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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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Other Stuff at Ikea Tampines that Caught My Eye

Posted on November 17, 2012 by bookjunkie

I was immediately attracted to this bowl. You see, I like things made of natural materials and I have a weakness for light woods. Even for flooring at home I prefer blonde woods to dark ones like teak. I usually … Continue reading →

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Gardens by the Bay: My Third Visit to the Flower Dome

Posted on November 6, 2012 by bookjunkie

I would not recommend buying the annual pass even though I’ve been here three times already. This time we got an additional discount using the Passion Card. It’s nice going with people who haven’t been there before. Just to see … Continue reading →

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My Second Visit to Gardens by the Bay

Posted on August 18, 2012 by bookjunkie

The place felt even more artificial the second time around and I guess I kept comparing it to the Botanic Gardens and wishing that it could have been a another Botanic Gardens with free entry. This didn’t quite feel like … Continue reading →

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Gardens by the Bay: The Flower Dome (Part 2)

Posted on July 9, 2012 by bookjunkie

I sometimes tend to like a place better after I write about it, view the photos and take it all in. Blogging helps me appreciate all the little trips I take and food I eat a whole lot more. Also … Continue reading →

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Gardens by the Bay: The Flower Dome (Part 1)

Posted on July 9, 2012 by bookjunkie

You’ll be greeted by screens displaying pictures of flowers as you enter The Flower Dome. Guess things like this give the place more of a Theme Park than a garden feel. Upon first view we were impressed. Found the Dome … Continue reading →

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I Checked out the new Franc Franc Furniture Store at Vivo City

Posted on June 2, 2012 by bookjunkie

My first impression of Franc Franc. Wow those are the biggest chairs ever. Wonder what it would be like to sit in one. Probably pretty awesome and I would have that Alice in Wonderland feeling. After looking around I was … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day in Singapore

Posted on February 14, 2012 by bookjunkie

It’s a very commercialized holiday in Singapore. Every store is having some sort of sale. Like this new Candy store at Ngee Ann City. Everything is just more expensive today, especially flowers. I thought the Jelly Bean mascot was cute.

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More Photos of the Lovely Flowers I Got

Posted on November 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

Just want to preserve the memory, which is the main reason why I blog. Was wondering what kind of plant this is. Pretty cool. The flowers were fresh for 3 days and then they started wilting.

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Love the Pink Birthday Roses

Posted on November 11, 2011 by bookjunkie

What a lovely surprise it was. Such a pretty bouquet, and I was so happy to get them. They were from my mum and sis, who know I love roses. Even though flowers wilt, the photos will preserve them forever.

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Vivienne Jolie-Pitt is too Cute, Picking Flowers with Mum

Posted on July 25, 2011 by bookjunkie

{via Celebrity Baby Scoop} See larger photos and more cuteness at my favourite Celebrity Baby Blog. A very cute close-up at Just Jared which shows how much she looks like mum Angelina, although she does have her very own unique … Continue reading →

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The Loveliest Idea I’ve Seen in a Long While

Posted on February 18, 2011 by bookjunkie

Take a peek at what blogger and former graphic designer, Radostina, at 79 Ideas has created.  I marvel at her sense of colour and asthetics.  I just wish I could be even a fraction as creative or discerning.  Just glancing … Continue reading →

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I Learnt Something on Goop

Posted on December 16, 2010 by bookjunkie

Gwyneth Paltrow gets quite a bit of flak for her newsletter and website Goop being too pretentious and in Singapore terms ‘atas’. She always seems so perfect too and able to do anything, which of course is infuriating for lesser … Continue reading →

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Serangoon Central’s Nex Mall (More Shops & My Version of a Directory)

Posted on November 29, 2010 by bookjunkie

Hi there. Thanks for reading. I’ve moved to Singapore Actually See you there 🙂 ************************* Updated on 13 Feb 2011: Pretty furnishings and bridal decorations at King & King Wong, a furniture store at level 4 that extends to the … Continue reading →

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Sembawang Beach: Sand, Grass, Trees and Birds

Posted on October 14, 2010 by bookjunkie

Some green to soothe tired eyes. That’s Malaysia across the water! An old man was throwing bread to the birds and they were very satisfied.

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Floating Flowers in An Uruli

Posted on August 18, 2010 by bookjunkie

The trip to Kerala introduced me to this wonderful brass ornamental vessel called an Uruli or Varpu.  It is actually a Keralan cooking vessel which is now used more for decorative purposes.  It will lend an ethnic charm to your … Continue reading →

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Singapore’s First Farmer’s Market at Loewen Gardens

Posted on August 7, 2010 by bookjunkie

The Farmer’s Market is a new attraction to check out at my favourite hang-out in Singapore. Dempsey Hill – where else? This is the one place that doesn’t quite seem like Singapore with the added touch of the lush and … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Significance of Flowers Offered at Pooja

Posted on June 23, 2010 by bookjunkie

Whenever my friends asks me questions about Hinduism and the significance of this or that, I try my best but I’m embarrassed to say I don’t have an exact knowledge.  What I know is hazy and based on what I … Continue reading →

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