Flower Classes

So this the fruit of my labour at flower classes. Don't really like table arrangements, very 'stiff' but gotta cover the basics first lah...

*peep*

This must be the longest time I've not blogged for. Zero entries in February 08. Are there people still reading this? Sorry if you've been checking and there've been no updates.

What has transpired in the past month? Well work's been kinda busy, gone are the days I sit around and twiddle my thumbs and spend it blogging and chatting hahaha. I've started taking Floral Design classes, will post some flower pics when I get around to uploading them.

This is just a shout out that I'm alive and kicking. Hope to blog with more inspiration soon!

Ruth Ling - Simple Love Song 简单的爱

First of all, Happy New Year to everyone! The festive season was good and I am more than reluctant to go back to work.

Anyway, for those who know Ruth, or are interested to support local talent, please make your way down to Esplanade tonight (10th Jan) between 7-9pm for a short performance at the Esplanade Concourse (between the entrances to the 2 theatres). Ruth will be soft launching her new Mandarin EP Album Simple Love Song 简单的爱 :)




For those who can't make it, I've uploaded some videos of her songs on Youtube. You can access the videos by searching for Ruth Ling or this link. For a sneak preview, I'm posting one of her new songs below. If you like it, please go to Ruth's website to purchase the album. It's only $8 (or $6 if you buy it from the launch tonight!)

Joy

'Tis the season to be jolly! So I must muster up a jolly post to uplift myself and you, my dear reader.

It is the time for us to count our blessings, no matter how small. To remind ourselves the source of smiles, laughter and joy. So I thought I'd try to come up with a list of the little and big things that bring a smile to my face and give me that warm fuzzy feeling one.

• Seeing and playing with cute little kiddies
• Giving and making loved ones happy
• Cooking and baking and being in the kitchen (not washing!)
• Flowers - be it receiving, buying or arranging
• Being appreciated and loved
• Zooming along on a long uncongested road

What else is there? I shall try to think of more to add to the list. Speaking of lists, I haven't been able to draw up a Christmas list yet, as I've been lacking in inspiration. Find it a tad contrived to just buy random gifts for people as I believe gifts should be meaningful.

So what gives you joy? And what joy are you bringing to people around you this holiday season?

Little Katherine

The Cutest Kiddie Ever!

 

Pretty Things

Last week, my house turned into a floral warzone as I busied myself with preparing the bridesmaids' bouquets for a friend's wedding. I had volunteered to help make 8 bouquets to help her save some costs plus I wanted to hone my floristry skills :) After the experience, I can officially testify that being a florist is not easy as there is a lot of work that goes into making sure the flowers turn out right and pretty.

Other than the flowers, Eugene and I were sort of the wedding planners for the day. Woke up at 6am (having stayed up till 3am the night before making the bouquets) and was basically up and running around until midnight. Phew. But the wedding went well, everything was great! Pretty bride and handsome groom :) Don't have that many pictures from that day, still waiting for the official photos to come out!

Apologies for the lack of news. It's been a pretty whirlwind couple of weeks - winding down my previous job and settling back here. Physically pretty wiped out from early starts these days. Have to get used to the new routine, though I've never been much of a morning person. Bah. Oh well. Can't believe it's almost the end of the year already!