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Window Shopping at Ikea
Even though I have the new catalogue, it’s always more fun to actually look at the stuff at the store. Often some things can feel quite flimsy, so I need to shake them a little and see how easily they … Continue reading
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Tagged bad, customer service, ikea, rude, shopping, Singapore, thoughts, window
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Crazy Crowds at the New JCube Mall at Jurong East MRT (& My Directory Picks)
I feel embarrassed to say that I was one among the crowd at JCube. I really wanted to turn away from the madness. If you drive you can’t get a lot here and have to also wait for one at … Continue reading
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Tagged crowded, crowds, directory, ice skating rink, JCube, Jurong East, mall, MRT, new, photos, shopping, Singapore
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I Hate Shopping in Singapore (those crazy crowds)
After a weekend trying to avoid getting shoved in malls, I wrote a post about my Love Hate affair with them. And if you live in a sparsely populated country – lucky you. Here’s a taste of what a crowd … Continue reading
Uniqlo Replacing Borders at Parkway Parade
Update on 7 April 2012: Ok it’s open now and super crowded – I pass. What I posted earlier: I am not that thrilled about this, but many Uniqlo fans probably are. I think Uniqlo is not bad, especially for … Continue reading
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Tagged Borders, mall, new, opening, Parkway Parade, shopping, Uniqlo
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Chinese New Year 2012: Chinatown Festive Bazaar
There was one time during Chinese New Year, many years ago when I came down with one of my sweetest friends. We practically had to hold on to each other otherwise we would have been swallowed in the crowd. That … Continue reading
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Tagged bazaar, Chinatown, Chinese New Year, CNY 2012, culture, fair, festive, Food, fruit, Life, Living, night, photography, photos, shopping, Singapore, walk
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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
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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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Japanese New Year at Liang Court’s Meidi-ya
You must check out Meidi-ya. It was lovely during Christmas and is now filled with New Year goodies. The Japanese patrons were buying mainly stuff for steam boat. Everything was just so pretty and I always see new enticing products … Continue reading
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Tagged beautiful, culture, Food, fruit, gourmet, groceries, Japan, japanese, Liang Court, Life, Living, Meidi-ya, mochi, New Year, photography, photos, shopping, Singapore, steam boat, supermarket, travel
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Changi City Point: The New Mall opposite Expo MRT & My Directory Picks
Changi City Point is developed by the same group that came up with the very popular Centre Point in town. Many would come here for the outlet stores including some very firsts (like Payless which sells cheap shoes arranged neatly … Continue reading
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Tagged Changi City Point, cheap, design, dining, directory, discount, east, factory outlet, Food, mall, new, outlet, parking, sale, shopping, shops, Singapore, travel
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112 Katong: Singapore’s Newest Mall & My Directory Picks
So here I was at 112 Katong. Had no idea of its existence before. It used to be the Katong mall, but it’s so utterly different now. I don’t like checking out malls, but my partner does, especially if it’s … Continue reading
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Tagged 112 Katong, cinema, dining, directory, Food, Food Republic, japanese, Life, Living, mall, marketplace, new, photography, photos, Restaurants, shopping, shops, Singapore, supermarket, TGI Fridays, theatre, travel
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New at Marina Square: Monoyono & Camper Outlet
Monoyono looked very christmassy with the toy soldiers. A place to get quirky xmas gifts. Camper Outlet Store. Still pretty expensive though.
Liang Court Christmas 2011
This year’s red nosed reindeer theme is pretty creative. Also saw these cool remote control operated balloon thingy that kids will be fascinated with. And I yearn to be able to read Japanese. Love the quality of their books. I … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, cute, decor, japanese, Liang Court, Life, Living, mall, photography, photos, pretty, reindeer, shopping, Singapore, travel
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ION Christmas 2011: Paul Frank, Jams & A Skinny Santa
Looks like a gold xmas tree this year. One thing lazy me loves about Singapore is not having to climb up stairs. Is this Paul Frank store new? Haven’t been to ION in quite a while. Love the abominable snowman. … Continue reading
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Tagged Architecture, cafe, Christmas, cute, Entertainment, Food, ION, jams, Life, Living, mall, Paul Frank, photography, photos, Santa, shopping, shops, Singapore, skinny, tea, travel, xmas
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Helsinki: Market Hall
Another must see is the lovely indoor market. It’s by the harbour and just beside market square where the open air make-shift type market was. Everything in one convenient location. And the best part was, it was walking distance from … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged attraction, biscuits, Chocolate, Finland, Food, fruits, Helsinki, herring, Hotel Fabian, indoor, interesting, Life, market, market hall, meat, must see, patries, photos, shopping, travel, trip
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Helsinki: Open Air Market by the Harbour
You must check out the open air market at the Harbour. I just loved the seagulls that glided in the hair squawking. They hovered, ready to swoop up some scraps. It’s a wonderful area for photos with the Uspenski Russian … Continue reading
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Tagged attractions, Finland, harbour, Helsinki, market, must see, open-air, photography, photos, shopping, travel
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Helsinki’s Biggest Mall: Stockmann (& My Thoughts about Culture)
I am sure Singaporeans will be interested to know about the malls in Helsinki. Well the biggest one in Finland is Stockmann. I noticed loads of mums and kids in this and other malls. In Helsinki, there were mums pushing … Continue reading
Christmas Lights at Somerset 313
Seen some gaudy Christmas decorations, but at least these colours are quite pretty. Still, Christmas in Singapore is very, extremely commercialized.
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Tagged Christmas, Decoration, design, Life, Lights, Living, mall, photography, photos, pretty, shopping, shops, Singapore, Somerset 313, travel, xmas
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Junction 8: Crystal Jade & NTUC Finest
Our default place to go for affordable but good Dim Sum is Crystal Jade. I find the service good and my tea or iced water is regularly topped up. I really love the porridge, steamed BBQ pau and carrot cake … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Bishan, crystal jade, culture, Dim Sum, Entertainment, Food, Junction 8, Life, Living, mall, NTUC Finest, shopping, shops, Singapore
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Red Dot Design Museum Shop and Other Pretty Features
Even if you don’t get to the museum, the museum shop itself is a feast for the eyes. Very tempting indeed. I loved this bucket bag from afar but I didn’t like the rough texture upon closer inspection. Still adored … Continue reading
Liang Court: Tintin Comic Books at Kinokuniya
Adore the rocket bookshelf.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged comic books, Kinokuniya, Liang Court, Life, Living, mall, photography, photos, shopping, shops, Singapore, Tintin, travel
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Beautiful Paper Craft Store at Liang Court
What’s not to love about beautiful paper craft. Crafts Beautiful was just next to the pretty tea store. When I pass by I always marvel at the 3D paper art. Especially the Parisian scene. And the Orchard Road scene displayed … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, beautiful, Crafts Beautiful, Entertainment, Liang Court, Life, Living, mall, paper, Paper Craft, personal, photography, photos, shopping, Singapore, travel
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