Random Shots #15

Favorite Bits of Snail Mail

Some of you might know that "snail mail" was a fad back then in 2014 among girls on Instagram. I was a part of it and greedily agreed to be pen pals with around fifteen girls right away, because I was way too excited... Later, I learned that it'd be better to keep in touch only with those whom I'm genuinely interested in.

The first mail I received from the lovely Sarah. Supposed to be the second one, but the real first letter she sent to me was gone with the wind (could be literally, because I had no mailbox back then and the postman always irresponsibly left every incoming mail on the stairway instead). Anyway, you ladies really should give her blog a visit because she has the cutest collection of trinkets, clothes and paper treats!<3 p="">

   

Favorite items from my good friend Céline, who also happens to be one of the first stranger I followed on Instagram. Met her last December and she turned out to be much lovelier in person! She is one of the best when it comes to hand-picking paper treats ;)

Letters from Madhura are also my favorite. The fact that she is much younger than me and already aced calligraphy, painting with various mediums, paper-cutting and origami-making is.....burdening me, haha! Do check her Instagram feed :)

This set is not a part of my snail mail activity, since they were sent by the most generous Kak Fitri from Secret Staircase along with my purchase. Couldn't be more pleased to buy used books from her store because the prices are reasonable, always thoroughly packaged and...she is simply the sweetest store owner ever. How I hate the fact that I can't allow myself to splurge on books for a really long time :(

Mini prints and postcards that I sent to Kate. I have been admiring her since forever (apart from her uber cool candy-colored hair and drool-worthy outfits, she is also one talented artist and got a really good sense of humour) and dedicated one drawing to her in 2014. The timing was a bit funny though, because right after I posted and tagged her on the drawing, she decided to take a long break from Instagram due to personal reasons. Everybody was heartbroken, me included... but Kate was back around a year later and she reposted my drawing on her Instagram! She also e-mailed me and kindly asked if she could buy it as a print. I didn't allow her to pay anything for it, so I mailed the drawing as a gift (along with additional drawings in my new style because a year has passed...)

(Photo by Kate and Céline)

Pulau Pari

Lovely little island where everybody rides bicycle everywhere.... I was the only exception.

Sketched Strangers #5

My favorites this time would be the pretty blonde lady and the Korean boy, who live in the same apartment with me. The lady always wears eye-catching outfit every time I run into her yet I could only remember this one (perhaps because it's pink-themed). I saw the little boy at the swimming pool and couldn't take my eyes off his inflatable beach ball! It's translucent, sparkly and got a cute toy porpoise inside; the drawing really doesn't do it any justice.

Lost & Found Shoppe x Vanilla x Weirdoinpink ;)

The joy of collaborating with two of your favorite shops at the same time! The artwork above was commissioned by Lost & Found Shoppe and Vanilla Shoes for their flagship store opening a few weeks ago. Lost & Found is a curated boutique where you can shop locally-made products and vintage findings while Vanilla Shoes, provides the most stylish (and comfy!) footwear. The project itself was kind of rushed but I had fun working on it.

Vanilla's beautiful collection. Vintage-inspired, ethnic, casual, and quirky style...you got them all.

These savory Eighteen Pies were heavenly. One of the best treats ever.

The lovely Anggono sisters who founded and managed Lost & Found and Vanilla Shoes. If you are coming to Pantai Indah Kapuk, be aware of this cute tosca-painted facade and do stop by! ♥