The Be You palette of Color Trend 2018 is a mix of cool colors, pastels and light, earthy neutrals. These are colors that can reflect the comfort and safety that a haven offers. It’s a wonderful place to be where you can relax, be comfortable in your own skin and…
Looking to liven up the spirit in your kitchen? Nothing compares to the ambiance that a freshly painted room brings, right? But in order to set the mood, it can’t just be any paint – it has to be in the right colors. So if you’re looking for novel paint…
LET IT B IS ONE YEAR OLD TODAY! I remember meeting up with graphic designer Mirz at my place last February 7, 2017 to set up the blog. In a few hours, we decided on the logo, blog theme and design, layout, categories, color schemes, widgets, etc., all because I…
Nearly everywhere you look, you can get painting ideas from the street art in Singapore. Take a stroll down any major district and you will see snippets of contemporary artwork on walls and alleyways. If that’s not enough, the vibrant colors of historical shophouses and homes ought to inspire as…
That moment when you’re looking at your new unpainted pad, and you’re supposed to choose the color combos. How do you start? Go back to basics and use the color wheel. There are many ways to combine colors , but for beginners, let’s play it safe and stick to these…
Copenhagen is the capital of New Nordic cuisine, known for its use of fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. Everyday ingredients like radishes, peas, and apples are prepared in unexpected ways and incorporated together with seafood and meat to create dishes that are both healthy and unbelievably flavorful. The meticulous presentation also…
One word: simplicity. For a style so deliberately and compellingly lacking, minimalism never seems to have had any trouble at all calling attention to itself, in a good way. Minimalism says more with less, doing away with unnecessary and distracting details while highlighting only the most essential elements. It can…
Lighting isn’t just a practical choice. It’s so important that every color combination, furniture piece, and pretty much any design element hinges on your room’s lighting. Just as every individual design element plays a role in a room’s overall aesthetic, so too does lighting. How you light your room can…
Up until I was 21, I lived in my grandparents’ ancestral home. It was a late 50s/60s bungalow with huge, flower-filled gardens and enough space to accommodate four generations under one roof. While I have only a few memories of my grandparents before they passed away, living in the same…
Those who like playing Internet games, raise your hands! Well, I’m one of them, and sometimes when I finish one, I say to myself, “Duh! Did I really waste time for that?” But I do quickly forgive myself, and charge those dinky games to experience. I see games as a short energy boost…
