@ The Hotel Lobby~

" errr...where's everyone ??? "

[answer: same as before!]

oooh...might as well have some FUN*
by the hotel grand-staircase!
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Of course the 'kid in me' had so much fun dashing down

this grand staircase pretending to be Cinderella...

" oooh my glass slipper! my glass slipper!! "

hey, where's my Prince Charming?

why isn't he chasing me down the stairs huh?!

Anywayyy...

Do you guys have anything planned for Valentine's Day?

I might be taking a long bubble bath & order room service...ALONE!

So romantic huh?! ~sobs*

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~Well-well-well...

Double Happiness

here in Singapore!!

we are going to celebrate both

Chinese New Year

+

Valentine's Day

no time to sob but celebrate!~yesssss...

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~CHEERsss Everyone!

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-Photo 'Stairs' by ©LENORENEVERMORE & 'Kiss' found via CoutureCarrie

"Aha, they are Dior darrrling..."

" Lenore Adores Dior Six Days a Week "-2010

by

Samantha Battersby

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I am truly so honored to be one of the beautiful

Matouenpeluche Ladies...

The talented Samantha Battersby, has named

one of her latest artwork after me ~yes moi !!!

Remember I always wanted my portrait done

by an artist...well, I guess it's finally coming true!

~Life is good~

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" Thank You So Much Sam Darling! "

~XOXO*

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-This lovely print is now available for purchase~click HERE

Update: SOLD OUT now ! contact artist for next availability/wait list.

-Artwork © Samantha Battersby

Very Early Morning Walk~

" errr...where's everyone ??? "

Oh yeah ~still sleeping!

Guess I'm the only one still with a jet-lag!

Just too early for breakfast, so I decided

to take a walk not too far from the hotel...and

found these old colonial bungalows~

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~XOXO*

via the green & lush Singapore*

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-Photo ©LENORENEVERMORE

Kebaya~

...errr Kebaya what???

I've been a great admirer of textile, traditional costumes & cultures...

~learning more about them is such a pleasure!

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The Kebaya is a beautiful, usually translucent & embroidered blouse worn with a batik sarong by the ladies...it is a work of art, a labor of love, heritage...

A traditional costume that is timeless~

Here are more interesting facts about the kebaya from Wikipedia. The earliest form of kebaya was first came from the north of the Indonesian archipelago. The clothing type began to spread to Malacca, Java, Bali, Sumatra, Borneo and Sulawesi. After hundred years of acculturation, the garments have become adjusted to local customs and culture. Prior 1600, kebaya on Java island were considered as a sacred clothing to be worn only by members of the Javanese monarchy. During Dutch colonization of the island, European women began wearing kebaya as formal dress. During this period, kebaya, that was originally made from mori fabric, were modified with silk embroidered with colorful patterns. ~to read more click here

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I found this on-line-shop that ships internationally!

[range about US$70 - US$900 for the most elaborate]

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Here are more lovely close-up details

on the embroidery ~take a look:

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~a little trivia:

Singapore Airlines Stewardesses wear a rather more tight-fitting interpretation of the traditional Kebaya. Their Kebaya uniform, designed by the fame French haute couture designer Pierre Balmain in 1972

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" Ladies, you look so fabulousssss... "

~ whether traditional or the new & updated interpretation

of the Kebaya...I'm planning to get one while in Singapore.

I think wearing a Kebaya top & pair it with my favorite jeans

would be quite a fabulous look no?!

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~XOXO*

via Singapore

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-Pics via Betelbox,NyonyapendekMalaka,Travelasia.one.Yesterday.sg,Wikipedia.com

Tropical Evening*

Hellooooo.....

My first evening after a very looooong flight.

Can't wait to explore Singapore Island again...

~the wonderful

people

food

shopping

culture

arts

&

...errr what WORK ???

[ooops~almost forget! O'well...that too!]

...also can't wait to share this visit with all of you...

travelling certainly has become so much more fun

when I started blogging! I'll try my best to post daily!

Repeat; I'll try okie! [a.k.a simply can't promise ~hehe*]

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~XOXO*

" Greetings from Singapore Everyone! "

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-Photo ©LENORENEVERMORE

going~TROPICaL*

~That's Right!

Catching a 19-hour flight to the sunny Singapore!

My camera is so ready to get busy...certainly must

share more of my travel photos once again.

Hope everyone had a lovely weekend by the way?!

My weekend with papa&mama wasn't bad at all,

saving the juicy details for next time okie*

cos' now it's time to get ready-set-GO! errr...FLY!!!

~until then darrrlingsss...

~XOXO*

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PS: Dear New Readers,

click here if you're interested to view

some of my previous Singapore Adventures!

Sunday Best*

Adam & Eve Garden of Eden

Noah's Ark

The Christ Crucifixion

.Moses & the parting of the Red Sea

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...~Bible scenes have been created by countless artists over the years, even centuries...but must say never like this before. Google Earth art created by The Glue Society out of Australia have created biblical scenes as if witnessed and captured by Google Earth ~amazzzing!

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-Source: CreativeReview.UK

"if you're good, you get some treats..."

Have you visited this website...it's just awesome!

'My Parents Were Awesome' features photosss

of parents back in the good old days, B.C : Before Children!!!

Would you ever submit your parents photo to be posted there?

~anywayyy...

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as mentioned, I'm going to meet me parents soon!

No drama pleassse...

" oooh...where did I put my earplugs ??? "

[wonder why? click HERE for my 'theme song'~whahhh...]

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" Have a Super Weekend Everyone! "

~XOXO*

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-Photo 'Fish Bowl' via SitaMarie

HOPE* to be older & wiser

Any fear about getting older?

Are we all not afraid of that??

... This coming weekend I'm going to see my parents. Confession: I am nervous as usual! I have an anxiety attack whenever I see them. ~You know...I do love them, but not necessarily like them. They have never been the best positive influence in my life(~~~violin background music pleassse...sob-sob*)

Lately, my mom has been complaining+grumbling so much about getting older. I've tried my very best to be a good listener, but must admit that I am simply not strong enough to handle the huge dosage/loads of her negativity(silent-SCREAM and pulling my own hair moment!). But you know what... something special has surfaced from this; I think I am closer to the 'self-acceptance' of my own mortality! I should forget the fear of getting old and focus more on the living...in a way, quality is always better than quantity no?!

I am reminded that "LIFE is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the special moments that take our breath away..." Yup, I shall spray some breath-freshener and start using this line! ~errr-errr???

~XOXO*

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-For more celebrity 'Then & Now' photo gallery click here

Chocolate Delights*

~Chocolate covered banana with sprinkles~

yummm*...errr they do look like they

could vibrate as well no?! [blush-blush*]

I better take my mind back from the gutter ASAP!

anywayyy...

~Pizzelle Chocolate Cookies~

...I really need to own a pizzelle iron-press to make a badge of this lovely-deliciousness...would be nice to take two of those delicate pieces and make nutella sandwiches or sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with ice cream... or just eat them all up simply plain?! Perfect with a cup of hot tea or a cold glass of fresh milk ~yummm* [for the easy recipe click HERE & to purchase pizzelle iron press HERE]

~XOXO*

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-Photo: Pizzelle ©Steph Chows