tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75004754769482289832024-02-29T15:25:39.453+08:00Cookie CutterCookie Cutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08994204583966501462noreply@blogger.comBlogger640125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500475476948228983.post-36664667382091084752013-11-26T20:09:00.000+08:002013-11-26T20:09:36.285+08:00Adieu (for now)<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello there, if you visit this place regularly, you'll realise it's been a while since I updated. Well, this is what this post is going to be about.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I started this blog in 2009 (wow, that's 6 years!) and it documents many events in my life-- the loss of my dear grandmother, my departure from my full-time job, a wedding, many travel experiences, crafting adventures and most recently, the arrival of my beautiful boy. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Since my little one came along, I've been trying my best to take care of him. But at the back of my mind are always the affairs of Cookie Cutter, including this blog. I found that at times, I wasn't 100% with him and yet I wasn't doing a great job with this blog as well. Something has to go so that I do at least one job well. So, it's with a somewhat heavy heart, that I have to say, I'll be taking a break from this blog. Because for now, my precious little boy takes priority. I'm not sure when I'll continue where I left off with this blog. But I do hope to.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Cookie Cutter's definitely still around. I'm not about to stop sewing/crafting. My </span><a href="http://cookiecutteretsy.etsy.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Etsy shop</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> is still live. As for new products, it's likely to be in the 2nd quarter of next year. Meanwhile, you can still find me on </span><a href="http://instagram.com/cookiecutter"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Instagram</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> where I'm most active and updated occasionally will be the </span><a href="http://facebook.com/thecookiecutter"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Cookie Cutter Facebook Page</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Whether you've been here since the very beginning or you joined me along the way, I want to say, thank you, dear reader, for being on this journey together. Stay in touch through the other social media platforms I mentioned above!</span></div>
Cookie Cutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08994204583966501462noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500475476948228983.post-66879590835172015862013-10-08T14:46:00.005+08:002013-10-08T14:46:50.756+08:00Cute lunches<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Hello! I thought I'll share this cute blog I stumbled upon. Jill, a mother of two, documents on </span><a href="http://www.meetthedubiens.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Meet the Dubiens</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> the amazingly cute lunches and snacks she prepares for her children! How lucky are her kids! Makes me happy just looking at them. I thought this also demonstrates that there is space for creativity everywhere :)</span></span></div>
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Cookie Cutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08994204583966501462noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500475476948228983.post-449765841624469152013-09-29T12:55:00.002+08:002013-09-29T12:55:30.029+08:00Pastry beds<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love bread and pastries. The smell of freshly baked bread is one of my favourite smells. I could go on for days just eating bread, even though rice is considered a staple in this part of the world. What makes it even better for me is if the bread and pastries are Japanese ones.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">If you share this love of mine, you gotta love these pastry beds! They are are a dream! Imagine lounging around in your favorite pastry. What's even more ingenious is that these pastry beds/cushions come with a wearable cape that transforms you into the filling! You got to hand it to the Japanese. Available online at </span><a href="http://www.felissimo.co.jp/kraso/v14/cfm/products_detail001.cfm?gcd=662293&iid=p_kr_130909"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">felissimo</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">.</span></span></div>
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Cookie Cutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08994204583966501462noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500475476948228983.post-46929905111624379502013-09-19T09:00:00.000+08:002013-09-19T09:00:02.605+08:00Vegetable dance<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sometimes, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">we need moments of silliness.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Sometimes, we need to take ourselves less seriously. </span></span></div>
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Cookie Cutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08994204583966501462noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500475476948228983.post-90900709140430131202013-09-11T12:35:00.002+08:002013-09-11T12:35:16.904+08:00Jamie's Italian<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Jamie's Italian hit our shores a while ago. I found a pocket of time this week to check it out. I loved the one I visited in London and was curious to find out if the one in Singapore matched up.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The interior decor is similar to what I saw previously-- casual, eclectic and warm. What was missing however was the vibes. The bar area was pretty empty when I was there. I recall the one in London being packed full of people (in a good way). Thankfully, I was happy with the food and I thought prices were reasonable. I'll be happy to revisit but I wish there was more cheer and energy. </span></div>
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Cookie Cutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08994204583966501462noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500475476948228983.post-48125486682163315762013-09-06T12:17:00.001+08:002013-09-06T12:17:21.776+08:00Superhero<div style="text-align: center;">
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Cookie Cutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08994204583966501462noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500475476948228983.post-55250861074036242062013-08-30T11:53:00.001+08:002013-08-30T11:53:30.238+08:00In My Sketchbook<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm still getting used to having a new member in our household.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's been a crazy month,</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">filled up the lowest of lows,</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">but also the highest of highs.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When he smiles at me,</span></div>
