This amazing cross stitch ad brought back many memories. Georg Jensen commissioned artist Inge Jacobsen to cross-stitch 8 sensational pieces of art for the autumn/winter 2011-12 based on catwalk queen Freja Beha Erichsen.
Friday, February 10, 2012
A Stitch in Time
Like many nonyas of their generation, both my grannies were good in embroidery as well as sewing and made their own kebayas themselves. Mum wasn't keen on it and was more interested in cross stitch so I grew up watching her sitting there regularly with her needle in her hand deftly stitching out colourful pictures.
This amazing cross stitch ad brought back many memories. Georg Jensen commissioned artist Inge Jacobsen to cross-stitch 8 sensational pieces of art for the autumn/winter 2011-12 based on catwalk queen Freja Beha Erichsen.
This amazing cross stitch ad brought back many memories. Georg Jensen commissioned artist Inge Jacobsen to cross-stitch 8 sensational pieces of art for the autumn/winter 2011-12 based on catwalk queen Freja Beha Erichsen.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Hearts All A Flutter
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and what better way to get into the spirit than to ...
Proudly wear your heart in all colours and sequins of course at ban.do
Tie a knot around your finger to remember all moments, precious and special at sparklethots
Literally wear your heart on your sleeve, a DIY here
Love is sweet, literally at Le Cupcake
Gorgeous blossoms, as seen here
Proudly wear your heart in all colours and sequins of course at ban.do
Tie a knot around your finger to remember all moments, precious and special at sparklethots
Literally wear your heart on your sleeve, a DIY here
Love is sweet, literally at Le Cupcake
Gorgeous blossoms, as seen here
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Vanishing Memories: Islamic Council Building
The Islamic Council Building was originally used as part of the government offices during the British Administration. Most of the original buildings were destroyed during the bombardment in Wolrd War II. There's just something about the peeling paint and cracked bits of plaster that adds character to this.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
A Leisurely Lunch and the Jade Bangle
Took advantage of the long weekend to have lunch with my dad. I'm a daddy's girl through and through and always try to bring him out to eat at different places.
Dad insists on his shirts heavily starched during ironing. He has that many blue shirts that a waiter once asked him if that was his uniform.
He hates having his photograph taken so we always have to cajole him to take photos together. Last time, he used to complain that it's a waste of film. I pointed out to him that it's all digital nowadays and there's no film wastage. He then promptly said don't waste the battery.
Spotted these old abandoned buildings opposite the E&O. It's such a shame that these are just crumbling to bits and pieces and in the background are skyscrapers, you can tell that sooner or later, someone's bound to buy these up for the land, demolish them and build some hideous multistorey office block/condominium here.
These are still being used as offices, I think.
When I was growing up, every female relative I know wore a jade bangle and I used to think that it looked really auntie and frightfully old fashioned. Now that I'm practically an auntie myself (no point trying to deny the truth), I find myself developing an affinity for jade bangles and asked Mum where could I find one that is reasonably priced and hasn't been injected with green dye. She gave me her old jade bangle. Score! Hubs said I instantly took 1 step closer to being like his grandma.
It's a bit loose on me but I totally heart the colour. It's the old school kind of jade bangle, round and vivid green marbled with swirls of paler, translucent green. The tough part of wearing jade bangles are getting them through your hand as there are no fastenings. I got mine on fairly easily by following this tip from a colleague: put a plastic bag over your hand, rub a bit of oil on the bangle and then quickly glide it over the bag.
What do you think of jade bangles? Would you wear a jade bangle or are they too auntie?
Dad insists on his shirts heavily starched during ironing. He has that many blue shirts that a waiter once asked him if that was his uniform.
He hates having his photograph taken so we always have to cajole him to take photos together. Last time, he used to complain that it's a waste of film. I pointed out to him that it's all digital nowadays and there's no film wastage. He then promptly said don't waste the battery.
Spotted these old abandoned buildings opposite the E&O. It's such a shame that these are just crumbling to bits and pieces and in the background are skyscrapers, you can tell that sooner or later, someone's bound to buy these up for the land, demolish them and build some hideous multistorey office block/condominium here.
