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Tag Archives: Nordic
Excited about the Pretty Christmas Decorations at Ikea
Out of all the Christmas decorations I’ve seen I think Ikea does it best. Had to do our usual round of checking them out and we went to the Tampines branch. Didn’t buy anything as it was crazy crowded. Hard … Continue reading
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Tagged 2012, Christmas, Christmas trees, decorations, ikea, Nordic, pretty, Santa, Singapore, Swedish, Tampines, xmas
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Skansen in Stockholm
Skansen which is a ferry or tram ride away from the city centre, was one of my favourite places. It’s where I got to see the Nordic animals. It’s an open air museum or a sort of cultural theme park … Continue reading
Fika at Arab Street: A Swedish Halal Cafe
Arab street had won my heart over. It’s about the loveliest place in Singapore. I had the yummiest pancakes (tasted like half pancakes and half crepe) at this very unique Swedish Halal Cafe at the fringe of Arab Street called … Continue reading
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Tagged Arab Street, Architecture, beautiful, beauty, blackboard, cafe, culture, decor, design, fika, Food, halal, Life, Living, Nordic, personal, photography, photos, pretty, Singapore, Swedish, travel, White
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I Like Arbite’s New Menu Items
There is still my favourite iced lemon tea that I think Arbite does best, but I now also love the creamy pasta (Pappardelle with mushrooms and parma ham). The mushroom soup was lovely and so was the naturally sweet carrot … Continue reading
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Tagged Arbite, bistro, cafe, culture, decor, design, Entertainment, Food, iced lemon tea, lego, Life, Living, Nordic, Pasta, personal, photography, photos, pretty, Serangoon Gardens, shopping, Singapore, soup, travel, Western
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Stacked Vintage Suitcases
After browsing the cardboard vintage suitcase replicas at The Paper Market at Raffles City I was prompted to write this post and looks for pretty decor pictures where stacked suitcases make a pretty feature in a feminine bedroom. Don’t they … Continue reading
Posted in Lovely Ideas
Tagged Art, beautiful, beauty, bedside, confidence, cute, decor, design, dresser, Feminine, interior design, Life, Living, nail polish, Nordic, personal, photos, pink, pretty, red, sacked, shopping, table, vintage, Vintage Suitcases, women
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Ikea Bedroom Fabrics
The fabrics at Ikea are so pretty, I often want them all. I am especially taken in by the florals on white. I saw the blue floral bedspread that I bought at Ikea in the picture below and got excited. … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, beautiful, beauty, bedsheets, bedspreads, decor, design, fabrics, happiness, ikea, interior design, Life, Living, Nordic, photos, pretty, Scandinavian, shopping, Singapore
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Splash of Colours
I love this white Scandinavian living room with its pretty spring colours. {Image: Skona hem} The books add a beautiful splash of colour to this living room. What a unique and minimalist way to display them. {Image: Skona hem}
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Tagged Art, beautiful, beauty, decor, Feminine, interior design, living room, Nordic, photos, pretty, Scandinavian
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Bedroom with Pretty Prints
Who knew that so many gorgeous prints could work together with such a pretty result. I think the mainly white background and the blues and pinks anchor the design. The doll, the blue rocking chair, the layers of pretty fabrics … Continue reading
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Tagged bedroom, blue, floral, Nordic, pink, pretty, prints, rocking chair, room, Swedish, White
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Pretty Things You Don’t Need But Want: Nordic Glass Birds
It’s not secret that I love everything Scandinavian and I mostly shop at Ikea. In Singapore Ikea used to be the only place for scandinavian style, but now there’s a more expensive range from Style Nordic which is now open … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, blue, decor, design, furniture assessories, glass birds, Nordic, pink, pretty, Scandinavian, Singapore, style nordic
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Return Visit to Arbite for the Best Freshly Made Ice Lemon Tea Ever
I am starting to like this little cafe in the remote Serangoon Garden area a lot. This quaint residential estate is fast becoming the next Holland Village which is Singapore’s original hangout for expats. The Australian and French schools are … Continue reading
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Tagged Arbite, cafe, coffee, decor, design, Food, Freshly Made, Ice Lemon Tea, ikea, Life, Living, Nordic, photography, photos, Singapore, tea
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Tuesday’s Design Inspiration
If it’s possible to fall in love with a room, then this room and me are soul mates. The red silver wallpaper and the full wall book case make me swoon. I love Swedish Design and I wish I could … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, beautiful, books, chartreuse, decor, design, hot pink, ideas, ikea, inspiration, interior design, lamp, Living, Nordic, photos, Scandinavian, Swedish Design, wallpaper
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Nordic Design Inspiration for Monday
Here are some pictures that inspired me today. I just like looking at beautiful things, but who doesn’t. What struck me about this bedroom is the gorgeous iron wrought floor lamp. All the decor images originate from Skona Hem, a … Continue reading
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Tagged beautiful, beauty, decor, design, ideas, ikea, inspiration, interior design, Living, Nordic, personal, photos, pretty, Scandinavian, Skona Hem, Sweden
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Nordic Designs at Friven & Co
I wanted to check out more nordic inspired furniture so I headed to Friven & Co which is just opposite Tanglin Mall. I just wish there were more Scandinavian furniture stores which are affordable, like Ikea, in Singapore. There is … Continue reading
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Tagged decor, design, expat, Fricker & Co, Furniture, ideas, interior design, Living, Nordic, photography, photos, Scandinavian, shopping, Singapore
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Icelandic Sea Blanket
We’ve been hearing so much about Iceland and it’s volcano, that I was delighted to come across this blanket by Icelandic designers in stunning cobalt blue. It’s even made of Icelandic wool from Icelandic sheep which have naturally bare faces … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, design, fun, happiness, Iceland, Icelandic, interior design, Life, Living, nature, Nordic, photography, photos, pretty, products, Scandinavian, seablanket, Sheep, travel
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