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Felt Out of Place at the Currently Coolest Coffee Joint – Chye Seng Huat Hardware
Even though I knew I would not fit in at that place (being the old fogie that I am), I still craved to see it for myself and try the coffee. Businesses in Singapore come and go so fast that … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged cafe, chic, Chye Seng Huat Hardware Coffee, coffee, coffee joint, cool, Espresso, hip, hipster, Lavender, new, photos, Singapore
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Finally Checked out Tiong Bahru Bakery
The sea salt caramel laced pastry I had was interesting, but the bakery was just too packed for comfort when I was there. The same issue of seats being spaced too closely together and I’m someone who likes a bit … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged coffee, cool, croissant, Eng Hoon Street, French, hip, new, pastries, Tiong Bahru, Tiong Bahru Bakery
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Exploring Yong Siak Street at the Hip New Tiong Bahru
This is my second visit to Yong Siak Street. This time the restaurant Open Door Policy was open and so we had to try it. Will cover that in my next post. Since it was D’s first visit, we had … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Bhutan, Books Actually, hip, independent stores, Kim Tian Road, MRT, Nana & Bird, Nana and Bird, Open Door Policy, revived, Singapore, Strangelets, Tiong Bahru, Yong Siak Street
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Yong Siak Street: Strangelets, Books Actually & 40 Hands
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
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, Art, beautiful, books, Books Actually, cat, charming, cool, cosy, crafts, culture, design, enclave, hip, hipster, Life, Living, new, personal, photography, photos, Poster, quirky, Singapore, Strangelets, Tiong Bahru, travel, Yong Siak Street
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Why I Love Haji Lane
Haji Lane is a place you’ll fall for. It’s a haven where you won’t get shoved in a crowd, pushy sales people hovering over you, and mind numbing chain stores. It’s like a splash of colour in a country people … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged adventure, beautiful, beauty, Cafes, clothes, culture, cute, decor, design, dresses, Entertainment, fashion, Food, Gelato, Haji, Haji Lane, happiness, hip, Kampong Glam, Life, Living, love, personal, photography, photos, pretty, shopping, shops, Singapore, travel, vintage, women, young
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Another Stroll Down Haji Lane
Crossing over to walk to Haji Lane. This makes me wonder if there is a short cut to Haji Lane by another way. Oh well, think I’ll leave that for another day. Currently one of the must sees for tourists, … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged adventure, Architecture, Art, beautiful, beauty, bistro, cafe, cool, culture, decor, design, drawings, Eighty-Two Tales, Entertainment, fashion, Food, Haji Lane, happiness, hip, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, pretty, shopping, shops, Singapore, travel, walking, women
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Exploring Quaint Little Haji Lane
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
