I got a toothache, sob :(
And I got a rather bad mood too today..
But thanks to the Ylang-Ylang candle from Raw Gaia I can reduce my bad mood. Ylang-ylang has great calming qualities and it also helps to relax the nervous system and to help combat feelings of stress, shock, anger, fear and/or anxiety. Perfect!

It's a great big candle (which I love, perfect for decor too) and I also got myself Raw Gaia's Revitalising Eye Oil. I've always been wanted to try to use eye oil because at my age I think I should start treating the area around my eyes before it's too late.

The Revitalizing Eye Oil is great for nourishing, conditioning and repairing the delicate skin around the eyes, thanks to its high content of vitamins, EFAs, carotenes and antioxidants. It's made with organic cold-pressed oils of sea buckthorn fruit (that has amazing skin repairing and regenerative properties), jojoba (a natural humectant), rosehip (a skin hydrating and nourishing agent, rich in vitamin C and essential fatty acids), and grapeseed (has wonderful regenerative and moisturising properties).

I put this on every night after I clean my face and before I go to bed. I did notice that the area around my eyes are a little bit brighter in the morning, at least it doesnt look 'lumpy' and 'soggy' as it sometimes is. I think it would need a longer time to see the end result, but as for now I'm quite positive that it does give something promising for your eyes.
The only thing that I'd like to suggest is to put more detail in the bottle on how to use it, because it only says "use one drop per eye". I mean, with that instruction someone might have mistaken it for an eye-drop which it ISN'T. You have to massage the eye oil into the area around the eye.
I don't know whether it came with an individual box that contain some instruction on how to use it or not, because for this review I didn't get any box, just the products, but still... i think they should put more info on the bottle.

And as for the Ylang-ylang candle, I love how big it is! And it smells wonderful although it didn't let out a strong scent when it burned, so if you're into a soft and not over-powering scent then this is for you. It could last for 50 hrs burn time too so for £3.95 or $6.20 (there's a currency converter on their website) it's really worth the price. The candle is hand-made entirely from plant wax, coconut and sustainably harvested palm oils. They contain no animal products or petroleum-based paraffin wax. Yeay for earth-friendly products!

What I love most about Raw Gaia is the fact that they use only 100% Natural and Raw ingredients for 99% of their range. They don’t use any chemicals whatsoever so their products really are natural. They also don’t test their products on animals and will not use ingredients or suppliers who undergo animal testing, they are also registered with the Vegan Society. HOW COOL is that? I always appreciate companies like this :)

Raw Gaia has many variety of products from face and body care to baby moisturizer. From essential oils to superfoods. You might wanna check out these gift sets too, it's perfect if you wanna get a taste of Raw Gaia:

This Bath time heaven gift set is on my number one list. It's like relaxing in a chocolate orange bath. Your face smothered with Raw Chocolate Face Pack and then lathered up with sensuous Rose Geranium Raw Soap and finished with a delicious Raw Chocolate Orange piece melting in your mouth. How bout that?


Or maybe this Raw beauty gift set? This set include 100% organic moisturizer, cleanser, toner, and clay face pack to leave your skin feeling and looking clean, smooth and radiant.

Also on my list is this Palmarosa & Chamomile Sea salt & Bath soak:

perfect in helping you recover from a stressful day.


Do good while you shop:
If you buy any one of their ethically sourced incense sticks, the money from the sale will be contributed towards supporting the Sri Aurobindo Yoga Mandir Trust, situated at the base of the Himalayan Mountains overlooking the Kathmandu valley, which takes care of underprivileged and orphaned children .


SWEET DEALS!
Raw Gaia is offering 10% OFF for the two items I reviewed above: Ylang-Ylang candle and Revitalising Eye Oil.



GIVEAWAYS!
One lucky TB reader will win the same products as I reviewed above: the Ylang-Ylangs candle and the Revitalising Eye Oil. (remember to also check out the sweet deal above if incase you didn't win)

Please pay attention to The RULES before you enter.

