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Yearly Archives: 2011
Hokkaido Ice Cream that tastes like Milk
Machimura Farm Milk ice cream, was a splurge at S$6.30. So good and I love the pretty blue and white container. Great to cool down on a hot day with ice cream. And I hope everyone has a lovely New … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Hokkaido, ice cream, japanese, Liang Court, Machimura Farm, Meidi-ya, milk, milky, Singapore
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Japanese New Year at Liang Court’s Meidi-ya
You must check out Meidi-ya. It was lovely during Christmas and is now filled with New Year goodies. The Japanese patrons were buying mainly stuff for steam boat. Everything was just so pretty and I always see new enticing products … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged beautiful, culture, Food, fruit, gourmet, groceries, Japan, japanese, Liang Court, Life, Living, Meidi-ya, mochi, New Year, photography, photos, shopping, Singapore, steam boat, supermarket, travel
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Fullerton Bay Hotel: Afternoon Tea
I think I’ve just been treated to the best high tea in Singapore. I used to think it was Rose Veranda. The company must have made for a good experience as well. The ambience at the Landing Point at Fullerton … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged ambience, beautiful, Best, decor, Food, Fullerton Bay Hotel, high tea, Life, Living, luxury, pretty, Sandwiches, savoury, Singapore, sweet, tea, TWG
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Cavenagh Bridge: Cattle & Horses Prohibited
First time I am noticing this sign in the tiny bridge across the Singapore River, although it’s probably been here for a while? I think it’s very cool that we retain some of our history. We really lack truly old … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Cavenagh Bridge, Life, Living, photography, photos, Raffles Place MRT, Singapore, travel, unique
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The Fullerton Hotel: Christmas & New Year Decorations
The Fullerton Hotel which was a former post office during colonial times is truly majestic looking. The christmas decorations were tasteful on the outside and spectacular on the inside. I am rushing to get these shots up before Christmas is … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, Christmas, colonial, Fullerton Hotel, history, lobby, New Year, pretty, Singapore, xmas tree
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Second Visit to the Tintin Shop in Chinatown
Since I was last here, the shop seems to have expanded and I’m glad the owner is doing well. I like seeing authentic independent businesses thrive. I am sure that with the Tintin movie out, the interest in Tintin has … Continue reading
Only in Chinatown: Uniquely Singapore Gift Ideas
When I travel I love tourist souvenirs but in my own country they seem cheesy. But once again blogging made me take a second look. I wonder what Steve Jobs would think of these T shirts? I’m loving the creativity. … Continue reading
CNY 2012: Chinatown Ushers in the Year of the Dragon
If you’re intending to decorate your house for CNY, the Chinatown bazaar seems to have the lowest prices. But I guess for something unique you could go to the other countries in Asia where the festival is celebrated as well, … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2012, bazzar, Chinatown, Chinatown Complex, Chinese New Year, CNY, cute, decorations, dragon, fair, market, stalls, Traditional, year of the dragon
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The Year of the Dragon: Chinese New Year Decorations & Food in Chinatown
Chinatown is so lively, and you should head there to check it out at least once. Saw dragons everywhere. On angpow packets, in cutesy soft toy form and made with paper as decoration to welcome the New Year. The year … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2012, attractions, buy, Chinatown, Chinese New Year, CNY, culture, decorations, dragon, festivities, Food, Life, Living, must do, personal, photography, photos, pretty, River Hongbao 2012, shop, Singapore, travel
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Factory Outlet Stores in Singapore
Update July 2013: The revamped IMM is my top choice at the moment. What I wrote previously: Forget about Johor Premium Outlets which needs to get it’s act together if they want business to continue. Prices are just way too … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Adidas, American, American Tourister, Anchor Point, brands, Changi City Point, cheap, discounts, factory outlet, IMM, Johor Premium Outlets, Malaysia, mall, Nike, outlet stores, Singapore, sizes, timberland, US, West Coast Plaza
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112 Katong: J-Mart, Food Republic, Gloria Jean’s and Gund Toys
I really like the new 112 Katong mall. It’s cosy and the theatre beckons. I also love J-Mart, the Japanese grocery store. The packaging is just lovely and I feel spoiled for choice. We got a yogurt drink and don’t … Continue reading
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Tagged 112 Katong, Baci, coffee, drink, Food, Food Republic, Gloria Jean's, groceries, grocery store, Gund, Italian, J-Mart, japanese
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Johor Premium Outlets (Part 2 of 2)
By then I was quite fatigued and ready to head back. But we looked around a bit more since we’re not likely to come back here again. Here’s a directory of all the stores in case there is something that … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged CK, dress, JB, Johor Premium Outlets, Malaysia, road trip, roads, Singapore, traffic, travel, yellow
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Johor Premium Outlets (Part 1 of 2)
Wasn’t really worth the while for me, but I had fun taking photos so that I can blog about it. I like new places. Why it was not worth it? I think the outlet shops in Singapore at Changi City … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged blouse, Body Shop, Chocolate, clothes, Coach, designer, dining, expensive, Food, food court, handbags, JB, Johor, Johor Premium Outlets, prices, shoes, Zegna
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Taking the 2nd Link to Johor Premium Outlets
I think this is my first time on the 2nd Link that I’ve photographed. Might have gone on this once for a work related thing when it first opened, but I’m not sure now. I was so pleasantly surprised. The … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged checkpoint, drive, highway, how to, JB, Johor Premium Outlets, Malaysia, road, route, Singapore, toll, Tuas
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The Noose Christmas Music Video
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Mushrooming Cloud in the East
Just another day, when the sky happens to be pretty darn awesome.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged beautiful, cloud, Katong, Life, Living, nature, personal, photography, photos, pretty, Singapore, travel, weather
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What is Happening to our MRT System?
I just want to hear no more bad news about MRT system. I can imagine how rattled the passengers and train drivers must have been when they heard the bang. It was reported to be due to an electrical surge. … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged MRT, NEL, news, public, Singapore, train, transport, Video
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Changi City Point: The New Mall opposite Expo MRT & My Directory Picks
Changi City Point is developed by the same group that came up with the very popular Centre Point in town. Many would come here for the outlet stores including some very firsts (like Payless which sells cheap shoes arranged neatly … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Changi City Point, cheap, design, dining, directory, discount, east, factory outlet, Food, mall, new, outlet, parking, sale, shopping, shops, Singapore, travel
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112 Katong: Singapore’s Newest Mall & My Directory Picks
So here I was at 112 Katong. Had no idea of its existence before. It used to be the Katong mall, but it’s so utterly different now. I don’t like checking out malls, but my partner does, especially if it’s … Continue reading
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Tagged 112 Katong, cinema, dining, directory, Food, Food Republic, japanese, Life, Living, mall, marketplace, new, photography, photos, Restaurants, shopping, shops, Singapore, supermarket, TGI Fridays, theatre, travel
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Wonderful Xmas Eve Party with Family
My cousin D came up with this tropical Christmas Tree which was such a lovely surprise as we were not expecting a tree. The decorations minus the fairy lights, costs just S$6 from Daiso. For dessert my aunt’s brandied fruit … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged 2011, Christmas, cousins, family, gathering, party, personal, xmas
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Carpenters: It’s Christmas Time
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Snacks at Chinatown (People’s Park)
I really loved this snack at Chinatown that we had the last time. The stall is at People’s Park right in front of the shopping centre. It’s like a pancake (naan like but crispy) with a sweet spicy filling within. … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Chinatown, culture, Food, Life, Living, photography, photos, Singapore, snack, travel
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