Your ultimate guide to everything fabulous and fun in Singapore

When we first stumbled upon Shiva Designs it was a tiny boutique at the basement of Rima Srivastava's very stylish home. Now with its new sky high address along with its very own Shiva Studio and expanded collection, you will find this curated collection at the fabulous Martin Place address. This eclectic mix of design lead products for the home and for oneself is hand selected by Rima with the objective of selecting beautiful things to enhance where you live. All the designers are new and upcoming and exclusive to Shiva Designs in Singapore. Some of our favourites are the ...read more

It's probably because you have been out at lot lately... Or maybe it's because you are working so hard... Could just be having two kids... Or maybe it's just the hot weather... Hate to sound like your mother (or worse, your mother-in-law) but tiredness, extreme fatigue, lethargy and breathlessness are all signs of iron deficiency. Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world, and it's estimated that at least 8 per cent of women are iron deficient. Toddlers, women of child-bearing age and athletes are at greatest risk. Iron is important in the body for a number ...read more

Fast, healthy, lean and rich - we like our men just like our salads. Here is an iron-boosting salad with steak and beans - and a secret ingredient lemon which helps you absorb more iron with each mouthful. Ingredients 500g lean rib eye or rib fillet steak 1 tbs Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tbs olive oil 1 cup corn kernels 800g canned red kidney beans, rinsed, drained 1 green capsicum chopped Handful of rocket leaves 1 lemon juiced 2 spring onions, sliced on the diagonal for chef-like kudos Don your apron and Betty Draper smile. Pour G&T, ...read more

There is something wonderful about a new year... New ideas, new aspirations, new plans and fresh starts. So something we have been meaning to share with our audience for a while is some more about us - the honeycombers gals, and a new year is a perfect time to start. If you have wondered who we are, our favourite secret places in Singapore and what we like to drink, we're happy to share - especially if your buying! Editor: Christine Edwards Where is home? Bondi, Byron Bay, Sydney, Singapore and anywhere else my hubby takes me. What were you doing ...read more

You aren't one to shy away from bold statements. In the 80s it was the Madonna inspired street urchin look, the early nineties the edgy shoulder pads (well, they were then)... The naughties saw your love affair with super skinny jeans and your wonderbra in full flight and now you are flirting with the fluoros. Don't let your home miss out on your dare to flare. Look to The Shophouse who has a brand new eclectic and bold look in store. Owners Laura and Jamie have been super busy sourcing pieces from around the region bringing together a new eclectic ...read more

Yes it's that time of year. The carols are playing, the flashing lights are displaying, and you are starting to get nuttier than your mothers fruit cake. Ah yes, we have all been there. So here is our little life saving rope to all those that have the relatives bombarding you this Christmas. The fool-proof Christmas Turkey from The Butcher. Not only can you order this big bird online and have it delivered on Christmas Eve (saving you the dilemma of fighting for the last bird in the supermarket, dragging it home, trying to fit it in your pokey freezer ...read more

Just like the plot of Shanghai Noon, this one is Simple (with a capital S), but deliciously satisfying. Especially if you have a thing for Owen Wilson, which *alas* we have to admit to... Bring on the buns! Satisfies: 4 fashionistas, 1 hunky bloke or 40 models Ingredients: ½ cup of onion, diced 3 cloves of garlic, minced ½ cup Hoisin sauce 2 eggs beaten ¼ cup breadcrumbs 500g chicken mince ¼ cup coriander Instructions: - Climb out of new Jimmy heels. - Feel your toes again. - Slip on Ana Vu silk goddess maxi. - Poor a wine and ...read more

That age old question. Some things are more enjoyable that planning meals. Ok, STACKS of things are more enjoyable than planning meals! That's why we are excited about Lenard's Chicken finally arriving in Singapore. For those of you that don't know Lenard's, here's the scoop. Lenard's is Australia's largest chicken retailer who has the answer to that daily question, 'What's for dinner?' with over 150 fresh ready-to-cook meals. From roasts, kebabs, enchiladas, kievs, schnitzels and pinwheels - the range is huge and mouth-watering. Not only are these products perfect to have an instant meal on the table, they are also ...read more

