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My journey started 5 years ago when we decided to move to Singapore. For me, it was the wildest (craziest) thing I’ve ever done in my life. I left my job, my family, friends, country… Just to start from zero and become a housewife. “Beauty is not about looks,...
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I’m writing this article as a practitioner and not a teacher and it has been a long time coming. Not because I haven’t wanted to put pen to paper. In fact, I’ve started a few times but didn’t finish. Life has simply gotten in the way. Since moving to...
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When you run out of things to say to someone, the inevitable question is always, “so where are you headed for the summer holidays?”. However, I swear, if I do ask you that question, I’ve NOT run out of things to say to you! I’m genuinely interested. Because I...
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I often procrastinate about doing something, and then, when I finally get to do it, it has to be TODAY, or ok, tomorrow! This was the case for me looking at workshops on modern calligraphy. I looked for months. Then all of a sudden, it just had to be done!...
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Oh yes, it’s that time of the year! We at Vanilla Beige, have decided to revamp and republish our Advent Calendar for the 2017 upcoming silly season! Don’t worry, we’re not really being lazy, we’ve updated this post with a few little freebie printables for you to make a...
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Recently, I was lucky enough to do three afternoon teas within seven months. However, it was unlucky enough that two of these were farewell occasions. (Note to self, stop hanging out with people who leave!! Another note to self, keep those boot camp sessions, tennis lessons, netball training going…)...
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Think about what you dislike about tween shopping, and well, for yourself also. Busy change rooms, searching for outfits, finding someone to help you, queuing (with tweens in tow!)… Well, I’ve found something better. And when I say better, I mean an experience that just makes it easy, even...
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I ADORE stationery! I could rummage around a stationery shop and trawl through websites like bureaudirect.com or even Amazon.com for hours on end – I don’t even have to buy anything. I just love stationery! Strangely though, I am always short on pens, staplers, pencils and erasers at home. Weirdly, my...
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I grew up in a traditional Hainanese family with a devoted mother who cooked the best Hainanese Chicken Rice. I have fond memories of the comfort taken in the taste and flavor of the heritage dishes my mother would make. These memories are vivid and in abundance of loving...
My journey started 5 years ago when we decided to move to Singapore. For me, it was the wildest (craziest) thing I’ve ever done in my life. I left my job, my family, friends, country… Just to start from zero and become a housewife. “Beauty is not about looks,...
I’m writing this article as a practitioner and not a teacher and it has been a long time coming. Not because I haven’t wanted to put pen to paper. In fact, I’ve started a few times but didn’t finish. Life has simply gotten in the way. Since moving to...
When you run out of things to say to someone, the inevitable question is always, “so where are you headed for the summer holidays?”. However, I swear, if I do ask you that question, I’ve NOT run out of things to say to you! I’m genuinely interested. Because I...
I often procrastinate about doing something, and then, when I finally get to do it, it has to be TODAY, or ok, tomorrow! This was the case for me looking at workshops on modern calligraphy. I looked for months. Then all of a sudden, it just had to be done!...
Oh yes, it’s that time of the year! We at Vanilla Beige, have decided to revamp and republish our Advent Calendar for the 2017 upcoming silly season! Don’t worry, we’re not really being lazy, we’ve updated this post with a few little freebie printables for you to make a...
Recently, I was lucky enough to do three afternoon teas within seven months. However, it was unlucky enough that two of these were farewell occasions. (Note to self, stop hanging out with people who leave!! Another note to self, keep those boot camp sessions, tennis lessons, netball training going…)...
Think about what you dislike about tween shopping, and well, for yourself also. Busy change rooms, searching for outfits, finding someone to help you, queuing (with tweens in tow!)… Well, I’ve found something better. And when I say better, I mean an experience that just makes it easy, even...
I ADORE stationery! I could rummage around a stationery shop and trawl through websites like bureaudirect.com or even Amazon.com for hours on end – I don’t even have to buy anything. I just love stationery! Strangely though, I am always short on pens, staplers, pencils and erasers at home. Weirdly, my...
I grew up in a traditional Hainanese family with a devoted mother who cooked the best Hainanese Chicken Rice. I have fond memories of the comfort taken in the taste and flavor of the heritage dishes my mother would make. These memories are vivid and in abundance of loving...
Shy ladies (and gentlemen), this post may not be for you. It’s about the beautiful Yunomori Onsen & Spa, turning 42 and getting naked. Yes, people, this is about my very first...