A handpicked selection of the finest things to buy, fab places to try and fun things to do in Singapore

There's no denying it: moving is a stressful process, and we only want help that won't get in the way. So couple 29 years of experience in international relocations with unparalleled service standards and what do you get? SIR Move Services - movers who are trustworthy, productive, and deliver support you never ever knew you could get! Whether you're moving domestically or internationally, SIR provides prompt service to all their customers. They offer a fantastic complimentary service (which we find incredibly useful) - MOVEPREP, a systematic methodology designed by SIR that helps you plan and prepare for your move. Yep, that means no more scrambling ...read more

Think you're doing everything right but still can't shake off that midday slump? It's time to go low GI. First up, this GI has nothing to do with the action figures you played with when you were younger. The Glycaemic Index ranks carbohydrates according to their effect on your blood glucose levels. High GI carbs cause glucose levels to spike and drop quickly, resulting in that 3pm slump. But low GI foods steady your glucose levels, giving you longer-lasting energy and keeping hunger at bay. Switching to low GI carbs can be tricky (not to mention hard to find here), so The Travelling Dietitian has ...read more

So it's been a long week at work and you just want to spend Friday night on the couch with some beer and a bag of chips... except there's none in your fridge. Or maybe you just returned from a weekend away and are in dire need of some essentials... once again, the cupboards are empty. Familiar story? We hear you. The solution - the new online grocer RedMart , a revolutionary store that delivers straight to your doorstep within 6 hours! RedMart carries a huge selection of household essentials, groceries, and personal care products. Looking for your favourite European beer, wine or sparkling water? ...read more

Remember all the times you had to move? From the packing and the cleaning, to the paper cuts and the misplaced homewares - the process is a total nightmare. And if you're moving to a new country, there are tedious (and very intimidating) tasks like visa applications and real estate hunting to tackle. Take it from us: Santa Fe Relocation Services will make moving anywhere in the world a total cinch. These guys have revolutionized the art of moving. They'll handle everything from visa applications to school hunting and property searching. They'll even relocate the family pet! To make the process dead simple, they conduct ...read more

Wouldn't it be great if you could redecorate at the snap of your fingers? Well, we know just the people who can make it almost that easy - the hardest part will be picking out what you love best. The expert duo, Daniele and Rebecca, at Bambù Interiors has done work for some fab Singapore houses, boutique offices and also had a hand in the soft furnishings at Ku De Ta in Marina Bay Sands. They also own the exclusive distribution rights to fabric houses, including Sydney-based Sparkk, Parisian Elitis, French Toiles de Mayenne, New Zealand-based Mokum, Jacaranda Rugs and Carpets (hailing from the ...read more

If you haven't been to Vivo recently, you might be surprised by a little orange pop-up by popular Japanese lifestyle store Francfranc THE POST. THE POST will carry a variety of items ranging from stationery to bath accessories and give us a sneak peek into Francfranc's home, lifestyle and furnishing products from their Spring/ Summer 2012 Collection. Shaped like a post-box in signature red, the pop-up store is meant to give you the same joy of receiving a parcel from the post office (oh yes, we know the feeling)... by harbouring nifty gifts in its interior. The pop-up will only be at Vivo till Tue ...read more

Popeye used spinach to recharge his superhuman strength but there's only so much spinach a person can eat!! Recent research in Australia revealed there are many Asian greens that contain similar or higher folate levels to spinach. Vanessa McNamara, The Travelling Dietitian, offers her top 5 Asian greens for your health. Not only do they contain more folate than spinach, they are also valuable sources of vitamins A and C, fibre and potassium. So visit your nearest wet market pronto! Mizuna A leafy Japanese green, similar to rocket, but less peppery in flavour. It can be used in salads, added to stir-fries or used as ...read more

