Lovely Surprises from Hungary (and US)!

I have been very busy lately, but since it's Saturday, I decided to make a blog post! This Friday (28th January), I received a package of goodies from my internet pal, Mary, who's from Hungary. It was meant for my birthday, but arrived a little bit late. However, I am still delighted because I really love the goodies! THANK YOU, MARY! :)

Let's see what I got from her:


~ A packet of Győri Édes JóReggelt* biscuits ( *= good morning)


~ A Győri Étcsokoládés Balaton szelet, 30g


~ Chantelle Orange Oil & Vitamin C Peel Off Face Masques 2 x 6ml

~ A 30ml Mariella Rossi Body Lotion

~ A kézi készítésű zappan* (* = handmade soap)

~ A Maybeline Lip Gloss

~ A pretty hairband with golden sparkles

~ 2 pieces of Hungarian chocolates

~ A big bar of Bocl chocolate

~ Two cute, little sweets, snatched immediately by Alice and Jack

~ A packet of Nivea Smooth Sensation Cream

~ 2 packets of Cadeavera Milk & Honey face mask

Thank you so much, Mary! I'm so glad to have known you via the internet! :)

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I'd also like to thank Rebecca Orr for sending me the books I won from various giveaways in the US! Thank you so much, Rebecca! I hope you enjoy the goodies from Rosa's Fudge! Let's see what I got from her:


The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks (Audiobook)

Dear John by Nicholas Sparks (Audiobook)

Patterns and Progress by Amber Stockhon
- This one was supposed to be a gift for Rebecca, but she sent it to me anyway.


A Better Part of Darkness by Kelly Gay


Boys that Bite (The Blood Coven) by Marianne Mancusi


Stake That (The Blood Coven) by Marianne Mancusi


Girls That Growl (The Blood Coven) by Marianne Mancusi

I can't wait to read these books! Thanks again, Rebecca!

Lovely Suprises, Again!

From left:
I won the Fairie Kiss bracelet from A Handmade Revolution. Dear Robin and Jessica even added an extra packet of beads for DIY purpose. The tutorial can be found here: DIY Eco Beads. Thanks a bunch, Robin and Jessica!

Blog ♥ Etsy shop ♥ Twitter ♥ Flickr

I receive some beautiful tags and cards from Lemon Drop Studio. At first, I won some Halloween-themed cards + tags, but they never arrive. I think they got lost in the mail. But fortunately, Shauna was kind enough to resend. And since Halloween is long gone, she sent me other items as a replacement, which I loved! Thank you so much, Shauna!

Blog ♥ Etsy shop ♥ Facebook

Author Alisa M. Libby sent me a hardcover copy of The Blood Confession for a book review. I'm really excited to have the chance to read this book, because the story itself is already extremely interesting. Thanks a lot, Alisa! I really appreciate it!

Alisa's latest YA/Historical fiction is The King’s Rose. Read my review for The King's Rose HERE.

Blog ♥ Website ♥ MySpace ♥ Facebook page

Last but not least, a Vintage Pastels fine art photograph 8x8 from sweetblue. You can purchase it for $24.00 from the shop. I won it from Sandra's blog. Thanks, Sandra!

Blog ♥ Shop ♥ Twitter ♥ Flickr

That's all for today! Thanks for visiting my blog!

Have a nice day with lots of luck and fun!

Lots of Lovely Surprises!

I won a paperback copy of The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner from Cornhusker Academy. Dear Susan even signed it for me! Thank you, Susan!

A diary from the Salem Witch trials, a young college student looking to make it on her own, and old lady looking for a reason...
what will be discovered?

Visit Susan's website for more details.

I won the Fire Opal Fantasy Chandelier Earrings from Etsy Jewelry Design and Supply Shops Street Team. Thanks for sending me these gorgeous earrings, Aprilee!

Aprilee's Etsy shops:
Victorian Fantasy on Etsy
Artistry Jewelry on Etsy

Visit Aprilee's website.
Follow Aprilee's blog.

I won a $25 gift certificate from Bel Canto Designs. The owner, Mari, kindly sent me an exquisite vintage brooch. Thanks, Mari! I really love this beautiful brooch!

I won this pretty Eyeglass case from DEBSDREAMS. Thanks, Deb! I think this will be useful, because I have *myopia!

*= short-sightedness

I won some cool punk/gothic goodies from Ichigo Black! Thanks, Sasha! I love all of them! It was so great to receive such an awesome prize pack!

I won a beautiful brown beanie hat, a white sequin flower, one black crochet headband and a black sequin flower from Celeste & Company. These are all very pretty!

I received a sample perfume (1 ml) from Jen's shop, OASIS. Thanks, Jen! It smells really lovely! The name "Joie de Vivre" expresses a cheerful enjoyment of life; an exultation of spirit. Isn't it a beautiful name?

Ingredients:
Vetiver
Spiced Pear
Jasmine
Warm Vanilla Sugar
Jojoba oil
Perfumer's alcohol

Jen's other shops:
jenxcreations - Jewelry
jensvintage - Treasures and Supplies

I won this lovely Dewy Moss Crocheted Bracelet/Cuff from Fashion Touch. Such a deep and luxurious colour combined with shiny onyx beads brings memories of old fairy tales. I also received a spare bead along with this cuff. Thanks, Elena! I really love it!

All In One

16th November, 2009:

Winnings:

A beautiful Swinging on a Star pendant from Teddy Started It Blog. I just love it! Denise also made an announcement here:
Number 12's a Winner (and a special offer)

You can also find Denise on FlutterbyGirly & teddystartedit on Etsy.

