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Bangkok Haul

I think this is actually my first "haul" post ever. In our not so recent trip to Bangkok, I bought a few thngs and have really enjoyed using them. I thought I might share them with you.



I visited the huge Naraya store at Central Mall. They are like the Vera Bradley fabric bags but at way more affordable prices. I saw this pretty animal pattern and could not resist. I bought this tote for myself and have been using it as a bag for my planner/stationery supplies. It has many pockets, and is so good to have everything organised. I love it! 

 I found these cute roller stamps with phrases on them and the chalk ink stamps. I haven't seen these kind of roller stamps back in Kuala Lumpur and thought they were a nice collection to my stash. I am thinking of doing a post on how I use my planner and my latest hobby of listing in a future post.
Sorry for the blurry photo but this is probably my favorite purchase this trip.  It is a bag insert, also from Naraya. This little magic insert makes my purse and bags so organised!  I will have to show you how I use it another time.




 We found this really interesting store with all the superheroes clothing, accesories and all manner of things. If you know my husband at all, you will know that it was like Christmas came early that day. He got a really nice shirt and even got to try it out in Clark Kent's fitting room :) I am officially one Christmas present AHEAD of him already! Yay me!
 Of course, we had to visit Toys R Us. We helped a friend buy these Starwars thingamabobs that he can't find in Malaysia. I know all the Starwars fans out there are hating on me right now for calling them thingamabobs...sorry...i love Star Wars too but I don't know all the intricate details:)

This was the shrine that was bombed earlier in August. You can read about it here. 20 people were killed including 4 Malaysians and many were injured. This shrine was about a 5 minute walk from our hotel. It is a busy, touristy area, surrounded by many malls. It is a humbling to be aware that our world today is so different, so unsafe. A good reminder that we don't own tomorrow and to live life meaningfully and to never take things for granted!

Have a blessed week ahead!

PS...As I preview this post, I realise that I need to take better pictures!!! Sorry, guys....I'll try to do better in the future :)
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