overdosing on lactose at once upon a milkshake, a new milkshake and ice-cream parlor in town. had a strawberry milkshake, with vanilla and rum and raisin ice-cream. very rich, thick and creamy but wholly and indulgently fabulous. my only grouse - the uncomfy chairs and somewhat awkward layout.
once upon a milkshake
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Entries from October 2009
October 31, 2009
moo.
October 29, 2009
osvaldo’s.
homey italian fare is the heart of osvaldo (formerly of forlino), and i think it truly delivers. we had a meat platter to start, followed by seabass for t which looks deceptively insubstantial but leaves you nicely filled up and satisfied. i had the hard-to-photograph yet totally awesome dish that made my night – the boat [...]
October 28, 2009
basil lemon.
rediscovering an old favorite – korres basil lemon showergel. i really dig the scent – it’s light, refreshing and invigorating in an understated kinda way – lemon laced with basil and aloe. also, it leaves your skin feeling so incredibly smooth, relaxed and comfy.
credit: korres
October 26, 2009
pig ‘n pancake.
hot chocolate, marianne’s special (swedish pancake with strawberries and ice-cream) and 3 little pigs in blankets with apple sauce
when’s the last time you sat down to have breakfast? that was a good three months ago for me, when i was holidaying in taiwan. in fact, going on vacation is probably one of the rare times [...]
October 24, 2009
popcorn and milkshakes.
at the MOMA
caught what are possibly my two favourite movies of the year over the past week – 500 days of summer followed by julie & julia last night. highly inspiring, wholly satisfying and witty visual feasts with lots of comedic moments and paired with awesome soundtracks…i need to watch them again. also, loved zooey deschanel’s eclectically [...]
October 21, 2009
pearls on gold.
reminiscent of old world glamour and dripping with sophistication. i love how you can pile everything on at once…i’ve found that layering necklaces can be a chore, because i sometimes spend so much time untangling chains that i don’t feel like wearing them anymore. which has led me to use a better, organized system, but somehow, [...]
October 20, 2009
seatown…
…where troubles melt like lemon drops
tonight t and i were just talking about how much we wanna go back there, – it’s definitely a happier place for us (also, the weather isn’t as dreadful as everyone thinks) and i’m mad about its offbeat culture, laidback pace of life and the plethora of gorgeous scenery that comes [...]
October 17, 2009
trophy cupcakes.
aren’t these buttercream confections the best moodlifters? too pretty to eat, yet irresistably delectable at the same time. i recommend the red velvet lovelies, although i’m sure everything tastes pretty darn good. this airy and light-filled 1940s-style cupcakerie also has a party section with the quirkiest collection of cards, curios and one-off vintage finds for your little soiree. positively [...]
October 15, 2009
you are my sunshine.
eagerly anticipating the weekend – nothing exciting planned, i’m really looking forward to watching 500 days of summer with t, having some peace and quiet, curling up with my magazines (i have some from past months still in their wrappers!) and catching up on gossip girl/entourage/the hills. due credit for this lovely photo goes to [...]
October 13, 2009
grace.
uw campus
where the light feels purer somehow, and where, even in the throes of winter, there’s still an unmistakable beauty about the place.
October 12, 2009
snaps of sky blue.
shrugging off the last week’s nasties and starting this new one on a fresh clean slate i.e. whip some order into my (recently) incredibly messy life. i have been so out of it lately.
October 10, 2009
buckle up.
mad love for balmain as always. am laying off the heels for a bit though, after this week’s unforgivably long hours walking around in them.
and on a wholly appropriate note: why do women wear crazy shoes?
credit//net-a-porter
October 8, 2009
breathe.
golden gardens park, seattle.
the past few days have been crazy, with back-to-back-to-back events (the preparation is insane), and it’s not over yet. also, walking around in heels all day has left me with aching legs and i can’t wait to just go back to my usual routine of wearing flats. actually i can’t wait to [...]
October 5, 2009
pure sophistication.
what a grand and pretty statement piece…a bib necklace adorned with strands of pearls. looking for more of such pieces (albeit affordable ones) to add to my collection.
credit//anthropologie
October 3, 2009
moroccan mint.
with cookies, soothing music and long random conversations on a friday night.
October 3, 2009
senso bistro.
mozzarella cheesesticks, mushroom bruschetta, spaghetti bolognese, lobster and crabmeat ravioli
the set lunches here are ridiculously good value for money, understandably so since it’s location puts it awkwardly out of reach of the general human population, unless you’re a tourist. we were the only customers there on the day we went, but that meant more privacy [...]