These are still being used as offices, I think.
When I was growing up, every female relative I know wore a jade bangle and I used to think that it looked really auntie and frightfully old fashioned. Now that I'm practically an auntie myself (no point trying to deny the truth), I find myself developing an affinity for jade bangles and asked Mum where could I find one that is reasonably priced and hasn't been injected with green dye. She gave me her old jade bangle. Score! Hubs said I instantly took 1 step closer to being like his grandma.
It's a bit loose on me but I totally heart the colour. It's the old school kind of jade bangle, round and vivid green marbled with swirls of paler, translucent green. The tough part of wearing jade bangles are getting them through your hand as there are no fastenings. I got mine on fairly easily by following this tip from a colleague: put a plastic bag over your hand, rub a bit of oil on the bangle and then quickly glide it over the bag.
What do you think of jade bangles? Would you wear a jade bangle or are they too auntie?
Monday, February 6, 2012
Hot Weather and Apple Sharlotka
Hope you've found ways to keep yourself cool during this sudden burst of blazing hot sunshine.
The weather has been good to the bougainvillea bushes, look at what a glorious riot of colour they are. Minimal fuss, maximum cheeriness. Bubs can't say "flower" yet so he goes "wa-wa".
The weather has been good to the bougainvillea bushes, look at what a glorious riot of colour they are. Minimal fuss, maximum cheeriness. Bubs can't say "flower" yet so he goes "wa-wa".
I made this apple sharlotka from Smitten Kitchen and love everything about it, it's not a very rich dessert with most of the flavour coming from the baked apples. It's surprisingly easy to make and the only tedious part was chopping up all the apples. It's my 1st step towards reducing my aversions of giving Bubs desserts.
Apple Sharlotka (recipe from Smitten Kitchen)
Butter or nonstick spray, for greasing pan
6 large, tart apples, such as Granny Smiths
3 large eggs
1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
Ground cinnamon, to finish
Powdered sugar, also to finish
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Butter the paper and the sides of the pan.
2. Peel, halve and core your apples, then chop them into medium-sized chunks. Pile the cut apples directly in the prepared pan.
3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, using an electric mixer or whisk, beat eggs with sugar until thick and ribbons form on the surface of the beaten eggs. Beat in vanilla, then stir in flour with a spoon until just combined. The batter will be very thick.
4. Pour over apples in pan, using a spoon or spatula to spread the batter so that it covers all exposed apples. (Updated to clarify: Spread the batter and press it down into the apple pile. The top of the batter should end up level with the top of the apples.)
5. Bake in preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a tester comes out free of batter. Cool in pan for 10 minutes on rack, then flip out onto another rack, peel off the parchment paper, and flip it back onto a serving platter. Dust lightly with ground cinnamon.
I made a few changes to it, using brown sugar and adding cinnamon to the batter directly so it smells heavenly. Next time I'd probably cut down sugar to maybe 3/4 cup.
Apple Sharlotka (recipe from Smitten Kitchen)
Butter or nonstick spray, for greasing pan
6 large, tart apples, such as Granny Smiths
3 large eggs
1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
Ground cinnamon, to finish
Powdered sugar, also to finish
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Butter the paper and the sides of the pan.
2. Peel, halve and core your apples, then chop them into medium-sized chunks. Pile the cut apples directly in the prepared pan.
3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, using an electric mixer or whisk, beat eggs with sugar until thick and ribbons form on the surface of the beaten eggs. Beat in vanilla, then stir in flour with a spoon until just combined. The batter will be very thick.
4. Pour over apples in pan, using a spoon or spatula to spread the batter so that it covers all exposed apples. (Updated to clarify: Spread the batter and press it down into the apple pile. The top of the batter should end up level with the top of the apples.)
5. Bake in preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a tester comes out free of batter. Cool in pan for 10 minutes on rack, then flip out onto another rack, peel off the parchment paper, and flip it back onto a serving platter. Dust lightly with ground cinnamon.
I made a few changes to it, using brown sugar and adding cinnamon to the batter directly so it smells heavenly. Next time I'd probably cut down sugar to maybe 3/4 cup.
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