I feel so out of the loop these few days as I have been working hard on an assignment for uni that was due in today. Glad that it's over but I have more to come! Anyway here is a quick post on some of the treats that my dad brought back from Hong Kong for me.
First up is this lovely, vibrant teal knitted vest. My grandma knitted it for my aunt when she was a teenager about 20 years ago but it was never worn! My grandma doesn't knit anymore...but when she did, she was AWESOME!
First up is this lovely, vibrant teal knitted vest. My grandma knitted it for my aunt when she was a teenager about 20 years ago but it was never worn! My grandma doesn't knit anymore...but when she did, she was AWESOME!
Top (Heattech, Uniqlo) Knitted vest (Knitted by grandma) Skirt (UO) Shoes (Office) Necklace (Vintage)
hairband (Sheena Holland)
Other random treats include a whole bunch of Sushi plates, miso soup bowl and a nori (re-read this and realised I typed 'nigiri' before- I obviously have sushi on the brain!) heart shaped puncher. I cannot wait to make some cute bento with this!
It's nice to know that my aunts check my blog from all the way in Hong Kong to see what I've been up to. They said that now I can present my sushi on some awesome sushi plates!
It's nice to know that my aunts check my blog from all the way in Hong Kong to see what I've been up to. They said that now I can present my sushi on some awesome sushi plates!
Hello Karen, Esther, Ma ma and yeh yeh.
They also sent over this pretty bangle. I love the colour.
This is where my dads treats come in. He has a sweet tooth and always brings us lots of yummy goodies that you can't get over here. Some of these are from Hong Kong but included are some special Japanese Sweetcorn sweets too! Sound strange but they are really yummy.
More mochi type sweets. My favourite is the green one filled with peanut butter.
This is made me laugh. My dad isn't senile yet...but he brought back a bag of plastic fruit for fun. Make of it what you will. I'm still confused.
Finally...after a long day at uni today, I arrived home to my moms home made won ton noodle soup with plenty of chilli oil. Delicious.
P.S. Everytime I post up Japanese magazine pictures, I'm always amazed at the response. I have plenty more pictures to scan in from over the months, so glad that you guys are all fans!
those noodles look delicious. i love the vivid colors in your outfit. and the print on the skirt is a perfect contrast to the solid colors throughout!
ReplyDeletemmmm won ton noodle soup :D
ReplyDeleteyou are sooo sooo soooo lucky with all the treats your dad brought you from hk, i am very jealous.
ReplyDeleteand your wonton noodle soup looks delicious :)
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Stunning outfit as usual, Winnie x
ReplyDeleteI love those food items. so asian and awesome.
ReplyDeleteANd yes I love the stuff my grandmother knits as well! So nice and you feel connected to the clothes.. . I used to hate it when I was a kid though :)
Those sweets that your dad bought for you are my favorites... I can see the almond cookies there. I love that brand, there's a store in the airport.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day! xoxo
wow your grandma knitted that?! it's amazing! i wish i could knit stuff like that :]
ReplyDeletemmm mochi! i love the taro mochi!
love the outfit and food snapshots, Winnie. they're lovely!
ReplyDeletei'm a fan of "mochi sweets" too. yay!
Your headband is so lovely! It's got so much style and flair to it.
ReplyDeleteI love teal and purple lately...I just got Gigi the dog a purple leash and color and Henry the dog a teal set.
ReplyDeleteArrrgh that food looks so good, may have to pay a visit to Brum when I'm in the U.K..... Love the fact your Gran knitted that; my nan used to knit and make dresses but sadly that fizzled out a long time ago. Your family sounds fun!
ReplyDeletehaha 20 yrs later.... you've saved ur grandma's hard work. =) THE OUTfit looks LUSH. i've been dressing like crap lately. boring boring boring. all due to needing to make myself look older and lack of money.
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ReplyDeleteAw what a cute nitted shirt !! So cozy !!
the soup looks so good! So do the treats. That is so cool, your grandmother's knitting. Just Amazing!
ReplyDeleteOMG those noodles! yumm
ReplyDeleteThat noodle soup looks yum, you are making me hungry! I love that knitted sweater your grandma made you it is always nice to get something made with love.
