In my first few months in Singapore, I met a beautiful Malaysian Chinese lady. That is when I was introduced to the word: Peranakan. She is a Peranakan. Based on Wikipedia, Peranakan refers to the descendants of Chinese immigrants who came to Malaysia and Singapore. They are also referred to as Baba-Nyonya. Many were the elites of Singapore. Most have lived for generations along the straits of Malacca. They are known to be good cooks hence, the Peranakan cuisine came about. I was always … [Read more...]
CARING FOR YOUR LEATHER ITEMS WITH THE SHOETREE PROJECT
I was never into leather items or branded items for that matter. I know that statement would raise a few eyebrows from my colleagues at work who found me carrying a few leather bags to work. Hear me out. Eversince I can remember, I would normally prefer buying non-branded bags as long as it can fit all my stuff (which is a lot) and it looks aesthetically pleasing. Though I have to admit, I would replace my cheap bags every so often because it gets worn out easily much to my husband's … [Read more...]
FINDING MY STYLE: A FASHION PROJECT WITH TOBI
I took me awhile to find my fashion style. Frankly, I am still finding it in my 30's. I have been used to hand-me-down clothes from my cousins, clothes bought for me by my mom who has her own distinct style and vintage clothes from old suitcases from my relatives. So by the time, I got to pick and buy my own clothes, I was a bit lost. Slowly by the years, I have realized that I gravitate towards the basics - monochrome shirts, plain spaghetti straps, t-shirt dresses, white button-down shirts. … [Read more...]
5 THINGS YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT TRAVELOKA APP WHEN YOU BOOK YOUR HOTEL
My husband and I made this conscious decision that our yearly trip to the our hometown in Iloilo City, Philippines would be coupled with a side-trip to any new place in other parts of the Philippines. We both want it to be an adventure and learning experience for our kids and our chance to see some parts of the Philippines we never been to. This year, in our annual trip to the Philippines, we decided to have side trip in Manila to see my sister and an overnight stay in Tagaytay taking my … [Read more...]
A MIDWEEK FUN AT MAISON IKKOKU BAR: A BESPOKE BAR FOR THE URBANITES
Last few weeks ago, it was in the middle of the week and I am stressed out. Work was piling up, mommies duties are calling and life in general was on the way of everything. I needed a pause on everything, even for one night. I coerced my husband in a one-night of breaking the rules and do something fun. He indulge me in my midweek fun. I don't want to do something absolutely crazy, just some fun to shake off my stressful week. And of course, nothing permanent. No tattoos. (just yet!) So, I … [Read more...]
CREATIVE GIFT IDEAS FOR THOSE RAN OUT OF GIFT IDEAS
One of the hardest thing to do is looking for gift ideas when you just run out of ideas. My brain is fried from overthinking at work and handling domestic stuff at home, I couldn't think of a great gift to give my officemate to congratulate her achievement in her career. I went to the mall and was so overwhelmed with the various choices and none of it seems original or memorable. On top of it, my son's birthday is coming soon by the end of the month. I need to buy birthday pouches to giveaway … [Read more...]