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DIY Fabric Scraps Ideas | Upcycle a Shirt 
​ Fabric Embroidery Hoop Wall Art
​thai batik fabric


What is Batik fabric?
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A piece of History and Art in a Fabric known as Batik

The word Batik is of Javanese origin, coming from the Javanese word amba ('to write')
and titik ('dot'), and *beCík ('to tattoo').

The technique is to apply wax on to the fabric so it resists dyes that allow the artisan to colour selectively by soaking the cloth in one colour, for so to remove the wax with boiling water, and then repeat the process with multiple colours and patterns.
The tradition and art form of wax-resist dyeing fabric is an ancient art form dating back to the Egyptians,
but today the Batik fabric of Java, Indonesia is the most prevalent and known. 

Also here in the South of Thailand, it is common to see the older ladies wearing batik fabric as a long skirt,
and some of the younger people also wear modernized versions and dresses with Batik fabric.

*Source: Wikipedia
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Repurposing leftover Thai Batik Fabric.

For the biggest piece of Fabric, I decided to frame it in an Embroidery Hoop,
becoming a beautiful piece of wall art.
​Quick, easy and no need to sew.


With the smaller pieces, 
I decided to Upcycle and Refashion an Old white shirt, it was
a perfect colour match with the blue batik fabric,
and made a double collar and sewed on fabric on the cuffs,
breathing new life to the old shirt.

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INCREDIBLE KRABI | KLONG NAM SAI | KAYAKING ON CRYSTAL CLEAR WATER |
​คลองน้ําใส กระบี่


A hidden spring water pool with clean and crystal clear water, surrounded by beautiful green and pure nature. It is best experienced by Kayaking through the lake for so to get to the tranquil and hidden lagoon.

We took a family road trip to this Beautiful place, driving from Khao Lak to Krabi คลองรูด คลองน้ําใส กระบี่
Rented Kayaks at Lazanya tour ( 200 THB per person ) and started paddling, following the white balls left out on the lake as a trail towards the spring water pool. On the way, you get to see wild Orchids, beautiful trees like the edible Barringtonia Pendula King and Sagu palm, beautiful stone formations, different types of Fish and even Golden Apple Snail Eggs.

When entering the forest, the temperature cools down immediately and the water appears inviting. The crystal clear water is very pure and clean that makes you want to take a dip. We were lucky to go there during the early afternoon, with only a few people there before us, and when we kayaked a bit further in, we got a private spot to ourselves to take a dip in the cool water and explore the beautiful paradise. 

We recommend going to this place before it will get too overcrowded due to future popularity, for now, it is somewhat still a hidden gem, with only a few tours and locals going to the spring water pool for a swim and having a relaxing time. 

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AQUARIA PHUKET | อควาเรีย ภูเก็ต


​Though this is somewhat beautiful and amazing that we humans can encounter with aquatic creatures and sea life through visiting Aquariums, it is an encounter that is mostly based on our selfish terms, where we have taken creatures out of their natural habitats, having them to spend their life and swim around in manmade tanks and artificial pools, kept away from their natural habitats and not able be do what they are supposed to do... Living a free life in nature.

It would be hypocritical of us to say Aquariums are all bad since we went there out of our own choice, because of curiosity and wish to show our daughter aquatic animals up close without having to go on a diving trip with a small toddler or fly across the world to see them in their natural habitat.

But as parents, we choose to teach that this is only a place of display and a manmade place where these animals are kept, like the Pinguins that you see here are Humbolt Penguins, who are supposed to live in South America (Chile and Peru), but sadly, those Penguins who live in their natural habitat are threatened due to overfishing, pollution, and habitat destruction. 

It is a mixed emotion of beauty and sadness, it is beautiful to see them so up close
and sad that they´re being in kept in captivity.

Animals kept in captivity for entertainment or research, will not subside in this near future, but we as consumers, who contribute to this industry by visiting these places, should choose and demand these places and facilities of captivity, to be as best as possible, providing them with fresh and quality food, care, treatment, and proper stimulations based on their specific needs as a species.

And hopefully, Aquaria Phuket will keep on taking great care of their animals and give them the best in return for their freedom.

