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Saturday, September 26, 2009

Ethan K.

Montaigne Bag in Niloticus Crocodile

Envelope in Navy Blue lizard and Flame Red Crocodile details

Day by Night Oversized Clutch in Ostrich

Saddlery Bag 40cm in Alfe Crocodile

These arm candy bags are designed by Ethan,

an old friend I have not seen for a long time, under his own label,

Ethan K.

These bags are custom orders using the finest exotic leather you can find and the details and joints and well put together and constructed. He has also branched out to create accessories like wonderful to-die-for crocodile bracelets and python bangles.

To see more of his designs click here.

For queries, email him at ethan@ethan-k.com.

Custom orders take 1-2 months.

Thanks Ethan for the images.

Camera Dreams

Yes, even your techno-doofus friend

is capable of some sort of digital-fantasizing.

My new eye-candy is the E-P1 Olympus Pen.

No, don't ask me for technical specifications

but I just love the fact that it takes SLR-esque pictures in such a handbag-friendly frame, not to mention its eye-candy appeal!

Love love.

Image from the official Olympus website, http://asia.olympus-imaging.com/products/dslr/ep1/

Image taken from the online Lomography Shop, http://shop.lomography.com/shop/

On a different note, the Qing Hua Diana F+

is a much more affordable option but no, it will never be an alternative!

This is probably the best looking version of the Diana F+ kit in my opinion.
Designed by illustrator Dorophy Tang,

this pretty plastic is the newest of the highly successful Diana series.

Blame me for indulging in a little eye-candy!

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang

View of Feringgi Beach from our private balcony

A sketch of the room floor plan.

Photo of a similar room, taken from Shangri-La

We stayed in room 2538 which is located on the top floor of the Rasa Wing. The room was Ginormous!! The 667sqft room was an open plan room with a private balcony which had a large soaking tub where the staff could draw a bath with exotic bath salts and rose petals! So you can soak in the tube while enjoying the wonderful view of Feringgi Beach and the gardens of the Shangri-La estate.

I miss the place... and how the sound of the waves made me fall asleep...

*HINT HINT*

Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang - Food Part 2

Cocktails & Canapes

Afternoon Tea
complete with scones with fresh cream!

We stayed in the Rasa Wing, which means we could use the Rasa Wing Lounge where they served juices all day long, as well as wonderful sweets, pastries and canapes with cocktails. Breakfast was also served exclusively for guests of the Rasa Wing at Feringgi Grill.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang - Food Part 1

Asam Laksa (room service)

Char Kway Teow by the beach!

Bruschetta at Pinang poolside restaurant

My entire 2 night trip in Penang and I did not step out of my hotel. In Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, I guess there was no need to! Here's some of the food we had at the resort!

Penang - 11 Fishes

I just got back from a 2 night trip to Penang with my parents. My dad and I had a fishing trip at the beach arranged for us by the hotel.

In 3 hours, we caught 11 fishes!!! The fisherman on the beach helped me remove the hook from one of the catfish but he got stung by its fin! We attracted a small crowd of people who stood around to look at our catch. A man from KL said 10 of them can be eaten but one tak boleh makan! In the end, we gave the fishes away to one of the guys who gave us shelter when there was a a drizzle that afternoon.

I don't know why I love fishing so much. I am not good at it but I just find it very gratifying. It is funny how someone's livelihood is a leisure activity for someone else....

Next up... anyone want to catch some sailfish with a 10kg tackle? Haha...

Friday, September 18, 2009

May I Suggest....

Jones the Grocer

for a weekend brunch....

Great cafe and a wonderful grocer that stocks foods from all over. Look for their wide selection of cheeses and prepared antipestos as well as sweets!

Dempsey Hill Block 9 #01–12 Dempsey Road, Singapore 247697
Tel: +(65) 6476 1512
Fax: +(65) 6476 1518

MON: 9am to 6pm
TUES-SUN: 9am - 11pm

Vinyls -vs- CDs

Owen came by today with a large box...

It was a portable turntable and vinyl archiver!

This Numark vinyl player not only plays LPs

But it can also record them stright into your iTunes!

So excited that I can't stop playing A Hard Day's Night and I'm Into Something Good.

Thanks Owen!!!

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Shigeru Ban, Nicholas, Vincent and Diana

I found a roll of 60mm film rolling in one of my bags....

And these are the surprises I forgot I even took!

I think digital cameras provide a lot of convenience and cost savings from having to process film but it also takes away the element of surprise when you get your pictures.

These are from my Diana...

Trishaw in Penang's Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion.
Nicholas holding Vincent in Asakusa, Tokyo.

Shigeru Ban's pavilion for the Singapore Biennale, 2008.

Today I am Angry

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Small Talk

Don't underestimate the power of Small Talk

TOP 10 WORDS I HATE

Hub

Concept

Zen

Icon

Rubanisation

Eco

Digital

Sustainable

Circumambulation

Creativity

Overused and simply overrated.


