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...  

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Bold Statements

November 29, 2011

[ADV] What an Interesting Home You Have

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 ...

New Leaf

October 03, 2011

[ADV] The Reinvention of The Shophouse

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 ...

Mad About Vintage

September 20, 2011

[ADV] New Vintage Furniture Store Opens

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 ...

Design Junkies

August 11, 2011

[ADV] Review: Space Interior Styling

Ever wondered how some people just have fabulous, well-put together homes? From fabrics, rugs, designer furniture to small collections of accessories and ornaments, some lush-worthy homes just have that magazine spread feel, don't they? Well here is the secret... Home stylist. Perfect if you have just relocated, are about to ...

Singapore (Interior) Style

August 02, 2011

[ADV] 5 Must Buy Singapore Furniture Pieces

When living in Singapore you really ought to have a favourite hawker dish (and queue for!), have a foot reflexologist on speed dial, and most of all, style your home with a little Singapore style. Here are 5 great contemporary Chinese furniture pieces that are perfect accents in any Singapore ...

Shivers!

June 26, 2011

Underground Boutique: Shiva Designs

We stubbled upon Shiva Designs, the tiny boutique in the basement of Rima Srivastava's condo, and it made us very, very happy. Rima is a jewellery designer and homeware & gift shop owner from Melbourne, who has a knack for finding very precious things. Having to sell her shop when ...

Department of the Interior

May 18, 2011

Saturday in Design

Long established and well loved as Australia's most popular annual design event, Saturday in Design comes to Singapore this Saturday. Attracting all designed inspired individuals, from professionals to enthusiastic amateurs (like ourselves), this event coordinates premium downtown design showrooms to become a destination. Registration is free and complimentary shuffle buses ...

French Crush

April 26, 2011

[ADV] Beautiful French Designs for the Home

French Knickers, French Heels, French Poodles and French Kissing...We all need a touch of that sophisticated French culture in our lives. And thats why we swooned over the range of Famille Summerbelle prints brought to Singapore by the oh-so-French Simple Things. Created by a design duo in Paris, this range ...

Vintage & Rehabbed Furniture Sale

April 11, 2011

Vintage Furniture Sale - on this weekend

Like that One is celebrating their second anniversary in style, with a Grand Sale. This weekend only, (April 16 and 17), everything in the store will be 15% off the marked price! And there will be some special items discounted up to 50%, according to Belle & Cheu's capricious whims. ...

Bowled Over

April 11, 2011

[ADV] Stunning Bowerbird Ceramics

The last time you threw a dinner party, it was: a) Delicate. You were using Grandma's hand-me-down china. b) Served on Ikea-ware (how embarrassing...). c) A cinch. All of the dishes were disposable (aka paper). Exactly when did you drop your impeccable taste at the kitchen door? It's time to ...

Cool Britannia

March 14, 2011

Timothy Oulton Opens in Singapore

Bohemian, baronial and slightly kitschy, we love the new Timothy Oulton store which has just opened in John Erdo's old showroom space in Kim Yam Road. The Timothy Oulton showroom has a very cool Britanna flair. From decorative vintage memorabilia such as the typewriters, washed out flags and old photos ...

Homewares Haven

March 01, 2011

New Furniture and Lifestyle Centre

Something is brewing in the Bukit Timah area. The scent of new timber is mixing with the warm kitchen aromas of baked cookies. For all those with a fetish for vintage, kitchen utensils and home accessories, the Sime Darby centre is calling your inner Martha Stewart. If you a fan ...

Design Saviours

February 27, 2011

[ADV] Bambu Interiors - Interior Styling & Decoration Services

Can't find anything but Javanese teak, Chinese antiques and weird shaped couches? Singapore can be a design minefield for the newly arrived or even us veterans when you are looking for furniture or quality interior design products (that don't fall apart in this climate). After Bambu Interiors duo Rebecca and ...

Light my way

February 15, 2011

Vaughan Designs Arrives in Singapore

Good lighting? Always a must. It sets the tone, completes the look and always puts people in the right mood... Good thing British owned Vaughan Designs, renowned throughout the interior design world for creating stylish, classic and contemporary lighting has finally arrived in Singapore. We may not have a showroom ...

Furniture Finds

August 26, 2010

8 Favourite Furniture Stores in Singapore

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 ...