Besides being an excellent camera that prides itself with a stylish wardrobe like no other, the Olympus Pen looks just as good even after some unusual makeovers.

These pictures were taken in July 2011 when I saw them on display. What a surprise to hear about the company’s scandal a few months later.

One day late last year as I was browsing in my favourite Print store, starring at their range of Marimekko items (like I always do), I was offered a copy of a Marimekko newspaper by a sales staff. In fact I had spotted it on top of a rack but dared not touch lest it costs $30 per copy. I uttered a big thank you and very gladly accepted it.

This was the autumn 2011 issue. I like that section on DIY ideas which featured the making of a sleeping bag (designed by a 7-year-old boy!) and dominoes, using Marimekko’s fabrics of course. I shouldn’t say anymore because you can take peek at the newspaper contents online right here!

The Trilogy lip treatment from New Zealand is one that works wonderfully for me. In fact my search is finally over because “I found it” in this lip balm! When I wanted to replenish a second tube, it was no longer sold in the shop, and it ran out of stock at the only local website (that I know of) offering the Trilogy range.

In the wake of this urgency, I decided to try Dr. Hauschka’s which I’m already a fan of the rose cream and lipstick but have not experimented with the lip balm. So it’s goodbye to Trilogy for now, and hello Doc, which is working pretty good as well.

I got hold of a copy of Kikki.K’s gift guide, and as always the presentation is lovely and inspirational.

My favourites this year are the festive goodie bags, wrappers, and the suave khaki leather.

Kikki.K ships worldwide and is currently offering 25% off storewide both online and instore! They have also just launched a new personalised service for photo books and calendars.

On my mind today is this lovely image of warmth from Farmhouse Wares.

These light bulbs are authentic reproductions of Edison’s original version.