Activity boxes are super popular in our household. My daughter and me love scouting for new ones together, and they make wonderful ice-breakers during playdates. A brand which I really like is Tiger Tribe, Australia, which makes such lovely activity boxes for kids. I love checking out their collection which is as vibrant as little {Read More…}
Crocs, Broomfield, Colorado
Ask any kid and their go-to pair of sandals are usually Crocs. These versatile foam shoes manufactured by an American footwear company based in Broomfield, Colorado is a universal favorite. The original sandal design was made by Andrew Reddyhoff as a slip-resistant foam boat shoe that could float, making it suitable for various water activities. {Read More…}
Riau Candle, Batam, Indonesia
A soothing fragrance always uplifts the mood at my home. I have an irresistible attraction for sweet smelling candles and love walking through candle stores taking in every fragrance. I recently came across this Batam (Indonesia) based candle company called Riau Candle. What drew me to their candles was their very relaxed signature white design. I {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…}
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…}