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Events Kranji Countryside Farmers’ Market

Secondsguru|Kranji Countryside Farmers' market

The countdown to the 5th Kranji Countryside Farmers’ Market has begun! Calling all adults, tweens and kids in Singapore to set aside the weekend of Oct 31st and Nov 1st to get back in touch with nature and truly support local farmers and produce in Singapore. With kids activities, a rocking marketplace of local produce, as well as community talks, you can make a perfect family day of this outing! There will be enough avenues for all age groups to …[Read more]

DIY, Upcycle,

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#under50$ Stunning transformation of old pottery

Secondsguru #under50$ challenge

In September 2015 Secondsguru introduced the #under50dollars challenge, a creative twist to #SG50, to commemorate the 50th birth-year of Singapore. It was devised for our readers to appreciate the inherent value of things used and old. If one has a good eye, can do some minor touch up or upcycling… and $50 in one’s pocket, he or she can join in and take up the challenge! We are delighted that our very first #under50$ challenge has been taken up. It has been contributed by …[Read more]

Eco Brands, Events,

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EventsBehind the Label: Launch of Connected Threads Asia

Behind the Label

If you are connected with fashion in any way- you like to dress up, you work in the fashion industry or just love shopping (that should cover just about everyone in Singapore), then take time out to attend the launch of Connected Threads Asia on Friday, October 23rd, 2015. Connected Threads Asia is the brain child of Agatha(Agy ) Lee (Singapore’s most loved eco-designer and founder of Green Issues by Agy) andRaye Padit (Founder of PeyaR, a label …[Read more]

DIY, People, Upcycle,

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Showcase Upcycling plastic bags with theKANG

Upcycling plastic bags with theKang

“We all have our favourite ruler,” explains Kang, as he suddenly pauses in the middle of a demonstration, gives up the steel slide-rule in his hand to pick up another, seemingly identical piece on the table, then restarts the lesson. And I get a glimpse as to the differences between me – a mere layman, and him – an artisan. I’ve been picky about shoes, grammatical errors, movie logic and and many, many, other things… …[Read more]