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  It comes from saying no to 1,000 things to make sure we don't  get on the wrong track or try to do too much.  Steve Jobs I had this pretty plant for 7 years now, and it's only produce flower 2 or 3 times a year. Not so sure what the name though:) I call it white daffodil. I am extremely busy preparing myself for 3 bazaars within this 2 weeks, in between consignment order for Tropical Spices Garden, helping out MayaPuri with deco concept & visual for big event and pitching for rebranding exercise plus small design job here and there. I am not sure how could I going to manage all this... but my weaknesses is to say NO to every request...pheeeewwwww I had nice deep fried potato with rosemary& garlic at Delicious. Try to do something similar. My version was grilled, rosemary plucked from my garden, with garlic, salt and oregano powder.. It turned out not very bad:)

EVENT & CREATIVE BAZAAR Visit me at the following event and bazaar: 2 JULY/SAT/12pm-6pm - Surprise Supplies Bazaar, Sunway 16 JULY/SAT/12PM-12AM -  Urbanscapes , Padang Astaka, Petaling Jaya 17 JULY/SUN /11PM-7PM  -  Creative Muse , The Weld ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LITTLESYAM BOOK BINDING WORKSHOP 23&24 AUGUST / SAT& SUN Tentative Date (venue to be confirmed) Interested to join? Check this link  http://little-syam.blogspot.com/p/book-binding-workshop.html

I got to know them when one of the partner from PIECES asking if I am interested of having my LittleSyam Book Binding Workshop at their place. I have paid them a visit, and have falling in love with the place instantly...Owned by 3 beautiful angels, from old shop space, they have turned the place to become a boutique furniture. They are also interested to have Little Syam products there. This kind of offer will never across my life, something unthinkable, following my instinct...I had my workshop 07 there, last weekends:)..that simple. They sell beautiful art piece, precious furniture from old one where they refurbish, inject some life and colours. I am so fascinated to found a reclaimed piece door creatively making into beautiful coffee table. They also reproduce and design new piece. Do not expect repetition of the same piece... because each of them are special, limited edition and one of a kinds. Come and find out what they have at No. 15, Jalan Mesui, Off Jalan Na

It's been such a lovely day yesterday..got to know everyone better and looking at their enthusiastic learning the skill really make me proud... confuse still some of them but I am glad they have managed to finish up all the exercise given. Practice will make their skill perfect. Top: muka orang tengah lapar.. Bottom: Aena serious face Right: see the wooden tortoise ..so cute..by Jaszmyn My workshop at PIECES was such a memorable session, not so easy for me at the beginning when I am over worried surrounded by precious furniture pieces and using people's space. A bit chaotic when the food has been delivered late, with road block heading to workshop venue..ha ha ha. Other than that I am so lucky to get to know 3 Angels from PIECES that been so kind letting me; a total stranger offering their beautiful space. Beautiful creation of Pooi   Top: Penny &  Khai Rue Bottom: Coptic Binding I met with 6 wonderful students - all girls..with different background: 1)

hello there.. I am thinking of listing this Dolltopia Duckie and painting, added a  collection to my etsy shop..Using new fabric I purchased recently. 

I've browsed through old photo of mine, and found picture of books I used to sell at Wondermilk 7/8 years back... Most of the book used Saree cotton with match plain colour cotton at the back. I am fascinated with beautiful pattern...Very ethnic:)

I've delivered 5 floral hand bound books A4 size today to Dato' Noraini:) She ordered 12 A5 book early this year..and continue to order more...Happy that I've managed to squeeze my time to finish those. I love all of them and very please with the outcome. Hope you enjoy viewing them as much as I am:) Kettle Stitch Binding 144 pages A4 size (21cm x 29.7cm) - vertical 120gsm Craft paper + 1100 cover with cotton fabric Finishing with elastic band and metal corner RM98

The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. You don't blame them on your mother, the ecology, or the President. You realize that you control your own destiny ~  Albert Ellis   Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn whatever state I am in, therin to be conten t ~  Helen Keller

Kampung Mangkuk, Setiu, Terengganu Quote by: Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider, Northern Exposure, Northern Lights, 1993 What I go through now was opt 2 which I just follow what my heart says... never plan things just follow my instinct,  I love the surprises that I encounter along the way but  soon I might have go for opt 3 where  I have to be in charged and be more responsible but will NEVER go to opt 1 where I have to fight for unnecessary thing... I will let people win and go to opposite direction:P...  Dun you think l ife is pretty strange... but if ever I been given a choice I would love to discover  the mysterious what life could offer me...

