Potter Post Today: A Fond Memory

Here's a younger 'me' holding my first ever
Harry Potter book purchase!

A fond Harry Potter memory of mine - which is also my favourite so far - is the day I got my first Harry Potter book at the Sussex University Bookshop. It was the 3rd of June, 2004, and it was the most beautiful day I could ever imagine. 

Papa took me and mama to his school to introduce us to some of his professors and friends, and to visit Tita Carrie who lives in a flat within the university. And since we were about to leave the country that time, Tita Carrie decided to give me a 'little something' as a going-away present to remember her by Alas, my first Harry Potter book!

♥Andz

Potter Post Today: Saying Goodbye

Emma, Dan, and Rupert hugging on the set of Harry Potter as they wrapped up
the final scene.

See the Harry Potter cast say their goodbyes and give their final bows to everyone on the set. You might just find yourself sobbing! Watch the video on YouTube right HERE.


♥Andz

PotterPost Today: Harry Gets Handmade

Creative Harry Potter fans don't just stick with the images of Harry Potter objects they picture in their heads while reading the books. They get smart and make their own, and if they're smarter, they earn from what they make. Here are five of the most interesting pieces I found a etsy.com:

This golden snitch impression is as good as the real thing you pictured in the books or saw in the movies, and to think it's really simple to make! All you need is a gold spherical charm with accents (or in this case, a spherical accented watch), 2 pieces of wing charms, 2 gold jump rings, 1 gold lobster clasp, and a gold chain. Put them all together, and you'll end up making something like this. 

Enchanted Golden Snitch WATCH necklace is available at worldshine for $3.88 USD

Now, here's a really creative one - the artist behind this almost-perfect time turner used an actual time turner piece to mazke this gorgeous collectible. Plus, it comes with a personalised note! A perfect gift for a Potter-crazy friend of yours who always wanted a time turner and a touch of magic to their life.

Harry Potter Time Turner Necklace WITH Crookshanks & Personalized Parchment Note (rose sparkly) is available at RazaelsLair for $35.00 USD

Need some luck? Well this might help you! OK, I'm kidding, but it's no joke that this Felix Felicis-inspired necklace is genius! It looks as though it came straight from Professor Slughorn's potions class! If you want to make one of your own, all you need is a tiny flask (if you find a tiny flask shaped like this, I'll give 10 points to your house!) with an eye hole at the cork, yellow/gold-coloured gel or paint or gold seed beads to fill the flask, a nice chain, put all of them together, and viola - your own liquid luck necklace!

Liquid Luck Necklace - Inspired by Harry Potter is available at BitOfSugar for $7.50 USD 

This Amortentia necklace is the perfect gift for your crazy Harry Potter fan girl on Valentine's Day. It's sexy, charming, and really enchanting.

Harry Potter Amortentia Necklace LOVE POTION is available at EnchantedWonderland for $12.95 USD

Let us not forget that Harry Potter changed the way people pictured wands. Glittery sticks with ribbons and a star on top is out, while wooden sticks with wand accents are in! This wand impression reminds me of Hermione's. If you find the ones at The Noble Collection too pricey, try getting this one - you won't be sorry!

Whimsy Wand is available at gibsonholm for $25.00 USD

♥Andz

Potter Post Today: Harry Potter Is...

Harry Potter print by NanLawson on etsy.com

"...a huge part of my life." 
-Alyssa M.

Another Potter Post Today: Fave Photoshoot

Entertainment Weekly's 2009 Harry Potter photoshoot - which features the trio and Bonnie Wright - is my favourite so far. The 2007 Teen Vogue issue is also awesome, but nothing compares to this - the colours, the clothes, the attitude, and the chemistry...perfect!

Potter Post Today: My Best Friend Harry

I was in my first grade when I was first introduced to Harry.

Innocent Wild Special: Potter Posts!

