Saturday, May 31, 2014
Friday, May 30, 2014
365 "Likes" Project 2014 - 30th May 2014
30th May 2014 - Sixth Station
This is my favorite instrumental composition in the Studio Ghibli cd we have been listening to the past few days as we sew up the knitted pieces. No surprise it is from spirited away and it reminds me of the scene where they were traveling by train to faraway places...
This is my favorite instrumental composition in the Studio Ghibli cd we have been listening to the past few days as we sew up the knitted pieces. No surprise it is from spirited away and it reminds me of the scene where they were traveling by train to faraway places...
Thursday, May 29, 2014
365 "Likes" Project - 29th May 2014
29th May 2014 - A conference of cats
If I ever past this open space at night, I will glance over at these group of stray cats that congregate at night. Without fail, night after night they gather after their meal. In the shadows they take over the space that will soon be inhabited by the humans when morning comes.
If I ever past this open space at night, I will glance over at these group of stray cats that congregate at night. Without fail, night after night they gather after their meal. In the shadows they take over the space that will soon be inhabited by the humans when morning comes.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
365 "Likes" Project - 28th May 2014
28th May 2014
Every other Wednesday, I walk past a group playing sepak takraw, it is always nice to watch. Today, a little boy sits as the referee which was such a funny sight. He is so small in the chair but he sits with a little authority as 2 players, many times bigger and older than him, argue over who gets to go next. A big decision for a small boy.
Every other Wednesday, I walk past a group playing sepak takraw, it is always nice to watch. Today, a little boy sits as the referee which was such a funny sight. He is so small in the chair but he sits with a little authority as 2 players, many times bigger and older than him, argue over who gets to go next. A big decision for a small boy.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Monday, May 26, 2014
365 "Likes" Project - 26th May 2014
26th May 2014 - design pride
To see my fabric design being used in other products besides those made by us is amazing! My shark attack fabric has found itself onto some dog collars for some time now but I only just got around to asking. Plus the fact the product has so many 'hearts' on etsy, it makes me so happy!
To see my fabric design being used in other products besides those made by us is amazing! My shark attack fabric has found itself onto some dog collars for some time now but I only just got around to asking. Plus the fact the product has so many 'hearts' on etsy, it makes me so happy!
Sunday, May 25, 2014
365 "Likes" Project - 25th May 2014
24th May 2014 - a little amigurumi horse
This little horse represents one of the many connections made during the knitting parties which has finally came to an end today. A lady who I have been sitting with for the last few sessions gave it to me as a sort of parting gift. Despite the whole interacting with so many strangers thing not being quite in my comfort zone, I am glad what the knitting parties have achieve - making connections between different strangers and creating conversations and stories being exchanged between people of similar interests!
This little horse represents one of the many connections made during the knitting parties which has finally came to an end today. A lady who I have been sitting with for the last few sessions gave it to me as a sort of parting gift. Despite the whole interacting with so many strangers thing not being quite in my comfort zone, I am glad what the knitting parties have achieve - making connections between different strangers and creating conversations and stories being exchanged between people of similar interests!
Saturday, May 24, 2014
365 "Likes" Project - 24th May 2014
24th May 2014 - drawing from life
I had no idea what to draw till this little guy flew in, great, a life model! ;)
I had no idea what to draw till this little guy flew in, great, a life model! ;)
Friday, May 23, 2014
365 "Likes" Project - 23rd May 2014
23rd May 2014 - repackaging the old
It is amazing what a little re-packaging can do to a old product!
It is amazing what a little re-packaging can do to a old product!
Thursday, May 22, 2014
365 "Likes" Project - 22nd May 2014
22nd May 2014 - Painted Pottery
Doing a little brainstorm about how to paint pottery. I read somewhere that Arita, a town in Japan, is famous for their painted porcelain, makes me wish to go there for a course on painting on pottery.
Doing a little brainstorm about how to paint pottery. I read somewhere that Arita, a town in Japan, is famous for their painted porcelain, makes me wish to go there for a course on painting on pottery.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
365 "Likes" Project - 21st May 2014
21st May 2014 - Sunsets
I present my attempt to capture today's sunset in watercolours.... I didn't nail it mostly because there were so much colour changes in the sky today from yellow to orange to a faint pink to deep blues, the sky was a beautiful colour palette.
