Tag Archives: Orchard Road

CNY2015: Paragon

Posted on February 14, 2015 by bookjunkie

Saw some of the prettiest decorations and Chinese themed art sold here. Couldn’t help admiring the antique looking horse and the blue ox.

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Orchard Road Christmas Lights

Posted on December 23, 2013 by bookjunkie

Thought I should put up my Christmas photos before it’s too late and I don’t feel Chrismassy anymore. The Christmas peacock angel was my favourite. Isn’t her head piece just fabulous? Catch a glimpse of her just outside Tangs.

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7 Favourite Cafes in Town (Near an MRT)

Posted on August 1, 2013 by bookjunkie

Because coffee or tea and cupcakes, make a day even better. Wrote about it here.

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Krispy Kreme will open at Tangs

Posted on July 29, 2013 by bookjunkie

Just read about this on my iphone through the Straits Times. Finally. Have been waiting for ages and since then lost my craving for donuts. Still need to wait till mid October though. The last time I had Krispy Kreme … Continue reading →

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Revamped Shaw Lido Theatre: No More Mee Siam

Posted on October 18, 2012 by bookjunkie

Well, I guess it’s not that new, but I only recently checked it out. At first sight it looked much more pleasant but I quite miss the cheap local food options. We used to come here for Glory Mee Siam … Continue reading →

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Singapore: Always Something New

Posted on July 13, 2012 by bookjunkie

Just a little post about how Singapore is in constant flux. Prompted by the discovery of The Med the other day. Although it’s probably been here for ages and I’m living under a rock as usual.

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Vintage Cars at Orchard Central

Posted on June 22, 2012 by bookjunkie

B is a car person, me not so much. Sometimes he talks to me about cars and I drift away. I don’t even like driving so I’m glad he likes it. He does complain about the COE though and commented … Continue reading →

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Orchard Road Christmas Decorations and my thoughts about Crowds

Posted on December 9, 2011 by bookjunkie

There was this changing light that provided entertainment as you’re stuck at the traffic junction. The scene is constantly changing and nothing stays still in Singapore. It’s hard to even stop a while and it seems like if you don’t … Continue reading →

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Pink Christmas at Orchard Central

Posted on December 9, 2011 by bookjunkie

From this angle you can see how steep and high the Orchard Central escalator is. Goes up 3 levels. Seems like they are trying to call the place OC.  But OC makes me think of that show about teenagers in … Continue reading →

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Awesome Sculptures at ION: Frangipani & Bendy Woman

Posted on October 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

Not only is the ION structure gorgeous, I also adore the art installations that motorists can see from the road, because they are so huge. Just discovered that they are part of a series called Art Beyond Limits and will … Continue reading →

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