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I love anything handmade and homemade.. things that was made with love, attention, personalization, and touched by a gentle caring hand. In my family, we have a tradition to give something handmade as a gift (unless when we all got waaay too busy to make anything). When I am more of a cooking and baking type; both of my sisters are the crafty ones. Mirna is the true crafter and Mirla is a gifted knitter (I'll show some of her works later).

My younger sister, Mirna, is a natural in anything artsy and crafty. She has a raven instinct to collect and gather stuff, and turn the unused into something pretty and useful. Her idea of a holiday at home is exploding the room with things and create little treasure for everybody. She's learning to make her work neater now before taking orders and create her own little business. 

Lets just wait and see, shall we?

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(Above: The stuffed doll version of my mom and me- created by Mirna)

(Left: Matryoshka doll created by Mirna for Mirla | Right: The whole family figurines)

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(It's kinda mean to chop her hair like this but somehow I found this wallet pretty amusing~ another whimsical idea created by my sister, eh?)

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(I always wish I were a bit more crafty.. ;) )

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Miy

Shoes / Cocomo

Floral Top / Fashion Village

Goldfish Necklace / Pure Jewelz

Legging / Centro

Photographed by Dito Yuwono 

 

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P.S.: 

Don't miss Lir Shop's month full of workshops and hobby class in August. 

More info here.

Hugs,

A Moveable Feast

 When spring came, even the false spring, there were no problems except where to be happiest

(Ernest Hemingway- A Moveable feast)

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When I first decide to share my 'Secret Garden' to such a lot of public, I thought I'd be at least a bit sad or sorry.. knowing that my secret garden is no longer hidden for me, my family, and my close friends only. 

But, I was wrong. 

By the time the first stranger stepped inside my garden and enjoy it as much as I do, those worried shoes evaporates is second. As time goes by, more people came and enjoy themselves.. playing, running around, laying on the grass, walking with the dogs, and mostly: picnicking~ an outdoor activity I enjoy the most. It was almost like a mass garden party where acquaintances become friends and  friends become close friends.. and spring rose in our hearts and stays, just like a moveable feast. 

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I'm glad I said yes at the very first time. :)

P.S.: doesn't mean that the secret garden is now open for public. It's still a private space and can't be used freely without some arrangements. ;)

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Miy

Pink Slippers / St.Moritz

Spring Dress / Summer and Spring

Flying Horse Necklace / Pure Jewelz

and assorted accessories 

Photographed by Dito Yuwono  

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Hugs,

What Makes a Sunday Picnic Superfun?

Fresh fruits..

♪ ♫ ♪ The Place I Wanna Go - Risky Summerbee and the Honeythiefs ♪ ♫ ♪

Sweet treats..

Flowers and animal mask..

Cute dresses hanging on the tree..

Flying a red kite..

Children giving up on their kite that refuses to fly..

Cute girl in red dancing with her camera and blowing transparent balloons.. 

Taking the dogs for a dayout.. then, capturing Indians and Space Bear in blue outfits..

Being a flower girl with the Summerbee, Space Bear, and Sputnik Bunny..

Posing a photo with some girl friends and opening a picnic food-stall..

Posing (again) with two little pretty leprechauns.. 

..and with an Indian little sister..

Watching families in their Sunday picnics..

..and best friends sitting on red-white cloth with a girl laying on the grass behind them..

Some musics In the Woods..

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..and people who enjoy it!

And when the crowd grow, the music turns into a fun festival and superfun Sunday picnic.. 

..for everyone! 

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More about this event can be found at:

Jakarta Beat

We Need More Stages

Gig's Play

Lir's Blog

Twitter

(and more reports are coming up)

Photographed by Dito Yuwono and Tria Nin

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Once in a Blue Moon

Do you believe that some dreams simply came approaching instead of us chasing it; every once in a blue moon that is.. I do. One of them just happen to me.

Some of you might aware that on my previous blogposts I wrote about my dream comes true in my beloved Lir Shop. I live my life to the fullest from that on. Hence, a girl should always have more dreams to achieve when one is accomplished, eh?

I used to daydream with my boyfriend about having a music concert in my Secret Garden, Kaligriya. Not just a music concert.. we were specifically dreamt about hosting some kind of secret gig for our favorite musicians like Frau or Risky Summerbee and the Honeythiefs or Neil Halstead or Oren Lavie or Feist or Coeur de Pirates (yes.. that's a dream that's just too big!).. 


But! Imagine! Taking my piano to the garden, let those talented indie musicians to play with her, and hosting a small garden party at the same time.. so whimsical!  Aaah.. reverie!

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And just a week ago, Risky Summerbee went to my Lir Shop and asking me about borrowing my Secret Garden to introduce public to their upcoming second album. I was more than excited, I literally jump on my tiny toes everytime I think about it. "I thought you'd never asked", I said. Followed by a continuous nod and excitement little yells and hand claps and glittering eyes. 

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just as simple as that..a dream is about to come true!  

Lir shop hand in hand with Risky Summerbee and the Honeythiefs is going to make a collaborative events where RSTH  would introduce their second album that's about to be launched next month.. and Lir Shop would open a picnic-themed food stall with all the checkered red and white table cloth, cute menus, red kites, and anything whimsical thinkable by us. 

If you're happen to be around Jogja at July 17, 2011. Make sure you won't miss this event. If you miss it, don't worry.. I'll soon post the complete photos and stories next week! ;)

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 Here's the map to get there:

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More info

http://lirshop.blogspot.com

Twitter: @LIRshop

Facebook: Lir Shop

Invitation: via RSTH / via Lir Shop

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Photographed by Dito Yuwono

Map by Risky Summerbee

Piano painting on woods by Iwan Effendi

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Don't miss it!

Teatime with the Princess of Dew

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Meet Michan:  the leading role in this season Jogja Broadway: Pangeran Bintang dan Putri Embun. She's the Princess of Dew, a title that match her freshness being just perfectly!

Jogja Broadway is a musical theater  that will be regularly played twice a year performing different stories every season. This time, it's a magical love story about a prince and princess among household stuff that is alive! Yes, dear! It's a whimsical story where tables, chairs, and even wok can walk, talk, and dance! 

Psst.. it's the last time they'll perform this story. It's the end of the season. Make sure you won't miss the show at Societet Militer Taman Budaya Yogyakarta (Jl. Sri Wedani No.1. Jogjakarta). The show will be performed July 1st, 2011 to July 6th, 2011 at 16.00 and 19.00. 

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As some of you might notice her first appearance in this blog, Michan is also the face of Summer and Spring this season. Pretty, eh?

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Lir shop's little sister, Milky Moo, is also opening a booth selling flavored fresh milk, cream toast, homemade yoghurt, and so on at Jogja Broadway. 

Do stop by, Love!

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Make sure you won't miss the show! 

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Miy

Shoes / Amante

Dress / Shop Versicle

Headband / Strawberry
Ponyo Necklace / Pure Jewelz

Michan

All by Summer and Spring

Photographed by Dito Yuwono  

Visit Jogja Broadway's blog, facebook account, and follow their live Tweet.

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Hugs,