Tag Archives: charming

Joy, Love, Hope

Posted on November 25, 2013 by bookjunkie

The Christmas decorations at My Village spoke to me. It’s lovely how this tiny mall always tries to be a bit different from the pack. The result is always charming. Instead of carolling there was a performance with bells that … Continue reading →

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Hediard: Another Favourite Spot of Mine

Posted on November 21, 2012 by bookjunkie

Some things you can’t quite explain, but I like the vibe at Hediard in spite of the prices. Just my second time here but I’m charmed by the place hidden in a quaint little Tudor style building. I know the … Continue reading →

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Wimbly Lu: Quaint Little Chocolate Cafe

Posted on October 18, 2012 by bookjunkie

Blogged about my latest visit to Wimbly Lu at White As Milk. I didn’t dare try the spicy Mayan chocolate but maybe one day I should. I would come here more if it wasn’t always so packed. It’s much nicer … Continue reading →

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Eng Hoon Street is So Hip Now, but it was Always Charming

Posted on June 30, 2012 by bookjunkie

Not only did we get to check out the new Tiong Bahru Bakery that replaced an egg shop and is helmed by a Parisian, that everyone’s talking about, we felt refreshed in this pretty estate with it’s charming white low rise … Continue reading →

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Greenwich V: New Little Seletar Hills Mall with a Difference & My Pick of the Directory

Posted on April 9, 2012 by bookjunkie

I was impressed by the cosy design of malls like My Village and Rochester Mall, but now I am majorly impressed by Greenich V which is located within the Seletar Hills residential estate. It’s so charming and dare I say … Continue reading →

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An Utterly Charming Experience at Littered with Books (Duxton Hill)

Posted on April 8, 2012 by bookjunkie

I had been meaning to visit Littered with Books for the longest time, but I just never got around to it. I am so glad that I finally did. It’s a little bookstore located on Duxton Road, and places like … Continue reading →

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Helsinki: Moomin Trolls

Posted on December 4, 2011 by bookjunkie

In Helsinki I fell in love with a new bunch of characters. The Moomin, spelt as Muumi in Finnish I guess, which I saw everywhere in both Helsinki it’s place of origin and Stockholm. Moomin is a cartoon that was … Continue reading →

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Gamla Stan: Quaint Old Town in Stockholm

Posted on December 2, 2011 by bookjunkie

Another of my favourite places in Stockholm was Gamla Stan which means Old Town.  It was just a subway ride away from our hotel so it was the very first area we explored and also said to be a must … Continue reading →

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The Old Charming Architecture of Tiong Bahru

Posted on August 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

I like these charming low rise buildings at Tiong Bahru. It’s not only a place for great food with the Tiong Bahru market and loads of coffee shops, but also starting to become a place for the cool and trendy. … Continue reading →

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Yong Siak Street: Strangelets, Books Actually & 40 Hands

Posted on August 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

I finally made it to Yong Siak Street which is in Tiong Bahru, after reading so many complementary posts by so many young bloggers. When I was there the most striking thing I saw was this poster for a beautiful … Continue reading →

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Vintage Singapore 1961: Backstreets

Posted on April 7, 2011 by bookjunkie

Another really wonderful video shared by Michael Rogge on YouTube. He is now 81 years old and living in the Netherlands. My aunts and uncles would probably find the scenes familiar. I so love looking back to the charming era … Continue reading →

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Exploring Quaint Little Haji Lane

Posted on April 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

So glad I got another chance to explore Haji Lane. Strolling into the little lane as the rain stopped. It was refreshing to see this hot pink graffiti wall. It was cool how the pipes were painted over. This is … Continue reading →

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Why I think My Village is Awesome: The Charming Mall in Serangoon Gardens

Posted on February 25, 2011 by bookjunkie

Unlike other malls there’s no huge developer behind the aptly named My Village, just twin brothers who own the building and are passionate about it having grown up in the estate.  It’s small size makes it cosy.  The only drawback … Continue reading →

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Vintage TV: I Dream of Jeannie

Posted on January 11, 2011 by bookjunkie

When I was a kid, my dad didn’t like me watching shows that were too adult like Dallas (and probably screened too late too), so I never knew that the actor who played Tony on ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ was … Continue reading →

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