Tag Archives: ION

I Want a George Clooney Espresso Maker

Posted on June 15, 2010 by bookjunkie

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23j1B4-lroM] George Clooney plus John Malkovich equals brilliance! Seems like these two pros ad libbed the couch scene. If I had the red cube (that’s what they call it), I could have espresso everyday. My cousin bought one of these … Continue reading →

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Yummy Dim Sum in Opulent Settings = Paradise

Posted on June 14, 2010 by bookjunkie

This place is called Taste Paradise, but to me it seemed like a Dim Sum paradise as I observed baskets of steaming Dim Sum on tables as we were whisked away into the narrow corridors of this opulent restaurant.  As … Continue reading →

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Bread Society

Posted on June 14, 2010 by bookjunkie

There are tons of bread, pastry and cake stores sprouting up all over Singapore. This is the newest one located at ION called Bread Society. I have passed it many a time but have never ventured to buy anything. This … Continue reading →

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Nutmeg Art

Posted on June 13, 2010 by bookjunkie

I love the giant nutmeg sculpture which fits right into the curvy architecture of ION. I just love feminine curves in Singapore’s mall architecture these days and all the urban public art. I think art adds a vibrancy to the … Continue reading →

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The Wright Store that Reminded Me of the Beauty of Gifting

Posted on June 13, 2010 by bookjunkie

“I’m sorry, you’re not allowed to take pictures.” Well, at least the guy running the new store at ION was really polite about it. I was glad he didn’t ask me to delete what I had taken. Often it’s not … Continue reading →

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ION – Swanky New Mall in Singapore

Posted on May 14, 2010 by bookjunkie

I have no patience at all when it comes to shopping and prefer to do it online. But I figured since my cousin and partner love shopping, and particularly at ION, I would do a post on it. Really if … Continue reading →

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Salon for Tea Lovers

Posted on May 10, 2010 by bookjunkie

For my mum’s birthday in February we brought her to a place that made her raise her eyebrows.  It was called TWG which stands for The Wellness Group and it’s a very posh French style place with teas from all … Continue reading →

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Hokkaido Soft Ice Cream on a Waffle Cone

Posted on May 10, 2010 by bookjunkie

At the moment the Hokkaido Soft Ice Cream from Milca is my favourite ice cream in Singapore! My cousin introduced me to ‘milca’ and ice cream heaven, at the Food Hall at basement 4 of ION (this mall is huge … Continue reading →

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Hoity Toity Hawker Food at ION Singapore

Posted on May 10, 2010 by bookjunkie

My darling cousin’s back from Perth.  I am always on cloud nine when she’s back, because I miss her so.  I must have worn her out with all my jabbering today. Anyway she was craving for Hokkien Mee. She takes … Continue reading →

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