Tag Archives: beautiful

#7. Simple Joys: Water feature inside a Mall

Posted on September 22, 2022 by bookjunkie

Love the blue. I’m a water sign after all.

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#6. Simple Joys: Beautiful Window Displays

Posted on September 22, 2022 by bookjunkie

Haven’t been to the Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands for a while and was drawn to this window display in particular. New sights are always refreshing. And I love the bubblegum shade of pink.

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Catching the Sunrise

Posted on April 2, 2022 by bookjunkie

I am so glad we can now walk outside without our masks. It feels so liberating to be able to take a slow walk and breathe in the fresh morning air. Oh and a glimpse of that orange blue skyline … Continue reading →

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Eye-Candy: The Fruit & Products at Meidi-ya Supermarket

Posted on February 22, 2015 by bookjunkie

I find the supermarket produce at Meidi-ya at Liang Court just the best looking supermarket products you can find in Singapore. I have never bought any of the fruit as it’s way out of our budget. Nice to look at … Continue reading →

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Orchard Road Christmas Lights

Posted on December 23, 2013 by bookjunkie

Thought I should put up my Christmas photos before it’s too late and I don’t feel Chrismassy anymore. The Christmas peacock angel was my favourite. Isn’t her head piece just fabulous? Catch a glimpse of her just outside Tangs.

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New Love for Pasarbella

Posted on July 15, 2013 by bookjunkie

What an absolute treat it was to visit Pasarbella, the upscale farmer’s market at Turf City (now called Grandstand), at an off peak hour. So peaceful and serene, I yearn to return. An extreme contrast to my very first visit … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Tempting Produce at Expanded Dean & Deluca

Posted on May 25, 2013 by bookjunkie

I was so tempted by the fresh produce, food and drinks but not so much for the price tags. Also don’t like buying things are lugging them around when I’m far from home. But yes, the fresh produce looks almost … Continue reading →

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Singapore Art Museum: Beautiful Architecture, Disappointing Experience

Posted on May 8, 2013 by bookjunkie

Went to the Singapore Art Musuem quite some time ago but never blogged about it because I was uninspired. The old school building and chapel were beautiful, but the art work on display then didn’t quite catch my fancy. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Hanoi: Sofitel Metropole

Posted on March 12, 2013 by bookjunkie

The highlight of the trip to Hanoi was the stay at the elegant Sofitel Metropole and besides the fact that it was beautiful with great service was the fact that it has so much historical significance. Recently a bomb shelter … Continue reading →

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Enchanted by ‘A Room with a View’: Both the Book & the Movie

Posted on February 17, 2013 by bookjunkie

Am in the middle of the novel ‘A Room with a View’ and the trailer on Youtube of the 1985 movie brought back lovely memories. Would love to watch this movie again and if only our theatres screened old movies. … Continue reading →

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Jiro Dreams of Sushi

Posted on July 31, 2012 by bookjunkie

I have been meaning to catch an artistic movie but our theatres seem to only be filled with blockbusters and other crap, some of which I wouldn’t even watch if you paid me. The trailers seem to indicate pure violence, … Continue reading →

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Pretty Groceries at Meidi-Ya including Pink Noodles

Posted on March 15, 2012 by bookjunkie

Besides the Easter stuff which I talked about in the last post, there were many new products I hadn’t seen before. Even though I end up not buying anything, it’s just so relaxing looking at the beautiful packaging and reading … Continue reading →

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Love Watching Whitney Houston’s Live Performances on YouTube

Posted on February 18, 2012 by bookjunkie

I am just mesmerized watching Whitney Houston’s old live performances on YouTube. Here’s a live performance of ‘How Will I Know’ from 1985. Makes me wish I had gone for one of her concerts. [youtube]v1arqe3MGtc&feature=related[/youtube] And boy was she a … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year 2012: Liang Court’s Japanese Gourmet Supermarket

Posted on January 15, 2012 by bookjunkie

I think the Liang Court supermarket is just wonderful. It has the most beautiful arrangement in terms of both packaging and layout. Just so relaxing to grocery shop here. I love how they very diligently change their offerings with each … Continue reading →

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Japanese New Year at Liang Court’s Meidi-ya

Posted on December 31, 2011 by bookjunkie

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 →

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Fullerton Bay Hotel: Afternoon Tea

Posted on December 31, 2011 by bookjunkie

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 →

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Mushrooming Cloud in the East

Posted on December 27, 2011 by bookjunkie

Just another day, when the sky happens to be pretty darn awesome.

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Amazing Array of Christmas Treats at Liang Court’s Supermarket (Meidi-ya)

Posted on December 12, 2011 by bookjunkie

There used to be a time when there were certain food items I could only get if I travelled abroad. These days, it seems that you can get practically anything in Singapore. I was pleasantly surprised to see the dizzying … Continue reading →

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Angelina Jolie Looking Goofy & Gorgeous

Posted on December 8, 2011 by bookjunkie

Never seen these goofy looks before and is it possible that she looks even more gorgeous as she gets older. Saw these at Celebitchy, my daily addiction, and couldn’t resist posting. Angelina Jolie looks absolutely stunning on the cover as … Continue reading →

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Helsinki: The Beautiful Harbour

Posted on December 6, 2011 by bookjunkie

Here’s where people take a cruise to places like Tallin in Estonia, Stockholm and St Petersburg in Russia. We didn’t do that as we wanted to experience Helsinki fully and had limited time.  But there is a beauty here that … Continue reading →

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Singapore’s Harbour looks Magical from the Sky

Posted on December 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

I love how all the huge tankers and cargo vessels look like toy ships from high above. This is the best part about being in a plane.  The view and knowing that you’ll be home soon. Distracted me and made … Continue reading →

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Stunning: Elle & Dakota Fanning

Posted on November 17, 2011 by bookjunkie

I think 13 year old Elle and 17 year old Dakato Fanning are stunning in the W Magazine photo shoot. I love that they are grounded and both are brilliant actresses mature beyond their ages. It was interesting as these … Continue reading →

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