I present my attempt to capture today's sunset in watercolours.... I didn't nail it mostly because there were so much colour changes in the sky today from yellow to orange to a faint pink to deep blues, the sky was a beautiful colour palette.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
365 "Likes" Project - 20th May 2014
20th May 2014 - the curious case of the missing mail
We had speculated for some time that there was lost mail that we never received... It has caused me to need to cancel my debit card (while I await the replacement) as well as a hunt for a long-overdue cheque payment. So imagine our surprise when we found a stack of mail in our post today, with post-marks from a month ago. We may never find out what happened but it gave us a good laugh and quite some relief!
We had speculated for some time that there was lost mail that we never received... It has caused me to need to cancel my debit card (while I await the replacement) as well as a hunt for a long-overdue cheque payment. So imagine our surprise when we found a stack of mail in our post today, with post-marks from a month ago. We may never find out what happened but it gave us a good laugh and quite some relief!
Monday, May 19, 2014
365 "Likes" Project - 19th May 2014
19th May 2014 - Ceramics by Weekend Worker
the potters' sensitivity to form and shapes are impeccable and of course I loved the treatment of the coloring and glaze - something I have been unable to master quite yet.
the potters' sensitivity to form and shapes are impeccable and of course I loved the treatment of the coloring and glaze - something I have been unable to master quite yet.
Sunday, May 18, 2014
365 "Likes" Project - 18th May 2014
18th May 2014 - Rubber Stamp Carving
one of the crafts that I love to do more often but don't because I really do not have much use for the rubber stamps.
one of the crafts that I love to do more often but don't because I really do not have much use for the rubber stamps.
Saturday, May 17, 2014
365 "Likes" Project - 17th May 2014
17th May 2014 - Rooftops
There has been much talk about rooftops in the news recently after a vandalism act occurred. It makes me wish we had access to these public common spaces.
There has been much talk about rooftops in the news recently after a vandalism act occurred. It makes me wish we had access to these public common spaces.
Friday, May 16, 2014
365 "Likes" Project - 16th May 2014
16th May 2014 - Shakespearean Language
After last night's show I began reading up on the script of the play a bit and yes, I was impressed. The rhymes and poetry of Shakespeare is quite a delight! I surprise myself by how drawn I am to it
After last night's show I began reading up on the script of the play a bit and yes, I was impressed. The rhymes and poetry of Shakespeare is quite a delight! I surprise myself by how drawn I am to it
Thursday, May 15, 2014
365 "Likes" Project - 15th May 2014
15th May 2014 - Shakespeare in the Park
I was quite surprised to find myself enjoying the show The Merchant of Venice so much! Since I have never read a book of Shakespeare I was afraid the language would throw me off. But wow, I was impressed. I also liked being in the park setting and spying on the rest of the audience around us, what food did they pack, who did they come with, what mats did they bring....?
I was quite surprised to find myself enjoying the show The Merchant of Venice so much! Since I have never read a book of Shakespeare I was afraid the language would throw me off. But wow, I was impressed. I also liked being in the park setting and spying on the rest of the audience around us, what food did they pack, who did they come with, what mats did they bring....?
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
365 "Likes" Project - 14th May 2014
14th May 2014 - Mamashop
This is a sight I really miss, at every corner of our living spaces use to stand these tiny provision shops that sell everything you need. From sweets to newspapers to batteries to inhalers and even super glue, they used to be everywhere at our doorstep... Yet now they are a rare sight, sigh.
This is a sight I really miss, at every corner of our living spaces use to stand these tiny provision shops that sell everything you need. From sweets to newspapers to batteries to inhalers and even super glue, they used to be everywhere at our doorstep... Yet now they are a rare sight, sigh.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
365 "Likes" Project - 13th May 2014
13th May 2014 - Dorset Buttons
I had fun testing out this old traditional craft today. It is amazing to imagine that in the 18th Century, there weren't any mass-produced buttons and everything was done by hand. Craft, it is an age-old necessity then!
I had fun testing out this old traditional craft today. It is amazing to imagine that in the 18th Century, there weren't any mass-produced buttons and everything was done by hand. Craft, it is an age-old necessity then!
Monday, May 12, 2014
365 "Likes" Project - 12th May 2014
12th May 2014 - Kingfisher
Who knew we would be able to find such birds within our built-up concrete city?
Who knew we would be able to find such birds within our built-up concrete city?
