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Chasing cherry blossom

By On Thursday, 16 April 2015

We have just got back from a trip to Japan, the main purpose of which was skiing in Niseko. Being a Type A personality though, I wanted to squeeze as much as… Read More

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A day at the races: Cheltenham Festival 2015

By On Thursday, 19 March 2015

If there was ever an antidote to Singapore city living and tropical heat, this is probably it. Cheltenham Festival is not a music festival or a weekend of jazz; nope, The Festival is… Read More

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Pancake Day

By On Friday, 20 February 2015

I was thrilled to have managed to organise a pancake party earlier this week. Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day, was just a few days ago and always creeps up on me, unannounced in my online… Read More

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Gong Xi, Gong Xi

By On Thursday, 19 February 2015

WISHING YOU A HAPPY, HEALTHY & PROSPEROUS YEAR OF THE GOAT! Click on the link below to play an awesome CNY game of lo hei (for those not living in Sing, lo hei is… Read More

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Antiques and auction houses

By On Tuesday, 6 January 2015

Our house in Cheltenham – or ‘Chelty’ as I alone like to call it – has been rented out, unfurnished, for the last six years while Mr Changmoh, Cost Centre #1, #2… Read More

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DIY gingerbread house

By On Friday, 19 December 2014

I don’t know if it’s because I love the story of Hansel and Gretel but I am very partial to a gingerbread house – especially at this time of year. I like… Read More

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Paris Fashion Week: Emily Cheetham, designer & founder of Cheet London

By On Tuesday, 25 November 2014

I happen to live around the corner from the hugely talented – and successful – handbag designer, Emily Cheetham. She has very kindly agreed to do A Day in the Life for… Read More