Last week, I made a trip to the Red Dot Design museum in Singapore. It is a lovely space housed in a bright red building. The private museum showcases the winning entries from the Red Dot Design Awards. This includes product, conceptual and communication designers from around the world. Singapore is the only country outside Germany {Read More…}
KokoPanda, Singapore: Charcoal yogurt
Charcoal yogurt? Sounded interesting. I stopped by Kokopanda last week to taste the signature Koko Twisto – a blend of black yogurt and white ice cream. The black fro-yo doesn’t taste a whole lot different from a regular fro-yo, but the pleasant tartness combines well with the sweet taste of ice cream. I like how the cup is dressed up with {Read More…}
Mahableshwar, India: Strawberry country
My daughter loves her strawberries. She can eat it at any time of the day, really! So, a visit to the strawberry farms had to be on my bucket list. On a recent trip to Mumbai, we made a short trip to the cool hills of Mahableshwar. It was the ideal time, as December is {Read More…}
VSolo clothing: $50 giveaway
Hi there! Today, I am introducing VSolo, a children’s clothing brand from Singapore, which I totally love. Just have a feel of their fabric and you will know why. Their uber soft fabric coupled with elegant prints make their clothing delightful. One afternoon I amble into their Cluny Court store to see the designs on display. {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…}
The Patissier: Cake cravings
Recently, we scouted for some cake options for our daughters birthday, and this is one bakery you can’t go wrong with. The Patissier, which runs as a family enterprise, whips up some yummy cakes. If you enjoy mousse- based cakes, The Patissier won’t disappoint. I know fondant is all the rage, but if you’re not a big {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…}
Popbar Singapore: Gelato on a stick
In Singapore weather, it is always a good time to eat ice-cream. So if you are looking for a new option, check out the recently opened Popbar, which serves gelatos and sorbettos on a stick. Located just off the escalator at the basement of the mall Plaza Singapura, Popbar is not hard to miss. Behind {Read More…}
Sophisca, Singapore: Quirky candy
At a recent Sassy Mama (a local magazine targeting mums) Halloween event, visitors were greeted with free chocolates and candy at the door. This was the first time I tasted chocolate from Taiwanese brand Sophisca. I never spotted this brand at my regular shopping trips. The packaging looked cool and quirky. I decided to go back to the brand’s store one morning, {Read More…}