Monthly Archives: June 2010

Which Sheep Does Your Sweater Come From?

30 year old, Dutch designer, Christien Meindertsma, started a trend of knitting with giant knitting needles and producing lovely things like rugs and poufs. {Image: Paper and Stitch} Her beautiful rugs are knitted from sheep wool. She is unique as … Continue reading

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Wonder Woman Gets a New Costume & I Hate It

{Google Image} I don’t like change.  Why do they have to mess with things that ain’t broke.  Like redoing strawberry shortcake for instance, by slimming her down.  Why can’t they come up with a new character instead of messing with … Continue reading

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Anna Kournikova and Martina Hingis Cheered as Grannies at Wimbledon 2010

The fans who cheered the glamourous girls of tennis, with ‘Come on, grannies’ have got to be kidding. The pair were playing in the invitational doubles.  These gorgeous girls are just 29 and look super fit, but in competitive sports … Continue reading

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Muji Seat Cushions

These mustard yellow cushions from Muji have been enticing me to buy them. They are ever so soft to touch. So soft that you can leave a finger print as you poke it and it will slowly go back into … Continue reading

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Madonna’s Daughter Lola’s First Blog Post

I used to listen to every Madonna hit in the 80’s (like ‘Papa Don’t Preach’), but I don’t really get her new music. Madonna tended to shock, but the most shocking thing she did was become a mother. I used … Continue reading

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#42. Roses in Singapore

I love roses, but who doesn’t.  It’s challenging to grow roses in Singapore in the tropical heat. The type that grow are tiny and lovely.  They often wither, but even if they only last for a day or two, it’s … Continue reading

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Lady Gaga Looks Great as a Boy

When I first saw this I didn’t even think it was Lady Gaga till I read the article. I thought she was an intelligent looking male model. I’m not a fan of Lady Gaga’s music as I have very old … Continue reading

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Is Megan Fox Mrs Green Now? Or He Could Be Mr Fox

In celebrity news, two really good looking people, Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green got married in Hawaii. I didn’t realise there was such a big age difference between them – she’s 24 and he’s 36.  Physically they look about … Continue reading

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SMRT trains are not packed, according to it’s CEO (via Want some tau huay?)

I am so infuriated after reading quotes by the SMRT CEO, that I am left speechless. Arrogance and lack of compassion, infuriates me to the extreme. If you want a kinder society and more productive work environments you have to … Continue reading

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Spring Cleaning in Spurts

{Google Image} I am in the middle of spring cleaning. I had a sudden urge to de-clutter. You see, when I do get these urges, I become ballistic and clean in mad spurts. After an hour of it I get … Continue reading

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Tom N Toms Icon Village: Korean Coffee Place Where Pretzels are Made Fresh

This was my second time to Tom N Toms at Icon Village, but it sure was crowded. We walked around for a bit and later we were lucky to get a great seat by the counter right in front where … Continue reading

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Monday’s Cool Idea: Write on a Book Without Ruining It

I love this cool product idea that I came across on a fabulous blog called Unclutterer as I was trying to get some inspiration to declutter. I wonder if these are sold at our local stationary stores? If I do … Continue reading

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Angelina Jolie Interview on Vanity Fair

“No, I’m not pregnant,” Angelina Jolie tells Vanity Fair contributing editor Rich Cohen, from the set of her movie in Venice, Italy. Perhaps in the future? “We’re not opposed to it. But we want to make sure we can give … Continue reading

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Hong Kongers Love Our Casinos

We have a 30% increase in tourism with the attractions like Universal studios and the 2 new casinos. Unfortunately for tourists that has sent hotel prices upwards as well. When I go out these days, it seems like maybe only … Continue reading

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Pretty Rain Clouds For Your Wall

Sometimes the simplest idea can be the most striking like this little wall decor rain cloud sold on Etsy. More lovely rain clouds to hang on your wall from French Interior and Product Designer Leptitpapillon based in Canada. Doesn’t she … Continue reading

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Enid Blyton Stories Filled with Midnight Feasts and Adventures for Girls

As a kid I loved Enid Blyton’s Famous Five – the books and the British TV Show.  Hearing the theme song again sure brings back memories.  George was the character that stuck in my mind. I think even then I … Continue reading

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Pippi Longstocking

From Wikipedia: Pippi Longtocking or Pippi Långstrump in its original language Swedish, is a book by  Swedish author Astrid Lindgren, and adapted into multiple films and television series. Pippi was named by Lindgren’s then nine-year-old daughter, Karin, who requested a get-well story from her … Continue reading

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Breakfast at Scruffy Murphy’s at the Beach

This is a nice place to sit and watch the sea while you tuck into a breakfast of french toast, bacon, eggs and sausages.  My partner loved the French Toast with butter and honey.  I indulged in the yummy salty … Continue reading

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Imported Sand Filling Up the Shoreline as Kids Play at East Coast Beach

It was a lovely cool enough day to enjoy the beach. There were cute kids playing in the sand and even a monk appreciating nature. For the first time I saw how sand was added to the shoreline as this … Continue reading

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Raspberry & Lychee Sponge Cake with Rose Flavored Topping

Saw this lovely red cake named Sweet Memories, at the Chocz Store at Parkway Parade Mall basement level.  I thought they only sold chocolates, but apparently they now sell cakes as well.

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Glace Cakes from a Friend

Update: We shared the cakes and they were all so delectably good.  I would definitely get cakes from this little store the next time I’m there.  The photos don’t do them justice.  My favourite was the creme brulee cake which … Continue reading

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This Looks a Bit Scary: Don’t Swim Over the Edge at Marina Bay Sands Skypark

Fifty-five storeys up, this infinity pool could glide you straight over the edge of Singapore, if not the world. It’s part of the $US6 billion Marina Bay Sands Skypark hotel, which just opened this week. Ok, so if you were … Continue reading

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