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Uniquely Singapore Provision Stores
In about twenty years, I have a feeling provision stores selling old fashioned brooms and mops, may become a rare sight as we buy our cleaning equipment from supermarkets and hypermarts. We may not even use the old way of … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged biscuits, cleaning, cookies, culture, Food, general store, Kao, Life, Living, magiclean, mop, mopping, Nostalgia, old, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, Singaporean, Singaporeans
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Peranakan Museum: Pretty Architecture
The one thing that made a huge impression on me was the very pretty architecture of the museum. Both the external facade and the building within that was once a Chinese school. The building was constructed way back in 1912 … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged adventure, Architecture, Art, colonial, culture, design, Entertainment, heritage, history, Life, Living, museum, old, Pastel, Peranakan, peranakan museum, personal, photography, photos, pink, pretty, Singapore, Tao Nan School, travel
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Sun Plaza in Sembawang
This is a little run down mall in Sembawang with a cheery name – Sun Plaza. No wonder it’s interior is painted yellow. It’s really old and I always worry that I will get stuck in the lift. It’s a … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged cheap, good rates, Life, Living, mall, Money Changer, old, personal, photography, photos, ringgit, shopping, shopping centre, shops, Singapore, Sun Plaza, travel
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Vintage TV: Elizabeth Montgomery made Bewitched, Magic
This is one show equally loved by both my mum and myself. It’s Bewitched. I mostly watched the re-runs, but recall bits of it from childhood as well, especially the seasons when little Tabitha (played by a very cute Erin … Continue reading
Posted in Laughter
Tagged 1960's, 1970's, 60's, beautiful, beauty, blonde, cute, Dick York, Elizabeth Montgomery, Ellen Pompeo, Erin Murphy, good witch, Nostalgia, old, pretty, Samantha Stevens, Tabitha, TV, Video, vintage, women, YouTube
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Beautiful Bustle (Little India in Singapore)
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, beauty, bustle, colour, culture, design, heritage, Life, Little India, Living, old, personal, photography, photos, Serangoon Road, Singapore, travel
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A Glimpse of the Real Singapore
Not all of Singapore is swanky and pristine. There’s also gritty, grimy and authentic in every way. One of the oldest estates is Toa Payoh which is right in the middle of the island. This is one area in Toa … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, authentic, culture, flats, HDB, Life, Living, old, personal, photography, photos, real, Singapore, Toa Payoh, travel
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Singapore Daily Photos: Architectural Contrasts
I admire the beauty in both the old and the new. The architectural wonder of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel takes my breath away but I still love the charm of old colonial buildings and shophouses.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, beautiful, beauty, colonial, culture, design, Life, Living, Marina Bay Sands Hotel, new, old, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, travel
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Singapore Daily Photos: Driving by Tanjong Pagar Railway Station
It’s sad to think this place will soon be transformed, due to the railway being closed and the place changing hands from Malaysia to Singapore. I hope it doesn’t lose it’s charm and the fabulous prata and other authentic Malaysian … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, beauty, culture, design, Life, Living, Nostalgia, old, old buildings, personal, photography, photos, Railway, Singapore, Tanjong Pagar, travel
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Insomniac Breakfast: Shaytard Vlog from May 2009
Please indulge me. I really like the Shaytards and since I only recently discovered this kooky lovable family, I was trawling their channel for some old videos and I came upon a classic one. Princesstard is so cute in this … Continue reading
Oldest Shop at Holland Village
This shop has been here since I was in school. There have been stories in the Newspaper that the owner is so rich that he’d rather continue with his shop than sell or rent it out, even though he’s been … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged costumes, culture, cute, decorations, Holland Village, Life, Living, Nostalgia, old, photography, photos, shop, shopping, Singapore, travel
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Jolie Loves Her Red Meat and Aging Hands
Angelina Jolie revealed that being a vegan (excludes dairy and eggs as well) nearly killed her as she was not getting enough nutrition. “I joke that a big juicy steak is my beauty secret. But seriously, I love red meat. … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged aging, Angelina Jolie, beautiful, beauty, candid, celeb, Celebrities, celebs, Entertainment, Hands, interview, Life, Living, meat, old, photos, pretty, quotes, refreshing, Vegan, women, Wrinkled
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Historic 80 Year Old Church Building in Little India
80 years may not sound impressive in Europe, but in Singapore where building are usually only a few years old and old buildings make way for new swanky malls, it’s quite a big deal. Majestic old churches always turn my … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, Church, historical, history, Life, Living, old, photography, photos, Singapore, travel
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My Mum’s Olivetti: New Love For An Old Typewriter
My Apple iMac is gorgeous. I was yearning for it for years before I got it, and there is no question that I love it. But you know what? It’s been hurting my eyes. The backlight on the screen, even … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing
Tagged Ad, Advert, beautiful, beauty, childhood, dad, decor, design, Elegance, father, history, interior design, ipad, launch, Life, Living, Mad Men, Manual, memories, mother, mum, Nostalgia, old, Olivetti, Olivetti 32, Olivetti Typewriter, personal, Singapore, Sophistication, story, trend, typewriter, vintage, writing
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Old Railway Station: Love You Just The Way You Are
I am really sad that a tiny part of Malaysia in Singapore will be gone by July 2011. It was a disputed piece of land that has been historically managed by the Malaysia Railway called KTM, but recently Malaysian leaders … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, history, Keppel, KTM, Life, Living, Malaysia, memories, Nostalgia, old, Paul Theroux, personal, photography, photos, Railway, Singapore, Tanjong Pagar, tea, train, travel
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Charming Architecture at Joo Chiat
I adore the buildings at this corner of Joo Chiat, an area in the East of Singapore. The striking red building houses a museum while the tudor style white and black one houses a quaint restaurant. They are reminiscent of … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, Joo Chiat, Nostalgia, old, photography, Singapore, travel
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