Category: Lifestyle

If you haven’t already heard, an exciting art exhibition is happening right now at ION orchard’s art gallery. Many would jump to the conclusion that the artwork may be well above their budget — but prices are reasonable, with some of the artwork going at just $10. Pameran Poskad, which translates to postcard exhibition in Malay, […]

“I, Tammy Chew, live in Lakeside, and my family and I welcome all stars to come, to return to Long Nan Si, my brothers and sisters, do what should be required.” Holding the joss sticks in between my palms, I bowed and announced my identity in hopes to receive blessings from the gods. It was […]

It all started with a Facebook post about a donation drive for pre-loved traditional Malay clothes. This post went viral with over 3,000 shares, 800 likes and 700 comments. Source The organisations who planned this did not expect such overwhelming support from the members of the public – they had only planned for something small. […]

It might not take a village to run an independent bookstore, but it takes a village to sustain it. The village (or in this case, city) is Singapore; the bookstore is BooksActually, celebrating its 13th birthday this October. With chain bookstores like Borders and Page One closing down over the years, it’s no small feat […]

Established in early 2012 by co-founders Visa and Desmond, Statement aims to start conversations through the creation of fun tees and totes. These quirky, sometimes slightly cheeky slogans are inspired by Singlish and local icons that almost every Singaporean can relate to. We decided to speak with the creative minds behind the brand to find […]

The first time I was acquainted with the products of xhundredfold, otherwise known as xHF, I was unaware of their story, passion and beginnings. I had received an iron-on patch as a gift, and thought the design was cute. Only after stumbling upon their site and Instagram separately later did l realise the significance and […]

How often do you wash your clothes in a week? Are you guilty of throwing a few pieces of clothing into your washing machine and turning the machine on for a full load cycle? According to Energy Star, older top-loading machines use around 40 gallons of water to wash a full load of clothes, while newer standard […]

Hands up if you’re a fan of Threadless, aka the Internet’s favourite t-shirt company! Full of fun, funny and irreverent designs, you’re never quite sure what gem you’re next about to stumble upon. Case in point – there I was, chuckling over dinosaur-themed t-shirts, when I discovered Darel Seow. Darel is a Singaporean visual storyteller who loves animals, and it […]

Music is frankly an under-appreciated art form in Singapore. Local artistes are at times underrated; there are limited performance opportunities as opposed to foreign markets, and naysayers question the viability of carving a musical career. Bright, eager-eyed musicians may be afraid to venture out of their comfort zones, keeping their passion muted and learning curve […]

Meet Coach Jonathan Wong. The Singaporean health and fitness entrepreneur who proves that perseverance and continuous learning is the key to success. In 2005 he started Genesis gym in a 600 square foot studio in River Valley. He now has a total space of 14,000 square feet in four outlets. That includes three studios in […]