Gardens by the Bay

15July2016, Friday - gardens by the bay

Was planning to travel to go Orchard road to buy something, thought could spent an hour or two at the Gardens by the Bay. I have wondered what is happening in the gardens in-between their special promotion.. Lilytopia just ended and Orchid Extravaganza is starting from 22July to 28Aug.

there are still flowers around.......

getting ready for Orchids Extravaganza?

Lost some photos , got to reformat my sd card. :(

manage to walk outside a little bit as it was quite cooling after rain

never notice this cute owl, sitting quietly....

hope to catch the otters one day......

It is very enjoyable to walk around.

so there will be a Reading Adventure on 16July2016, 3pm-6pm!

Simple earring

My friend saw my earrings and asked me to make one for her.

the one in the picture(on the left) is my earring.

I had given her a pink shawl that I saw her using very often, hence I will add a little pink swarovski bead for her to match.

I tried to layout a few designs and like this best.

I will be meeting her tomorrow, but could find anymore new bag to hold them, Hence decide to sew one.
Glued a piece of lace to the white tulle , cut the tulle double the size of the lace, fold half ,pinned and sew 3 sides. fold the forth side and add the ribbons.

Done. given to her but not very sure if she likes it. She didn't try it or wear it. :((

but secretly I like it hence I shall make one for myself, may be with different colour  bead. shall see lah.

Floral Headpiece for a part-time dancer

I have seen this guy working very happily in f&b, enjoying his service to many customers, And he does some part-time dancing too. I knew he need to dress up as a girl for his dance. He told me his dance dress is red and black, so I thought I could make something fun for him and to encourage him.

I cut the tulle to different sizes. about 20 pcs, I tik.

 Then, I seal the edges with the little flame. got to be careful not to burn it, no fan. it's pretty hot in our weather to do this without fan, really.

 done
time to on the fan!!
wooo........!!!!

Somehow, I was too engrossed in doing it that I forgot all about taking photos til I am done. 

Anyway, I stacked the tulle from smallest to the largest and sew it with 3 gold beads.

Then, I cut 2 strips of tulle and rolled them to 2 rose buds. sew to hold it.

Next. I cut 2 strips of the white laces, sew one edge and pulled both ends to get the gathers. sew a gold bead in the centre of each flower. Repeat.

Then, I cut another 2 strips with the black felt, (the length of the clip and width slightly wider)

Arranged the flowers on one piece til I like it, and glued them to one of the felt.

I sew the long feathers to the felt just below the big flower and add more red ribbons and tulles strips.

Lastly, I glued the other piece of felt to the first piece to cover some sewing

Then, sew it to the clips.

 I sew some gold bead to each ribbon at random, about 2 gold beads each. it add some weights when wearing and swinging. I think that will be good. I actually hold to my head and feel it.

I added the white feathers to enhance the whole thing.

I wrap in this beautiful box to surprise him. Just to notice he has left home (back to Philliphine for holiday). I shall keep it til November when he returns to work. Hope he will like it and still continue dancing.

will try to feedback once i gave it to him, maybe take a photo when he wears it? shall see......

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Tortellini

13/7/2016

Had always see these little "wanton" looking food in supermarket freezer, but the price is so dear. Remember seeing the same thing in London and Australia, the price was much comfortable.   Anyway, I am keen to give a try today. Then I'll ask Mr. Google or Missy You tube about it...........Hmmm seem quite simple, boil some chicken stock and cook! Bravo! this packet is S$14.95.

my ingredients

fry some garlic in butter, when fragrant add the cut mix mushroom. fry til a little brown, add salt n pepper. scoop n put aside.

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I do not have any chicken stock, I shall make my chinese style ikan bilis soup base.

I use 2 table spoon of olive oil , fry the ikan bilis  a while, then add minced garlic, fry till fragrant .

add 2 cups of water, bring to boil.

add cut tomatoes, carrots, 1/3 of the fried mushrooms

bring to boil and simmer for 15 minutes

Hmmmm... the fragrant of the ikan bilis is in the air.

 add the Tortellini, boil for 6 minutes.

add the sliced pork. bring to boil, once the pork is cook. It is done.

 add the brussel sprouts and cover . 

Ready! Looks yummilicious!

Just nice for 3 servings. I like it a little spicy. 

result : 3 Thumbs up!

Lilytopia 2

1/7/2016
My neighbour upstairs is having a renovation. It has 3 days of hacking process, it's going to be very noisy and I would not be able to do anything. The best thing is to leave the house. Yet, the next better thing is to go Gardens by the bay!

Beautiful at any angle

reflection

beautiful

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with yolk, without yolk?

die beautifully

dragon roll? oops ,I'm hungry

vibrant

many choose not to see this

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