Wander 【 Blooming April 】

April was a good month with the rare mass blooming of flowers along the roadsides, parks and also gardens. I had long walks exploring more possibility to see Singapore covered in riots of colours from the blooming flowers. So in Japan, April is the time for cherry blossom season too and here in Singapore, I stopped to see Trumpet trees in pink or white that look alike to Sakura. How I miss hanami in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden ! But still I am still delighted to see the beautiful sight in our little island.

Sometime we do need to stop for a while and start to appreciate the little wonders around us that we have never taken any notice. These are not all of what I have taken and of course there are more on the flickr.

A Fairy Tale

 

Start of spring

heart in bloom

our whisperings in sunlit rooms.

 

Summer was felt a little more

in autumn I began to fall.

 

When winter came with all its white,

you were mine to kiss good night.

 

- Lang Leav

Nom Nom .... Bloomsbury Bakers

Recently with the opening of so many bakery and cafes, I always think that it would be good if I have just one of them in my estate within walking distance that would be good. Especially on those days where you don't feel like travelling in the heat yet would like just a cup of coffee and a piece of delectable cake.

Bloomsbury Bakers is one that is situated in a neighbourhood area yet it is very near to the MRT station and offices nearby. Sadly I don't stay in Boon Keng area and I doubt my area will have such a quiet little spot.


The selection of cakes was good, I was caught between Lychee Martini and Strawberry shortcake. Since Strawberry Shortcake is quite commonly found, I decided on the Lychee Martini cake. I love the cake with the alcohol taste mainly concentrated on the lychee and not too overwhelming.


I believe that taste is very subjective and before I entered a new place, I normally do my homework of the good and bad of that place. If the food / place is really bad, I wouldn't even bother to write about it. Try it for yourself with an open heart and do not compare with any others.

Bloomsbury Bakers

Blk 30 Bendemeer Road

Singapore

Labour Unto Rest

Earlier in May I visited The Letter J Supply x Gracesmiths space in Shaw Tower where they celebrate REST. The 4 day shop they have put together was a reminder for them to work from a place of rest. From Gracesmiths you can find a variety of handcrafted goods from cushions to stationery. I find it so hard to leave without buying the beautiful selection of handwritten type from The Letter J Supply.

The event have ended and in any case you would like to purchase something or order any customization, do check out their online shop or you can visit The Letter J Supply shop (do check for its opening hours).

The Letter J Supply

100 Beach Road

Shaw Tower #02-38

Singapore