RULES :

(To be eligible for this giveaway contest you MUST do the MANDATORY below. You only need 1 Mandatory entry to enter, but you could also have Additional entries to maximize your chances, please remember to leave each entry in a separate comment box or it won't be counted)

To ENTER (MANDATORY) : You must visit Raw Gaia, take a look around at the store and then come back here and tell me in a comment on this post, what product did you like there other than what I've mentioned above. (1 entry)

For Additional entry (put each entry in a separate comment box) :

• Follow Tigerlily's Book with Google Friend Connect (must be a visible follower). Look for it in my sidebar. (2 entries) - put each entry in a separate comment box

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• Tweet about this giveaway with a link back here - leave me the link. (1 entry for each time you tweet)
  

• Add my link to your blogroll (give me the link where you put it). (3 entries)

• Blog about this giveaway with a link back here, leave the URL of your post in a NEW separate comment box. (3 entries)

• Join Raw Gaia's mailing list to receive product and promo updates - leave your email. (2 entries)

• Comment on my "Top 10 World's Best Public Bathrooms" post in this blog. (1 entry)

• Comment on my "Site-walker: Olioboard" post in this blog. (1 entry)

• Comment on my "My Top 5 GLEE songs" post in this blog. (1 entry)

• Comment on my "Travel Series: Maldives" post in this blog. (1 entry)
  

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NOTE : Remember to include your email in the comment box so I can reach you if you win.

Your entries will be visible after my approval so All entries that does not apply with the rules will not be counted and I will not published the entry!

This giveaway will end on Nov 3, 2010 at 24:00 pm.
Yeah baby, this giveaway is open for WORLDWIDE!
Winner will be announced here on Nov 4, 2010.

I will use random.org to pick the winning number. If the winner does not respond within 48hrs then I will have to choose another winner and will announce it again in my blog. Good luck to everyone! ^__^

DISCLAIMER:

I did not receive any form of payment for this review and this is written based on my own honest opinion. The free product(s) were provided by Raw Gaia for review purposes only, and this compensation DOES NOT influence my opinion at all. If I said it's good then it's good, if it needs improvement I will say so :)
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IMPORTANT!
The sponsor is the one who is fully responsible for sending the giveaway prize to the winner(s) therefore I will not be held responsible for prizes that are not sent by the sponsors or for any lost shipment of the prize.

Travel Wish List: MALDIVES

Need a holiday? Me too! After all that's been going on in my life lately I think I kinda need a vacation. But until I have the time and the money to actually take one, I decided to daydream instead. This post is to start my new Travel Series posts. Okay, so...what's your dream vacation? How bout Maldives? Anyone?

Maldives is one of my Holiday Wish List!! It probably stands on the top 3 of my list ^__^
The Maldives is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean. It stands in the Laccadive Sea, about seven hundred kilometers (435 mi) south-west of Sri Lanka. The Maldives is the smallest Asian country in both population and area. The Maldives consists of approximately 1,190 coral islands grouped in a double chain of 26 atolls, along the north-south direction, spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometers, making this one of the most disparate countries in the world.

If you're a nature lover or loves the beach or love spending time in serene tranquil places then Maldives (despite it's expensive cost) is for you. Yes, Maldives is like heaven on earth, where else would you get that clear blue shallow sea where you could play in the water without having to be afraid of the waves, and that clear blue unpolluted sky? And those secluded white sands little islands surrounded with lush tropical trees? Oh.my.heavenly.bliss!

One of my favorite among my must-see hotel wishlist is the Huvafen-Fushi:

Located in the North Male Atoll of Maldives, this resort is like my dream comes true! I found this resort when I was browsing the web for my "Top Ten World's Best Hotel Room with a view" list. Huvafen Fushi's Ocean Bungalow's bathroom is stunning with a BIG window overlooking the gorgeous ocean and big blue sky. This is hubby's most favorite hotel bathroom from my Top Ten List.

Set within its very own lagoon, Huvafen Fushi is a naturalist's wonderland where the stunning environment – both above and below the waterline – is an attraction in itself. Huvafen Fushi offers several types of first class luxury accommodations:

• Bungalows with Plunge pool (125 sqm);
  
• Deluxe Beach Bungalow with Plunge Pool 160 sqm);
  
• Lagoon Bungalows with Plunge pool (130 sqm);
• Ocean Bungalows with Plunge pool (160 sqm;
  
• Beach Pavilion with Private Pool (800 sqm);
  
• Ocean Pavilions with private pool (330 sqm)

On top of my wishlist? The Ocean Bungalows or Ocean Pavilions with Plunge Pool, of course! Here's the Ocean Bungalow and the Ocean Pavilion with plunge pool:

Ocean Bungalow with Plunge Pool
The aptly named Ocean Bungalows look toward the vast Indian Ocean for miles and miles. Exploring your three-tier deck, you'll find a fresh water infinity pool, dining area, alluring day bed and sunbathing terrace. The living room features a 50' Plasma and Bose surround system which can be easily transformed from state of the art theater to a soothing massage room with glass floors to view the pristine water below. Post massage, sink into your oversize Jacuzzi bath and lose yourself in the endless shades of blue stretching toward the horizon.

