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To celebrate Vesak Day in Singapore & Malaysia, Luxury Haven is collaborating with foodpanda on a Giveaway! 4 lucky creative bloggers will get some yummilicious prizes from foodpanda! Read more »
Some people have dedicated their lives for the good of the Earth. We’ve Green Heroes whose work revolutionized the global environmental movement & one such beautiful person I know is Ana Shell. Read more »
Don’t you just love pretty things? I adore DIY craft projects, making use of stuff around the house to recycle. It’s fun, & it reminds me of school days where we put together little items to make something out of it. And here's my DIY Multi-tier Beauty Storage BellaBox! Read more »
Are you a Hello Kitty fan like me? If only I’ve a daughter to share my #HelloKitty collectibles with me……. that would be so nice! Read more »
To win the cakes from The Delights Heaven, participants in this giveaway had to answer a simple question: What item can you buy at just SGD 17.90? The answer is: 2-in-1 Reversible Cake Stand! Did you get it right? Read more »
No artificial sweeteners, colours, preservatives, bread improvers, corn syrup & trans-fat! How does that sound to you? Be enchanted by Bud of Joy, your friendly neighbourhood bakery store, selling freshly baked organic goods for the health conscious in MacPherson Singapore! Read more »
Get glitzy & hit the red carpet with this month’s BellaBox! Celebrating #Cannes Film Festival from May 15-26, BellaBox has included star-studded products which Hollywood celebrities swear by. Thumbs-up to May BellaBox! I found 7 beauty products in my box, & couple are actually full-size items! Lots of pampering products for your eyes in this month’s Ready For Cannes Bellabox! Let'
My son has been bugging me to cook him a Halibut meal ever since he spotted it in some cooking shows some time ago. The first time Jonathan tried Halibut was during one of our fine dining outings; can’t exactly recall where, but he liked it a lot. Spotted some frozen premium #Halibut fillets at the Cold Storage supermart & decided to make one for him. Read more »
(Day 4) The earth was bath in a warm rosy glow as we made our way to Lone Pine Hotel's The Bungalow for our breakfast. It was my family last day, after 4 enjoyable days in Penang. Al fresco dining by the beach, The Bungalow begins with a buffet breakfast spread served throughout the day from its menu of traditional favourites ranging from colonial-style steaks to burgers, pasta to Penang wo
They say money can't buy you everything, but at least I know there's something money can buy you - a Pretty Face! With advanced cosmetic & aesthetic technology, you can have lasers to help get rid of acne problems if your pimple creams don’t work, there’re Botox & Fillers to disguise those train tracks on your face if those skincare products can’t help, & there’re also a vari
It’s Sourish, it’s Spicy, it’s Finger-licking Good!!! Here comes your very own DIY Nando’s Peri-Peri Garlic Baked Chicken Wings! I was exhilarated when Nando’s sent me their famous Peri-Peri sauces recently for my cooking. After being invited to Nando’s for couple of food-tasting sessions with my family, the three of us have become huge fan of Nando’s & their peri-peri sauces. My brain s
What exactly is Singapore style porridge? I thought I knew quite a bit about porridge……. there’s the smooth & creamy Cantonese congee, the soupy Teochew type of fish porridge, the Taiwanese style with sweet potatoes etc. But after making a trip down to Praise Gourmet (???), I actually learnt there’re more. There’s also the Hainanese porridge, those sticky ones with grains that are commonly f
Source: Buzz.comOver the years, Singapore's output of solid waste has increased significantly. In 2012, Singapore disposed of 2.93 million tonnes of solid waste, which was enough to fill 990 football fields to the height of an average person! This amount would have been significantly higher if Singapore had not also recycled about 60% of the total waste generated. Read more »
Plug it in, Charge it up & Spark it off! Impress your friends & colleagues with this high-quality sparkly little cable & make them go Wow! Read more »
Are you guys excited? It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for………. 9 winners will get a piece of #HardRock, be it big or small! Read more »
I’ve tasted, & given a rating of 4 & a 5 for the cakes. Now, it’s your turn to win one of these cakes from The Delights Heaven for your mommy dearest to try! Read more »
Close your eyes, open your mouth & indulge! As delicious as they look, here’s comes The Delights Heaven with their yummy cakes! Mother’s Day is just round the corner, The Delights Heaven is proud to introduce two delightful cakes that will sweeten every mommy’s heart as well as satisfy her taste buds! Bright & bold, this Mango Amande Cake is sure to brighten your Mother’s Day. The tan
