Design Orchard- Supporting Singapore Designers and Artists

This Wednesday, I finally visit Design Orchard , an integrated retail and incubation base for Singapore designers and artists. There are more than 60 homegrown brands at Design Orchard. Located in the heart of Orchard Road, it is about 5 to 10 minutes walk from Somerset MRT station. 

You can also support the special needs artists by buying The Animal Project products. The artists earn royalties from the sale here. After shopping, you can head to level 2 Cocoon space to just chill and look at Orchard Road street. There is a cafe Alchemist at level 3 where you can buy drinks and pastry. My friend and I went to have a short rest and I had a cup of mocha and yuzu pastry at the Alchemist. 

Website https://www.designorchard.sg/

Nearest MRT: Somerset MRT station 

I love the vibrant photo print of these colorful shophouses.

At Design Orchard entrance.

Hello Kitty coasters and tray

Folding table

You can also buy shoes and jewellery.

Some nice earring made of wood materials.

Do support the Animal Project.  Really nice products designed by artists with special needs.

The Animal Project by talented artists.

There are some pretty dresses. I told my friend I will start to wear dress once I slim down and date.

I love the pink sling bag. Maybe I buy it next month.

I love these cute stickers of Singapore icons. It's a really good souvenir.

Photo Phactory Shophouses Canvas print. Click here to find out more.

You can shop for clothes by local designers.

I brought some cute local stickers, postcards and files.

I'm always hesitant to buy jewellery. My ears are sensitive and will turn red and itchy if the metal is not real gold. 

Very vibrant pouch and coasters inspired by Straits Chinese. 

Mocha at The Alchemist

Flower Dome

Beauty of Chinese Character: 忠- Loyal

I find Chinese characters really amazing. It shows the wisdom of our Chinese ancestors. In the Chinese character 忠 for example, it's made up of two other Chinese characters namely 中(centre) and 心(heart). 忠 means loyal or you are the centre of my heart.

Mulan the Movie

I was initially reluctant to watch Mulan (花木兰), a movie about Chinese female warrior from Northern and Southern dynasties (4th to 6th century AD) of Chinese history. I mean it's weird looking at Chinese wearing ancient Chinese costumes conversing in English. Yesterday, after a hearty Italian meal at Waterfall, my friend and I decided to watch Mulan at my favourite movie theatre at Shaw Lido. 

To my surprise, this movie is quite funny and hilarious. Besides telling the story of how Mulan, a woman with amazing Qi or energy who took her aged father's place in compulsory conscription for the army (every family has to send a male to defend the country), there are also light-hearted moment of her funny matchmaker. Mulan represents the Chinese virtues- loyal, brave, true and filial piety.

I highly recommend this entertaining movie. This is my first movie this year amid COVID-19. 

Mulan is now showing at Shaw Lido movie theatres.

Shaw Lido theatre at Orchard Road is my favourite movie theatre as I love the comfortable and spacious seat.

Reflection

Chinese Reflection by Coco Lee

Loyal, Brave, True from Mulan

Jay Chou Mojito

Currently I'm into this song, Mojito by Jay Chou. I feel like dancing whenever I listen to this song.