Tag Archives: crafts

CNY 2013: Checking Out the Chinese New Year Buzz at Vivo

Posted on January 12, 2013 by bookjunkie

VivoCity tends to have great Chinese New Year atmosphere so we had to check it out this year. I found the lanterns so pretty and the Chinese New Year fair, including art, crafts and photography from China added to the … Continue reading →

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Holland Village: Art, Books and Cards at Holland Shopping Centre

Posted on September 27, 2011 by bookjunkie

I like the peasant cotton blouses sold at Holland Shopping Centre. This very old mall is quite a nice place to browse, for clothes, shoes, and even art. We came here to escape from the scorching heat. At the first … Continue reading →

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Spotlight at Plaza Singapura

Posted on September 8, 2011 by bookjunkie

My cousin C loves this place, because she’s pretty into crafts and has the patience and knack for it. I on the other hand, just love browsing and I know myself too well – these look nice to do, but … 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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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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VivoCity: Very Cool Chinese Arts & Crafts Fair

Posted on January 17, 2011 by bookjunkie

I was excited to see the Chinese Arts & Crafts Fair with vendors mostly from China at the central court at Level 1. Took some photos, but I think you would enjoy heading down to check it out yourself. I … Continue reading →

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Checking out What’s New at Nex

Posted on January 13, 2011 by bookjunkie

Singapore is already neck to neck with malls and there’s always a new one sprouting up. Either a mall or a condo. I noticed that the most popular posts on Tiny Island right now are those about Nex (the gigantic … Continue reading →

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