Washi Tape Collection

Feb 15, 2018May 2, 2020 Lesley Anne Gan-Red9 Comments

Hello there! I have been obsessed with washi tapes since 2013 and have collected quite a number of them. I had to stop buying because they aren't cheap when bought locally! I use the tapes from time to time for little projects here and there, but they are making a comeback now that I am… Continue reading Washi Tape Collection

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DIY POP-UP CARD

Dec 14, 2017Dec 14, 2017 Lesley Anne Gan-RedLeave a comment

Hello lovelies! Our first year wedding anniversary is just around the corner. And I wanted to make something for Don. Traditionally, the first anniversary gift is paper so I'm making him a pop-up card! And of course giving him something else. We have nothing special planned for the said date. Unfortunately, Don's office Christmas Party… Continue reading DIY POP-UP CARD

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Gifts for Your Wedding Entourage + Supplier Reviews.

Dec 22, 2016Mar 17, 2017 Lesley Anne Gan-RedLeave a comment

If you've been following my blog, you've probably read this a few times - we have a tight budget for our wedding. While that is the case, I didn't want people, especially our entourage, to feel that they are under appreciated. Giving gifts/money to the entourage, I'd say, is customary for Chinese weddings. I think… Continue reading Gifts for Your Wedding Entourage + Supplier Reviews.

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Supplier Review + Total Expenses: Souvenirs.

Dec 1, 2016Mar 17, 2017 Lesley Anne Gan-RedLeave a comment

After numerous attempts of finding the "right" souvenir - we finally decided to buy Personalized M&Ms. I know what you're thinking - and yes, these didn't come cheap. It's actually triple our souvenirs budget for just the M&Ms alone! Since we have to order this in the US and delivery is restricted to the US… Continue reading Supplier Review + Total Expenses: Souvenirs.

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Photobooth Props.

Jul 30, 2016Nov 25, 2016 Lesley Anne Gan-Red1 Comment

We chose not to rent a photobooth for the wedding. Instead, we asked our photographer to assign one of his crew to take the photos for us. This meant I have to DIY some props for the "photobooth". Taking inspiration from Pinterest, we asked our florist to do the same heart frame to serve as… Continue reading Photobooth Props.

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DIY Goddess Strikes Again.

Jun 25, 2016Nov 25, 2016 Lesley Anne Gan-Red3 Comments

I think having a limited budget is actually good! Haha I have been collecting bottles from work because I want to use them as vases for the tables during the reception. I get to personalize them and save money. We bought some materials last week. Add that to the items that I already have at… Continue reading DIY Goddess Strikes Again.

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Stationery Overload.

May 11, 2013May 27, 2013 Lesley Anne Gan-RedLeave a comment

Recently I've found myself cleaning different parts of my room... one section at a time. Today, I decided to clean out my collection of stationery... from way back grade school and high school! Oooh... I still remember every Friday, I'd go to that small vendor stall of stationery and other stuff near our school, all… Continue reading Stationery Overload.