It's Harry Potter season again, but this time, it's different. After a decade, the world-renowned film series is finally coming to an end. And to pay tribute to the Harry Potter films - and book series as well - I'll post a Harry Potter article or two or three- really, it doesn't matter!) every single day this July UNTIL the 15th which is the world premier of the final film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2.

Worth Wearing: Matthew Williamson Charity Bracelet

I'm simply charmed by this beautiful bracelet designed by Matthew Williamson for Accessorize to support and raise funds for different charities dedicated to women. 

5 Jobs I'd Always Consider Taking

Any job at Accessorize

As a saleslady, a model, a cashier - anything! I really don't care! As long as I'm in Accessorize, I'm in pure nirvana. It would be better though if the Accessorize I'm working at is the one at Churchill Square in Brighton. By then I'll be living by the beach or anywhere near our Victoria home...

Catching Up With FIN

Last night, I just can't stop jumping in full euphoria - Felis called me! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY DEAR CUZZIN!

Well, today's the 20th of June, and I want to greet my craziest, broadway-addicted, booty-shaker cousin-brother Zeus (or EK, as we all call him) a

My DAD Is AWESOME!

10 Awesome Things About Papa:

Chuck DVD and Blu-ray: The Complete Fourth Season

Chuck fans, here's a new addition to your DVD/Blu-ray collection of your beloved good guy gone spy - Chuck: The Complete Fourth Season!

First Day - To Sum It All Up

It wasn't awesome, but it wasn't bad either. It was just... well honestly, I dunno how I'd explain it.

First Day of College - Here I Go!!!

Well, what else can I say? It's all in the title! All I have to worry about now is... CROSSING THE STREET - yup, I don't know how to do that, MAKING NEW FRIENDS - this is quite difficult to me, since I'm super socially-awkward and I don't  usually make the first move, RECITING IN CLASS - I'm good at this, but in a new environment, I don't think so, HOMEWORK - ahh, the classic enemy of a lazy person like me, and WRITER'S BLOCK - I write pretty well, but when I have to write something sensible on-the-spot, I'm rubbish at that.

Next Stop: College!

If I were on a bus right now, I'm pretty sure after a long day's trip it'll drop me off to my next stop of life - COLLEGE! 

Precious Little Music Box

Let me show you this precious little music box my dad got me from the Netherlands when I was little. 

Andz Versus the Ten Drawings Before School Starts - #9 and #10 - FINALLY!

School stars tomorrow, and I'm proud to say that I've reached my GOAL! Here are my last drawings for the "Andz Versus the Ten Drawings Before School Starts" challenge!!!

Andz Versus the Ten Drawings Before School Starts - #8 - I swear, this is AWESOME!

Original image - directly scanned; border digitally added. (Yep, that's my handwriting!)
I used a sign pen, by the way...

Hey y'all! Here's my eighth drawing, which is also my favourite so far. I'm simply beyond happy that this Chuck and Sarah animated portrait turned out awesome! I'm crappy when it comes to drawing people, but this...this simply amazed me! I can't believe I drew this!

Today, I...

...attended the mass with my family for the second time without Lolo.

Andz Versus the Ten Drawings Before School Starts - #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 - They Come In 3's

Here's the thing, I'm obsessed with drawing 3 similar images in one work. I dunno why, but when I do it, everything seems perfect and right.

Andz Versus the Ten Drawings Before School Starts - #2

OK, here's the second drawing before school starts! 

Good Morning!

Well, I had a nice kick-start of today. First off, 17 Again was on HBO the moment I woke up, and Zac Effron just made my day - OK, guys, I'm admitting it! I'm a huge Zac Effron fan!

Andz Versus the Ten Drawings Before School Starts - #1

OK, I get it - I'm a horrible artist! I'm not the spawn of DaVinci or Michaelangelo or Picasso - not even the daughter of one of those street artists at Trafalgar Square!

Fan Mail Status: SENT

I sent my fan mails today, and I'm crossing my fingers - and toes as well - that I'll receive the photos back soon!