Tag Archives: design

I Love the Designs at Ikea

Posted on July 14, 2013 by bookjunkie

I have a major weakness for pretty designs and colours. Ikea is so tempting with their fresh designs in punchy or soothing colours. I adore the shades they choose for their products and the clean lines. I feel like a … Continue reading →

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Tempted at Muji

Posted on February 20, 2013 by bookjunkie

Love the clean designs of Japanese goods, and Muji’s food products are so pretty. Even simple things like marshmellows. But prices are not low (compared to Ikea), and it’s quite a splurge if you decide to get anything here.

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Singapore’s Abercrombie & Fitch Store reminds me of a Night Club

Posted on February 17, 2012 by bookjunkie

I think it’s not officially open yet (I’m living under a rock cos it opened on Dec 15th), otherwise it would have been even more packed with teenagers. This is definitely a place for the young. What I can say … Continue reading →

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New Design Store at Tampines 1

Posted on February 14, 2012 by bookjunkie

Haven’t been to Tampines 1 in a while and already I see a couple of new stores. The most interesting one being sqft. the design store. Thought the pink chopsticks were cute but I prefer my chopsticks separate. I think … Continue reading →

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Awesome Purple Fairy at Somerset 313

Posted on February 6, 2012 by bookjunkie

Haven’t been to Somerset 313 in a while and the additions I spotted were the purple lady and the new chair area in the lobby. More free seating is definitely a good thing and a rarity in Singapore. Also wanted … Continue reading →

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CNY 2012: VivoCity (& it’s Sad to See PageOne closing)

Posted on January 9, 2012 by bookjunkie

Another mall that’s buzzing with Chinese New Year festivities is VivoCity. There is an exhibition with vendors from China each year. If you need sweets for Chinese New Year, you can’t go wrong with St Michael’s (I know it’s M&S … Continue reading →

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Changi City Point: The New Mall opposite Expo MRT & My Directory Picks

Posted on December 26, 2011 by bookjunkie

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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Elephant Parade 2011 in Singapore

Posted on December 9, 2011 by bookjunkie

You can spot elephants all over town as part of the Elephant Parade, but I particularly liked the ones at Somerset 313. Especially this one which seems to be decorated with a single piece of string. It’s for a worthy … Continue reading →

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My Trip to Stockholm & Helsinki: 7 Things I Loved & Will Miss

Posted on November 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

I love experiencing new things. Took advantage of the low season and went to Scandinavia during a period no one wants to go there. Basically it’s mostly dark and grey with just 6 hours of daylight from about 9am to … Continue reading →

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Christmas Lights at Somerset 313

Posted on November 17, 2011 by bookjunkie

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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