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CNY 2012: Changi City Point

Posted on January 9, 2012 by bookjunkie

The best place to experience Chinese New Year is Chinatown, but if you can’t bear crowds then you can get a bit of the festive atmosphere at the malls which are all decked out for Chinese New Year. Dragons everywhere. … Continue reading →

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112 Katong Mall: Food, Yummy Spicy Noodles at Xiao La Jiao & CNY Decorations

Posted on January 9, 2012 by bookjunkie

I still like Liang Court best, but this little mall is beginning to become a close second. Especially when it comes to food other than Japanese food, where the best is still found at Liang Court in my opinion. Had … Continue reading →

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CNY 2012: Festive Fun at Singapore’s Chinatown

Posted on January 8, 2012 by bookjunkie

This was our second visit and it was fun. Each time I see something new. This is the only time I don’t mind getting bumped into. It actually adds to the festiveness. Just knowing that everyone is out shopping for … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year 2012: People’s Park

Posted on January 8, 2012 by bookjunkie

It’s always most festive in Chinatown in the weeks before Chinese New Year. It was so crowded. Every year you can spot people crowding around this board reading their fortune for the dragon year. A close-up but couldn’t get close … Continue reading →

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CNY 2012: Chinatown Ushers in the Year of the Dragon

Posted on December 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

If you’re intending to decorate your house for CNY, the Chinatown bazaar seems to have the lowest prices. But I guess for something unique you could go to the other countries in Asia where the festival is celebrated as well, … Continue reading →

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The Year of the Dragon: Chinese New Year Decorations & Food in Chinatown

Posted on December 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

Chinatown is so lively, and you should head there to check it out at least once. Saw dragons everywhere. On angpow packets, in cutesy soft toy form and made with paper as decoration to welcome the New Year. The year … Continue reading →

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Singapore Daily Photos: Christmas Decorations at West Coast Plaza

Posted on December 18, 2011 by bookjunkie

West Coast Plaza is going for the Candy Themed Christmas and who doesn’t love a vintage rosy cheeked Santa.

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Singapore Daily Photos: Christmas Decorations in Chinatown

Posted on December 18, 2011 by bookjunkie

Very 70’s. Reminds me of the Christmas decorations in the city when I was a kid.

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Millenia Walk Christmas Decorations 2011

Posted on December 17, 2011 by bookjunkie

Not even Christmas yet and already a clearance sale? It was nice to discover by chance that Wood in the Books has another very pretty store at Millenia Walk. Mos Burger was decked out for Christmas and playing Christmas albums. … Continue reading →

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Pink Christmas at Orchard Central

Posted on December 9, 2011 by bookjunkie

From this angle you can see how steep and high the Orchard Central escalator is. Goes up 3 levels. Seems like they are trying to call the place OC.  But OC makes me think of that show about teenagers in … Continue reading →

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How Stockholm Transformed as the Sun Set

Posted on December 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

One thing I loved about Stockholm was all the candles and they looked even more beautiful after the sun set.  To me this was special, as coming from Singapore, the only time I see candles lit is in a restaurant … Continue reading →

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Christmas Decorations in Stockholm & Helsinki

Posted on December 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

I found the Christmas decorations in Stockholm and Helsinki absolutely charming. Christmas felt more magical and less commercial.  Real Christmas trees rather than artifical ones was one huge factor. Decorations were tasteful and not gaudy like it can be in … Continue reading →

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Christmas Treats At Gourmet Cold Storage

Posted on November 17, 2011 by bookjunkie

I like to browse the selection at the Gourmet Cold Storage at Bukit Timah. They are already stocked for Christmas. Not exactly for Christmas but I found this drink interesting. Never had it before.

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Christmas at Marina Bay Sands

Posted on November 9, 2011 by bookjunkie

Silver Reindeer spotted at Robinsons department store. Christmas comes early in Singapore, but I don’t mind. I would love to listen to Christmas songs for more than just a month.

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Swedish Christmas at Ikea

Posted on November 8, 2011 by bookjunkie

Have always loved the Christmas displays and products at Ikea. A handcrafted Dala horse straw goat had us captivated. A heart shaped straw wreath in my favourite shade of red. Contrasts well with the natural coloured straw one. If you … Continue reading →

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Little India Deepavali Fair 2011 at Birch Road

Posted on October 13, 2011 by bookjunkie

It was scorching hot, but we decided to take a quick look at the fair. Deepavali decorations. Fresh coconuts. Punjabi suits, kurtas and Indian style clothes for kids. Just across the road is Mustapha. The fair is located just across … Continue reading →

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Halloween Decorations at Tanglin Mall’s Supermarket

Posted on October 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

These are the coolest decorations I have seen by far. Especially the fake blood in the fake IV drip. I’m imagining the syrup within must be sickly sweet. Loads of creepy sweets. Another cool one was the body parts sushi … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year 2011: Northpoint – Mall Linked to Yishun MRT

Posted on January 29, 2011 by bookjunkie

Northpoint is another old mall, but this one has been refurbished. There’s even a Wendy’s here now. The most interesting aspect of the Chinese New Year decorations was the Zodiac chart with fortunes for the year of the rabbit. To … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year 2011: Rabbits at Parkway Parade

Posted on January 23, 2011 by bookjunkie

Every place you go in Singapore right now, you can spot a rabbit.  Because it’s Chinese New Year and the Year of the Rabbit. Saw some lovely Peter Rabbit-esque ones at Parkway Parade (a relatively old mall in the East … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year in Town

Posted on January 13, 2011 by bookjunkie

I met my dear friend today and had such a good time just chatting. We both used to refer to Orchard Road as Town, and we used to come here to watch movies or have lovely meals after classes were … Continue reading →

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Last of the Christmas Decorations: Cows in Sheep’s Clothing

Posted on January 4, 2011 by bookjunkie

It always feels a bit sad when Christmas ends. It just seems like it didn’t last for long enough. Saw these amazing ones at Marche at 313 Somerset and also some pretty blue ones at Orchard Central. Loved how the … Continue reading →

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Year of the Rabbit: Bunny Mania in Chinatown

Posted on January 2, 2011 by bookjunkie

On the 3rd of February 2011, the year of the rabbit will be ushered in with noisy fanfare, so if you’re in Singapore head down to Chinatown for bunnies galore. I saw a few Bugs Bunny, but I think Thumper … Continue reading →

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