Hello lovelies!

Today I was back again at ALL GOOD THINGS! I can’t help myself. I suppose so far, it is probably one of the very few bakeshops that I make sure I go back again and again so that I can try all their cakes. Alison is a brilliant baker and a big inspiration to me. Her cakes are so yummy and I can officially say that cause I’ve had 3 of them so far!

The great thing about their cakes is that they are not pretentious. They are fresh and do look and taste so homely which is so rare in Singapore. Just the way I love my cakes!

Coffee Walnut Cake. So good! So good! So good!

Cheese Souffle Cake. Light and fluffy! Yum!

Thirst-quenching Ice Tea for me!

Thank God for ALL GOOD THINGS!
xx

7 Rodyk Street #01-30,
Singapore 238215

Greetings! This is Rae from Le Trésor Caché.

Le Trésor Caché is ONE! Happy Birthday to us!

Since making its debut on 7th February 2011, Le Trésor Caché has been bringing in vintage collectibles, shabby-chic lovelies and lately in huge fervour, japanese vintage dresses. A shabby little shop like us has grown from nothing to 527 fans (& counting) in Facebook!  A small footprint but it’s the baby’s first step that a parent will always cherish and be proud of.

Le Trésor Caché is grateful to know new friends from Sarah’s Loft. Knowing that you, you & you adore the lovelies in my shop makes my day!

To thank and reward those who adore Le Trésor Caché, we will be having our 1st Anniversary Sale from now till 29th February 2012. And for those who’s birthday month is in February (like us!), the deal is even sweeter!

Love,
Rae

Cheryl’s bicycle

Some hours ago:
Friends - Cheryl and Gerald, and I, cycled from THE COFFEE DAILY to PAPA PALHETA and back. Even though Gerald and I were clearly unprepared with our not-very-road-venturous bicycles, it was an experience I would love to have again!

Right now:
My legs especially my knees are well sore, but I am so happy I did it. It was so damn fun.

p.s Dear Singapore government, please build more bicycle friendly roads and facilities! Thanks

xx

Hi everyone!
I’m having up to 60% discount off everything in my store, including vintages dresses like this. This sale lasts till 17th February before I  close it on the 18th of February for two months.

Happy Shopping!

xx

Hello everyone!

I’m getting back on track with blogging. I realised I have quite a lot of photos I’ve been wanting to share but have been procrastinating…More photos from last year’s trip to Japan. Hope you’re not bored of them yet!

Delicious sushi with dad in Narita before he flew off to LA.

Visiting an Orchard in Chikuma City.

Proof of Japanese hospitality - The owner of the Orchard gave us some of his grapes to eat for free, while telling us about his 2 year stay in Singapore 10 years ago. hehe

Doorway into the past.

soft-o cream-u.

Thought about buying this mask, but it kind of freaked me out a bit.

Poo candy. Tasted like coke. haha.

Hand-made Japanese ceramic cups. I bought a bowl, thinking I was going to eat ramen from it. However, it’s too precious to be used, so I just look at it everyday.

Great way to decorate with plants.

It says : yama no uchi - The mountain’s house.

Monkey love.

Made a 45 minute hike up a mountain to see snow monkeys bathing - up close and personal.

KYAN BERU SUPU. I love Japanese supermarkets!

Everything looks more adorable in Japanese.

Aburi Salmon sushi - To aburi - Using a blowtorch, they lightly sear the salmon to create a slightly smoky taste. yum!

In the Ramen Museum - Yokohama.

Don’t you just love their translation to English.

Yokohama

The real IPPUDO ramen - best meal ever. Beats the Singapore branch by a hundred thousand miles.

Me. Mum. Uncle Matsumoto.

Chicken carpaccio.

Best Yaki Tori ever.

Chicken Skin - a sin I’m willing to commit whenever.

Tokyo shopping.

Love the logo.

Vending machines everywhere. Fortunately I could read the words.

What is a trip to Tokyo without crepe.

Vintage Heaven.

These are almost all the photos I’ve left so far on my trip. The last entry is going to all about the wonderful Ryokan I stayed in Chikuma City, just outside of Nagano City. Will be back soon!

Hope you’ve had a great weekend!
xx

Someone.
Anybody.
I would like a Mimi Pong Birds of a Feather bag please.
Love
xx

A very tasty slice of cake from All Good Things.
(so tasty I ate it in seconds)

7 Rodyk Street #01-30,
Singapore 238215
(almost next door to Kith Cafe)

Hi my lovelies!

Happy happy weekend greetings! I’m terribly sorry I haven’t been blogging in such a long while. Blogger’s block maybe? Sometimes I’ll wanna write about something really trivial and then I’ll think “meh, what’s the point?” Major things have been in motion lately, but I’ve become a little superstitious and decided not about to blog about them until when they actually do happen, just in case I jinx it. Don’t want be the girl who cried wolf, you know.

Anyways, my good friend, Dawn, has been in Singapore for awhile and is leaving early next week! *sobs* Since I got access to the car yesterday, we decided to do a little “cafe/nice places-hopping” in the Bukit Timah area.

I read about the new Baker & Cook in the newspapers last weekend and knew I had to check it out as soon as possible. It is located right at the other end of the famous row of shophouses as Lana Cakes, along Hillcrest Road.

carrot cake.

When you enter Baker & Cook, you are pleasantly greeted by an array of beautifully baked goods. From breads, to tarts, to cakes whole/slices.

While I expected it to maybe be a bit pretentious, the ambience is instead pleasant and cozy. The staff are also very friendly and eager to help. Plus, prices were pretty decent!

tarts.

Dawn and I order carrot cake, danish roll, hot chocolate and cappuccino.

Loved their carrot cake! Dawn was quite sure it had some orange in it which made it more tangy and tasty. $4.95/slice

Miss Dawn Tan of handmadelove. :D

Danish Cinnamon Roll.

My cappuccino.

I suppose unless you live in the Bukit Timah area, Baker & Cook is very out of the way. But of course, that never really stops us Singaporeans when it comes to good food.

Baker & Cook
77 Hillcrest Road,
Greenwood,
SINGAPORE 288951

HOLA!

Hope everyone have been well! The store is updated with eight stunning vintage bags* and clothings specially handpicked by me from Los Angeles. More vintage dresses will be coming in throughout the next two weeks so do drop by!

*Most of the vintage bags are in very good condition except that some metal parts are discoloured or show signs of wear. It is part of the endearing vintage charm!

Please feel free to contact me should you have any queries!

xoxo
Gracie