The Mothers' Day Weekend was also my Birthday weekend. It kicked off to a great start when we attended the Block Printing Workshop organised by Fox Fashion in collaboration with Fictive Fingers. As Mothers, we don't expect gifts of any kind but a handcrafted gift warms the heart like none other. What made the workshop even more special were the distinctive pattern stamps that first originated from hand drawings then painstakingly crafted by the pair of sisters, Hani and Aishah behind … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2015
{Giveaway} The Incredible Book Eating Boy
Oliver Jeffers' bestselling picture book comes to life on Singapore stage in this acclaimed Australian adaptation! Henry loves books. But Henry doesn't like to read books, he likes to eat them. Big books, picture books, reference books…Henry chews them up and swallows (but red ones are his favourite). And the more he eats, the smarter he gets. Just as he’s on his way to becoming the smartest person in the world, Henry realises he can’t digest all the knowledge he’s eaten. One day he feels … [Read more...]
In the stillness – A Mother’s Day Tribute 2015
This post is written by David for the two amazing women in his life. It was late and I didn’t want to wake anyone up. I crept quietly from the bathroom to a room I know all too well – my bedroom, except that I had not stepped into my bedroom for almost 4 years - I was overseas studying and had just returned upon graduation. As the timber floor of my maternal home protested with the all too familiar creaks, I turned to my Mum’s room with a guilty face ready to apologise for waking her up … [Read more...]
Bake and Bond with Betty Crocker
Betty Crocker Premix - the ideal baking companion for all busy Moms! I picked up baking few years ago when David bought me a coveted Kitchenaid mixer as a surprise Valentine's Day gift. I find baking fulfilling because I love how I can bless my friends, family and colleagues with my bakes and see their eyes lit up. However, since the arrival of AJ, I struggled with finding time to rest, let alone bake. The hassle of the preparation from scratch and the washing up proved too … [Read more...]