Claypot fans, here’s another recipe for you to drool on! This is a hand-me-down recipe from my dear mom, only difference…….. I’ve added Baby Abalones to the dish. I was craving for my family’s Braised Pork dish just the other day & recalled having a packet of frozen abalones. Wouldn’t it be awesome adding them to the pork dish? Read more »
Day 3 continues….. Celebrating the laid-back vibe of Japanese dining is Matsu (?), the only Japanese restaurant on the tourist strip of Batu Ferringhi! Up the stately staircase above Batubar, Lone Pine’s chic bar lounge, is Matsu. Casual with a distinct Japanese twist, the fusion restaurant can comfortably sit up to 60 pax with the option to dine on the balcony facing the Straits of Malacca or
Are you Candy Crushing too? Bet you’re one of those busy Candy Crushing the hottest game in town right now! Lol! Read more »
Room service for you? Nope, I’m not talking about ordering food but………….. Guitars!! Yap, you can now jam in the comfort of your own room, at the touch of a button! Early this year, Hard Rock Hotel Penang launches PICKS™ under the Sound of Your Stay Program, a brand-wide amenity designed to provide guests with an all-encompassing music experience in the comfort of their hotel room. Read more
You are what you eat!! So BellaBox goes all out to tickle your taste buds! This month, the beauty box has included a Chocolate Souffle Recipe from Laurent Bernard Chocolatier to tantalize your palate! Read more »
Specializing in the design & manufacturing of home living products, KOH Concepts, a dynamic Hong Kong company, recently announced their global launch of its first home design product, the KOH Lamp! Each KÖH Lamp is an island of light, each unique, each different. No two KÖH Lamps are identical in illumination & shade, radiating their individuality. With its warm glow, flexible usage &a
Revealing the latest HUGO fragrance for men – HUGO Red! HUGO Fragrances is thrilled to announce Jared Leto as the ambassador for the new addition to the fragrance collection, HUGO Red! Jared has accompanied HUGO Fragrances throughout numerous events in the past year & has become strongly connected to the brand, synonymous with its innovation, creativity & irreverence. Read more »
As Italy’s largest lake and a tourist favourite with visitors from all over the world, it’s no wonder Neilson holidays in Lake Garda are a popular choice during the summer months. At over 30 miles long and approximately 6 miles wide, the expanse that this lake covers is impressive, holding a considerable number of resorts to suit every holidaymaker’s style. Read more »
Day 3 continues……. It was another lazy day. The sun shone brilliantly & the water in the hotel pool glittered invitingly. Bringing the ocean nearer to you, is Lone Pine Hotel Penang’s Infinity Salt Water Pool! Read more »
Unlike any other, SK-II Boutique Spa is a unique collaboration between the prestigious skincare brand, SK-II & Senze Salus, a luxury spa specialist based in Singapore. The World’s 1st SK-II Boutique Spa was established 8 years ago right here in Singapore, housed in a quaint black & white colonial bungalow at Scotts Road. Their forth outlet & Signature Spa, opened in November 2012 w
Lone Pine Hotel, with its old world charm & modern day comforts offering cosy sea-fronting guest rooms & spacious suites, is the most intimate resort in Penang. Whilst soaking in the island’s sunshine & inhaling the cool breezes from the Andaman Sea, it’s a place where you can do everything or nothing, a perfect place for creating memories. Offering guests both choice & diversity
If the embarkation port of your dream cruise is somewhere other than the UK, the need for a flight is very clear. While the P&O Oriana is based on the south coast of England in Southampton, not all cruises are quite so accessible; when you opt for one of the last minute cruises, you may not even have this choice. While a flight to the port will, more often than not, be stress-free and uneven
Women spend thousands of dollars on skincare products, with some even to the extent of going for plastic surgeries. Have you ever thought of healing from within? With the influx of collagen products in the market in the recent years, more are paying attention to these miracle concoctions. Evidently women are heeding the advice, with sales of collagen-enriched drinks, powders & tablets sur
Bring out your skin natural radiance with the new Visible Whitening range, by Elizabeth Arden! For the first time ever, the brand is controlling the production of melanin at all five stages. The Visible Whitening regimen features innovative ingredients including vitamin C derivatives & SpectraBright, a potent botanical Hops extract that originated from France & acts on signal reaction fr
