FACEBOOK & MORE PRINTS

I've joined Facebook under 'Lemon Shortbread'. Please add me if you have an account, I'm not quite sure how it works yet! My account is HERE. 

It seems very different from MySpace in that it's less spam-worthy and more on a personal level. Should I put my real name instead? It is not possible to view other people's profile unless I add them? I am still deciding if I should make one for my beading shop as I haven't figured how to utilise it for marketing yet.

Other than that my Etsy shop has 2 more ACEO-sized prints. Below is Appleberry Lolita, an 8.5 x 11" artwork more than a year old. Coloured in photoshop for a very long time! She originally had a darker sepia background but I changed it to beige for the prints to make her stand out more (in case people wanted to frame the ACEO).


The other one is 'Tropical Fruit Punch', an even older work. I've blogged about it being on Integrity Fashion's blouses as well here. They have been promoting it on celebs, check it out on their myspace picture albums. The photo below is one of it on Miley Cyrus.

JELLY & ELEANOR

I made some jelly today in strawberry and lemon flavours! The brand I used is a Singapore product called 'Tortally', and it tastes just right (not too sweet). Actually it is the only gelatin brand available in the supermarket, as opposed to Agar-agar and Konnyaku jelly which is more common here in Asia. The previous time I made jelly I wondered why it didn't set at room temperature (lol yes it's been a while since I've cooked desserts) as I got it confused with Agar-agar which does.

Did you know that gelatin is derived from animal skins, bones and hooves? So if you are vegan or muslim you might like to try Agar-agar which is made from seaweed or red algae; it takes longer to cook - you have to boil it, add flavourings and/or colourings and leave it at room temperature to set before placing in the fridge. It is much firmer than jelly but more flexible in terms of use because you can use the various forms in drinks, glaze on cakes as it doesn't melt after setting.
Before this blog turns into a food blog, here is a print I have listed on Etsy, entitled 'Watermelon Eleanor'. It is an early ACEO I sold on Ebay (#20). The name came about as I was hunting for a title and 'Eleanor Rigby' by the Beatles came to mind. It will be a limited edition run of 50. Check out the item here: Watermelon Eleanor

LIVE SEAFOOD & CLOUDS

I went with my dad to a live seafood restaurant as they had half price off the menu. Dee-licious! You basically head off to the tanks and choose which marine animal you wanna eat. If not, the staff might serve you a semi-dead fish/crab to clear off stocks. Ok, I did have a tinge of guilt after I saw them being picked up but seafood tastes best frrrresh.

Marble Goby fried and served with a dose of soya sauce and spring onions. Crispy on outside, tender on inside.

Singapore's national dish - chilli crabs. This one is drowned in sweet chilli and egg, usually it's less gravy and you serve the gravy with bread or rice. It's wonderful, needless to say.

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Gotta work off those cholestrol, no more seafood for 2 weeks. I looked out of the window and the brilliant clouds caught my attention. I love evening skies.

SHINY SHINY

Mmm I love shinyness. Check out these finds from Etsy relating to things bright and flashy!

Rainbow Lamp Shade II by FunctionalArtGlass

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Gold Bird of Paradise Glass Box by InteriorGlassDesigns

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Crystal Flower Fruits Belt Buckle by butterflybuckles

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Vintage Rhinestone Jewelry Picture Frame by CarolCollectibles

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Classic 1980s Disco Bag by uknowuneedanother

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Brilliant Blue Necklace & Earrings by groovymooncreations

NEW AIRPORT TERMINAL 3 VISIT

This morning I went to see my sister off at the new terminal of Changi Airport. Terminal 3 opened on Jan 9th this year, cost about $1.75 billion to build and it's beauoootiful! The lobby is vast, guess they spared no expense despite the limited land resources. It's like a giant mall with fountains. Many shops line the terminal, the viewing gallery has bars and restaurants so you can eat and drink while watching planes fly! There is a hypermart and a food court in the basement. I've always enjoyed airport visits especially when I was a child. Back then we only had Terminal 1 and I recall how my eyes were glued to this cool fibre-optics fountain that spans from basement to the top storey! During my teen years, it became common for students to head off to the airport to study on the carpeted floors (viewing gallery) because of the quiet ambience and air-con (what else lol).

 

Main lobby with lots of natural light streaming in.

A cascading waterfall and creepers on the wall.

The cascading waterfall is designed between the conveyer belts and bromeliad plants in the center with palms.

Shopping and food, just a portion of it on the ground floor.

Viewing gallery with restaurant below. You can spot the reflection of the bar on the glass! I'm on 3rd storey looking down at 2nd storey.

Wall fountain garden at basement 1, leading down to the train station below.