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…}
Papypress, Singapore: Paper delights
Hello folks!! After my visit to Yao Yu’s letterpress studio earlier this week, I was intrigued to know more. So I decided to make a trip to a printing press, this time a more commercial one, which does tasteful letterpress printing of wedding cards. The brand Papypress, run by the family that owns Precision printing, {Read More…}
Girl with character: Ang Ku Kueh
The sultry summer heat in Singapore, did not deter us to catch up yesterday afternoon. I was meeting Shijia Wang, the woman behind the brand Ang Ku Kueh Girl and Friends. She treated me to an iced coffee blend, while we had a quick chat about her work. I had no idea what Ang Ku {Read More…}
Ek Karkhana: Summer line
So here’s another clothing brand Ek Karkhana, which launched its lovely summer collection. The interesting colour combinations, simple floral prints, and comfortable fabric, all scream summer. Ek Karkhana is the baby of designer Preeti Wanchoo, who started this brand two and a half years ago. The brand, initially started out with accessories, and later ventured {Read More…}
Aspiring fashion designer: Peixin Tan
And I’m back in Singapore for a short while. Its definitely going to be a warm summer with temperatures soaring. But, I’m hoping to make it an enjoyable one. So, this week, taking a break from the daily chores, I decided to meet with an aspiring fashion designer, who lives in Singapore: Peixin Tan. I {Read More…}
Cool fashion: Tj & Li
Summer makes you want to feel cool and comfortable. And that’s why I am loving these summery outfits by Tj & Li. The colours they use are very basic – red, white and black. However, what makes their clothing unique is the styling and the fabric. For instance, they have some scarves made with the {Read More…}
Sky Goodies: Paper paraphernalia {Free Giveaway}
I have been writing a lot about paper goods lately. Well, I do have a fetish for anything that involves paper – paper craft, origami, scrapbooking, and the list goes on. So, I have to tell you all about Sky Goodies, which creates unique products with paper. What’s different? The company uses paper to make {Read More…}
Incredible Ikat
Ikat is incredible. Really! And I love the way designers have given this age old weaving tradition a contemporary twist, to create wonderful products. Creating Ikat fabric is no easy feat. Typically, the design is created by tying areas of the threads into bundles using wax or grass to prevent penetration of the dye. For {Read More…}
Bookmark it
Being an avid reader, I treasure bookmarks. I usually keep an eye out at check-out counters at book stores where these colorful paper markers are either handed out free, or sold at a nominal price. Its never hard to find a cute design, but often these page dividers lose out on the practical aspect. Many {Read More…}