Singapore equals shopping for a lot of people.
Budget, multiple toddlers and a general lack of interest meant I didn't really hit the high street on our holiday. But I did have one lovely morning with my sister in Tiong Bahru where, after our requisite coffee and pastry at the Tiong Bahru Bakery, we went in search of a bookshop I wanted to check out, and chanced upon a beautiful design/interiors shop as well. It was called Strangelets - its tag line "Militant Craftsmanship." I asked if I could take some pictures, and the woman behind the counter said, "It's too pretty not to."
I wasn't polite enough to ask next door in BooksActually. I just snapped away. Oh, how I love a beautiful, eclectic, overstuffed bookstore.
I think I'd find myself in this little corner of the city quite regularly if I ever lived in Singapore.
Best little corner there is! And an interesting history too. Forty Hands was my fave lunch spot. :-)
ReplyDeleteYour photos are amazing - beautiful colours.
ReplyDeleteoooh my little bro is living in singas...might be worth the visit after all! :)sarah
ReplyDeletewonderful photos, it looks so tranquil (and grown up)
ReplyDeleteI love shopping on holiday. Even books available at home seem different somehow when purchased abroad. More exotic. I hope you found room in your suitcase for a couple of treats from that lush interiors shop! x
ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying these pictures from your trip (and living through them just a little maybe too). Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat bookstore looks like a great find! Your pics are gorgeous xx
ReplyDeleteAll looks so divine..I love browsing beautiful bookstores and the interiors shops looks gorgeous. Singapore shopping is the best:)
ReplyDeletei could look at your photos all day.....you have quite the eye! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHmm, I'd be spending a lot of time in those stores too methinks! And I now need a set of those red and white mugs!
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