my spirits are high for next week.

Carla's Closet: First Anniversary Giveaway CLOSED

YAY! This December, my online store (*kilig* to call it that) is celebrating its first year of operations! It's almost unbelievable that it's already been a year since I spontaneously decided to start this whole thing to begin with. Oh, how time flies. It was a pretty good first year for me, a newbie in the selling aspect of online shopping (but a pseudo-veteran of sorts in the shopping part, HAHA!), and because it's almost Christmas and it's the season of giving, I would like to share the splendidness of such a joyous occasion. :)

YES, A GIVEAWAY! HURRAH! :) 

I have collaborated with other awesome stores to make this giveaway more exciting. YAAAAAAY. 

Thank you very much, sponsors!

The original plan was to make this a one-time big-time sort of giveaway, which means there was only supposed to be one winner for this lovely assortment of prizes. But the sponsors who sent me stuff gave me overwhelmingly several prettier items, and so the original 10+ prizes became so much more! YAY! *spreads cheer and love for the sponsors* 

This means that for this awesome celebration, there will be three winners drawn via Random.org (see details at the end of this post) who will win these awesome prize packages:

The Third Prize includes: 

(L-R from top)

A cream silk top from Plethora Shop

A knit black top from Clothes Basket

A vintage lace blouse from The Fab Grab

A golden belt from Carla's Closet 

A dusk green jacquard weaved tote from Clothes Basket

A pink Joana two-way bag from Izzo Shop (see specs here)

The Second Prize includes:

(L-R from top)

A mint green cardigan from Plethora Shop

A floral summer dress with wooden buttons from Clothes Basket

An Indian summer patterned orange top from The Fab Grab

A turquoise cropped tee with stitched floral details from Carla's Closet

A Bedazzled BFF crocheted bracelet from Nikita Accessories

A lavender Joana two-way bag from Izzo Shop (see specs here)

And last but definitely not the least, the First Prize includes: 

(L-R from top)

A midnight floral blue dress/tunic from Plethora Shop

A sheer cream long-sleeved top with sequin buttons from Clothes Basket

A floral black casual dress with lace from the Fab Grab

A striped day dress from Carla's Closet

A sweet pink crocheted bow necklace from Nikita Accessories

A Molly Camera Satchel from Izzo Shop (see specs here)

A thick wool plum short-sleeved turtleneck top from Fashion Details

A printed scarf from Christine Angela Shop

AND

...Two hundred pesos worth of gift certificates from FBTL Manila!
(Actual GCs with official card code to be sent to the winner's e-mail!).

This set below on the other hand - 1 purple double-tip pen and a teeny blank cahier-type notebook from Muji that you can bring around + a lovely leather Betty bag from Fashion Code 101 - is a special prize to be given to the person with the best and most creative answer to the question below. :) So here's to hoping someone who loves to doodle and write random thoughts down in class or at work will win this happy notebook and pen that should fit in this awesome bag! :D Yay. So get creative! Be honest! :) Feel free to answer in a poem, a rhyme, or what have you. 

THE MECHANICS:
*This giveaway is open to Philippine residents only.


Required (+3):
1. Follow this blog publicly via Google Friend Connect.
2. Add/like/follow the following shops (please make sure to add/like/follow all the accounts stated below if you have them):

1. Carla's Closet 
2. Christine Angela Shop | FB
3. Clothes Basket | FB
4. The Fab Grab 
5. Fashion Code 101 | tumblr | FB
6. Fashion Details | FB
7. FBTL Manila | twitter | FB 
8. Izzo Shop | FB
9. Nikita Accessories
10. Plethora Shop   

Answer the question: What does Christmas mean to you?

Optional:
1. IF you've got Twitter, follow me - @carlalovestea - and tweet about this giveaway! Don't forget to tag me! (+1)
2. And extra points for blogging about this giveaway! :) (+1)



If you get to do everything, you get five entries in. :) It's quite a lot of work, but it's worth it!

Leave a comment on this post with your GFC and FB name, email address, Multiply ID, the link/s to your tweet and/or your repost and the answer to the question.