So you're standing in the middle of a gorgeous furniture showroom looking at THE pièce de résistance, when you suddenly realise: the damn thing is just too big for your living room. It's never going to fit through the front door...And it's starting to look a shade off from being perfect. Just when you're on the brink of a hissy fit, your savior AF Home steps in to save the day. These miracle workers customize everything. Like that sofa but want it in a different fabric? No problem. Need custom made carpets? Of course they'd do that. Want the coffee table in a different height? ...read more

Perfect place? Check. Furniture assembled? Check. Cover-shot worthy? A long way to go, honey. We hear you - that's why it's time for a quick home fix, fashionistas! We've recruited expert interior stylist, Samantha Youngman from Space Interior Styling, to give us the 411 on dressing up our homes. The key? Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize. She's compiled the It list of interior décor stores to get our places looking paparazzi-ready in a jiffy. ...read more

We love their rustic dining tables, their sleek sofas, and their ornamental lanterns. Now there's even more of them to love, because The Shophouse, a bespoke furniture store that offers luxurious but affordable styles, has just opened their third store in Outram's Tan Boon Liat Building. This 5000 square feet store will be showing a brand new collection of furniture which rings true to The Shophouse's style - they both look good and function like they should. The Shophouse's other outlets each specialize in particular styles, although all three stores offer a comprehensive range of furniture, home accents, and interior styling services. If you're after ...read more

Not to alarm you... but your home just may be slowly killing you. Think your floor cleaners and dishwashing liquid are getting the job done? They're also slowly destroying your nervous system. And you might want to evaluate that air freshener - studies have shown that phthalates (read: very bad chemical) in them cause developmental and reproductive problems. Mums: the side-effects are worse on kids, especially infants. Time to junk the bad stuff and replace it with non-toxic and readily available options out there. Home First to go: the cleansers. We particularly love Method for its friendly price points and its effectiveness (the packaging ...read more

Smile with your eyes (what the?), put your left hand there, no there, no, there! ...The last time we were at a family photoshoot, we were given the most ridiculous instructions ....We vowed never to go back. Enter Littleones Photography. No more forced Wisteria Lane smiles - Creative Director and Photographer Kate Griffiths captures genuine emotion and character without the cheese. We also love her versatility: she shoots all kinds of children's and family portraiture. Think pregnancy photos to newborns to toddlers to portraits of the entire family tree. With Kate, you'll also be working with a legit industry pro - she's one of a ...read more

Well, hello Green Thumb! It's nice to finally meet you. After a most delightful morning with the lovely girls from IndiRose, we have now discovered that we too can arrange flowers - just like an international florist (well, ok, almost!) IndiRose Flowers is a new flower arranging workshop held on the verandah of Jenni Tighe's beautiful home. Her business partner, George Morrow, who is an internationally trained florist, and together they have combined their talents to create a very hands-on workshop designed for the Singapore environment. On arrival you are greeted by a table full of lilles and orchids, which to the untrained eye, looks ...read more

Those Easties need to stop hogging the good stuff. Wandering out there is a hike for us regular folk but foodies always say it's worth navigating the one-way streets and streetside parking. Now our favourite meat guys, The Butcher, have joined the ranks of foodie paradise and opened shop in newly revamped Parkway Parade. The spanking new store is nestled right next to Four Season's Organic Market and Cold Storage. This means a one-stop grocery trip (with only the freshest ingredients) for all us busy ones - bet you've never had a faster errand run. And speaking of time (or the severe lack of it), ...read more

Ever wanted to be a domestic goddess but ended up just slaving over your stove? We know - we've been there, done that, and given up too. Inspired by Nigella Lawson, we wanted to give the domestic goddess thing a second go, but when she pulled out a real tajine for a Moroccan lamb stew (which no doubt she bought herself while in Morocco)... we called it quits. Instead we put our amateur chef skills to the chopping board and one-upped Lawson by whipping up a Moroccan lamb salad in just 15 minutes. Absolutely no fancy equipment needed here, and guess what? You still get ...read more