Mommy at 18 vs Mommy at 58
Mommy at 18 vs Mommy at 58. I love this expression of hers: when she’s so happy you can only see her teeth, not her eyes. So cute!
Sixty going on sixteen
My Mommy is almost sixty but she’s as sporting as a sixteen. She would crawl in a narrow 3 metres deep underground tunnel formerly used by Viet Cong guerrillas, sit on stools by the street to eat weird food, climb on military tank, join me at the tip of a wooden motor boat along Mekong …
Girly time with Mommy!
Girly time with Mommy before going out for dinner. It was fun dressing up together and sharing the same lipstick and perfume <3
Beach holiday + national TV
Last week, Malaysia was plagued by horrible haze. Perhaps, to look at the positive side, we learned to appreciate what we took for granted i.e fresh air. The highlight of this week was celebrating a family’s 30th wedding anniversary by the beach and sharing JewelPie’s ideas on national TV. The haze blurred the distinction between …
On TV: Behind the scenes
This morning, I went on a talk show on NTV7 to talk about Jewelpie and did a few demonstrations on how to make living at home simple & beautiful. It was fun!
food, friends & fun
If I were to sum up last week in three words, it would be food, friends and parties. Thankfully due to prior planning, heaps of discipline and some sacrifices (sleep), I got a lot of work done in the midst of all that. This week, I plan to slow down a little. The heat in …
Buffet brunch & other things
I like to find joy in little things, however mundane. These are a few things that made my week interesting. Apparently, pisang apu is most suitable to make pisang goreng (banana fritters) ___________________________ Oud from Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s smells of spicy kayu gaharu, a prized fragrant wood. It won the FIFI fragrance award, the ‘oscars’ …
Sanur
Bali is magic. I didn’t know waves can stop in the middle of the sea, the shores has water as clear as tap water & the sun reflects on the water to make it a pair Sigh!
Discover beauty apart from vanity
One of the most popular feedback on JewelPie is ‘show more of your face!’. That is exactly what I try not to do. JewelPie is a brand, not a personal blog. It aims to provides content with substance and style. It’s helpful and relevant to readers. I hope for it to be educational and entertaining …
Food in Brussels
I’ve once wondered if I would enjoy traveling so much if not for the opportunity to sample exotic, local food. While I may not be a big eater, I certainly enjoy the flavour in every nibble I take. This winter, I explored the town of Brussels. It’s such a shame that we know so little …