Floral Bouquet Doily Completed

Finally, it is completed. The pattern is by Tomoko Morimoto from her book 'New Tatting'. It is the last pattern in the book and the last for the year 2014. In the book, it is tatted in Size 80 and measured 14.5 inches. Mine is tatted in Milford Size 60 white and measures 18 inches.

Thriving Plants

Recognize the plants here? Yes, all propagated from cuttings in my balcony. They are in their new home now and doing very well. Much better than when they were with me. It is getting much love and tender care with lots of sun and rain too.

Scenes from the Singapore River

Even the bum boats are lighted up for the festivities

This is Clarke Quay

'Trees' lighted up in red along the Central Mall river bank
Four drummer boys were also performing inside and outside the mall. 

Christmas Wonderland @ Gardens by the Bay

 Illuminated Gazebo

Spalliera - Light sculptures from Italy

Hope you enjoy the photos from the Christmas Wonderland.

Christmas Lights in Orchard Road

This year's theme is Spirit of Hope. 

My photos are not as pretty as these here labelled 

'Christmas on a great street'. 

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays

A very Merry Christmas to you!

"Phew . . . That was tiring work!"

"No way! I am not looking silly for you again."

We hope you have a meaningful time with family and friends.

Happy Holidays!

Mint Soup

I love this soup. Young shoots of mint in a soup stock with dropped egg. I used a pork soup base and some fried garlic bits. Yummy!

Quick to cook and good for digestion too. Sometimes I add some 'mee suah' (dried Chinese noodles) or 'tang hoon' (bean vermicelli) for a quick meal.

Hot Air Balloons at Centrepoint

Not just any hot air balloons but those from Santa with lots of presents in its basket. The clouds were magical. 

Centrepoint is a shopping centre on Orchard Road, Singapore's main shopping street. It is a little quiet here these days. I remember in the eighties, it was a place for teenagers to hang out and many came dressed up to be seen.

Seedlings

I sowed these seeds late last month and it has put out its first leaves. Long way to go before it is flowering.

Can you guess what plant this is?

African Violets and Kalanchoe

Five (or six?) different colours of African violets were too difficult to resist. I cut the outer leaves with a sharp blade and planted them in fresh potting mix. Hopefully it will sprout new shoots soon.

Also the peach Kalanchoe was too pretty. I have some red Kalanchoe in my balcony but there isn't enough sun to see it bloom. Maybe it will do well with mom.