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source: Lamy Another pen talk :  As I have mentioned in my recent post, I'm officially back to my fountain pen era!   My very first  fountain pen was a  Prepp y, that I bought a couple of years ago. Then, last August, my sister gifted me a Pilot Kakuno .   Recently, I came across the  Hello Kitty collaboration with Lamy Germany  - and yes, this was definitely a budol (unplanned purchase).  For those who aren't familiar,   Lamy is a leading German manufacturer of fine writing instruments.  Seeing their iconic pen paired with Hello Kitty made my heart skip a beat. Keep reading to see everything that comes inside this set - honestly when I opened the box, it felt like it such a steal. ♥ The fountain pen : It comes in two nib sizes (Fine and Medium) - I chose fine.  The pen features Hello Kitty's face printed on the cap and her name along the barrel.  It also includes a converter in addition to the standard in...

As a journal, notebook, and stationery junkie, it’s no surprise that I’m also obsessed with pens—from ballpoint and gel to fountain. I grew up collecting them, though the one downside is that they eventually dry out (you really can’t keep them forever!). Back in my school days, I loved Sanrio pens —from elementary all the way through college (and let’s be honest, even now!). In high school, while everyone else was using Bic ballpoints, my sister and I swore by Reynolds for its fine, smooth ink. I was also lucky enough to experience the iconic scented pens of the '80s and '90s . My Fountain Pens at the moment My fascination with fountain pens started with my Lolo’s  vintage pen. I used to sneakily play with his pen, which naturally got me scolded a few times. Years later, I bought a Platinum Preppy fountain pen at Scribe . Unlike traditional fountain pens—where you submerge the nib into an ink bottle and squeeze a converter—the Preppy uses convenient, replaceable cartridges. N...

Yes, it's true!  For  Starbucks and Snoopy Collectors this news has been circulating the net months already and it's really happening. In celebration of  Charlie Brown's 60th Anniversary .  (Manifesting - Hello Kitty again before the year ends - November maybe for her birthday?!) 🤞 Let's go back on this upcoming collaboration.  As Snoopy/Peanuts returns this 2026 at Starbucks with the The Great Pumpkin collection perfect for fall season.  The collection is set to be launched on September 15th in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Caribbean, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.  According to my Tweety bird (i also have one.. hihi) - it will released here in the Philippines . (But not sure which of the 10 collectibles will be available - hopefully all of them). It was expected that the Snoopy cold glass cup will be the most wanted on the collection.   Hopefully I will be able to get one for my collection.   The Gr...

source: Action City website I know it's been a while since my last entry... I have been busy with work, but now I am back for September. 😉   You all know that I am so into cute things... Lately I came across this cutesy bag charm that is a mini version of the Miss Fluffy Bag .  The bag charm is inspired by the popular Birkin and Kelly with tiny legs and of it literally smile back like Miss Fluffy bag.  source: Action City These cuties are sold blind boxes and comes in 8 different colors and just like Pop mart blind boxes it also has a secret rare pull.  It's dual purpose, aside from it being a bag charm you can also use this as a coin purse, air pods/ear phone case, lippy or any small trinkets case. I wanted to have this badly because it's perfect for my Miss Fluffy bag.  Luckily, a friend went to Singapore - I asked her to buy me one blind box.  Say hello to my frist Lollipoppi   Coco Cream !♥   Til next time.. xo,Chiq♥

Yes, after all these years I am still into it.  When others have upgraded to digital journaling I stayed with paper.  People may say I am a " lumang tao " (old person, ancient) but I do love jotting notes or writing.  When all of us have been into texting a lot of us have forgotten how to write.  Journaling helped me exercise my hand.. and not forget how to write especially in this era.  I tried to bring back my old penmanship which had changed all these years... because we got used on using keyboards.   As I have shared few years ago (2018) , the  Benefits of having a journal   - I still do have the same reasons, that is why I continue doing it.  It de-stresses me... it also serves as a reminder notebook of the things I need to do and etc. Having a journal is just like have a bestie right in your drawer: where you can share your daily thoughts, challenges, reminders... and others. Through the years, different kind of journals have emerg...

Yes, you all read it right... just like that my little boutique is 15.   My story: What started as a handmade headbands and accessories shop on Multiply (August 5, 2011) ... is now on it's Crystal Anniversary.  It took weeks before I was noticed and sold my first headband and it felt really good.  With P500.00 as my initial capital...  going to Divisoria to buy materials, making the headbands, bracelets and necklaces after work and during weekends... I put a lot of love and hard work to it.  I cannot imagine that I could reach this milestone.  It's not an easy journey... there are good and bad days... but I endured.  Especially now with the growth of online shops (who do live selling - which I can't do)  and inflation (played a vital role - "mahirap ang buhay"), I admit  my sales really went down... but I know I should not give up...  and be resilient... because I know tomorrow is another day...  Where I got my shop name? ...