Hi there:) Besides of still feeling exhausted from Terengganu trip, I am so looking forwards for my upcoming workshop this weekends. Total of 6 students are coming and as usual I am soooo excited to meet up with new people that share the same intention of passion to learn book binding skill. I still can squeeze in some space if any of you interested to attend the class. Visit this link:  http://little-syam.blogspot.com/p/book-binding-workshop.html  for further info. It going to be a busy week for me, preparing materials and to check the place. When I came back, Arissa are not feeling well and have been absent from school for two days. Syamil are also coughing but still strong to go to school. Pheeeeww. My Terengganu trip was a very essential experience.  The freshly rebranded Sultan Mizan Cup was launched by Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin.  The annual endurance challenge, the newly rebranded Sultan Mizan Cup, is organised jointly by the Te

Fabric from FabricFanatic Here wishing you "have a great weekend" will be away from computer till Monday. //syam

Booked and drop me an email if you are interested, still got few seat to squeeze: http://little-syam.blogspot.com/p/book-binding-workshop.html Have a good day//Syam

Keeping myself busy with craft work to be passed to Nirwana under MyGlassCubicle for Art for Grabs...Been quite disappointed at the beginning of not getting individual spot, not so sure what went wrong but I supposed God had better plan to me. I am going to Terengganu for an exciting event job from Friday and will be back to KL probably by Sunday or Monday.  Going to be at  Terrapuri , Setiu for event deco job.. Here I would like to share simple book that I produced for Art for Grabs available at MyGlass Cubicle Spot. Say hi to Nirwana & Dura and grab my creations there:) Available at Art for Grabs for RM23   Just a simple PU Leather Note Book/RM23.  PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS: The round colourful decor was randomly arrange, so one note book to another will be different interm of position and colour, same goes to the metal charm on the middle of cover; flower fish, inspire, leaf etc, the cotton cord are in different colour too finishing with 4 metal corner on e

Never seem more learned than the people you are with. Wear your learning like a pocket watch and keep it hidden. Do not pull it out to count the hours, but give the time when you are asked.  Lord Chesterfield Sometimes we do a thing in order to find out the reason for it. Sometimes our actions are questions not answers.   John Le Carre You have to learn that if you start making sure you feel good, everything will be okay.   Ruben Studdard And when it rains on your parade, look up rather than down. Without the rain, there would be no rainbow.  Jerry Chin

At last I managed to finish this project...and I am quite please with the output. It kind of tricky whenever I dealt with leather material. On top of it is very costly,  it required certain level of confidence to ensure all are cut precisely. I am happy with my buckle new closure which look nice and practical at the same time. I am gonna explore more of this on the future...yippie..yippie )-_-( RM200 postage included (within Klang Valley only) Paper  Thick paper, 180gsm, Beige colour Measurement approximately  8"(height) x 7.5"(width) Finishing  Leather/Cow Skin, Buckle with metal charm page mark.

I had spent a great Saturday with Arissa and Syamil at Creative Muse organised by CutOut Magazine. Eventhough a bit quite for the first time event, but I am sure it going to be as competitive compares to other handmade bazaar. The Weld provide ample cheap parking space, only RM2 on Saturday. Met with many familiar faces, students from workshop & crafter friends. Creative Muse had a full support from artisan, very good starting and more for the future. I hope to join them the next time around:) Here I would like to share cute stuff that I bought from our talented local artisan. 1) Natural cotton printed tape from  http://fabricfanatics.blogspot.com/ 2) Key chain felt figurine, elastic band & sticker tape from YinZ 3) Adorable crochet from  Pei Chuey 4) Fabric button badges from Mei  http://www.facebook.com/iheartbadges

Little Syam random products from books, dolltopias, tote bags, hanging mobiles, wind chimes are now available at PIECES amongst gorgeous furnitures they have. They are happily transit at their new home start from today before being adopted by new owner. This is where my bookbinding workshop will be held another 2 more weekends. If you interested to learn book binding skill email me at littlesyam@gmail.com and for further detail kindly visit this link  http://little-syam.blogspot.com/p/book-binding-workshop.html . Been keeping myself busy which involve loads of thinking; new products, KLDW 2011, custom order, graphic commission work....small work that keep me moving and make me happy... Some pictures that I would like to share here during my balik kampung...Time are never enough of being there, visiting Mak and Abah... mom thumb green, she just can plant anything, anywhere and all will grow happily Arissa wanted to see real perigi, so I brought her to see one...