New Year . New Calendars

One of my must-dos as I approach the New Year is to find a new calendar for my desk.  I don't use them so much at home but I do find them superbly helpful at work.  Even though all my appointments are captured in my Outlook, I still like to jot down key dates or milestones on my desk calendar so that I can view them at a glance.  I also take my calendar to meetings when schedules and dates are being discussed.

Things that I look for in a desk calendar.

1. Sufficient Space to jot down my dates
2. Public Holidays for Asia countries and also UK (if possible) to know the dates to avoid when planning events
3. Good size that sits nicely on my desk without taking too much space
4. Eye candy graphics that inspires or intrigues me when I am bored!

Here are some of my favorites.

1. Nautical Wall Calendar US$20.00 - Look at that ample space in the calendar! Even though this is a wall calendar, the Nautical design is too good to be missed.  I am a fan of anything Nautical. Thus if you are like me or you have a friend who is also a fan.  This is the perfect gift for the New Year.
2. Colorful Prints and Patterns Desk Calendar US$20.00 - What a burst of colors and prints by Kristina Kraemer! Perfect inspiration catalyst.
3. Minima Printable PDF Calendar US$10.00 - Customise this calendar with the birthdays of your loved ones and you won't miss a date! Great price too!
4. Chalkboard Wall Grid Calendar US$29.95 - I ♥ Typography!
5. Romantics Desk Calendar US$15.00 - Perfect gift for true romantics.  With an additional $5, you can even customise it with birthdays and anniversaries!
6. Watercolor Art Calendar US$21.95 - Love the colorful hand-drawn watercolor lettering.
7. Minimalist Monthly Calendar US2.76 - If you are on a budget, do not fret! This minimalist yet stylish calendar would be perfect for your desk.
8. Somee Desk Calendar US$14.99 - This is not the usual type of calendars that I would normally like but I can't help but drawn to the daily funny and irrelevant humor of this calendar.  Perfect gift for your workmates. 

Have you pick out your 2014 calendar yet?

♥ Ms Piggy

2013 Coverage

There are many things that I am grateful for in 2013.  One of such many things is the opportunity to reach out to so many customers across the global through Piggy's Little Shop.  As I remapped every sale made in 2013 and compare them against my 2012's performance, there are just so many things to be grateful for.

My creations manage to find their way to new countries like Africa, Turkey and Finland as well as new states in US like Louisiana,  New Mexico, South Dakota, Washington DC and Maryland.

I can't wait to start mapping in 2014 and see my creations take me.  Check out where my creations have been below!  Is your country / state one of them?

  

 

 

Happy 2014

Happy New Year everyone!!

New Year, New Photos... which do you prefer? 

 

 

Have a Cuppa of Starbucks Coffee

Good morning!

It's great to be on leave especially on a weekday.  I was awoken to a nice big cup (bottle) of coffee.  Mr B and I have been quite taken in by the Starbucks Bottled coffee that we can get in our near by Cheers (convenient store). Nothing beats a good cup of coffee in the morning.

Perfect way to start the morning and Christmas holidays!

Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas everyone!

Operation Spring Cleaning

One of the things that I have started doing this month besides finishing my Christmas shopping is to spring clean my supplies cupboard.  (Yes, I have loads of beads, charms etc.)  I am a hoarder when it comes to crafts supplies.

I started drawer by drawer, repacking my jewelry supplies, segregated the beads, crystals, charms and findings into ziplock bags.   I broke them up into different materials too e.g. brass, silver plated, sterling etc.  I kept all the price tags so that I know how much each one costs.  The best thing about spring cleaning is that you will "discover" or "uncover" treasures that you have stored away, forgotten until now.  I actually found some charms that I have bought some time back and have yet to use them in my jewelry pieces!

It is definitely a long overdue exercise as I often get "bugged" by Mr B to clean up my "creative mess".  Interestingly, I found spring cleaning quite therapeutic! Not sure why it took me so long to get around to doing it. :)

It took me 3 days but I am almost done with the jewelry supplies and will look to move on to packaging supplies (And Yes I have another cupboard for that.) in the coming days.

Till tomorrow... now what I need is a nice long bath..

 

Jewelry supplies segregated into ziplock bags.

Piggy's 2013 Christmas List

1. Cozy Mug Sweater US$16.50 - What better way to keep both my favorite Christmas drink warm and hands too!  You even get to pick the colors.
2. Things That Age Well - Letterpress card US$5.00 - Great associations and company. :) 
3. Large Porcelain Crystal Necklace in 14k Gold Luster US$108.00 - They look like stockings, don't they?  Perfect Christmas accessory! 
4. Rudolf, Red-nosed Reindeer Christmas Necklace US$28.00 - Totally adorable.  I believe you can customize the "nose" for different seasons.
5. Classic Tool Chess Set US$295.00 - Perfect Gift for a Geek husband.
6. Diamond Star Lapis Lazuli Bracelet US$211.00 - Get a little twinkle for your wrist.  It would be great as a choker.
7. Olive You - Pillow Cover US38.00 - I ♥ You 
8. Chocolate Brown Boot Thigh high socks US$19.50 - Sexy and sweet.

{ Free Gift } Hello Kitty Handphone Cleaners

2013 has been a wonderful year for me personally and professionally.  I would like to say a simple 'Thank you!' and do something special for my wonderful customers who have supported me through the year.

I have four (4) Hello Kitty handphone cleaners to give away to four (4) lucky winners !

Here's how you can win one of these totally adorable phone cleaners!  Just make any purchase from Piggy's Little Shop or Box of Cute Stuff and quote "Merry Christmas, Piggy!"

I will select the 4 winners and send the gift directly to YOU!

I bought these Hello Kitty handphone cleaners some time back and they are just too cute to resist.

Here's are some photos of them.