I meet Anna Williams one morning, only to realize that she is a mum I see at school! What a small world, isn’t it. She is the talented mum behind Crafted by A (Singapore), which makes some lovely nursery art work, for little ones. An accountant by profession, Anna Williams decided to quit her job, to take {Read More…}
Playeum, Singapore
During the school holidays, my daughter and I went to check out Playeum’s latest exhibit, ‘A World Full of Stories’. Playeum is a wonderful space in Singapore which organizes creative exhibits for children. I like how each installation is well planned, allowing kids to interact with art at their own pace. From glass painting, kinetic sand play, storytelling to imaginative play, kids have a whole lot {Read More…}
Scribolo, Singapore: Poster art
Looking to take back a cool souvenir of Singapore? The latest to hit the shelves is Scribolo’s giant colouring poster, which is sure to keep the kids busy for hours. This is the first product to be launched by the company which proposes to focus on paper goods for children. I meet the founder Nathalie {Read More…}
KlayKit: Clay subscription boxes
This is my second visit to Amu’s studio. Each time I visit, I fall in love with the lovely pieces of pottery adorning the shelves. This time it is to learn about the launch of KlayKit, a product that allows you to take clay education to your home. Amu and her partner Sara who founded {Read More…}
Polkaros: hand-painted ceramics
I meet Ros Lee, a talented ceramic artist at the Dreamseeds Art Fest, organized by non-profit organization Club Rainbow. Ros was here to conduct a ceramic painting workshop for the beneficiaries of Club Rainbow, and some members of the public. I had a great time volunteering at the event, and watching Ros teaching participants how to paint {Read More…}
Colors of Diwali at Little India, Singapore
Hi folks, It has been busy weekend with Diwali (and Halloween) around the corner. I couldn’t be happier. Despite all the effort that goes into planning, festivals are always fun. For me, Diwali (festival that reveres Goddess Lakshmi) always brings good cheer. The nostalgia associated with decorating the home with lights and flowers, to dressing {Read More…}
Minted: Personalised holiday cards
The holiday season is finally here. Growing up we never celebrated Christmas in a big way. My fondest memory of Christmas, however, was decorating our living room with the lovely cards my father would receive. Sadly, as our lives become more digitized, handwritten cards are slowly dwindling, being replaced by virtual greetings. However, if you {Read More…}
Arteastiq: Art over tea
This lovely space tucked away in the Mandarin Gallery, on Orchard Road in Singapore, is a welcome relief from the street’s shopping frenzy. I’m introducing you to Arteastiq, a cosy tea lounge that invites people to paint, while unwinding over a soothing cuppa. They call it ‘art jamming’ or social painting. I step in, one {Read More…}
Singapore sketch artist: Tia Boon Sim
The first thing that strikes me about Tia Boon Sim is her infectious smile. I love her zest for life even at the age of 58. I meet this cheerful lady in Singapore, one afternoon where she tells me what keeps her happy. Tia is the founder of the Singapore chapter of Urban Sketchers, a {Read More…}
Inspired by artist and illustrator: Lisa Congdon
I was super delighted to receive a book in the mail from Lisa Congdon, who was kind enough to send me one of her recently published books ‘Whatever you are be a good one’. I spent an entire afternoon browsing through her book, which is an amalgamation of her favourite quotes. Each quote is beautifully {Read More…}