Institutions are great. But re-invention is even greater. That's why we were excited to hear about The Shophouse's reinvention, from their solid teak furniture to their new fun and glamorous range of products sourced from around South East Asia. Whilst The Shophouse will remain the go-to store for their famous Old Java teak furniture, you will be able to shop their new range of eclectic fresh furniture and home accent products which scream with personality. Expect beautiful pieces which showcase rustic reclaimed organic woods, modern chinese aesthetics & elements of India. From children's furniture, like their popular teak bunk bed, ...read more

Forget the 11 herbs and spices.... Satisfy the family, and cook like a colonel with this Baked Crunchy Chicken recipe. Ingredients: 4 skinless single breast fillets or 12 tenderloins (order online at The Butcher) ½ cup of milk ½ cup of cream 1 tablespoon of cumin 2 tablespoons of coriander finely chopped 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon of onion powder Tortilla chips finely crushed 1. Mix cream, milk, cumin, coriander, Worcestershire sauce and onion power to make delicious marinade. 2. Soak chicken in marinade, and then roll in tortilla chips. 3. Bake at 180 degrees celcius for 30-35 ...read more

The 10 best international TV shows for harvesting the perfect vegetative state... Breaking Bad If you've missed this oddball, catch up before the final season. Unpredictable plots, tight directing and a clever casting make this show about a chemistry-teacher-turned-drug-lord ground-breaking, riveting stuff. Download it from iTunes. Boardwalk Empire Happily Steve Buscemi is now recognisable for more than just his peculiar looks. This mobster tale of Atlantic City in the Prohibition era is a compelling political and historical drama. Series One is currently screening on Starhub. Game of Thrones This unlikely spectacle of a fantasy historical world features tyrant kings and ...read more

You love Vintage. As a vintage junkie, you know where to find exquisite repros and the more antique range, but when you are looking for original mid-century modern - there are only a few places to shop. So when you stumble across a warehouse full of original vintage furniture, you *high five* yourself for your prowess. That's right, you just discovered Mad About Vintage, now your go-to store for original art deco and retro furniture sourced from Indonesia. This online store has THREE storage units packed to the rafters (or ceiling rather) art deco and retro pieces from the 1940s ...read more

This little piggy went to the market. This little piggy went home. This little piggy couldn't find what he was looking for. This little piggy found it all. Every little piggy and every little cook will love a browse along Jalan Merah Saga, otherwise known as Chip Bee Gardens at Holland Village. Park at the top of the street, and wander downhill to... The Butcher This is a one stop shop for all your fresh cut meats. They also stock a fab range of sophisticated cuts (like pigeon, quail, kangaroo) for those out to impress. We also dig their range ...read more

With the right recipe, cooking is as easy as pie. Here's a perfect Chicken Leek and Mushroom Pie to get you back into the kitchen. Ingredients: 4 x Chicken thigh fillets (order online at The Butcher) 400g field mushrooms chopped 1 onion halved and sliced 2 leeks sliced (white and pale green bits only please) 75ml dry white wine 50 ml cream 1 can cream of chicken soup ½ teaspoon dried sage ¼ cup parsley, chopped 50g tasty cheese shredded 1 sheet of puff pastry 1 beaten egg - for glazing 1. Open cold white wine, and sip to check ...read more

Borders Wheelock has closed down, but don't panic! There are still plenty of places to source great reads...plus lots of book shops centres to loiter around in. Here is where to get your book fix now Borders has shut... Books Actually Books Actually is a staunch supporter of local writers and marries high literature with a whimsical, quirky charm. Vintage collectible books, Singaporean hardbacks and fun knick knacks sit alongside great fiction. See, a love of Tolstoy can still mean you are funky and interesting. Woods in the Books Like the delicious Books Actually for picture books, they stock classics ...read more