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Tag Archives: vintage
History: Singapore in 1957
I got interested at the 4 minute point onwards. It’s fascinating for me as Singapore seems an utterly different place. Even the Lion dances and satay were so much more authentic. The only thing that bothered me was the imperialist … Continue reading
Vintage Singapore 1961: Backstreets
Another really wonderful video shared by Michael Rogge on YouTube. He is now 81 years old and living in the Netherlands. My aunts and uncles would probably find the scenes familiar. I so love looking back to the charming era … Continue reading
Vintage Singapore 1960s: Street Urchins
I am absolutely mesmerized by this old video. I feel so lucky with my hot showers, when I view how the children are bathed. But it also seemed a more idyllic time or perhaps it’s my nostalgia for a charming … Continue reading
Posted in History
Tagged 1960's, bathing, culture, historical, Life, Living, old Singapore, Singapore, Singaporean, Singaporeans, street scenes, urchin, Video, vintage
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Peranakan Museum: Vintage
Love this old typewriter. Pure elegance. This and other items, used to belong to a Peranakan philanthropist and have been donated to the museum. Was excited when I saw these old telephones. Another station kids will like. Wish I could … Continue reading
Exploring Kandahar Street
This post is from the walking and photo taking as we walked along Kandahar Street, after we had a yummy Nasi Padang lunch at Minang. Loved that this yellow car was parked across this yellow building in Kampong Glam. … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 70's, addresses, Bian's, cakes, Chinese Opera Museum, culture, decor, design, directory, fashion, fishing, Food, French Restaurant, Kandahar Street, ladies, Le Pont De Vie, Life, Living, locations, Lola, personal, photography, photos, pretty, retro, Rich & Good Cake Shop, shopping, Singapore, swiss rolls, travel, vintage
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Vintage TV: Elizabeth Montgomery made Bewitched, Magic
This is one show equally loved by both my mum and myself. It’s Bewitched. I mostly watched the re-runs, but recall bits of it from childhood as well, especially the seasons when little Tabitha (played by a very cute Erin … Continue reading
Posted in Laughter
Tagged 1960's, 1970's, 60's, beautiful, beauty, blonde, cute, Dick York, Elizabeth Montgomery, Ellen Pompeo, Erin Murphy, good witch, Nostalgia, old, pretty, Samantha Stevens, Tabitha, TV, Video, vintage, women, YouTube
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PageOne at VivoCity
Pretty vintage cards. Gosh, Singapore is so low down on the list of happiest countries in the world. Denmark is looking real good.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Art, bookstore, cards, Entertainment, happiness, Life, Living, PageOne, personal, photography, photos, pretty, shopping, Singapore, travel, vintage, VivoCity
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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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I Love The Tops and Blouses on Frankie Covers
I just love Australia’s Frankie Magazine and especially how they dress their models in vintage outfits for the covers. The articles are a breath of fresh air too. Also I never thought the day would come when 80’s fashion would … Continue reading
I Love Elle Fanning’s Cat’s Eye Retro Glasses and Cute Print Skirt
I like Elle Fanning and I think she is very talented. I am eager to watch ‘Somewhere’ which had won the highest awards at The Venice Film Festival and I hope it comes to Singapore soon. She is dressed age … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged Actress, beauty, cat's eye, Celebrities, child, cute, Elle Fanning, fashion, Glasses, Movie, pretty, Print Skirt, retro, Somewhere, spectacles, Venice, Venice Film Festival, vintage
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Freida Pinto’s Black Polka Dot Dress
I really like Freida Pinto’s Polka Dot dress. Usually I see dresses I like, but couldn’t possibly wear, but this one I think I would wear as it has that vintage look. The 26-year-old, Slumdog Millionaire star wore it at … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged beautiful, beauty, black, celeb, Celebrities, celebs, dress, Freida Pinto, Movie, photos, polka dot, Trailer, Video, vintage, women, Woody Allen
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Mad Men on Rolling Stone
