Lali Masso’s non-chalant studio is housed in one corner of her beautiful apartment in Singapore. This is where Lali, the founder of Little Friends by Lamasso stocks her beautiful line of clothing. If comfort is what you choose for your kids, then this brand is for you. Lali stays away from the frills, lace and {Read More…}
Museum stop: Red Dot Design Museum, Singapore
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…}
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…}
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…}
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…}
Baking supplies at Phoon Huat Singapore
Lately, I have seen some insanely well decorated cakes on shop windows, instagram pages and birthday parties. As a novice, I have always wanted to know how people come up with these really cool creations. To learn more about baking, and hoping to try my hand at it someday, I find myself at Phoon Huat, a {Read More…}