makan | joie de vivre
We chanced upon this bakery as our pottery classes are right around the corner. After throwing a couple of bowls and vases, there’s nothing like some warm bread and viennoiseries to fill our empty stomachs. On a side note, in case you don’t know, you can actually buy FRESH pizza pastry from the Mamiche bakery […]
Great memories of a stay at a bed and breakfast in Honfleur, one of our favourite towns in Normandy. Around 2 hours by car from Paris, Honfleur is a charming little town well-known for its bustling old port. The slate-covered houses around the port have been painted numerous times by famous impressionists like Claude Monet […]
Still amazed by how some of the most beautiful living things on earth come from a single seed.
The Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum is Singapore’s first dedicated museum of natural history. We are fans of the building’s rock-like facade that peels off to reveal a glimpse of thousands of native Singaporean plants. Inside, you’ll get to visit the biodiversity and origins of life galleries, and exhibits linking Singapore’s nation development to […]
Commissioned by its owner Alexis Godillot in 1882, the villa’s architect Pierre Chapoulart combined two existing villas into a magnificent residence. One finds in its facades different architectural styles, from classic, normand to moorish, unified harmoniously. The villa is part of a lovely walking path in the charming town centre of Hyères, so characteristic of […]
As we meander through life, through different seasons and colours, thought of sharing a quote from one of my sisters’ favourite comic strip. “If you need something to worship, then worship life – all life, every last crawling bit of it!We’re all in this beauty together!” – Calvin and Hobbes Important disclaimer: All sketches and […]
One of the many beautiful and spiritual trails of Bali – an island known for its volcanic mountains, rice terraces, and mystical temples. Important disclaimer: All sketches and opinions in this article are our own, and we do not receive commissions from any affiliated links in this post. The above excludes Google ads which help […]
Was chatting with a friend who was doing his masters in Japan the other day, and it got us reminiscing about our last trip to Japan a few years ago. Beyond the snazzy lights and fantastic cuisine in Tokyo, what really left a deep impression in us were the pensive walks in the calm and […]
A rare sight of Montmartre and the Sacré Coeur Basilica under the snow. Had great fun drawing this from a photo sent by a lucky friend who was visiting the historical neighbourhood of artists during an infrequent and beautiful episode of snow in the French capital. Recorded the drawing process too and hope you’ll enjoy […]
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. Shouldn’t that apply to climate change and sustainability too? Important disclaimer: All sketches and opinions in this article are our own, and we do not receive commissions from any affiliated links in this post. The above excludes Google […]