365 "Likes" Project - 29th Apr 2014

29th Apr 2014 - a Handmade 'Journey to the West'

When visiting the studio today to place my monk doll there, I spotted Nia' completed monkey god, Sun Wu Kong, doll which left me impressed. Now I really can't wait to see the final window display!

365 "Likes" Project - 28th Apr 2014

28th Apr 2014 - learning new knits

It has been a long time since I tried something new in Knitting and this was so addictive. I tried laces; putting holes in your knitted garments and slip-stitch colour knitting. Now I can do colour knitting, something to be proud of. Since the knitting parties, I have been asked questions which I had no clue about, it forces me to read up more, learn new techniques which I am glad to finally get the motivation to do.

365 "Likes" Project - 27th Apr 2014

27th Apr 2014 - The Muppets movie

"It's Time to meet the Muppets", I fell in love with this show once again because it is so light-hearted, catchy tunes and that self-referential humour!

365 "Likes" Project - 26th Apr 2014

26th Apr - Friends Support

It was a madly crowded session at the knitting party today and I felt so watched and scruntinised! Thankfully these 3 friends strolled in late into the session, it feels so good to be in the company of familiar faces!

365 "Likes" Project - 25th Apr 2014

25th Apr 2014 - Booksactually

This Indie bookshop is one that has became a mascot of such for independent local businesses. Now into its 9th year, it is looking for a permanent home and seeking for help to raise the money, I love that despite it being a weekday afternoon, the store felt crowded. I wish it all the best!

365 "Likes" Project - 22nd Apr 2014

22nd Apr 2014 - Hakka Thunder Tea Rice

Oh I have been craving for this for so long! I finally got my thunder tea rice fix, so happy. :)

365 "Likes" Project - 21st Apr 2014

21st Apr 2014 - Light Drizzles

The best thing about light drizzles is the fact I can still have my windows slightly ajar to enjoy the breeze without getting wet! just like a cat hiding under a bench.

365 "Likes" Project - 20th Apr 2014

20th Apr 2014 - POPIN Project Preps

As members of Popin, we have most fun when we are in the company of the whole gang! We spent today prepping for the upcoming event and with light conversations, freshly-baked chocolate chiffon cake (courtesy of Cindy) and busy crafting hands, we all had a relaxing good time! 

365 "Likes" Project - 19th Apr 2014

19th Apr 2014 - Home-cooked meals

A home-cooked meal in some time, this time at a friend's home. The surprise invite, a warm dinner of vegetarian fare and in the company of friends, makes for a lovely way to end a long day.

365 "Likes" Project - 18th Apr 2014

18th Apr 2014 - Long Bus Rides

Long bus rides, especially when sitting on the upper deck means a chance to take a 'city tour'... even if it is in my own country. :)

365 "Likes" Project - 17th Apr 2014

17th Apr 2014 - Golden Penda, Singapore's Wildflowers

(ok, so i cheated since this is a photo) The wildflowers of Singapore have been gathering attentions of the locals. we may not have the cherry blossoms of Japan but these are just as eye-catching.

365 "Likes" Project - 16th Apr 2014

16th Apr 2014 - Counting Stars

this song by onerepublic which has been showing up in countless places. 

365 "Likes" Project - 15th Apr 2014

15th Apr 2014 - Creamier

Now henceforth known as our cousin's hangout place. 

365 "Likes" Project - 14th Apr 2014

14th Apr 2014 - architecture around Singapore

Malabar Mosque which I always pass on the way back from Haji Lane never fails to capture my attention with its blue walls and geometric patterns. Singapore really does have beautiful cultural architecture if you bother to stop and admire.

365 "Likes" Project - 13th Apr 2014

13th Apr 2014 - The Grand Budapest Hotel

I had wanted to watch this for some time now due to the good reviews but I didn't expect to until this impromptu invite and decision after our popin meeting. And with a gushing Betty (I never quite seen her like this...), we did. And boy am I glad I caught it! The production set is so amazing it made me wish for a moment I could become a set designer. And this is one film that really got me traveling in my mind to Europe again.... With the funicular rides in Switzerland and the old grand hotel lifts that reminded me of Paris. 

365 "Likes" Project - 12th Apr 2014

12th Apr 2014 - Studio Ghibli OST by Joe Hisaishi

This CD is one of my favorites to listen to when I am alone crafting, it is my comfort music. the composer is a magician at transporting listeners to fairways fantasy lands. (The illustration is based on another artwork I chanced upon recently by Jason K who did an amazing job simplifying each animation to its elements!)

365 "Likes" Project - 11th Apr 2014

11th Apr 2014 - Vanishing Trades

One of the things that fascinates me is the little slices of life in Singapore of the vanishing trades. Every time I pass the block of flats to HDB Hub, I find a old clobber at the HDB void deck ready to mend your shoes.

365 "Likes" Project - 10th Apr 2014

10th Apr 2014 - re-reading old beloved books

When doing up samples for a book-themed workshop, I began looking through books of the past that has inspired me... There are only those few books that I bothered to keep from my childhood and school days. One of which is 'the alchemist', a book I studied in Literature class. I have almost forgotten the story now and when someone asked me what it was about the other day, I could only say, it is about a journey. I found myself reading it again tonight and I was inspired once again...full of notes and tabs from my past, A paper-cut leaf fell out from the pages and spelling mistakes from the scribbles of my youth.

365 "Likes" Project - 9th Apr 2014

9th Apr 2014 - Home Alone

there is an unsettling feeling of being home alone but at the same time, there is a sense of freedom and independence which can be quite nice for a while... 

365 Likes Project - 8th Apr 2014

8th Apr 2014 - If There're Seasons...

Ahhh... This show was even better the second time around! Ok, there were a few actors who I was missing from the last time I watched it but the two leads, Joanna Dong and George Chan were superb as before! I found my feet tapping unconsciously to the songs, just short of singing along! 

365 "Likes" Project - 5th Apr 2014

5th Apr 2014 - Knitting Party

the first of our series with Substation and it went unexpectedly well! i am surprised and grateful for all those who came. :D

365 "Likes" Project - 4th Apr 2014

4th Apr 2014 - The Secret Life of Arrietty

I finally got to watch this animation since I had wished to when we visited the exhibition in Tokyo in 2010! And it was lovely, mostly because I always enjoyed Studio Ghibli shows and of course I love miniature, it is nice to see how they imagined the set with all these ordinary objects taking on new life as huge items!

365 "Likes" Project - 3rd Apr 2014

3rd Apr 2014 - HDB blocks

In brain-storming about a new art work, I recall the HDB I pass by all the time in Toa Payoh. With the corridor facing the main road, you can see little glimpse of each household's life in their HDB flats. 

365 "Likes" Project - 2nd Apr 2014

2nd Apr 2014 - Pokemon in the city

In this elaborate April Fool's prank / present by google who inserted Pokemon characters all over the real world maps on smartphones, it has brought smiles and memories of childhood back! 

365 "Likes" Project - 1st Apr 2014

1st Apr 2014 - MT Tape

collecting MT washi tapes is quite an addiction which i indulge in once in a while... but i make it a point to make use of them just to justify the purchase! i love patterns so it is no surprise why these are so attractive to me. how would it be like to design patterns made for MT tape? i think watercolours is the perfect medium to design such patterns.