Art Galleries of Penang
Art hunting in Penang is almost like a walk through Malaysian history. At the same time, the newer galleries have created spaces for more exploratory and modern work. If you…
Christmas season in KL
When I first moved to the tropics I found it incredible difficult to get into the Christmas mood. Every year it has gotten easier and I now happily embrace the…
10 Great Christmas present ideas for kids
Now you may have looked through our list of Christmas presents that are not toys - yey! - but let's face it, the kiddos still expect a few old-fashioned hard…
Kuala Lumpur International Craft Festival #KLICF
Kuala Lumpur International Craft Festival (#KLICF), the second of its kind, is currently in full swing at the Craft Complex, Kompleks Kraf Kuala Lumpur from 24 to 27 November 2016.…
A Personalised Book Online: Lost My Name Books
If you on the lookout for a very special book for the kids, you'll love the Lost My Name books. These personalised books have become quite a hit in the…
Christmas Bazaars in KL 2016
Christmas Bazaars are the first sign of Christmas in KL! Here are the dates for weekends filled with shopping! Super Stylish Christmas Shopping A special Christmas edition of Super Stylish…
Where to buy vintage furniture in KL?
I recently went on a hunt for a display cabinet to protect my books and photo albums from the ruthless climate and dust of KL. I didn't fancy more painted…
Souvenirs from Malaysia
The farewell season is upon us. The expat community's changeover period means people will have to say good-bye to friends, colleagues and teachers. International schools' long holidays mean suitcases are…
My new best friend: Soda Xpress
Sparkling water is one of those little luxuries in life for me. You know, like imported jam or real butter on your bread - it turns something plain into something…
Mother’s Day 2016
Is too early to wish Happy Mother's Day to all the fabulous and amazing supermamas out there? Here are some ideas for presents and meals out this Mother's Day that…
Amazin’ Graze: The granola gods have answered my prayers
One of the many reasons I love living in South East Asia is that I like my breakfasts salty. I have never been one to embrace sweet cereals and pastries.…
More online grocery shopping: HappyFresh
This morning India met New York as I wolfed down my latest fusion creation: roti paratha, cream cheese, and smoked salmon. Every last crispy flake and drop of lemon was…
CNY cookies
Chinese New Year is time of feasting and constant snacking, like any festival. Cookies play an important part in the celebrations - like in many other Malaysian festivals - and…
Jocom – mobile grocery shopping
For those of us who hate heat, run from rain, and prefer a paddy wagon than mall parking, the emergence of online grocery shopping is better than sliced bread! I…
Chinese New Year’s outfits for kids
Chinese New Year is approaching fast. It's not difficult to find cute cheongsams for little girls in KL. For the type that you wear for just a few times, I…
Mompreneur Series: Lilian of CHALKapella
We are back with the mompreneur series and talk to Lilian Lo. She swapped diamonds for chalk and started CHALKapella, home of chalk t-shirts and wall stickers. You can read…