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Cookie Cutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08994204583966501462noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500475476948228983.post-16389136603860407502013-08-22T09:21:00.004+08:002013-08-22T09:22:24.399+08:00ABC doodle<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Some doodling to preserve my sanity, in between seeing to the little one. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">MT Expo Singapore finally landed on our shores! It took place from 26 Jul to 11 Aug at Ion Gallery and I'm glad to have checked it out. Not as huge as some other MT Expos but I was so thrilled with my visit nevertheless. I was on a high the whole time I was there! Like a kid in a candy store. T was most sweet to let me take my time salivate over everything and fill up my shopping basket.</span></div>
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Cookie Cutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08994204583966501462noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500475476948228983.post-82917054700880459122013-08-09T20:38:00.000+08:002013-08-09T20:38:00.261+08:00My Beautiful Boy<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In case you were wondering why the sudden lapse in postings. Well, our little baby boy arrived! He's beautiful and I fell deeply in love with him.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've been trying to find them to breathe but am n</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ot about to abandon the blog though. It's just that postings will be less regular for this month or so. Do stick around.</span></div>
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Cookie Cutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08994204583966501462noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500475476948228983.post-32825067186079911862013-07-26T09:30:00.000+08:002013-07-26T09:30:00.088+08:00Handmade Baby Cuffed Pants and....<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Cookie Cutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08994204583966501462noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500475476948228983.post-36311637578087198442013-07-23T09:30:00.000+08:002013-07-23T09:30:01.659+08:00[Sydney] - Till next time<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Hi there, we've come to the last post. I hope you've enjoyed this </span><a href="http://thecookiecutterblog.blogspot.sg/search/label/Sydney"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Sydney series</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">. I'll remember this trip for a long time. It'll be a while before I travel again. But I'm sure I will. I believe that life is about experiences and traveling is about self-understanding.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When I first started this blog, I had no idea that it would document so much of my travels but I like that it has evolved this way, to become a mix of travel, design and craft. Has this been to your taste?</span></div>
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Cookie Cutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08994204583966501462noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500475476948228983.post-71523471407891650012013-07-19T09:30:00.000+08:002013-07-19T12:19:28.061+08:00[Sydney] - Newtown<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I don't know how we managed to experience so many things during our short Sydney trip and yet not have a crazy schedule. I'm not complaining though! We traveled outside the city center one day to Newtown. It was just a convenient train ride away. The vibes were definitely different there. It felt a little slower but also pretty hip. There were quite a few vintage shops lining the main street just outside the station. It was fun just strolling along and popping into those that interested us. </span></div>
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Cookie Cutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08994204583966501462noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500475476948228983.post-56599164682686610262013-07-16T09:30:00.000+08:002013-07-16T09:30:00.232+08:00[Sydney] - Hugos at Manly<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Any kid will be able to tell you that the aftermath of playing in the pool or water is hunger. So, we headed to </span><a href="http://hugos.com.au/?page_id=76"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Hugos @ Manly</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> for some food. This is a gorgeous restaurant that sits on the waters near the wharf. It was late afternoon when we arrived so only a few tables were occupied. Soft laughter punctuated the air occasionally. We had a spot facing the sea and watched the sun slowly set. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've never heard of figs pizza but we were adventurous and ordered it anyway. It was super delicious! The sweetness of the figs were subtle and it complemented the savoury cheese very well! Lovely thin crust. Mmm... Holidays ought to be like this :)</span></div>
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Cookie Cutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08994204583966501462noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500475476948228983.post-65272553744527252722013-07-12T09:30:00.000+08:002013-07-12T09:30:01.678+08:00[Sydney] - Day trip to Manly<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">T and I made a trip to Manly on one of the weekdays (no crowd) and we were thankful for the beautiful weather. Manly afterall is akin to what you see in the Billabong and Roxy surfwear ads. The sun, the sea, the waves, the sand, the seagulls and the cool dudes and babes. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We arrived in the late morning via the bus (instead of ferry. There was a strike that morning) and decided we should charge up first. We randomly picked one of the cafes that lined the beach. I opted for pancakes and man, was I not disappointed!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have a couple of times had pancakes cravings in Singapore. But what was served differed greatly from the image in my mind. Not to mention, they didn't taste much better than how they looked. But this! This was what I had envisaged. This was material that glossed magazines. And it tasted heavenly! If ever there was a moment to indulge, you got to make it worth it and this was it! I loved the imperfect look of these pancakes, the slightly burnt taste they had and the sweet blueberry toppings. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The beach was of course beautiful and we strolled along it, watching the surfers do their thing, jogging mums with prams... Ah, is paradise something like this? T was so tempted by the sights that we got into one of the nearest shops, bought a pair of surf bermudas and within 10 minutes, he was playing with the waves. Cold, he later said, but totally worth it.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Some photography enthusiasts are going to be up in arms but I found in my recent travels that using my iPhone was good enough for me. Perhaps a large part of it is laziness and practicality. Not wanting to add to the weight my bag as I gallivant. And in cold climates, I just want to whip out the equipment fast, snap the shot as quick as possible and return my fingers into the warmth of my pockets. Are you like me?</span></div>
