The one thing I’m excited about Orchard Gateway, a work-in-progress mall/hotel (where the crane is), along our island’s major shopping belt, will be the public library that will open when the building is completed in 2 to 3 years time.

I was on an adjacent building across the street when this picture was taken. Hover on the image to remove its makeup.

One day late last year as I was browsing in my favourite Print store, starring at their range of Marimekko items (like I always do), I was offered a copy of a Marimekko newspaper by a sales staff. In fact I had spotted it on top of a rack but dared not touch lest it costs $30 per copy. I uttered a big thank you and very gladly accepted it.

This was the autumn 2011 issue. I like that section on DIY ideas which featured the making of a sleeping bag (designed by a 7-year-old boy!) and dominoes, using Marimekko’s fabrics of course. I shouldn’t say anymore because you can take peek at the newspaper contents online right here!

It’s Chinese new year today and I just wanted to send greetings through this pretty peasant painting from Jinshan artist Cao Xiu Wen (曹秀文) titled “新年喜事多” or the many new year festivities.

Image: Administrative Bureau of Jinshan District

Happy new year!

We are probably familiar with magazine pages coiled into useful bowls or baskets in their usual roundish or oblong shapes, but have you seen it turned into a heart shape?

Isn’t it lovely? Check out how it’s assembled at Saved By Love Creations.