Category Archives: Lovely Ideas

New Snack: Strawberry Chocolate Coated Strawberry from Muji

Posted on March 25, 2022 by bookjunkie

This looked very enticing and it tasted refreshing. I do love the freeze dried strawberry within, making this a healthier snack, am I right?

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Dumb Ways to Die

Posted on June 23, 2013 by bookjunkie

My cousin sent me this and I had to share. She keeps me current. This Cannes award winning train safety ad produced in Melbourne is the most cute morbid thing I’ve seen yet. I don’t like violence, fast forwarding through … Continue reading →

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My Favourite 2012 iPhone Apps (Free & Paid)

Posted on February 21, 2012 by bookjunkie

There were several apps that I loaded and have since deleted since I hardly touched them. Since I only recently got a smart phone I might change my mind a couple of months from now, but for the moment these … Continue reading →

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7 Things You Can Learn from Steve Jobs & Help for that Office Presentation

Posted on October 6, 2011 by bookjunkie

[youtube]rtT9N9L_4-w[/youtube] Some tips on how to improve that presentation you may have to give at the Office. The one you’re dreading. I hope you electrify your audience like Jobs did every single time. [youtube]2-ntLGOyHw4[/youtube] Steve used to be nervous when … Continue reading →

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Thinking about Awesome Cloud Formations & Amber’s Cloud Art Idea

Posted on April 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

Lately it’s been super hot and then it’s the old geography lesson of the hot air rising and cooling and convectional rain falling at night. The clouds formations are pretty awe inspiring and I couldn’t help myself and took more … Continue reading →

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The iPad2 & the Coolest Ever Magnetic Cover: A Very Frail Steve Jobs Introduces New iPad to Standing Ovation

Posted on March 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

I am always so impressed by Steve Jobs’ presentations.  He is quite an inspiration. Was hoping the new iPad would be smaller, but at least it’s thinner and lighter. Steve Jobs demonstrates how it’s thinner than the iPhone, so that’s … Continue reading →

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Pretty Noodle Bowls

Posted on February 22, 2011 by bookjunkie

Love this idea of little hand painted noodles bowls with a place to rest your chopsticks. Saw it at Yevgenia’s Etsy store.

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The Loveliest Idea I’ve Seen in a Long While

Posted on February 18, 2011 by bookjunkie

Take a peek at what blogger and former graphic designer, Radostina, at 79 Ideas has created.  I marvel at her sense of colour and asthetics.  I just wish I could be even a fraction as creative or discerning.  Just glancing … Continue reading →

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Lovely Ideas on Mocha

Posted on February 17, 2011 by bookjunkie

Love how this eco friendly blue porcelain cup looks like a paper cup. So pretty. I absolutely adore this cute red memo holder as well. And a bookrest lamp so the spine of your book is preserved when you don’t … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Blog Posts You’ll Love

Posted on February 11, 2011 by bookjunkie

The internet is buzzing with Valentine’s Day posts. Here are two you’ll love. The prettiest one by A Creative Mint. Go to her lovely blog for more beautiful hearts. The funniest one with graphs by Cool Material.

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Quotes that Speak to My Heart: Inspiration for a Happy Life

Posted on January 28, 2011 by bookjunkie

The first quote by Leonardo Da Vinci is startling and true. {Image: Mazefall} This second one I needed, to quell that negative voice in my head, and naysayers. {Image: From Up North} And finally to halt the self-induced guilt trips. … Continue reading →

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Blunt Card

Posted on January 26, 2011 by bookjunkie

Am glad that I stumbled upon this really cool website called Blunt Card.  The most hilarious captions are added to vintage prints.  These are some I love. Some days all you need is a bit of sarcasm and cynicism to … Continue reading →

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Mirai Chan: Cutest Little Japanese Girl Ever

Posted on December 24, 2010 by bookjunkie

Mirai Chan has the most expressive face which is captured by her super talented photographer mum Kawashima Kotori. All images are from Kawashima’s official site and you should check it out. Wish I could read the Japanese characters there. This … Continue reading →

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Blogging is Art

Posted on December 24, 2010 by bookjunkie

This video made me understand why I started blogging and why I love reading blogs. It’s art. It’s a form of art just like painting or poetry is. It might be bold of me to make that statement, because often … Continue reading →

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I Learnt Something on Goop

Posted on December 16, 2010 by bookjunkie

Gwyneth Paltrow gets quite a bit of flak for her newsletter and website Goop being too pretentious and in Singapore terms ‘atas’. She always seems so perfect too and able to do anything, which of course is infuriating for lesser … Continue reading →

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Bent Objects are Super Cool!

Posted on December 10, 2010 by bookjunkie

I am in absolute awe of creative people and you just have to check out the artistic creations of blogger Terry Border at Bent Objects. It’s a fabulous way to spend a few minutes a day.  I  marvel at his injecting … Continue reading →

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Tiny Vices by Mary Karaplis

Posted on December 7, 2010 by bookjunkie

I think Vancouver’s Mary Karaplis is an amazing artist. This particular illustration applies to me so much, it’s not even funny. I find it impossible not to dwell on the past though. This is another amazing one – I love … Continue reading →

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Stacked Vintage Suitcases

Posted on November 7, 2010 by bookjunkie

After browsing the cardboard vintage suitcase replicas at The Paper Market at Raffles City I was prompted to write this post and looks for pretty decor pictures where stacked suitcases make a pretty feature in a feminine bedroom. Don’t they … Continue reading →

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I Love The Tops and Blouses on Frankie Covers

Posted on October 20, 2010 by bookjunkie

I just love Australia’s Frankie Magazine and especially how they dress their models in vintage outfits for the covers. The articles are a breath of fresh air too. Also I never thought the day would come when 80’s fashion would … Continue reading →

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I Was Here

Posted on October 20, 2010 by bookjunkie

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Beautiful Work and Study Rooms From Ikea Live

Posted on October 20, 2010 by bookjunkie
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10 Years of Technology

Posted on September 25, 2010 by bookjunkie

Technology, and the progess from the past to the future, amazes me. Read more. It seems that the iPad is cannibalizing laptop sales by 50%.

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