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HOW TO MAKE VANILLA SUGAR 


​​Make your own Vanilla sugar, quick, easy and delicious.

You only need two pods of Vanilla Beans and 500 Gram of Sugar. (2 CUPS)
We prefer using Raw sugar since it is less processed and tastes good. 
Prepare clean Airtight containers, a blender will help to get it mixed together evenly, 
though just hands will also do the job. 

The more time the Vanilla sugar gets to age in the container, 
the more infused the sugar will be with vanilla fragrance and its delicious flavor.

It is also a great and tastier substitute for when recipes requiring the use of Vanilla extract. 
A versatile and delicious ingredient to have in your kitchen pantry, or make it as a gift for someone you know has a sweet tooth.

Enjoy...

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SADDLE FOR TWO | Bertín Osborne two-seater potrera saddle | RIDING ON THE BEACH

We got so excited when we found this saddle for two by Marjoman, especially that this is a tandem saddle where the child can be safely in front and have a handle to hold on to.

For the first try of the saddle, we took Jarrod and Eliza out for a 3 hours trail ride to Khuk Khak Beach. Serina had so much fun and was very comfortable on the new double saddle, and when we returned back after 3 hours, she still wanted to continue to ride some more, a good indication that the saddle was comfortable for her to be on. 

It is a Beautiful and well-built saddle by Marjoman, not only comfortable for the riders, 
but also for the horse.

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TAM NANG WATERFALL | SRI PHANG NGA NATIONAL PARK | FAMILY HIKING | MAHSEER BARB FISH | น้ำตกตำหนัง

A beautiful waterfall, with water pouring down from a 60 meters height that makes its way down from the lush and green jungle of Sri Phang Nga National Park.
In the crystal clear water, there are flourishing with Mahseer Barbs that are easy to
be seen swimming peacefully in this serene National park located in the heart of Kuraburi district of Southern Thailand.

อุทยาน แห่งชาติศรีพังงา น้ำตกตำหนัง จ.พังงา
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FAMILY HORSEBACK RIDING | ARABIAN HORSES | RUBBER PLANTATIONS IN THAILAND

One of our favorite family activities is to saddle up our Arabian horses,
Jarrod and Eliza, take a stroll through the many rubber plantations, and
have a relaxing time in the serene and green nature
that surrounds our property.
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a family day trip to the Emerald Pool in Krabi.
Sa Morakot  | สระมรกต กระบี่

We took a family day trip to the Emerald Pool in Krabi.
Sa Morakot  | สระมรกต กระบี่

The Emerald-colored water pool is located in Khao Pra Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary park.
At the entrance of the park they will collect an entrance fee
and will check that you don´t bring anything you´re not supposed too, in our case, they do not allow visitors to bring a Drone, luckily they do also provide you a locker to rent for storing belongings, such as the Drone they did not allow to bring :) 
After that, you will have to choose between two paths, whether the wide and spacious path through the lush and green jungle that is about 1400m in distance or choose the 800m path. 

When we arrived at the pool, we were a bit put off by how many people there were there, 
since we like enjoying nature as pure as possible, we found it a bit hard to enjoy this place fully, though it was strikingly beautiful and the water looks very inviting for a swim.

If you´re thinking about visiting Emerald Pool and loves a more calm and private feeling when you´re out in nature, we recommend to go there early in the morning and during the weekdays, for a less crowded experience of this beautiful place.
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Short Hiking trip to a Small Sandy Beach, Khao Lak Lam Ru National park.
อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขาหลัก-ลำรู่ 


​When driving through the Khao Lak Lam Ru National Park, keep your eyes out for a small parking area, normally there´s a few cars already parked there, and you will find the entrance to the path leading to the Small Sandy Beach.

During high season they do collect money for entering the National Park, we were there during low season, so for us, it was free entrance and very little people on the beach.

It is a quick 7-10 minutes walk on the path that leads you through a lush and green jungle, with big trees, bamboos and you will find yourself surrounded by a nice tropical nature after only a few steps on the path. You will arrive at a small, yet charming beach, with some nice spots to sit, and hopefully, enjoy a peaceful and fun dip in the sea.
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