Tag Archives: design

Siem Reap March 2023: Day 1 (Arriving at the Jaya House River Park Hotel)

Posted on March 11, 2023 by bookjunkie

We were picked up at the airport and driven in air-conditioned comfort to the hotel. In the minivan we were given cold jasmine scented towels and reusable aluminium bottles of iced water. We were already feeling pampered. The driver’s voice … Continue reading →

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Atas Mall with Fresh Orchid Displays

Posted on September 23, 2022 by bookjunkie

B pointed out that the orchids at the Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands are real and if they are replaced regularly must be super expensive. Me and my cousin D love coming to TWG. The outlet here looks nice but … Continue reading →

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#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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Beautiful Shades

Posted on March 28, 2022 by bookjunkie

I love gazing at lovely shades. Some combinations are just more pleasing and harmonious like the pastels at the revamped MOS burger outlets. I’m partial to certain shades of pink, blue and white.

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I Love the Designs at Ikea

Posted on July 14, 2013 by bookjunkie

I have a major weakness for pretty designs and colours. Ikea is so tempting with their fresh designs in punchy or soothing colours. I adore the shades they choose for their products and the clean lines. I feel like a … Continue reading →

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Tempted at Muji

Posted on February 20, 2013 by bookjunkie

Love the clean designs of Japanese goods, and Muji’s food products are so pretty. Even simple things like marshmellows. But prices are not low (compared to Ikea), and it’s quite a splurge if you decide to get anything here.

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Singapore’s Abercrombie & Fitch Store reminds me of a Night Club

Posted on February 17, 2012 by bookjunkie

I think it’s not officially open yet (I’m living under a rock cos it opened on Dec 15th), otherwise it would have been even more packed with teenagers. This is definitely a place for the young. What I can say … Continue reading →

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New Design Store at Tampines 1

Posted on February 14, 2012 by bookjunkie

Haven’t been to Tampines 1 in a while and already I see a couple of new stores. The most interesting one being sqft. the design store. Thought the pink chopsticks were cute but I prefer my chopsticks separate. I think … Continue reading →

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Awesome Purple Fairy at Somerset 313

Posted on February 6, 2012 by bookjunkie

Haven’t been to Somerset 313 in a while and the additions I spotted were the purple lady and the new chair area in the lobby. More free seating is definitely a good thing and a rarity in Singapore. Also wanted … Continue reading →

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CNY 2012: VivoCity (& it’s Sad to See PageOne closing)

Posted on January 9, 2012 by bookjunkie

Another mall that’s buzzing with Chinese New Year festivities is VivoCity. There is an exhibition with vendors from China each year. If you need sweets for Chinese New Year, you can’t go wrong with St Michael’s (I know it’s M&S … Continue reading →

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Changi City Point: The New Mall opposite Expo MRT & My Directory Picks

Posted on December 26, 2011 by bookjunkie

Changi City Point is developed by the same group that came up with the very popular Centre Point in town.  Many would come here for the outlet stores including some very firsts (like Payless which sells cheap shoes arranged neatly … Continue reading →

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Elephant Parade 2011 in Singapore

Posted on December 9, 2011 by bookjunkie

You can spot elephants all over town as part of the Elephant Parade, but I particularly liked the ones at Somerset 313. Especially this one which seems to be decorated with a single piece of string. It’s for a worthy … Continue reading →

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My Trip to Stockholm & Helsinki: 7 Things I Loved & Will Miss

Posted on November 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

I love experiencing new things. Took advantage of the low season and went to Scandinavia during a period no one wants to go there. Basically it’s mostly dark and grey with just 6 hours of daylight from about 9am to … Continue reading →

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Christmas Lights at Somerset 313

Posted on November 17, 2011 by bookjunkie

Seen some gaudy Christmas decorations, but at least these colours are quite pretty. Still, Christmas in Singapore is very, extremely commercialized.

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Uniquely Singapore Red Letterboxes

Posted on November 17, 2011 by bookjunkie

Saw these at the Red Dot Museum.

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Shangri-la Hotel

Posted on November 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

To me Shangri-la Hotel kinda feels like home, because we used to organize several conferences here and I even stayed in the hotel once.  As a teen I always dreamt of working in a hotel as it seems so glamourous, … Continue reading →

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Marina Bay Sands: Cool Light Bulb Design at The Sloane Clinic

Posted on November 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

Thought it was a fashion store at first, but it turned out to be a clinic. I guess it makes sense, as they do plastic surgery here. I thought the light bulbs in the window was a very cool feature. … Continue reading →

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Our Old Fire Station

Posted on November 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

The Central Fire Station was built way back in 1909, more than a century ago. I think this is one of the prettiest buildings around. The old fire station is very near the Stamp museum and the colourful lego like … Continue reading →

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Marina Bay Sands Hotel – Beautiful at Night

Posted on November 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

I was very impressed by how beautiful the Marina Bay Sands Hotel structure looked, all lit up and lined with the palm trees at the bottom.

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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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National Museum of Singapore: Masterpieces from the Musee d’Orsay, Paris (Part 1 of 6)

Posted on November 7, 2011 by bookjunkie

There is always so much to see even before I entered the special exhibition – Dreams and Reality. The ticket was a steal at just S$11. You can then opt for an audio guide for another S$3. I found it … Continue reading →

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