Pipit, pipit! Not a bird call, but a shopping call!

By Cynthia Lee (Guest Blogger)

The Zakka concept has been around for a while now, but it is little known to the majority of the online shopping community. It has a small-community, artsy vibe to it - much more familiar to those who appreciate the finer yet ordinary things in our daily life. Out of curiosity about "zakka', I went to see what Wkipedia entry had been written about it: 

Zakka has also been described as "the art of seeing the savvy in the ordinary and mundane". The zakka boom could be recognized as merely another in a series of consumer fads, but it also touches issues of self-expression and spirituality. "Cute, corny and kitschy is not enough. To qualify as a zakka, a product must be attractive, sensitive, and laden with subtext."

So it is the ordinary yet expressive and attractive. And Pipit Zakka Store just fits the bill. Ordinary shop located in the Cheras neighbourhood and almost unrecognisable from outside. Once you have 'parked' your shoes and make your way into this humble lil store, it will probably an experience unlike anything else. 

Fascinating shoe parking area =D

The lobby area is a breath of vintage art

And yes, you are allowed to be creative with their glass panel. Start doodling!

As a creative platform that assists local and budding creative artisans in building up their products and introducing it to the retail market, Pipit houses a wide range of handmade produces. They also organise art bazaars, or termed as Little Markets, to their definition.

This March Little Market also brings together a Notebook exhibition, where all these talented notebook makers proudly showcase their super extravagant handmade notebook that exudes nothing short of ooh-ahhs from visitors.

Yes! All of the above are notebooks with elaborate front covers.

For every Saturday throughout March, Pipit will be hosting a Little Market, where you can expect to have a host of artistic vendors, vintage items, independent artists, jewellery makers and many more, tucked in this cosy lil zakka store.

the simplest form of set-up - on the floor! =D

Vintage cameras for sale!

A believer of imperfection, Lil Unique delivers to you some pretty quirky handsewn tees

A selection of canvas arts from WellHued

Turn your favourite photos into any other form of print out as inspired by mo.CO

The Story of Ah Hua is based on a self created character by the artist, Eva Liew. 

Now this is an interesting passion I must say! There is a story book about Ah Hua 

with lots of illustration of the many faces of Ah Ha and her friends. 

Then there's also merchandise revolving around Ah Hua and he rmany facets of life. 

Definitely worth of a support. Like Ah Hua Workshop in Facebook now!

Next to Ah Hua is another character, Cora by another independant artist, Kin.

I think I should term this Cora by Kin =D

When I spotted that yoga woman postcard, 

I just cannot resist that almost size 12 woman in various yoga poses! 

Reminds me of someone - me!

For you amateur out there that always wonder what is crafting all about
and want to start with something pre-guided, Bubuwa has lots of DIY kits
to make simple items like felt pouches for phone, key and coin pouches and the likes.
And if you are semi-pro, you can also ge tthe DIY kit to make dolls!
Check out their extensive range of felt DIY kits in their facebook page: BUBUWA

Pretty posters but I can't remmeber the vendor's name.

Tinypinc, of course, our favourite clay maker!

This is another to scream for skills that not everyone can achieve - 

I think it's called felting or something where you have to prick a ball of felt 

and make it into your desired shape and size. 

These cute dolls from Little Poupees are created with that pricks of needle indeed! 

Besides the interesting stuff by each vendors, there is also equally interesting stuff available for sales in Pipit Store. 

So yeah, if you don't have the skills, but still appreciate these cute lil trinkets that speaks a 1000 words with the intricacy that entails it, let's support these local talents and go home with something that is very dear to your heart, or perhaps cutesy gifts for friends in mind ;)

My loot from the Little Market!

Lots of tiny clay stuff for my Monster High Dolls from TinyPinc, 

Yoga Lady post card from Cora by Kin, pegs with quotes card from WellHued 

and a Totoro bookmark ;)

Check out the Pipt Zakka Store Facebook page here and get updates on their events. 

There is still another one more week (30th March 2013) if you want to catch a glimpse 

of interesting vendors that will be showcasing their products.

We're loving

Pipit Zakka Store!

Happy Shopping!

Cynthia (a.k.a Guest Blogger for YSK)

Edited by YourShoppingKaki :)

LeWalk - Where it is all about rewards!

By Cynthia Lee (Guest Blogger)

Remember the whimsical online store that had a giveaway of an iPad mini? I was wishfully hoping to be the lucky one, but someone else got luckier!

Melissa Ting won the iPad from LeWalk! =D

LeWalk is now fully in operation, housing a few vendors in a cute neighbourhood of their own. It is basically a portal that hosts a few vendors in some virtual 'alley'.

There are a few enterprising online businesses out there who use the points system for purchases made in their store. And LeWalk is one of those who reward their customer for every transaction. Every 100 reward points is equivalent to RM1 which you can accumulate and later use in your next purchase. Literally, it's like Bonuslink! =D

Click here to get to know more on the points system: REWARD POINTS

If this is your first time purchasing from LeWalk, do not forget to register as you will be rewarded with RM5 rebate for your next purchase. While accumulating points at the same time! Just how great is that? Nothing to complain when you get good deals ;)

Register now at LeWalk: REGISTER

I also suspect that this team of people from LeWalk must have come from the loyalty program and the banking industry! First they give you points. Then they reward you top spenders. Exactly like how some banks actually reward you with lots of great gifts when you swipe a certain amount of transaction within a period of time. From January 26th till 30th April 2013, the first 3 top spenders will be rewarded! Yes, REWARD again! You can expect iPad mini  hundreds of ringgit worth of cash vouchers for you to shop under LeWalk's neighbourhood. 

With a few vendors under one umbrella, you now save the time of paying different vendors at a different time. You only need to make a single payment despite your purchases coming from different vendors in LeWalk. Worry not of the payment gateway too. Be it the normal banks transfer or even credit card, you have all the options in the world. Just make sure you have enough cash in your account ;)

My purchase from LeWalk - Colorblock sweater from De sef Armoire

Purchasing was a breeze! And lovely packaging ain't it?

#OOTD

Colorblock knitted sweater from de Sef Armoire via LeWalk

Kitty clutch from MissSze Fashion

Basic leggings from Aishop

Heels from Agape Boutique

Braided headband from Supermodels' Secrets

If you are a vendor and keen to leverage on this all in one rewarding platform, do contact the people of LeWalk to learn more about how to be part of them. Email them at admin@lewalk.com for further enquiries. 

Visit LeWalk now!

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Happy Shopping!

Cynthia (a.k.a Guest Blogger for YSK)

Edited by YourShoppingKaki :)