Ocean Pavilion with Private Pool
A further 100 meters out in the Indian Ocean, these stunning Pavilions face the sunset and are the last word in pampered luxury. Privacy is assured as access to these wooden walkways is only to pavilion resident. Your private fiber-optic lit infinity pool flows from the indoor out and blends naturally with the horizon. The master bedroom is open plan. An infinity edge Kohler bath that fills from the ceiling forms the centerpiece within a hydro body spa shower. A second bedroom with 32' Plasma with direct access to its own outdoor deck completes each pavilion. A dedicated Thakuru (butler) is on call 24 hour.

Has your jaw fell to the floor yet? ^o^ Indulging, aren't they? Could someone with an unlimited creditcard please stand up?! Maybe someone with an American Express Centurion, better known as the "black card"??! And please pick me and hubby to stay over for a couple of days at either of those rooms above and I will be your servant forever, your wish is my command, I'd praise the ground you walked on, please pretty please please...??

Huvafen Fushi also has many things to see and do (like yawning and relaxing in your daybed and plunge pool all day is not enough for you), such as sparkling lagoon and pristine coral-sand beach to have an afternoon breezy walk on, an outdoor salt water floatation pool, yoga pavilion, over water fully-equipped gymnasium, PADI certified Scuba Diving, private dinning facilities with exquisite cuisines, water sports, Fiber-optic lit Infinity pool, a Library/Television/Internet area called 'The Lair', or you can also opt to try a full range of excursions, including sunset fishing on a traditional Dhoni, big game fishing and sand bank snorkeling. If that's not enough, there's also 'Symphony' 65 ft luxury cruiser waiting for you to board to explore the surrounding ocean.

The outdoor love pool:


One of the restaurant/lounge with the sands as it's floor!


the fiber-optic lit infinity pool:

Or maybe you'd like to try the famous underwater spas? Yes, it's UNDERWATER Spa! The Lime Spa of the Huvafen Fushi is the one of a kind spa that is infused with the vibrant colors and textures of the sea waves. It boasts of being the one and only under water spa across the world.

Yes, I know. Ah-ma-zing isn't it? Very breathtaking and dreamy... But very expensive too. Oh well, there's always a price for something so amazing! With a price range of US $1,120 – $8,000 per night this resort has everything your dreams could build. Perfect for honeymooners!

So how bout it? Who wants to go there?
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See you in my next Travel Series ^__^

My "Casey the Cow" from Zoocchini (Review+Giveaway) - CLOSED

A couple of weeks back I received this cute little cow shaped hooded towel from Zoocchini! This is like the most cutest hooded towel I've ever seen! You know I love Cows. I collected cows-related thingys since college and this hooded towel gonna be my most precious of all my cow collection ^o^ Just scroll down and read along, you'll agree with me on how cute this towel is.

Zoocchini sent me one of their famous hooded towel. These towels are strictly for kids and they have several animal shapes version of this soft towel. I of course chose Casey the Cow ^o^ I mean, look at him, isn't he adorable?

Casey the cow was sent wrapped with a bow and a cute tag, what kid wouldn't love this as a gift? Even fully grown-up adults like me and hubby gone gaga when we first unwrapped this from the packing box! Here's what Casey look like when we open the ribbon:

Aawww, this Casey stole my heart ;p
But wait til you get the look on his back:

Yep, he got a cute curly tail!
Isn't it such a very cute detail?! I love it.


Say cheese!

I love the detail of it, the shape, the black n white pattern, the generous size and the soft fluffy fabric that feels cushy and soft to the touch as well as to the skin. Each hooded towel measures approximately 20" x 50" and is made of 100% 500 gsm cotton. I've tested it and it absorbs water very well. The cute character would definitely makes children happily volunteer themselves for a bath ;) It's cuddly enough to wrap your child in it after bath time. Here's a detailed photo of how cuddly and soft the fabric is:

Not only Casey the Cow, there are other available cute creatures in Zoocchini's hooded towel collection. There's Doinkie the Pig, Bella the Bunny, Elsie the Elephant, Ziggy the Zebra, etc.. Hooded towel cost $30.00 and there are other cute and adorable things for your kids at Zoocchini such as kids dinnerware set, plushies in a unique see-through bucket and some big cute colorful rug that are currently on sale with 50% discount!

