An open letter to all the men who have intentions to plan something special this Valentine’s day (For those who have no such intentions, this is an absolute must read)… from a woman ♥. February 9, 2015 My dear Hubbies and Boyfriends, Are you drawing lots on which of the past Valentine’s day surprises to recycle for your wife/partner this year- red roses, dinner at an expensive restaurant and red roses, chocolates (don’t bother, she is aiming to be 2 sizes …[Read more]
Make your Valentines Day a ‘green’ one!
Retro Singapore – A guide for vintage hunters
Don’t you just love vintage shops? They all seem to have their own little personalities that spring to life with the history behind people’s treasured belongings. The mixture of perfumed scents, sixties incense and leathery goods waft towards you the minute you enter and a myriad of colours greets your searching eyes. Perusing shelf upon shelf, rack upon rack in a second-hand shop is a true adventure; knowing that you will exit your favourite little …[Read more]
Time to declutter, now that the festive season is behind us!
It’s time to sell. The tree is in the compost, the trinkets and baubles have been wrapped and stored, the last of the turkey leftover finally eaten up, and your kids are already bored of the booty from Mr. Claus. The holiday season is officially behind us. In Singapore, the season starts with Diwali, Halloween, followed by Thanksgiving, Christmas and finally the madness of New Year’s Eve. Irrespective of where you were as the …[Read more]
When older is better! Christmas gifts ideas that celebrate the test of time
At Secondsguru, we have a soft spot for all things old, so here are some Christmas gift ideas , this season of giving, all carrying a whiff of romance from the past! Retro Casio watch We all have friends still pretending it’s the 80s – unwilling to stop playing The Police, dressing up to insane lengths at costume parties, insisting on sitting through Back To The Future reruns – this is the cheapest and awesome-est gift …[Read more]