I believe in fairies

Because when we do, everything is possible and the world is a magical, beautiful place.

It's never too late to start believing; do you believe in fairies?

Pictures from weheartit.
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Retail therapy

• Prettiest little accessories
• lippies from Chanel
• 7 pairs of shoes
• the cutest summer clothes
• an awesome leather jacket from Zara
  

So someone's been indulging in a bit of retail therapy but I can totally justify it: Shoes are ridiculously cheap in Singapore, I could never find a leather jacket that fits, lip glosses are gifts from a very old friend, I haven't shopped like this for the longest time and holiday shopping doesn't count!

valentine Shopping in Singapore retail therapy Charles & Keith Zara

Island escape

On our island escape, Stu and I:

• lost count of palm trees,
• left footprints on the sand,
• sang silly love songs at the bar and
• watched the sunset.

Where do you escape to?
Sentosa island escape Singapore holiday beach

I want to feel like this everyday

Wouldn't you like to feel like this everyday too?

Picture from here.

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Nostalgia

1. Mom and her little sister dressed like dolls in matching dresses, shoes and little bags; all their clothes were tailor made and designed.
2. Mom goes out with her big sister to the park for a walk. Mom said her big sister was the most beautiful girl in the neighbourhood, and I can certainly see why.
3. Mom standing next the family car, hers was one of the few families in Singapore who could afford a car at the time.

One of my favourite things to do back in Singapore at my parents house, is to look at mom's old photographs. They tell me a story, and hint at little secrets of lives led a long time ago.

What do your old photographs tell you?

old photographs past lives nostalgia family

Chinatown

Visited Chinatown, had a look at the temple, Stu got himself a Chinese name, bought some souvenirs, drank fresh fruit juice from a market stall, dined at a Szechuan restaurant, Stu tried frog's legs for the very first time- all that in a day's work. I love playing tourist, even in my own country.

Have you visited your chinatown?

Singapore Chinatown cute playing tourist frogs legs souvenirs Chinese name

Happy Fives - 15th March 09

It's time for another round of Happy fives!

• Stu and I are in Singapore!
• We flew on the A380.
• We had true blue real Singapore laksa (with cockles and all)
• I watched 2 really good movies on the plane - Changeling and Slumdog millionaire
• I barely slept last night but am feeling strangely alright- must be the adrenaline.

Leaving on a jetplane

All our bags are are packed, we're ready to go. Go where? Back to Singapore at last, to meet family and friends I miss so much. Stu gets to meet my parents too...how very exciting!

I should still be able to blog while away though maybe not as frequently. Have a very wonderful weekend!

Picture from here.
holiday flying Singapore

Happy Fives - Friday the 13th

• It's Friday the 13th for the the second time in a row! (Coincidences freak me out but in a good way)
• I found the most perfect pink blush.
• A total stranger complimented me on my dress.
• My holiday starts tomorrow...YAY double YAY!
• I just had a brownie for breakfast
• I have bonus happy six today- I received an award:

This very fun "I like you" award was given to me by the lovely Jennifer; she has a wonderful blog, check it out here.

Now for the rules:
Put the logo on your post.
Nominate 5-10 blogs you like.
Be sure to link to your nominees in your post.
Let them know they have received the award by commenting on their blog.
Share the love and link to this post and the person who gave you the award.

I would like to pass this award to: captivate me, juanitatortilla, fluxlife, Chelsea Ann and loveology.

Freckles are cute

Freckles are cute. But a smattering of freckles on a doll's face makes them even all the more endearing. Do you think?
cute freckles Blythe dolls

When I grow up

When I was a little girl, I wanted to be a lot of things when I grow up- a teacher, a musician, a Barbie doll, a supermodel and a lawyer. But most of all I wanted to be a ballerina. Why? Because I wanted to twirl and twirl and wear tutus all day. What did you want to be when you grow up?
Pictures from here.
when i grow up ballerina tutu Natalie Mccommas

Everyone's cup of tea

Just in case you've ever wondered what you can do with all the random tea cups you have at home, here are a few brilliant ideas:

Tea cup bangles by Lindsay Pemberton.

Teacup lamps from here.

How about some teacup candles? You can find instructions here.

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Hammy goes organic

Does organic food tastes better than conventional food?

Well, the verdict's out: thanks to this very scientific experiment carried out by the guys at CooksDen. Hammy the Hamster confirmed what we always suspected is true. Watch the video now.



Hammy the Hamster organic food CooksDen scientific experiment

Tick tock tick tock tick tock

These walls of clocks have me totally re-thinking wall decor. Pretty amazing, don't you think?
clocks wall of clocks antique clocks wall decor

Happy fives - 6 March 09

• I slept really really well last night.
• I sat out under the glorious sun at lunchtime.
• I read the most amazing book ever- Life of Pi
• I smell of Mediterranean flowers and fruits...thanks to a divine bottle of Fragonard.
• It is Friday!

What are your Happy Fives?

Have a lovely weekend!

Sarah Seven

I fell in love with these dresses as soon as I laid eyes on them. Sarah Seven's floaty and romantic designs are going straight to the top of my wishlist. I like!
pretty dress Sarah Seven etsy

Tweet!

Isn't this so cute and clever?And isn't this just a wonderful way to jazz up a wall?These beautiful prints and original watercolours from Geninne's Art Store makes me go "WOW! I wish I am clever like that."

etsy bird collage wall decor watercolour Geninne's Art Store

The Black Hole

Before you read: Writings on the wall is a series of short stories I wrote throughout the years of growing up. Some are linked, some are not, some are completely random and some are fictional. But all of them contain a little bit of me. Here is one such story that is very close to my heart. I apologise in advance for the sadness and heaviness.I’m in a black hole. It was a hole i didn’t see, like a dark cloud that creeps over the sky on a beautiful warm summer day, a car that dashes out of the side street and takes you unaware. The darkness engulfs me, taking over my very soul and holds me tight, like a lover who won’t let go.

“It’s like a dark cloud, hanging over your shoulder. One day it’ll pass,” the doctor said, 3 months ago.

“No, doctor, it’s more like a deep, dark never ending hole that swallows you. Just when you think you’ve glimpsed the faintest hint of light, you fall deeper than you ever thought you could, down into the black hole."

It’s not suicidal, it’s not heartbreaking. It’s the heart wrenching state of nonchalance, the feeling that I don’t care, I don’t give a fuck, I can’t be bothered, I can’t feel, I don’t want to do this anymore. My heart twitches, like someone’s wringing the soul out of me. Even cigarettes taste stale, food bland. I don’t want to die yet I don’t want to live. I just want to sleep for an eternity.

To be continued...
Pictures from here.

depression sadness darkness The black hole

White as snow

So inspired was I by all the different shades of white, I decided to dust my camera and snap at all things white as snow.From top: white little animals, white flowers, white clothes, white heels and white white pearls.
white things photography