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Tag Archives: balestier
Lavender Street Shophouses
The Shophouses along Lavendar Street look a little more run-down and grungy compared to the more touristy areas like Ann Siang Hill or Haji Lane. The Balestier area has loads of lighting stores. Usually people who do home renovations come … Continue reading
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Tagged balestier, culture, design, grungy, Lavender Street, Life, LightHouse & Bath, Living, personal, photography, photos, renovation, shabby, shophouse, shops, Singapore, travel
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Funny Sign: My Shop
We were totally intrigued by the very creative sign, but are still not quite sure what is being advertised or sold here besides bananas, oranges, watermelons and black bean soya drink (is this different from the usual white bean curd?). … Continue reading
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Tagged balestier, culture, design, funny, interesting, Life, Living, My Shop, personal, photography, photos, road, shops, sign, Singapore, travel
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Auntie Shop
My posts lately have been all about Aunts and it was a nice coincidence to spot this store at Jalan Besar.
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Tagged Auntie Shop, balestier, culture, cute, funny, interesting, Jalan Besar, Life, Living, motor bikes, personal, photography, photos, sign, Singapore, travel
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View from the Car Window: The Drive from Serangoon to Balestier
Cool watery skies. Love it. The lone shocking pink shophouse adds a splash of interesting. A bit of history. The National Aerated Water Company was founded in 1929. The company introduced Sinalco which happens to be my mum’s favourite drink. … Continue reading
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Tagged balestier, culture, drive, history, Life, Little India, Living, machines, personal, photography, photos, pretty, scenary, Serangoon Road, sinalco, Singapore, travel
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