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These bags are custom orders using the finest exotic leather you can find and the details and joints and well put together and constructed. He has also branched out to create accessories like wonderful to-die-for crocodile bracelets and python bangles. To see more of his designs click here. For queries, email him at ethan@ethan-k.com. Custom orders take 1-2 months. Thanks Ethan for the images. 6:30 PM · Camera Dreams Yes, even your techno-doofus friend is capable of some sort of digital-fantasizing. My new eye-candy is the E-P1 Olympus Pen. No, don't ask me for technical specifications but I just love the fact that it takes SLR-esque pictures in such a handbag-friendly frame, not to mention its eye-candy appeal! Love love. Image from the official Olympus website, http://asia.olympus-imaging.com/products/dslr/ep1/ Image taken from the online Lomography Shop, http://shop.lomography.com/shop/ On a different note, the Qing Hua Diana F+ is a much more affordable option but no, it will never be an alternative! This is probably the best looking version of the Diana F+ kit in my opinion. Designed by illustrator Dorophy Tang, this pretty plastic is the newest of the highly successful Diana series. Blame me for indulging in a little eye-candy! 4:58 AM · Wednesday, September 23, 2009 Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang View of Feringgi Beach from our private balcony A sketch of the room floor plan. Photo of a similar room, taken from Shangri-La We stayed in room 2538 which is located on the top floor of the Rasa Wing. The room was Ginormous!! The 667sqft room was an open plan room with a private balcony which had a large soaking tub where the staff could draw a bath with exotic bath salts and rose petals! So you can soak in the tube while enjoying the wonderful view of Feringgi Beach and the gardens of the Shangri-La estate. I miss the place... and how the sound of the waves made me fall asleep... HINT HINT 12:35 AM · Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang - Food Part 2 Cocktails & Canapes Afternoon Tea complete with scones with fresh cream! We stayed in the Rasa Wing, which means we could use the Rasa Wing Lounge where they served juices all day long, as well as wonderful sweets, pastries and canapes with cocktails. Breakfast was also served exclusively for guests of the Rasa Wing at Feringgi Grill. 12:18 AM · Tuesday, September 22, 2009 Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang - Food Part 1 Asam Laksa (room service) Char Kway Teow by the beach! Bruschetta at Pinang poolside restaurant My entire 2 night trip in Penang and I did not step out of my hotel. In Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, I guess there was no need to! Here's some of the food we had at the resort! 11:53 PM · Penang - 11 Fishes I just got back from a 2 night trip to Penang with my parents. My dad and I had a fishing trip at the beach arranged for us by the hotel. In 3 hours, we caught 11 fishes!!! The fisherman on the beach helped me remove the hook from one of the catfish but he got stung by its fin! We attracted a small crowd of people who stood around to look at our catch. A man from KL said 10 of them can be eaten but one tak boleh makan! In the end, we gave the fishes away to one of the guys who gave us shelter when there was a a drizzle that afternoon. I don't know why I love fishing so much. I am not good at it but I just find it very gratifying. It is funny how someone's livelihood is a leisure activity for someone else.... Next up... anyone want to catch some sailfish with a 10kg tackle? Haha... 1:56 AM · Friday, September 18, 2009 May I Suggest.... Jones the Grocer for a weekend brunch.... Great cafe and a wonderful grocer that stocks foods from all over. Look for their wide selection of cheeses and prepared antipestos as well as sweets! Dempsey Hill Block 9 #01–12 Dempsey Road, Singapore 247697 Tel: +(65) 6476 1512 Fax: +(65) 6476 1518 MON: 9am to 6pm TUES-SUN: 9am - 11pm 1:33 AM · Vinyls -vs- CDs Owen came by today with a large box... It was a portable turntable and vinyl archiver! This Numark vinyl player not only plays LPs But it can also record them stright into your iTunes! So excited that I can't stop playing A Hard Day's Night and I'm Into Something Good. Thanks Owen!!! 1:22 AM · Wednesday, September 16, 2009 Shigeru Ban, Nicholas, Vincent and Diana I found a roll of 60mm film rolling in one of my bags.... And these are the surprises I forgot I even took! I think digital cameras provide a lot of convenience and cost savings from having to process film but it also takes away the element of surprise when you get your pictures. These are from my Diana... Trishaw in Penang's Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion. Nicholas holding Vincent in Asakusa, Tokyo. Shigeru Ban's pavilion for the Singapore Biennale, 2008. 5:46 PM · Today I am Angry 5:36 PM · Thursday, September 3, 2009 Small Talk Don't underestimate the power of Small Talk 4:28 PM · TOP 10 WORDS I HATE Hub Concept Zen Icon Rubanisation Eco Digital Sustainable Circumambulation Creativity Overused and simply overrated. 12:01 AM ·