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Scene Around Town Sipping green @ NamNam Noodle Bar

Sipping Green at Nam Nam Noodle Bar

When it comes to going green, even the small things count. We at Secondsguru ❤ the green initiative of using bamboo straws and recycled paper serviettes at NamNam Noodle Bar. Their eco-friendly and biodegradable straws are made by people with disabilities from Can Tho province in Ho Chi Minh City. Did you know: Drinking straws seems like a small amount of plastic to throw away, until you think of how many of these are used each day.  …[Read more]

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PINspirationsPipe dreams with old plumbing

PINspirations|Pipe dreams with old plumbingPINspirations|Pipe dreams with old plumbing- Looking for a conversation pieces for your home? Check out our Pinspirations on cleverly repurposed pipes to get your hacker juices flowing.

If you’ve renovated your house, you’ve felt that disbelief – that confused annoyance of seeing old hardware gutted out and thrown – even if it looks sturdy! – in favor of new shiny pipes and silky smooth wires. Seriously, does everything have to be thrown, you ask the contractor, and hear mumbo jumbo about new technology and old rust and hygiene and even (in a whisper) cheapskate. Unfortunately, we cannot advice you on how to …[Read more]

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Events Jewels in the Tale: Children’s theatre

Events| Jewels in the Tale: Children's theatre- Discover some fascinating insights into Asia’s colourful heritage of folk tales with iTheatre’s Jewels in the Tale production. An energetic physical theatre, with masks, puppetry, fun, colour and music this show promises to be a hit with young ones and adults alike.

Jewels in the Tale is a marvellous and mischievous production from iTheatre  featuring carefully selected stories and folklore from around the region including The Crane’s Gratitude from Japan, Tenali Raman and the Three Thieves from India, and The Four Dragons from China, amongst others. Playfully presented through energetic physical theatre, masks and puppetry, each tale is told in a different style, with elements of Japanese Noh, Classical Indian Dance, Chinese opera blended with western styles of broad slapstick …[Read more]

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Drab to Fab IKEA Stool Makeover

Drab to Fab| IKEA Stool Makeover- An old Ikea stool transformed to a stylish side table: DIY inspiration for the maker in us! Click through to find out more

When we moved into our new apartment I wanted a side table that would sit in between 2 over-sized chairs in our living room. And hence began my search for the perfect side table. I wanted something small that would occupy almost zero floor space, something with a neutral tone, stylish and functional to hold a cup or plate. It was hard to find one that fit all the criteria and the ones I liked were …[Read more]