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Hi there-lucky you with all these fab gifts, the waistcoat is truly lovely!! Those noodles look so delicious too!
ReplyDeleteyou always post yummy food pics too :P
ReplyDeleteThat's my kind of outfit! Lots of jewel tones and a Sheena Holland hairband! I have two(/three including the one I bought my sister which she has left in Sheffield) and I love them to bits!
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I adore your pictures !
ReplyDeleteHi! So cute dress and necklace! :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute, darling! Love your vest!
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So glad that wonderful homemade vest is finally getting some wear! And the purple-teal combo is gorgeous on you, lady.
ReplyDeleteyour food posts make me salivate.
ReplyDeleteI love the knitted vest! You gran really is talented for knitting that!
ReplyDeleteYour mom's soup looks amazing. I can almost smell it through the monitor!
ReplyDeleteI am also envious of your mochi stash.
oohh i love that skirt && headband!
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love the hairband!!!
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Good haul! Thats not the first piece of knitwear you've had from your grandma is it? I seem to remember a couple of amazing pieces! Your posts always make me so hungry. As for the shrinking with age concern, I hate to be the bearer of bad news but my nan used to be almost giant-like at 5ft, and then shrunk to 4ft11! Maybe you could invest in some sort of medieval stretching torture device thing to try and get an extra couple of inches before old age sets in! :) x
ReplyDeleteMochi type sweets filled with peanut butter sounds pretty amazing!
ReplyDeleteOMG. You are the epitome of cuteness in that outfit!! Recently I've been wondering if I could wear teal with purple, and now that I've seen how well you pull it off, it may be something for me to try.
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy all your new treats! :D
Really cute vest, I love the color of it! :)
ReplyDeletethat plastic fruit is hilarious lol why not!
ReplyDeleteyour headband is very cute:)
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No one should be able to make that colour combination look cool Winnie... but somehow you just DO! Hateyouloveyouhateyouloveyouhateyouloveyou...
ReplyDeleteCould you do a Nana exchange for a fews weeks please? I'd like some of her knitting tricks ;-)
Me want wontons - please could you give me your mum's recipe? I haven't found a decent one yet :-(
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That knitted vest is gorgeous! It's so awesome that your grandmother made it.
ReplyDeleteI love the vest - the colours purple and teal mix so well together!
ReplyDeleteYour noodle soup looks delish - as do the sweeties!
And LOL at your dad bringing back plastic fruit!!! :D
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Darling outfit... I love your mix of colors!
ReplyDeletesuch a cute skirt ;)
ReplyDeleteand you're meals picture make me craving x9
I shouldn't be reading entries with food photos at 10.34 in the evening. Now I'm hungry. Your dad seems sweet! :)
ReplyDeleteHAHAHHAHAH!! i LOVE that your dad brought you plastic preschool type fruit! and heart shaped nigiri puncher...nice.
ReplyDeletealso, cant believe your nana knitted that!
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what a great mix of colour. treats from other countries are so special.
ReplyDeleteGreat oufit, love the colour of the cardi. Luck you that your Dad can bring you back all those great things! Yees I think I saw the boots on your blog or Frassy's and went hunting for them! haha I'm a copycat..
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ooh, I know what you mean! My grandma used to be a professional seamstress, but she stop about ten years ago due to a bad back. It sucks even more when I show her some of my clothes and she says "oh, that is so easy to make" and I paied a lot for it. So sad.
ReplyDeleteSome really nice stuff your dad brought back :D
Hi dear , I totally love that knitted vest ! And your skirt is so lovely :) Your dad brought so much food ! Making me hungry awww . And that noodle soup seems so yummy :((((((
ReplyDeleteoh yummie. your headband is so cute
ReplyDeleteI love that outfit - the colours are so gorgeous, and totally perfect together.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your sweet comment about my aunt, it meant a lot to me :)
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wish i knew how to knit, those treats just made me really hungry *tummy grumbles* lol
ReplyDeleteyum! :) this made me really hungry...
ReplyDeleteI love those flowers in your hair :)
have a fab weekend, xoxo
YUM to the foooood. Love your knitted vest and that headband :)
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