Batu Ferringhi, on the northern coast of Penang Island, is unquestionably the most happening area flocked by tourists. Its idyllic beaches & greenery offer a pleasant atmosphere that draws thousands of worn-out holidaymakers from around the world. Somewhere down in the Batu Ferringhi area, a newly-refurbished playground awaits us. After two days of rocking fun, our Day 3 in the sun-kiss isl
(Day 3) It has been a fun-tastic 3D2N stay for my family at the Hard Rock Hotel Penang. Stellar service & sincerity greeted us wherever we went in this gem. Read more »
Day 2 continues……… Sunday evening was BBQ day for us on the beach by the Pizzeria. Laughter, food porn & beautiful people, are what you can find at this casual dining! Serving int’l & local snacks, wide variety of rockin’ pizzas & pastas, & only available on Sundays till end of this April is the Barefoot BBQ Buffet, complete with Grilled Lamb & live wok fried station. Re
Day 2 continues….. Visiting butterfly farms, temples & parks are certainly not in my family’s to-do-list during our vacation in Penang. The only tourist attraction that has caught my attention was the Street Art in George Town, which was something different. I read about these unique painted walls mirroring life in the state of Penang & wrought-iron caricatures with anecdotal description
I’m pleasantly surprised by the over-whelming response for this BellaBox Giveaway especially for Prize A. Most of the participants would like to try the skincare products, which goes to how much we’re concerned with having good skin. Read more »
Hidden in the secluded Seletar Hills Estate is another gem, often patronized by local TV celebrities & even our very own, PM Lee! The restaurant’s pride? The Chef’s Specialty Live Lobster Porridge! Read more »
Dearest Readers, I’ll be off blogging the entire month of April. Will be on course & busy preparing for exams. Nonetheless, I’ve scheduled some posts for you while I’m away. Most importantly, I’ve included a wonderful Giveaway as a token of appreciation for your relentless support. So please continue to visit & leave your lovely notes cause I’ll still be reading them. I’ll resume my
(Day 2) Rock Spa – it’s more than a Spa, it’s a different state of being. An escape, a quest to push reset, it’s a recovery zone. It’s a transformative realm of unapologetic indulgence. Where time takes you back to where you once belonged. Rock Spa is the place to retune & indulge your will! Read more »
It’s spicy, it’s sweetish, it’s savoury; the all new Nando's Fiery Angry Mango Dishes are out!! Read more »
Rise & shine! Wake up to a star treatment with a fantastic Eggi-licious menu at the Kings Club Lounge. This sponsored stay at the Hard Rock Hotel Penang came with full access to their Kings Club, where personalized service awaits you. Read more »
Do you know that when you shop at Vitacost BOGO-tique, you can get buy one & get the other at 50% off? With over 150 products newly added, you can be sure there’s something for everyone! Read more »
Day 1 continues… Available only on Friday & Saturday evenings is the legendary local buffet at the Starz Diner, an all-day dining restaurant serving Asian & Int’l cuisine. Nothing lures diners more than a buffet with local indulgence, plus a touch of the West! Read more »
How would you define the IT factor, or how would you identify an IT guy or gal? The IT factor, in my opinion, is the X factor which relates to someone who seems to exude a certain charisma & charm. What do you think? SK-II recently unveils their first-ever IT Guy & IT Girl at Isetan Scotts during an exclusive media event; the charming pair are none other than Host & former MTV VJ, U
Day 1 continues…. The rays of the afternoon sun filtered through the window panes of Hard Rock Café. We decided to take a stroll in the vicinity after a heavy meal; it was sun, sea & play. Read more »
It’s time to announce another winner! So who is the one & only to walk away with this fun kitchen tool? Read more »
Day 1 Continues..... Serving up a delectable American cuisine is the world famous Hard Rock Café, decorated with authentic memorabilia, & dishing out rock classics & the latest chart topping hits. Die-hard music fans mustn't miss out on their over 500 pieces of unparalleled rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia collection from both local & int’l artists, adorning the walls of bo
Flowers are blooming & the bees are buzzing……. Here comes the March BellaBox! This month's BellaBox was presented to invited bloggers at the Bellabox Event At Antoinette Parisian Patisserie. Besides getting a host of goodie bags, we were also given the March BellaBox to bring home with us. Read more »
(Day 1) Aims to inspire & excite the imagination of holiday makers, Hard Rock Hotel Penang offers a wholesome experience of the senses where you can relish a holistic dish of music, food & play. Hard Rock Hotel Penang is a luxury resort situated along the beaches of Batu Ferringhi, #Penang. It’s a sanctuary where endless international cultures mix & mingle, creating unfor