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Cookie Cutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08994204583966501462noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500475476948228983.post-63077328622991777082013-07-05T09:30:00.000+08:002013-07-05T12:34:07.770+08:00[Sydney] - MCA Zine Fest<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">I hope you are enjoying this </span><a href="http://thecookiecutterblog.blogspot.sg/search/label/Sydney"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Sydney series</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> of posts so far. Today, I'll share with you one of my definite highlights of the trip. The </span><i style="color: #666666;">MCA Zine Fest</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">!! Part of the </span><i style="color: #666666;">Sydney Writer's Festival</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">, the zine fest was awesome! Even more so for me since I haven't witnessed one of such a scale! </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Held at the </span><i style="color: #666666;">Museum of Contemporary Arts (MCA)</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">, there were some booths in the outdoor area and a huge space indoors. I loved the energy in there! There was so much appreciation and support for zines in that hall, from people of all ages. I mean, zine culture has been in existence for quite a long time. And whatever genre of zines you are into, you'll find it in there. I happily blew my cash, building up my zine collection. I also met my lovely friend, Anthea of </span><a href="http://spoonfulzine.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"><i>Spoonful</i></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> who had a super cute booth there!</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After my pocket got quite empty, we checked out some of the cool exhibits in the MCA.</span></div>
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Cookie Cutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08994204583966501462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500475476948228983.post-22126563457282856572013-07-02T09:30:00.000+08:002013-07-02T09:30:02.206+08:00[Sydney] - Picnic<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">T and I try to make it a point to experience what locals do when we travel and not just be caught up with the tourist traps. We've been blessed with more or less good weather since our arrival in Sydney and when the sun shone brightly on a Sunday morning, we decided it had to be picnic time!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Because we slept in a bit (no crazy jam-packed schedules for us, please), it was close to noon by the time we laid down our mat on a lovely spot in the <i>Royal Botanic Garden</i>. It's autumn and the winds were cool and nice. It was the weekend so many others were out-- joggers, families, lovers. The Garden's HUGE so one never feels like it's crowded.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We spent the next 2 hours basking in the simple happiness that life brings-- good food, loved ones, nature. </span></div>
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Cookie Cutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08994204583966501462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500475476948228983.post-53196812753142186882013-06-28T09:30:00.000+08:002013-06-28T09:30:00.147+08:00[Sydney] - Not Just Coffee<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">How can any of my travels not involve cafes? Here's one of my favourites that we visited. Hidden off the main road, this is </span><a href="http://www.notjustcoffee.com.au/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Not Just Coffee</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">. A small cosy establishment housed in what could have been a residence. What I really liked about this place was that it's so unpretentious. During our late Saturday morning there, we saw elderly folks with pets, families with kids, yuppies-- a good mix of people-- all with a sufficient dose of laid back attitude (Singaporeans really need to chill sometimes...). </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Of course, food was delicious as well. There were only a few service staff who were constantly kept busy but they maintained their friendly smiles and we didn't have to wait long for anything. Perfect start to a weekend, if you ask me. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Ever since our </span><a href="http://thecookiecutterblog.blogspot.sg/search/label/London"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">London trip</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">, T fell in love with the idea of eating porridge (oats, as we commonly refer to it here) for breakfast.</span></span></div>
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Cookie Cutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08994204583966501462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500475476948228983.post-67025192943763375282013-06-26T11:21:00.002+08:002013-06-26T11:21:41.614+08:00SK-II Cellumination Trial (Part 4)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Hi there, if you've been following my </span><a href="http://thecookiecutterblog.blogspot.sg/2013/05/sk-ii-cellumination-trial-part-1.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">SK-II trial</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">, you'd know that I've completed the required 4 weeks. I was just as eager to find out the effects on my skin by visiting an SK-II counter for their <i>Magic Ring Skin Test</i> (I had done one prior to commencing the trial). </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">That's my very bad iPhone shot of the 5 dimensions of our skin and the equipment used for the <i>Magic Ring Skin Test</i> is right there on the left of the image.