Climbing is JW’s favourite sport of all time, and he often makes trips to KL just to climb at this state-of-the-art climbing gym. I usually just tag along so that I can have my A&W curly fries and root beer float. Yes, I am that easily contented. All I need is food.

While he’s on the wall, I’m either on the floor observing his every move till I fall asleep or walking around the mall. Otherwise, when our trips coincide with Karen’s, I’ll excuse myself from the gym and head over to her place. 😛

I attended Karen’s housewarming in KL recently (you’ll see pics when I get them), and the day after, I met a new friend named Charlotte. Isn’t she adorable? She kept chatting with me and when her dad came to check on her, she asked him to say hi to her new friends (aka JW and I). Is she cute or what? 😉

These couple of weeks just whizzed past me in a blink of an eye as I’ve been busy packing, tying up loose ends for various responsibilities and catching up with friends and family before leaving Singapore. I’ll be putting up photos of most of the meet-ups soon!

I love the ambiance and food at House@Dempsey so much, I actually patronized the restaurant 2 days in a row. I was just there for the much raved about High Tea Buffet the day before I met Jun for lunch. It’s a great place for chilling out on weekdays especially.

Poor Jun is always busy at work and she has been nursing a bad cough for about 2 weeks! Yitian couldn’t come as she was already in India by then, but we caught up over sushi before she left.

I’ll miss you girls! But, the good news is, I’ll be back before you know it. 😉

Black tassel dress from City Plaza
Neon yellow bow belt from Platinum Mall, Bangkok
Ruffles polka dot socks from Hong Kong
Suede pumps from Salvatore Ferragamo
Gold hobo from Gucci

I’ll be heading down under this weekend and shuttling between Aussie and Singapore for the rest of the year. It probably requires some adjustment but I’m excited by all the new adventures that await me, both on the family and career front.

I’ll still be updating my blog regularly, but please bear with me for the next couple of days cos I’ll be really busy settling down. 😉

Meanwhile, have a great weekend everyone!

One of the most iconic landmarks in Budapest is Heroes’ Square, where you will find statues of the founders of Hungary. The most outstanding pillar of them all is the Millenial Monument. This towering pillar was built to commemorate Hungary’s 1000th year of establishment.

If you’re interested in art, you can visit the Museum of Fine Art and Palace of Art, located to the right of Heroes’ Square. We decided to chill out at a nearby cafe that was decorated in the Art Noveau style. The quaint cafe took our breath away, and the cool weather was just perfect for a cuppa coffee.

The view of Heroes’ Square is even more magnificent at night. The glistening lights and glowing statues are a sight to behold. Absolutely gorgeous!

I was so captivated by this stylish number by Amelie Anne, I actually have them in 2 colours! I wore the vibrant Raspberry Pink one to Alvin and Eli’s home before stopping by Punggol Waterfront for a little walk.

I like that Amelie-Anne’s dresses are usually made of a special rayon/spandex blend, which is very comfortable next to your skin. With Amelie Anne, comfort and workmanship always come hand in hand, at a pocket-friendly price to boot.

This darling is so wearable and easy to style, you can just throw on a bold statement necklace and a contrasting pair of heels like I did to up the glam factor!

If you prefer the sweet, girl-next-door look, perhaps the Dusk Pink version would tickle your fancy?

I wore this for lunch with the girls at Basilico and they loved it too. 😉

If you were to ask me to use 3 words to describe this dress, I would say it is simple, classy and fabulous!

JW and I visited Alvin and Eli’s new home at Punggol over the weekend. I had seen some pictures of their home recently and was gushing about how beautiful it looks, so I was very thrilled when they invited us over! 😀

I love the bright bursts of colour against the white-washed brick wall. I was also drawn to the eclectic furniture specially handpicked by the owners of the house. Every single piece of furniture and ornament is a conversation starter.

The abundance of natural light also lends a sense of warmth and coziness to the house. Oh and check out those lovely hydrangeas and the tiered English cake-stand! Even the cups match the overall interior design.

I love to admire gorgeous decorative items and ornaments, but whenever I get tempted to purchase them, I get stopped by my husband! 🙁

It was a feast not just for our eyes, but for our stomachs too. We were treated to a tasty meal of laksa, scallops and apple crumble (with earl grey ice-cream from Udders) for lunch, all of which were single-handedly prepared by Eli. She can probably take on a second career as a chef or an interior designer, having seen how well she has done in both areas!

Budapest was the last stop of our Europe trip in 2011. The capital of Hungary is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and is home to numerous World Heritage sites including Heroes’ Square, Buda Castle Quarter and Andrassy Avenue. You’ll see more pictures of these lovely attractions in my later posts.

Did you know that Budapest was initially made up of 2 cities, named Buda and Pest? These 2 cities were then united in 1873 to form Budapest. Buda is where the castle quarter resides while Pest is where the city is.

What I especially like about Budapest is its picturesque scenery, be it night or day. In the day, the sun rays light up the entire city, highlighting the beauty of nature, the danube river and the city’s magnificent architecture.

By night, the city comes to life in a different way, gleaming under the moonlight like precious jewels. It almost feels like you’re in Disneyland.

Magical.