Whether you are moving, redecorating or just need to spruce up your pad, there is always a very good reason to redecorate. And instead of schlepping all over town, here are some of our favourite furniture stores in Singapore and why we love'em. Asiatique Collections A little bit like an Asian ...  

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Pleased to Eat You

June 25, 2010

Organic food and products in Singapore

Yes, it's a tad more expensive (but so's the wine). And yes, its tricky to track down in Singapore sometimes (and that's why we're here). But organic just tastes better. And you know it's better for you. So here are our tips for hunting down organic nosh in your neighbourhood. ...

Shopping is so over.

June 15, 2010

Double Happiness: Great Online Shopping

The crowds. The parking. The queues. The smug person in front of you who has just got the last piece in her hand. Surely there is a better way... Of course - there is! Let your fingers do the walking. Click on over to the well stocked Double Happiness. Whether ...

Vintage sunglasses, organic stores & funky furniture finds

May 24, 2010

Tiong Bahru Shopping Guide

Jaded with the air-conditioned bubble? Want fall in love with the charms of old world Singapore? This weekend head to the quaint art-deco streets of Tiong Bahru. Here's our pick of this jam-packed suburb... Start with coffee and kaya toast before a stroll through the Art Deco low rise flats ...

Shop the world

April 07, 2010

Boutiques at Fort Canning on this week

There is nothing like finding an oh-so-chic vintage French shopping bag, or a stunning Vietnamese ceramic bowl, or some contemporary hand woven silk shawls from a little village in North-East-Thailand. And this week, is the perfect time to find that coveted treasure. Take some time out and check out Boutiques ...

Like a Rhinestone Cowboy

April 06, 2010

Planning a big jewellery buy?

So you have precious stones, gem stones, semi-precious stones, crystalline rock, polished stones, cut stones, organic rocks, peals, opals, rubies, sapphires, rare stones, jadeite, nephrite, diamonds and pink diamonds - are you a Rhinestone Cowboy when it comes to your gems? [Looks of confusion] We all love our gemstones, but ...

The Do's and Don'ts

March 22, 2010

Exclusive Email: Double Happiness

Oh oh oh. Looks like someone is flush with that newly engaged feeling. Excitement. Love. And a long to-do list. Here are the do's and don'ts for your wedding gift list - an easy to-do once you have said the 'I do'. Do: Organise an online wedding gift registry Sometimes ...

School of Rocks

February 26, 2010

Introducing a bespoke diamond & jewellery dealer

So he popped the big question, and of course you swooned and said 'I do'. But you didn't realise that this means finding a venue, securing a date, hiring a planner, dealing with the in-laws, slimming down and finding a rock...don't forget to breath. We have one thing covered for ...

Wedded in the right direction

February 25, 2010

Singapore Wedding Guide

Ever thought about 'hitch' and how it sounds a lot like 'bitch' and 'witch'? Don't get scary now you're about to wed, just know where to head! Rock on First things first, every girl needs a solid rock. We recommend a bespoke diamond, sourced by a private dealer you can ...

Bali Bells

February 22, 2010

Bali Wedding Guide

So, he popped the question (yay!) and you said yes (phew!). You've chosen Bali as your wedding venue (an excellent choice if we do say so ourselves), and now the real fun begins... We love Seminyak. Not only because it's a mere 20 minute drive from the airport (a weary ...

Ensure cupid strikes

February 08, 2010

Problem: Valentine's Day is so corny, how to celebrate in style? Saucy solution: Hit the new Victoria's Secret store at Resorts World Sentosa together and let her try on some stunning Victoria's Secret lingerie creating your own VS angel. Scrub solution: A truly thoughtful gift is a customized gift. Create ...

Love Eggs

February 08, 2010

Love Eggs are simply eggs made with love. For my Mr, love eggs means baked eggs, so here is the recipe... 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 big pinches ground cumin 2 big pinches chili flakes 2 big pinches smoked paprika 2 big pinches fine sea salt 1 cup ...

Like that one

February 04, 2010

Vintage Furniture

Finally! Someone has opened a store with vintage and rehabbed furniture here in Singapore. And that would be Like That One by Belle and Cheu. Although you have to schlep out to god-knows-where to find them, this is worth the effort. These guys bring funky, California-style vintage furnishings together with ...

iMerlion and more

January 25, 2010

The best iphone apps in town

So you have an iphone, now you need some time savers (and time wasters). Here are the latest and greatest applications for the Lion state. Quintessentially This is like a mini luxe guide for all the glam cities around the world. Think Rome, Moscow, New York. With where to stay, ...

Pet Places

January 18, 2010

Looking after puss and pooch

Do you have a four-legged friend in your life? Or thinking of adopting one? The only challenge is working out who's going to look after your chum when you want head out of town. We have asked all our fluffy friends and here are the tried and test places for ...

Double Happiness indeed

November 07, 2009

Gift shopping website

Christmas shopping is always a challenge. Coming up with new ideas, finding exactly what you want, whilst also juggling the party season - the parties, the after parties and the hang overs... it's all a bit much. Year after year, we find ourselves doing a mad dash around the shops ...