Sample Entry:

1. GFC & FB Name: Hermione Granger
2. Email: ilovehogwartsahistory@owlpost.com
3. Multiply ID: mrsronweasley 
4. Blog Post: http://
5. Tweet: http://
6. Answer: Peaceful times with Harry and Ron ;)

This giveaway will end at 11:59PM on December 28, 2011, Wednesday (the supposed anniversary date of Carla's Closet, yay!), and winners will be announced, hopefully, by December 31, 2011, Saturday with help from Random.org and the winner of the pen/notebook/bag set will be chosen personally by moi and a friend. Winners will be announced here in this blog and notified via e-mail. Hee. :) 

Good luck and cheers to the upcoming happy holidays!

Final Sneak Peek before the Giveaway!

Tomorrow's the giveaway! YAY. :) Stay tuned tonight/tomorrow, 12:00AM EST, as I shall try posting the giveaway blog entry then! I've taken pictures of all the items to be given away, and I'm absolutely excited to complete writing the post! (Yes, this is what I do when I take a break from thesis on Fridays. Heh. And it's so obvious how excited I am for this.)

Today three lovely packages came in from Izzo Shop, Christine Angela and Fashion Details. The sun wasn't all that great and the sky was basically gray, so pardon me for the rather dull pictures!

Izzo Shop is one of my favorite bag stores online.
One of their camera bags is now the new home of Duccio. ;)
Another is my favorite school bag!

And I couldn't help but love the awesome business card design they have! 

She dropped off three awesome items to give away. *_* I only wish I could keep one of them!
Thank you, dear! I apologize for being so kulit, haha! :)

Christine sent me this lovely packaged item! What could be in it, I wonder...

Check out her stuff! It's all lovely and colorful. :D

Thanks very much, dear! ;)

And this lovely purple piece came from Chin. ;) 

So lovely and so perfect for the cold weather we'll be having this December!
Thanks very much, dear!

So this is the last giveaway sneak peek, obviously.  I really, really love the sponsors! They're all so awesome, and I know I say that at the end of every sneak peek post, but it's true-la-looooooo. :) See the other sneak peeks here, here and here. See you all later/tomorrow! :)

Sneak Peek Part 3

Christine from Plethora Shop sent me these pretty items today for the giveaway:

You're welcome, Christine! And super duper thanks for agreeing to be my sponsor this time around! :)

A bit of plugging where Plethora Shop will be on December 9, 2011: The Brown Bag Market! 

It'll be held at the Filipinas Heritage Library, Ayala Triangle, Makati Avenue, Makati. Entrance is free!

This is so pretty in person. :"> I especially love the print!

A soft green something. Hihi. Wait 'til Saturday to find out.

A pretty vintage something with this dainty detail. :">

And this really has nothing to do with the giveaway, but yeah, my brother bought me Monopoly Deal! YAY. Haha! Best game ever.

Thank you so much, Christine! I heart my sponsors so much for being awesome. :D More stuff are to come in the following days as far as I know, so be sure to come back and check once in a while just in case I do more sneak peeks. Hihi. :"> For the other previous sneak peeks, click here and here.

Happy Things in the Mail Part II

More stuff for the giveaway arrived this week in snail mail from three awesome stores: Nikita Accessories, The Fab Grab and The Clothes Basket! I am so in love with the items they sent me that I wish I could just keep them all for myself, hihi. But of course I won't do that. :D 

Nike's as sweet as her accessories! She included this short note in her enveloped package, which contained the cutest crochet accessories I've seen.

Her calling card and flyer! 

The sneak peek, hihi. If I were evil, I'd stash this away for myself. But alas, the cute colors must be shared!

This was a teeny surprise she included in the package for me! It's so adorable!

I think I'm going to wear it everywhere now, especially since it'll match everything. YAY! Thank you, Nike! ;)

The second package I opened came from Rorie of Clothes Basket. Guess what? This awesome soft tote is part of the giveaway!

YAY! Thank you, Rorie! 

Look at all those textures, prints and details. :) I guarantee their softness and prettiness in person.

And this came all the way from Cebu, thanks to Malou of The Fab Grab! Her packaging was so neat and pretty, I didn't want to open them for fear of destroying the organized prettiness. :)

Teehee, for the dainty lady. ;) Thank you, Malou!

And yesterday, Daphne of FBTL Manila e-mailed me something awesome! Hihi! :">

Obviously not the real thing, but you get the idea. GCs! Woohooooooo.

Ah, I love giveaways. You meet all sorts of people, and they turn out to be the awesome-est! It's like I've gained new friends or something, and it makes me cheery. YAY! :) Thank you, Nike, Rorie, Malou and Daphne! I'm so excited for next Saturday!