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Statistically, the results showed that my skin remained more or less the same before and after the 4 weeks. A discussion with the skin consultant followed. She understood that I would naturally have expected results to be better this time round but explained that many factors could have been at play, especially the serious haze condition in Singapore during this period, hence I was subjecting myself to the dry air-conditioning 24/7. Also, when I first did the test, my results were pretty good with an average score in the high 80s. Hence it would probably take a longer period for a significant improvement, as compared to if I had started with a much lower score. She invited me to return for another skin test a few weeks later, if I was not convinced.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Before we ended our chat, my friendly skin consultant highlighted that of the 5 skin dimensions, my primary concern would be spot control. She handed me product samples which would help in improving this area. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Would I continue using </span><a href="http://www.sk-ii.com.sg/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">SK-II</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> products? Sure I will! I now also know which dimension of my skin I need to focus on and the appropriate SK-II products that target this area. Thank you SK-II for having me on this trial!</span></span></div>
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Cookie Cutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08994204583966501462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500475476948228983.post-4875941704186383162013-06-21T09:30:00.000+08:002013-06-21T09:30:02.508+08:00[Sydney] - Colors Magazine Exhibition<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Happiness can be such an elusive thing but I really liked the way this exhibition dealt with it. Serious enough yet tongue in cheek at the same time. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Not related but after we checked out the exhibition one beautiful evening, we crossed the road and chanced upon these tents selling lotsa yummy food! Ah, love the little surprises we encounter in traveling. I guess that's why T and I never plan our travel itineraries down to the details. Going with the flow is fun! Try it!</span></div>
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Cookie Cutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08994204583966501462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500475476948228983.post-9528389456210187322013-06-18T09:30:00.000+08:002013-06-18T09:30:01.336+08:00[Sydney] - Vivid Sydney 2013<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">We hopped on a plane to Sydney not too long ago. We didn't time it but was lucky that our trip coincided with </span><a href="http://www.vividsydney.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">"Vivid Sydney"</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">, a stunning festival of light, music and ideas! There were light installations, projects and performances around the city. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was lovely strolling around and checking them out in the cool autumn weather. What I appreciated was that that a lot of the installations were interactive. So you could see both kids and adults having fun with them. And of course, the highlight was when the facade Sydney Opera House became illuminated like a giant canvas with moving images. We were so thrilled to witness that from the comfort of our harbour-facing hotel room. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is the Customs House with <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">3D mapped projections that are controlled by a participant and accompanied by music.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Really cool animation projected on a building facade that had me stop in my tracks for a while. </span></div>
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Cookie Cutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08994204583966501462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500475476948228983.post-74760746248386779092013-06-14T09:30:00.000+08:002013-06-14T09:30:00.847+08:00SK-II Cellumination Trial (Part 3)<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Hello! Here's a little update on my </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>SK-II</b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Cellumination Essence Ex trial</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">It's been 3 weeks since I started it. The exciting news is, I do feel that my skin is clearer (which means less make up when I head out) and less dull! I also like the smooth feeling I get when I cleanse my face. Less rough or uneven surface. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">I guess diligence does pay off. There are no short-cuts unfortunately. I've been applying the products twice daily and also remembering the right way to apply them. Always in the upwards direction. I find the </span><a href="http://www.sk-ii.com.sg/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">SK-II website</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> helpful if you are looking for simple application guides. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Looking forward to doing my skin test next week when I end my 4-week trial, and comparing the results to my first skin test. Stay tuned!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Loving these beautiful works by </span><a href="http://workbook.yoriquo.com/colors%E3%81%82/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Yoriko Youda</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">, involving colours, characters from Hiragana and matching objects. Admire the creativity and wit behind them.</span></span></div>
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Cookie Cutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08994204583966501462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500475476948228983.post-92102631567575931992013-06-07T09:45:00.000+08:002013-06-07T09:45:00.078+08:00SK-II CELLUMINATION TRIAL (Part 2)<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">It's been a week since I started the SK-II </span><b style="color: #666666;">Cellumination Essence Ex trial</b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> (see my first post </span><a href="http://thecookiecutterblog.blogspot.sg/search/label/beauty"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">). Visually, I can't really tell if there are any marked differences. But I must say, I'm enjoying pampering my skin and giving it a treat. I'm looking forward to witnessing that promised "radiance" soon!</span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Honestly, I'm a cleanse, tone and moisturise kinda person. I dislike spending a long time in the bathroom or in front of the dressing table. With this trial, I find that there's really not that much additional "work" I got to do.</span></div>
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