Here are 10 things to see, do and eat for travel in Singapore. 1. Admire the architecture of Singaporean shophouses. These colourful heritage shophouses are on Emerald Hill. Traditionally, they are 2 storey high with commercial premises on the ground floor and residential on the top floor. Shophouses originated in […]
Autumn decor for a September reset – my new pile rug from benuta.
I know it’s still Summer but I’m starting to yearn for the cozy of Autumn. So I have decided on a September reset with Autumn decor. For an affordable and achievable seasonal switch, I have decided on this shaggy high pile rug from benuta in my living room. One of benuta’s sub […]
Classic English Home interiors from the John Lewis Autumn Winter press show 2024 .
The Classic English Home interiors style is one to watch this Autumn, spotted at the John Lewis press show. I have noticed this trend gaining momentum since last year as an evolution of the Cottage Core trend. There are less floral prints and chintz, more stripes and a bold mix […]
Wordery for the best Summer reads 2024.
Wordery for the best Summer reads 2024. I think we can safely say Summer is here with all the hot weather in London. Many of us will be preparing for our holidays and gathering up the best Summer read recommendations. For this post, I decided to ask my husband for […]
USM modular furniture for our home office
USM modular furniture has been on my wish list for our home office, so I’m pleased to finally be the proud owner of their USM Haller range. As you can see, I have decided on the Ruby red colour. There’s a range of 14 classic colours to choose from but […]
Cockpit Open Studios Deptford Summer 2024
Cockpit Open studios in Deptford is now on till Sunday 23rd June 2024. Cockpit is an award winning social enterprise that has been nurturing talent since 1986. The last time I was at Cockpit arts studio was precisely 12 years ago. I was excited to go again after all these […]
Hackney flea market – what I bought and how I styled it at home.
Hackney flea market here I come! That was my instant response to this partially ripped poster on a warm Sunday morning last weekend. I used to love exploring vintage markets many years ago before kids, but that waned. However, that passion has reignited, partially influenced by my daughter’s love for […]
The Couture collection wallpaper by Cole and Son to celebrate Harrods’ 175th anniversary.
The Couture collection wallpaper by Cole and Son and Harrods Interior Design to celebrate Harrods’ 175th anniversary is launching soon. I attended a party on the rooftop terrace of Studio Frantzen in Harrods to celebrate this collaboration. Neill Strain created these beautiful bouquets for our table. Those peonies and orchids […]
WOW! House 2024 the Oscars of the design world with philanthropy.
WOW! House has been running since 2022, dubbed the “Oscars of the design world” to celebrate creativity and philanthropy in interior design. It reminds me of the Kips Bay show house concept that I have previously attended in New York. There are 19 rooms in this year’s WOW! House. The […]
London Craft week 2024 – my favourite finds and buys.
London Craft week was 13-19th May 2024, and since I had a day off that week, I decided to explore the exhibits. I’ve been wanting to visit 8 Holland street for some time. It’s a gallery and design studio for art and furniture. I was pleased to find out that […]
“La Maison Diptyque” – The Parisian home of Diptyque in London’s New Bond Street.
La Maison Diptyque has come to London. Diptyque is more than a scent and candle brand, it’s about chic French aesthete, embracing craftsmanship and Savoire Faire. Their newly opened store in London’s New Bond street is modelled on a Parisian apartment. For those who want to experience that Parisian dream […]
Affordable art fair 2024 in Hampstead Heath, London – Thoughts on my curated picks.
Affordable Art Fair 2024 Last week, when the sun was shining, I decided to make my way to the beautiful vast green outdoors of Hampstead Heath and to view the art on sale at the Affordable art Fair. I used to collect original pieces of art when I was much […]