An Autumn Flower scarf from Dahlia Scarves from Musings from Mom School.

An ARC of LITTLE BLACK LIES by Tish Cohen on The Hiding Spot

For review:

A SIGNED paperback copy of Dark Time: Mortal Path Book One by Dakota Banks. Enter to win a NEW iPOD TOUCH 32GB SECOND GENERATION here:
Dark Time Contest

I got a whole stack of books from a lovely middle-aged woman today. These are all free samples and she kindly offered all of them to me! How great is that! I think all these probably cost more than RM 100.

I flipped open the Physics book and found an interesting question:

Q : Why do grass appear green?
A : Grass appear green because the leaves of the grass absorb all the colours of the spectrum except green. Green light is reflected, therefore grass appears green.

I always thought it was the chlorophyll...

My 7-year-old (youngest) brother Jack broke his arm yesterday while riding his bicycle up a hill. No, it's not a hill, it's a small pile of red soil. The poor little baby walked home with tear streaks on his chubby face and kept complaining his how his arm hurts. My dad 'rushed' him to the hospital at 40 km/h because the pain on Jack's arm started to double up every time the car vibrates. He had a bandage and couldn't move his arm. How my heart hurts when I see him in pain!

I don't remember when is this photo taken, but I want to share it with all of you. Have you ever seen a baby pomelo growing inside a big pomelo?

Thank You, Postman!

Recently, many wonderful prizes are dropped on my doorstep by the postman. If you've been reading my blog, you must know that I love receiving things by mail. I always feel so excited when I open the packages one by one, guessing what's hidden inside.

28th October:

Spread Heads! These arrived in less than one week's time! I won these from annies home.


Toothpaste Pete $4.99


Toothpaste Oscar $4.99

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5th November:

I received 5 books to review. Currently reading Peony In Love!
Peony In Love by Lisa See
The King's Rose by Alisa M. Libby
Taken by Storm by Angela Morrison
ARC of Sing me to Sleep by Angela Morrison
Indigo Awakening by Dr. Janine Talty

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6th November:

I won this breast cancer awareness soap set from wendiwinn. The soaps smells so nice, I can even inhale the scent before opening the package! There are weekly giveaways on the website, so be sure to enter!

This week's giveaway on wendiwinn is giveaway 13

Win a gorgeous pair of earrings by theresaj on etsy. Giveaway ends november 13, 2009 at 11:03pm est.

I won the Earrings Rose Pink Swarovski Crystal and FreshWater Pearl in Sterling Silver, Weddings from DesignedbyLucinda's blog. These earrings are very pretty. Cindy has offered free shipping to everyone who mentions my name "Aik" during checkout! Offer lasts until 31st December, 2009.

Visit her Etsy shop here:
DesignedByLucinda's shop

I received 3 Large Round Discs & 1 Ruby birthstone (without necklace) from Brag About It. I'm very satisfied with the quality and craftsmanship of the pendants. They are simple, pretty and delicate. I noticed that there are some minor scratches on the back side of the pendants, but this is only a small problem. I redeemed these by using the $30 Gift Certificate I won on Mellisa's blog.

I won this Sterling Silver Clarinet Charm from Lemon Tree Cards Blog. Shelley also owns a shop, Lemon Tree Cards, which sells stationery, party favors, cards, key chains, bookplates and lots of wonderful items.

I {Heart} Lovely Surprises!

26th October:

Samples of Philosophy products. Share your love story and receive a free sample of unconditional love (perfumed shampoo, bath & shower gel & perfumed firming body) emulsion. Visit Philosophy's Facebook Page.

US residents: You can enter to win a $500 shopping spree from Philosophy here before 30/11/09. Too bad I can't enter. :(

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27th October:

I won a little something from Ann n Michy's blog! Ann & Michy are identical twin sisters who live in Singapore, which happens to be Malaysia's neighbouring country. Guess what is in the box?

It's a dainty pink-purple colour Chrysanthemum Ring!
THANK YOU, ANN & MICHY!!!

The generous twin sisters even sent me an extra non toxic resin ring! Some real sweets are protected in the resin. You can find them at these places (online):

Shop: http://yura-pockylover.livejournal.com

Shop: http://annmich.livejournal.com
Blog: http://annie-michelle.blogspot.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/ann_mich
Etsy: http://www.YuraPockylover.etsy.com

By the way, they are having 2 giveaways on their blog which is open to worldwide participants! Please click here to enter the 1st giveaway: Etsy Blog giveaway ♥ Giveaway ends 10th November 2009

Here's a glimpse of what you can win:


The 2nd giveaway: 20th Oct - 5th Nov Giveaway ♥


Annie-Michelle's 20th Oct - 5th Nov blog giveaway!

1 winner will get all 3 items
Japan Kate Dual Carat Eyeshadow Colour: BK-1 (worth 1365yen)
Charmmy Kitty Necklace made by Mich (authentic Sanrio Charmmy Kitty Charm / worth S$25)
LOVE cellphone charm featuring diamond ring miniature from Japan

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I won this TattooLicious sweet smell rose bow at The Plumber's Wife. Thanks to Stella Arellano for sending me the prize.

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I received a review copy of City of the Dead (Book #2 of Seven Wonders) and some bookmarks by author T.L. Higley. Thank you so much, Tracy!

A clearer image of the book:


Buy Tracy's books here:
Amazon / Koorong

Watch the trailer here: