All posts tagged: Singapore

Dim Sum @ Thomson

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Before I begin on my newfound Dim Sum haunt at Upper Thomson Road, let me show you my iPad case! I’ve been looking around for the perfect iPad case after I bought my new toy but to no avail. Then A and I decided, “Why not make it ourselves!” So, here is our very own iPad case! We started out with the doing paper mache for one full night! And to make sure the surface is not too bumpy, we sticked cardboards onto the bumpy surfaces. And picked a fabric we like from Chinatown! We also pasted a piece of magnet on one of the sides. We also bought iron on alphabets! Velvety ones. I love it! The insides of the case was made with oil painting paper. The black elastic band can also make sure the case is snug when closed. And ironed on “P”! I know it’s crooked. Make me very angry! Damn. We are still looking for a black tape to paste on the spine to give it an old school notebook …

Mustard is the new yellow.

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This week has been a rather busy one and I apologize for my week-long disappearance. A’s granny was not well and was admitted into the hospital. Hope she gets better soon. The visit to the hospital reminds me a lot of the times when I visited my own granny in the hospital. I don’t really like that place. My Mom is overseas in China & that means that I’ll have to look after Maliboo 24/7 throughout the week. That also means that Boo has been spending a lot of time with the three cats in A’s bedroom. Haha! So to reward her and let her feel slightly better about life (lol), we brought her to a dog cafe. Happy Daze is located in Serangoon, they not only serve drinks and bar grub, there is also a menu for the little furkids! And the really nice part is, even if you didn’t order anything for your dogs, they will also readily bring out a doggie bowl so that the doggies can get their supply of fresh …

Old School Delights

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I have heard a lot about Old School Delights! Every time we drive by Upper Thomson Road, A would say “Hey wanna go Old School Delights?” Hahaha! And yes, we finally made our way there earlier this week. I have to say that this place put a smile on my face as soon as I stepped into the cafe. There are lots of stuff that reminds me of my childhood days! Here are some pictures to give you a virtual tour of the place if you haven’t been there before! I LOVE that huge blackboards! I want to have a HUGE blackboard in my future home too! 😀 There are toys and other stuff on sale. Also a lot of old books that you can read or browse through when you’re having a meal. This is a perfect place to have lunch alone because there are so many things around to keep you occupied. They serve cakes, and other Asian food like Mee Siam, Macaroni Soup with Shredded Chicken, etc. I like how we can …

CrÚme Brûlée

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A and me made our very own CrĂšme BrĂ»lĂ©e and we were thrilled about sharing it! It was her Mommy’s recipe and it was absolutely fabulous. Her Mom bakes really well and I’m one lucky girl to be able to eat those yummy pastries and cakes every now and then at her place! :p I realised that recipe aside, skills and techniques are really important too. Our CrĂšme BrĂ»lĂ©e didn’t turn out to be as pretty as the one her Mom made. Boohoo! BUT STILL! We are proud of it. Hahaha. The ingredients required are 380gm of UHT milk 380gm of Millac cream 6 normal sized egg yolks 100 to 130gm of sugar (depends on how sweet you want it) Measure out the milk and cream and mix them together in a pot. Separate the egg yolks from the white and put them in a mixing bowl. The eggs we had were pretty small so we added 8 in total. Heh! Measure out your desired amount of sugar. Pour the sugar into the egg yolks …

SIXPEGS Giveaway

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This is one of the many dresses that A actually likes (on me). And I think the shade of green is gorgeous too! Many thanks to Paper Buttons for the lovely dress. Really love the orange suede bag from Kate Love as well! Awesome material. Courtesy of Paper Buttons and Kate Love, and also matching nail polishes from Nail Splash, I have personally picked some apparels, bags and polishes to give away! IT’S PRESENTS TIME, GIRLS! Here are the three outfits to be given away. I have named them according to how they “feel” like. Heh! The quality of the apparels, bags and nail polishes are all really good and I’m sure you’ll love them when you receive them too! ♄ The first outfit is Wilma. Look smart, confident and comfortable with yourself in this getup! The wide leg pants is absolutely gorgeous and the material is oh-so-comfortable. White sleeveless blouse, high-waist wide leg pants and school bag satchel. Along with this outfit, you will also receive O.P.I’s Pepe’s Purple Passion nail polish! ♄ The …

Actually

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YES I permed my hair again! I am loving this new perm. It was more than a year ago when I last had a perm. Back then, my friends would call me Cupid because of the damn hair. HAHAHA! Some said I look like some random Korean boy band boys. HECK IT. I think I love it! I cut off those curls about few months after I permed, but this time round, I am determined to keep the curls for at least another 2 to 3 haircuts! As if like an addiction, A and I checked out another cafe. This time round, it was at Yong Siak Street and I knew of this place through a couple forums and through Ladyironchef! It is quite a small place and I think food is rather overpriced. Nevertheless, quite a nice place and I think my Black Truffles Mushroom sandwich was awesome. Coffee was good too. I never knew Yong Siak Street is such a happening place. SO many cute stuff here, I really love the place! Food …

Papa Palheta

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I think I am addicted to checking out new cafes and pretty chill-out places. So here is another one to add to your ‘MUST GO’ cafes! And indeed, the ‘most important drink of your day’ is probably your cuppa coffee. A’s friend brought us to this cute little cafe couple days back and we were blown away! Tucked in a little corner along Bukit Timah Road, it’s like a breath of fresh air the moment you lay eyes on this place. It is quite hidden so it’s not visible from the main roads, but hey, that also means that it’s quieter and more peaceful in here! This place has a strange aura that makes it really welcoming. The people round here are all really friendly and smiley! According to A, a seasoned coffee drinker, the coffee served here are really good. From what I gathered, the coffee beans used at Papa Palheta are all roasted right there in the cafe! There is a special room where all the roasting takes place. The roasting takes place …

The Coastal Settlement

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I don’t know about you, but I am one of those few Singaporeans who are quite not-cool when it comes to being informed about the new hip cafes or restaurants in town. Most of the time, I’m normally the one being brought around to check out new places. And I wish to change that! Hahaha. I visited two new places, one was recommended by an Instagram follower and the other was recommended by a friend. Absolutely loved this two new places because I’m such a big sucker for cute decor. Hope you will like them too! When I first heard that it is ALL the way in the East at Loyang area, I was quite turned off. But I guess being far away from the bustling city makes this place more attractive! I liked the place the moment I saw it. Quiet, quaint and the decor is pretty but not over the top. A lot of greens and Beetles all over the outdoor dining area. But once you set foot into the restaurant itself, it’s …

je ne change qu’en mourant

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It means I will only change by dying. I got a new tattoo, folks! This time round, it was a new one on the wrist and I’m loving how it looks! Malvin from Primitive Arts at Far East Plaza did it for me. I think there is still some touching up that needs to be done. Shall wait for 3 weeks before I head back to fix it. These were some of the fonts I considered before getting the tattoo. Wanted to pick the 4th font, but the artist said that the tattoo needs to be much bigger to be able to show all the details. So, nope. Bleah. So I picked the 3rd font instead. This motto (or rather, phrase) came with the necklace A and I bought together. I love how the phrase sounded and meant. The tattoo artist tattooed the “q” as a “g”. Faints. Need to go back after 3 weeks to alter that part. Bleah! Other than that, I really love the new ink On a sidenote, I think my …

Let’s Shine!

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I think I have just been introduced to the best beauty and health supplement drink! I believe many of you are familiar with BRAND’SÂź Chicken Essence and InnerShineÂź Berry Essence, but have you tried their latest InnerShineÂź Berry Essence with Grape Seed Extract yet? In today’s fast paced society, it’s common that most of us would usually have our makeup on for the entire day. It is also easy to be carried away by the many distractions in our lives that we neglect the importance of caring for our skin and health. I believe when I said “caring for our skin”, the first thing that comes to mind would be the bottles after bottles of skincare products. Moisturizers, serums, toners, primers, the list goes on. But do you know that the best way of encouraging good skin health starts from within? I am loving this new product from BRAND’SÂź called InnerShineÂź Berry Essence with Grape Seed Extract because it is so incredibly yummy! Other than its tastiness, it is also packed with Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin Complexes …