GIVEAWAY!
One lucky TB reader will win Casey the Cow Hooded Towel from Zoocchini, just like mine above! Oh you'll love it, and your kids will worship you ^o^

Please pay attention to The RULES before you enter.

RULES :

(To be eligible for this giveaway contest you MUST do the MANDATORY below. You only need 1 Mandatory entry to enter, but you could also have Additional entries to maximize your chances, please remember to leave each entry in a separate comment box or it won't be counted)

To ENTER (MANDATORY) : You must visit Zoocchini, take a look around at the store and then come back here and tell me in a comment on this post, what product did you like there other than the Cow hooded towel. (1 entry)

For Additional entry (put each entry in a separate comment box) :

• Follow Zoocchini via Twitter - leave your ID. (1 entry)

• Join Zoocchini on Facebook - leave your ID. (1 entry)

• Join Zoocchini's mailing list (go to their homepage here and scroll down below to enter your email). (2 entries)
  

• Follow Tigerlily's Book with Google Friend Connect (must be a visible follower). Look for it in my sidebar. (2 entries) - put each entry in a separate comment box

• Follow me via RSS Subscriber or Twitter (find links in sidebar) -- tell me your id or email. If you're already a follower tell me your id/email and which subscription are you using. You can find all subscription links at the right side bar. (1 entry for each subscription - put in separate comment box)

• Tweet about this giveaway with a link back here - leave me the link. (1 entry for each time you tweet)
  

• Add my link to your blogroll (give me the link where you put it). (3 entries)

• Blog about this giveaway with a link back here, leave the URL of your post in a NEW separate comment box. (3 entries)

• Comment on my "Top 10 World's Best Public Bathrooms" post in this blog. (1 entry)

• Comment on my "Site-walker: Olioboard" post in this blog. (1 entry)

• Comment on my "My Top 5 GLEE songs" post in this blog. (1 entry)

• Comment on my "My take on online money making" post in this blog. (1 entry)

• Grab my badge and post it in your blog's side bar or homepage (find my badge in the side bar, just copy the html provided and paste it in your blog), don't forget to give me the link. (3 entries)

NOTE : Remember to include your email in the comment box so I can reach you if you win.

Your entries will be visible after my approval so All entries that does not apply with the rules will not be counted and I will not published the entry!

This giveaway will end on Oct 21, 2010 at 24:00 pm.
Apologize to my worldwide readers, this time the giveaway is open for US ONLY!
Winner will be announced here on Oct 22, 2010.

I will use random.org to pick the winning number. If the winner does not respond within 48hrs then I will have to choose another winner and will announce it again in my blog. Good luck to everyone! ^__^

DISCLAIMER:

I did not receive any form of payment for this review and this is written based on my own honest opinion. The free product(s) were provided by Zoocchini for review purposes only, and this compensation DOES NOT influence my opinion at all. If I said it's good then it's good, if it needs improvement I will say so :)
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IMPORTANT!
The sponsor is the one who is fully responsible for sending the giveaway prize to the winner(s) therefore I will not be held responsible for prizes that are not sent by the sponsors or for any lost shipment of the prize.

Site-walker: Olioboard

After finding Polyvore and then Looklet that satisfy my inner stylist-wannabe (^o^), now I found another similar one called Olioboard which is like polyvore but for room design! After trying it on for several hours, hands down this is what I've been looking for all this time, now I can satisfy my inner interior-decorator-wannabe hahaha

It was easy instruction from the start, especially if you're used to polyvore. The array of items are quite satisfying, it has a huge library of interior design related images, neatly organized by category. It's basically meant for making mood boards (digital mood boards), it's also a community where interior designers and creative thinkers gather to share inspiration and offer feedback to each other's mood boards. It's such a coincidence because I was writing a post about mood boards the other day at my fashion blog, and now I found this Olioboard and it's juts like a dream come true. Since I'm not an interior designer so I don't use it to make mood boards, instead I used it to make imaginary rooms, you know me and my big imagination ;)

Anyway you can make either a mood board or an imaginary room like me, here's some example of my imaginary Porch, Foyer and Living Room ^o^

my imaginary porch


my imaginary foyer


my imaginary living room

Next project: my imaginary family room, dining room, bedroom, etc. I'm planning to create a full house interior, check back soon :P meanwhile, how do you like my design?

Click here to see my other Site-walker posts where I blogged about fun websites :D