Melisasa

School has been sooooo busy I've neglected this space. But as exam comes to an end, and while I enjoy the start of my short short holiday (before internship starts, sigh), I've been indulging myself in the new pieces from various blogshops, and today I would like to review the blogshops in Singapore.

I am not an expert. I've barely updated my "Blogshop" bookmarks on my chrome browser this entire year. So I'm sorry if I disappoint if you don't see the super popular ones/ or your favourite ones here. But I only wish to share MY favourite blogshops and my sources for new blogshops.

1. The number one blogshop that I purchase from is: www.runwaybandits.com

1: Oh Happy Day! recently had a craft workshop and from my insta feed, it looks like quite alot of crafters attended it.

2: The Forecast Magazine looks pretty interesting. The content and writing isn't too heavy, nor too light (to pass of as non-intellectual). I think it's the perfect magazine for the collage student.

3: I went to Hong Kong on the second week of school, following my dad on his business trip to the Toy Expo. I had to skip one class but the expo was EPIC, with lots of new products and animations. Also, I got to try this delicious butter toasted bun that was topped with condensed milk. YUMS.

4: BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH. Need I say more?!

5: Chanced upon these beautiful ang baos which got me thinking about designing ang baos that would appeal more to the indie parents.

I love these blogs. When I start up my computer and have absolutely no plans on what I'm going to do, my fingers would click on the bookmarks to these blogs, like a muscle memory. I would pick reading off these blogs over facebook anyday. That's how awesome I think they are. All of them are a great source of inspiration and all written - not surprisingly - by women! So proud of my species (Y).

1. bakedbree - she's the reason I got started on baking. My first successful batch of cookies came from her receipe. I love how she provides clear step-by-step instructions of the process, cos it helps me check if my dough/mixture is in the correct texture, and this is something i can't find in other food blogs out there. -

2. a pair & a spare - a crafter with a shop based in HK! A traveller and adventurer as well, I can't help me fall in love with her lifestyle and everything that she's doing, wearing, making. She recently did a post on her studio in HK and instantly its number one on my bucket list - own a design studio that's as pretty/comfortably as hers.   -

3. oh happy day - its ridiculous how often this blog/website gets updated! And each time they bring fresh party and decoration ideas. Who knows where they are getting all these from? But I have no complains! <3 -

4. oh joy! - a mum of 2 and an asian, with an asian husband, no better role model! Rarely does one find a successful asian crafter in the blogsphere, but Joy Choo is a pretty big hit, having design party wares for target and in kids furniture. Really one power mum! -

5. dreachong - A SINGAPOREAN. And she is currently THE fashion blogger in Singapore. Her photos/pose are amazing and she's only just 1-2 years older than me. Impressive portfolio and her fashion sense and travel destinations are to die for. -

6. mycakies - i have been following her blog for years (since her first kid) and it never gets old. It's so wonderful to see her kids grow up and take these fabulously natural group/jump shots. Rubyellen's blog features receipes and great party and family bonding ideas as well, that is sure to inspire all mummies out there. 

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all photos are credited to the respective blogs!