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Tag Archives: red
Starbucks at Christmas
I find the Starbucks Christmas disposable cups too nice to throw away. Tried their seasonal toffee nut latte and it’s rather addictive.
Other Stuff at Ikea Tampines that Caught My Eye
I was immediately attracted to this bowl. You see, I like things made of natural materials and I have a weakness for light woods. Even for flooring at home I prefer blonde woods to dark ones like teak. I usually … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged bowls, cloth, flowers, ikea, interior design, light woods, material, red, rose, shopping, Singapore, Tampines, wood
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The Thing About Cars in Singapore
I’m totally not a car person. B is, so I entertained myself by taking photos when we went car window shopping. If you’ve read my blog you know about my fear of confined spaces. When B asks me about cars … Continue reading
I’m Pretty Crazy about Rambutans
If you ask me, my favourite fruits are tropical. If they are not tropical, I find them quite bland. Tropical fruits tend to be sweeter and are equivalent to dessert. Mention durian, chempedak, rambutan or mango and my eyes light … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Cold Storage, fruit, juicy, photo, price, rambutan, red, Singapore, tropical
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Chinese New Year 2012: People’s Park & Lucky Red Underwear at OG
This is the best way to burn calories. Walk the streets at night at one of the many festive bazaars. The most lively one is the one in Chinatown during Chinese New Year and I hope the photos captured how … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Chinatown, Chinese New Year, CNY 2012, culture, Entertainment, festive, Life, Living, OG, photography, photos, red, shopping, Singapore, travel, Underwear
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Chinese New Year 2012: People’s Park
It’s always most festive in Chinatown in the weeks before Chinese New Year. It was so crowded. Every year you can spot people crowding around this board reading their fortune for the dragon year. A close-up but couldn’t get close … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Chinatown, Chinese New Year, CNY, culture, decorations, festival, festive, Life, Living, People's Park, red, shopping, Singapore, travel
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Our Old Fire Station
The Central Fire Station was built way back in 1909, more than a century ago. I think this is one of the prettiest buildings around. The old fire station is very near the Stamp museum and the colourful lego like … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, beautiful, design, fire engine red, fire station, heritage, Life, Living, old, personal, photography, photos, pretty, red, Singapore, travel
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Relaxing High Tea at the Rose Veranda (Part 1 of 2)
Shangri-la Hotel’s Rose Veranda has become our default high tea place as the staff always make us feel at home. The food may not be the highest quality, but it has a down to earth cosy vibe which we really … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged ambience, beautiful, beauty, Best, cosy, Entertainment, Food, happiness, high tea, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, pink, pretty, red, Rose Veranda, Roses, Sandwiches, savoury, Shangri-la Hotel, Singapore, tea, travel
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Red Dot Traffic: That Red Building on Maxwell Road
We always drive by this gorgeous red building, but I have never been inside. Been yearning to for quite some time and we finally did it. The building itself at 28 Maxwell Road is called Red Dot Traffic while the … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, Art, attractions, beautiful, Building, design, Entertainment, Life, Living, Maxwell Road, museum, must see, nature, personal, photography, photos, pretty, red, Red Dot Traffic, Singapore, traffic light, travel, what to do
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Singapore on her 46th Birthday
Took a double decker bus around a small part of our clean island. Haven’t sat on the upper deck in many years and I recommend it. Thought these bunch of flags sewn together and fluttering in the strong breeze was … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 46 years, 46%, bus ride, clean, double decker bus, Life, Living, National Day, photo, photography, pictures, red, sales, school kids, sights, Singapore, travel, view
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Angelina Jolie Looks Stunning in Red Gown
I am usually not into fashion, but I do know what I like. I think Jolie looks absolutely stunning in this red flowy gown by Jenny Packham. I think it flatters her figure, although she’s really skinny here. This was … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Angelina Jolie, beautiful, beauty, celeb, Celebrities, celebs, fashion, flowy, gorgeous, gown, Jenny Packham, photos, pretty, red, Stunning, women
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Red Rocket at Vivo
I adore the bright red rocket at VivoCity. The unique art installations and thoughtful curvy design, sets this mall apart from others. The red rocket has a name – GoGo and is by Dutch artist, Marc Ruygrok. It’s quite a … Continue reading
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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Singapore Daily Photo: Red Ferrari
If I had a million dollars to spare the last thing I would do is buy a Ferrari as I am not that into cars. I just can’t justify to myself ever paying for much for something like that. B … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Borders, car, culture, Daily Photo, design, F1, Ferrari, formula one, Life, Living, Orchard Road, personal, photography, photos, race, red, Singapore, travel
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Mid-Autumn Festival 2010: Streets of Chinatown
I have never seen the Mid-Autumn Festival done on such a grand scale before. It must be because of our million tourists, but I like it as well. I was thinking it would be much prettier here at night when … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged attractions, bazaar, Chinatown, Chinese, colourful, colours, culture, festival, Food, Lanterns, Life, Living, Mid-Autumn Festival, photography, photos, red, shopping, Singapore, streets, Things To Do, travel
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Gorgeous Red IKEA Kitchen
I was blown away by this Italian kitchen featured in the Ikea Live website. Who knew a bold red could work so well. I think it’s balanced out by the steel and natural materials like the wood ceiling and granite … Continue reading
Posted in Lovely Ideas
Tagged beautiful, beauty, bold, decor, design, interior design, kitchen, photos, red
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Pre National Day Celebrations at VivoCity
VivoCity had this huge Singapore flag up. Somehow, the bigger the flag the grander it looks. I wish the red was a bit darker for greater contrast. I think in celebration of National Day perhaps, VivoCity’s blue drummer boys were … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Drummer Boys, flag, Life, Living, mall, National Day, photography, photos, red, Singapore, travel, VivoCity
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Attractive Red Building: An Old Firestation
My curiosity was piqued when I spotted this attractive red building. Red never fails to catch my attention. It’s actually an event management company located in an old Firestation at Upper Bukit Timah Road.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, Interesting Buildings, photography, photos, red, Singapore, The Event Brigade, travel
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Angelina Jolie is Stunning in Red
Angelina Jolie is just so beautiful. She truly takes your breath away in red and it shows that she should occasionally do away with her usual blacks in favour of colour. The Photo is from her promotion of her latest … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged Actress, Angelina Jolie, beautiful, beauty, celeb, Celebrities, celebs, diet, fashion, Movie, photos, red, red gown, Salt, skinny, Stunning, woman, women
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Catherine Hammerton: Beautiful Handmade Vintage Asthetic
I absolutely love tiny floral prints and I am swooning over these interiors by UK designer Catherine Hammerton as seen on Design Sponge. These are of her own home. Her kitchen has got to be the prettiest I have ever … Continue reading
Posted in Lovely Ideas
Tagged Art, beautiful, bedroom, Catherine Hammerton, decor, design, Floral Prints, home, interior design, kitchen, personal, pretty, red, Rooms, White
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