I think Mad Men deserves all the accolades it’s been getting. It’s an intelligent show and at the same time eye candy, with the authentic sets and clothing from the 60’s. Matthew Weiner it’s creator demands authenticity on his set, … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged Art, authenticity, beautiful, beauty, celeb, Celebrities, celebs, Christina Hendricks, Cover, creator, culture, Entertainment, January Jones, Jon Hamm, ladies, Mad Men, magazine, Matthew Weiner, photos, pretty, Rolling Stone, set, vintage, women
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Octa Hotel at Parco Millenia Walk: Like Stepping from Singapore into Tokyo
This was the second time I passed by this lovely French style Japanese high tea place. I found it so pretty and really wanted to have a tea set here. Sadly the lovely Japanese ladies inside told me in halting, … Continue reading
My Mum’s Olivetti: New Love For An Old Typewriter
My Apple iMac is gorgeous. I was yearning for it for years before I got it, and there is no question that I love it. But you know what? It’s been hurting my eyes. The backlight on the screen, even … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing
Tagged Ad, Advert, beautiful, beauty, childhood, dad, decor, design, Elegance, father, history, interior design, ipad, launch, Life, Living, Mad Men, Manual, memories, mother, mum, Nostalgia, old, Olivetti, Olivetti 32, Olivetti Typewriter, personal, Singapore, Sophistication, story, trend, typewriter, vintage, writing
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Vintage Ads: Singapore the sunny smile isle
Found this vintage Singapore tourism advert from 1974 where the catchphrase was Singapore the sunny smile isle. Charming wasn’t it. I think life was less stressful then and we probably smiled a whole lot more. Today the latest advertising … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Ad, design, history, Life, Living, marketing, Nostalgia, Poster, Singapore, STPB, the sunny smile isle, travelling, Uniquely Singapore, vintage, Your Singapore
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Beezus and Ramona
This is the vintage cover of the Beverly Cleary Book I tremendously enjoyed reading as a child. I think Joey King was a great choice to play Ramona, although both actresses are a few years older than they are in … Continue reading
Posted in Movies
Tagged beautiful, beauty, Beezus and Ramona, Beverly Cleary, books, Celebrities, childhood, cute, Joey King, personal, photos, vintage
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Old-Fashioned Letter with a Stamp
I felt like I was on a cloud today. The postman delivered an old-fashioned letter from my dear friend in Perth. Just holding the envelope in my hand and feeling the weight of it was a joyous thing. I was … Continue reading
Posted in Lovely Ideas
Tagged Australia, beautiful, culture, email, friendship, happiness, inspiration, letter, Life, Living, love, Nostalgia, old-fashioned letter, personal, Perth, retro, snail mail, technology, vintage, writing
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Pink is a Tricky Hue
How to make pink walls work and not make the room appear too garish. There is a fine line between tasteful and tacky. If your bedroom is pink and tacky, learn how to make it sophisticated at Style at Home. … Continue reading
Posted in Lovely Ideas
Tagged Art, beautiful, bedroom, decor, design, ideas, inspiration, interior design, pink, pink paint, pink walls, vintage
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What Vintage Beauties Had That Today’s Stars Are Clueless About
It is without a doubt that Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly were two of the most stunning women in the world. The beauty of modern stars pale in comparison. I did an experiment. I typed in the names of these … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged Audrey Hepburn, B&W, beautiful, beauty, Celebrities, classic, culture, Elegance, Grace Kelly, Life, movies, photography, photos, Sophistication, vintage
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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
Wednesday’s Design Inspiration
I was browsing a lovely blog called Decorology. I fell in love with the deep purplish navy, almost black armchair with the ornate French vintage legs. The vermillion lamp acts as a great accent. {Decorology Image} I think this cup … Continue reading
Posted in Lovely Ideas
Tagged armchair, Art, beautiful, coffee, cup, cute, design, ideas, inspiration, lamp, Life, Living, midnight blue, mug, pale pink, personal, rotary telephone, shopping, style, tea, vermillion, vintage
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