Monthly Archives: June 2010

Pale Blue Singapore Skies

Posted on June 25, 2010 by bookjunkie

The skies clear up after a rainy morning. Our skies are a paler blue because of our high humidity that often reaches saturation point. It usually feels terribly stuffy before it rains. Rains bring with it such sweet relief and … Continue reading →

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How To Decorate A Room With Pink Walls

Posted on June 25, 2010 by bookjunkie

{Google Image} I absolutely adore the shade of blue those two armchairs come in. I also like how blue and yellow work so well in a pink room. It sort of prevents the room from becoming sickly sweet which can … Continue reading →

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Catherine Hammerton: Beautiful Handmade Vintage Asthetic

Posted on June 25, 2010 by bookjunkie

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 →

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Inspired on Friday: Beautiful Illustrations by Michele Maule

Posted on June 25, 2010 by bookjunkie

These lovely creations are being sold on her Etsy shop. The first two are original works. How I wish I could draw and paint like that. What a gift! The super talented, pretty artist blogs on How to Draw a … Continue reading →

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Only 12 and 14, Little Kylie and Kendall Kardashian Look So Grown Up

Posted on June 25, 2010 by bookjunkie

Can you believe they are only 12 (Kylie on extreme left) and 14 (Kendall on extreme right) years old? I don’t watch much of the Kardashian sisters show but I remember that the two youngest sisters, daughters of former Olympian … Continue reading →

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Swiss, Oliver Fricker is Sentenced in Singapore: I Feel Overwhelming Sadness at the Verdict

Posted on June 25, 2010 by bookjunkie

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fahN1LJfgW0] The jail term I can understand, even though it’s harsh as there was no malice in the act, but why the caning (seems more like flogging) as well? In my mind, the punishment doesn’t fit the crime. I am … Continue reading →

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Oliver Fricker Pleads Guilty and Singapore Floods Again

Posted on June 25, 2010 by bookjunkie

{Getty Images} Gosh, I find Oliver Fricker really pitiful. The Telegraph reports: Damning evidence, including emails ordering paint, photographs and a wire cutter used to cut through the fence of a train depot, left Fricker with little choice but to … Continue reading →

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Oliver Fricker’s Alleged Trespass & Vandalism Case Pushed to Friday

Posted on June 24, 2010 by bookjunkie

Oliver Fricker’s much anticipated day at court today did not provide any relief. The poor chap has to face the media again on Friday as the case was adjourned once again. The local media reports he was visibly annoyed, but … Continue reading →

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Who is Julia?: Just the First Female Prime Minister of Australia!

Posted on June 24, 2010 by bookjunkie

Just some tidbits based on Wikipedia: 1. Born on 29 September 1961 (48 years old) 2. Born in Wales. 3. Her father was a coal miner in Wales 4. Sister Alison’s three years older 5. Migrated to Adelaide in 1966 … Continue reading →

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Inspiration for Thursday

Posted on June 24, 2010 by bookjunkie

I love gazing at beautiful photos. Decor photos that impress me the most are the affordable, simple clean scandinavian influenced rooms with a burst of color that gives it warmth. Also I like rooms that look cosy and lived in. … Continue reading →

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Rare Photos of Michael Jackson

Posted on June 24, 2010 by bookjunkie

First it’s hard to imagine that it has been almost one year already since Michael Jackson’s death. To me the tragic event seems to have taken place just a short while ago and I think the world is still reeling … Continue reading →

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Fragility of Singapore’s Food Culture

Posted on June 23, 2010 by bookjunkie

[polldaddy poll=3385831] K F Seetoh our foodie TV show host, the man behind the food guide Makansutra, who travels on a scooter and Singapore’s answer to Anthony Bourdain has said some interesting things in a recent article in Time Magazine. … Continue reading →

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Pad Thai and Red Rubies

Posted on June 23, 2010 by bookjunkie

After reading a freshly pressed blog on Thai Iced Tea, I was tempted to have some Thai Food myself.  I decided to try out Diandin Leluk which seems like an authentic place with chefs from Thailand. Thai Food always features … Continue reading →

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Strange: Unrelated Celebrity Twins

Posted on June 23, 2010 by bookjunkie

I thought I was the only one who saw the mind boggling similarity between the oldest Jonas brother’s wife, Danielle Deleasa and Hillary Duff’s older sister Haylie Duff.  I am not interested in these celebs, but it is so fascinating … Continue reading →

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Seinfeld vs Gaga: Baby Boomer vs Gen Y?

Posted on June 23, 2010 by bookjunkie

I’m Gen X and I’m going with Team Seinfeld, and to me 56 ain’t old.  I am sounding like a fuddy duddy already but I totally don’t get her music. Please take the Poll! I’m curious to know who will … Continue reading →

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Wednesday’s Design Inspiration

Posted on June 23, 2010 by bookjunkie

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 →

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Spiritual Significance of Flowers Offered at Pooja

Posted on June 23, 2010 by bookjunkie

Whenever my friends asks me questions about Hinduism and the significance of this or that, I try my best but I’m embarrassed to say I don’t have an exact knowledge.  What I know is hazy and based on what I … Continue reading →

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#41. Satire on Local Blogs

Posted on June 23, 2010 by bookjunkie

I found this poster on the Blog, The Online Citizen on how to be a patriotic Singaporean and had a good chuckle over it. Joshua Chiang is brilliant in capturing our frustrations. Yup, I can see it….I bet it’s close … Continue reading →

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Why I Love The Shaytards Vlog

Posted on June 22, 2010 by bookjunkie

Out of all the crap on YouTube there are some gems.  One of them is the Shaytard Family where the father Shay Carl invites you into the life of his family. It’s a bit like the reality show, Jon and … Continue reading →

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Pretty Breakfast Nook And Wish Wall

Posted on June 22, 2010 by bookjunkie

I love the breakfast nook created in this small space.  Being slightly OCD, I immediately thought of chalk dust in the food, but another free spirit part of me loves the giant chalkboard the couple endearingly call their wish wall. … Continue reading →

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I’m a Night Owl Trying to Be The Early Bird (& Failing Miserably)

Posted on June 22, 2010 by bookjunkie

I can relate to Sunshine and Starlight’s post on so many levels I just had to reblog it!  Sadly, I am a night owl and so ashamed of it. Somehow, I just function better and write better at night. Maybe … Continue reading →

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Searching for the Perfect Reading Chair

Posted on June 22, 2010 by bookjunkie

I wish chairs like these came with Ikea price-tags. I am searching for the perfect most comfy reading chair that won’t give you a backache after hours of sitting, and costs less than $200 Singapore dollars. Oh yeah, it can’t … Continue reading →

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