Sunday, May 11, 2014
365 "Likes" Project - 11th May 2014
11th May 2014 - Multiculturalism and Multiracialism
(Another blank page, oh sorry I am getting lazy!) at today's session, I looked around and thought back about what Khai told me yesterday, she said she was so happy to see the mix of races and backgrounds. Indeed, I was so happy to see many strangers becoming friends and the mingling of various cultures, it is times like these that I realize that Multiracialism isn't just a government slogan or campaign, it is something that happens organically. And I am proud and happy to live in Singapore.
(Another blank page, oh sorry I am getting lazy!) at today's session, I looked around and thought back about what Khai told me yesterday, she said she was so happy to see the mix of races and backgrounds. Indeed, I was so happy to see many strangers becoming friends and the mingling of various cultures, it is times like these that I realize that Multiracialism isn't just a government slogan or campaign, it is something that happens organically. And I am proud and happy to live in Singapore.
Saturday, May 10, 2014
365 "Likes" Project - 10th May 2014
10th May 2014 - Community Crafting
I wished I drew something that day but I didn't due to my exhaustion! It was such a successful community knitting session today that I almost wished it could be longer. Almost. I sat with a group of strangers and we shared personal stories, helped each other along with new knitting patterns and there was just a generally friendly mood in the air! The best compliment a facilitator can receive is when participants all chime in the same words "Please make it happen more often, please make it s regular affair!"
I wished I drew something that day but I didn't due to my exhaustion! It was such a successful community knitting session today that I almost wished it could be longer. Almost. I sat with a group of strangers and we shared personal stories, helped each other along with new knitting patterns and there was just a generally friendly mood in the air! The best compliment a facilitator can receive is when participants all chime in the same words "Please make it happen more often, please make it s regular affair!"
Friday, May 9, 2014
365 "Likes" Project - 9th May 2014
9th May 2014 - Polkaros
polkaros recently launched their giveaway and I really love the pot that is up for grabs! Actually, I love all her work, this Singaporean designer based in Japan is such an inspiration with her lovely photography and kawaii products! Makes me itch to do ceramics once again.
polkaros recently launched their giveaway and I really love the pot that is up for grabs! Actually, I love all her work, this Singaporean designer based in Japan is such an inspiration with her lovely photography and kawaii products! Makes me itch to do ceramics once again.
Thursday, May 8, 2014
365 "Likes" Project - 8th May 2014
8th May 2014- IKEA
This is one place that I am always excited to go visit! I am attracted to the food as much as their Scandinavian style furnishings.
This is one place that I am always excited to go visit! I am attracted to the food as much as their Scandinavian style furnishings.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
365 "Likes" Project - 7th May 2014
7th May 2014 - old buildings amidst the new
Along the modernity that is Orchard Road stands a lone peranakan house, I am silently rooting for heritage houses like these to hold their ground.
Along the modernity that is Orchard Road stands a lone peranakan house, I am silently rooting for heritage houses like these to hold their ground.
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
365 "Likes" Project - 6th May 2014
6th May 2014 - National Design Centre
The new space for design in Singapore looks amazing on the inside, I hope it will be a great addition to the local design scene!
The new space for design in Singapore looks amazing on the inside, I hope it will be a great addition to the local design scene!
Monday, May 5, 2014
365 "Likes" Project - 5th May 2014
5th May 2014 - Sleeveless tops
I don't always enjoy sleeveless tops, after all I have been wearing them for so many years from my kindergarten days and Nanyang days... But in the hot weather like these, it is great!
I don't always enjoy sleeveless tops, after all I have been wearing them for so many years from my kindergarten days and Nanyang days... But in the hot weather like these, it is great!
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Friday, May 2, 2014
365 "Likes" Project - 2nd May 2014
2nd May 2014 - Japanese pottery for the everyday
I love that the Japanese use their pottery for everyday uses. Just sitting at a Japanese restaurant, I could not help but notice the pretty cups and containers used to hold the sauces and our drinks. The Japanese do not believe in having their ceramic wares placed prettily on the display shelf, instead they believe it should be functional.
Thursday, May 1, 2014
365 "Likes" Project - 1st May 2014
1st May 2014 - Yarn-bombing trials
Today, we took the opportunity to try out our knitted patchwork on the pillar of Substation while it is a public holiday... it looks great!
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