{12 Day of Christmas} Cozying Up + Playlist

Stella McCartney knit shirt, $489 La Perla | Leather and lace shorts | NET-A-PORTER.COM, €400 Deborah lippmann, $16
Deborah Lippmann Glitter Nail Polish, $18 Parisian Glass Ball Table Lamp - White Shade, $170 Sequined Pillow, $104
Diptyque Pomander Candle, $60 Marimekko Siirtolapuutarha Räsymatto Black and White Mug in Kitchen..., $20
BARNES & NOBLE | The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks, Grand Central..., $14



Mixtape No. 1: Quiet Storm

1. Say That You Don't Care - Sway
2. All The Things - Kc and Jojo
3. Cupid - 112
4. I Fall So Deep - Eol
5. Lost In You - Chris Gaines
6. What Everybody Knows - Marc Dorsey
7. Promise I Make - Dakota Moon
8. Nobody Knows - Tonyrich Project
9. I Call It Love - Lionel Richie
10. Anything For Your Love - Latiff
11. Twisted - Keith Sweat
12. Be With You - Vernie Varga
13. Girl - Destiny's Child
14. You'll Be In My Heart - Usher
15. Still Believe - Mariah Carey
16. How Much - Git Fresh
17. Rockin That Thing - The Dream
18. Bonified Freak - Git Fresh

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{Thoughts} Looking Forward To Visit Home

I’m looking forward to visit home on January. It’s been a year and I kind of miss everything that’s in there; the local foods, places, friends and my bed. I can’t believe it’s almost 3 years since I left home and going back would make me reminisce all the good times and the bad. I already set my plans on what to do and I might add some more as I get closer to the date. But here is what I’ve written so far.

1. Get a manicure/pedicure/foot spa

2. Eat local food

3. Meet up with friends

4. Going out of town

5. Shop

6. See my dad’s new condo

7. Bake cookies!

For those if you who don’t know, I love to bake and the only time I get to do that is when I visit home. It’s a pity that I don’t have an oven in my apartment so I feel excited whenever I get to do so. Baking cookies reminds me of summer (I was about 15 yrs old when I baked my first batch of cookies during summer) and these oatmeal raisin cookies are my favorite.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

1/2 cup (1 stick or 4 ounces) butter, softened
2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt (I often use a half teaspoon, but I like more salt in my baked goods)
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt together. Stir this into the butter/sugar mixture. Stir in the oats, raisins and walnuts, if using them.

At this point you can either chill the dough for a bit in the fridge and then scoop it, or scoop the cookies onto a sheet and then chill the whole tray before baking them. You could also bake them right away, if you’re impatient, but I do find that they end up slightly less thick.

The cookies should be two inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake them for 10 to 12 minutes (your baking time will vary, depending on your oven and how cold the cookies were going in), taking them out when golden at the edges but still a little undercooked-looking on top. Let them sit on the hot baking sheet for five minutes before transferring them to a rack to cool.

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{Home} Rachel Zoe's New House

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{DIY} Block-Printed Chevron Fabric

you'll need: speedball block printing kit, oil based block printing ink in black, plastic tray, gloves, roller, fabric. for instructions see: design sponge

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{Home} European Inspiration

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{Decor} Cottage Love - Office Space

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{Home} A Touch of Garland

Garlands are the perfect way to brighten up a space. Whether it be a kids room or your office, it never fails to make it more happy and playful. I'm thinking of adding one into my room. It's going to look adorable.













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{Home} Vintage Blue

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{Home} Painted Furniture

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{Home} Graffiti Boards

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{Home} Pretty Home Office

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{Home} My New Apartment

{Large floral prints on my most comfortable bed ever}

{My nail polishes that serve as the perfect room decor}

{Christmas bears that look adorable any season}

{White file holders to blend with the colourful accent pieces}

{Baking dish that I used as a tray to put some of my jewelries and perfumes}

{Cashmeres, belts and patterned bathrobes in a small closet space}

{Old vases on my bedside table}

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{Home} Run Away

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{Home} Shoe Display

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{Thoughts} Humble Abode

Hello my lovelies!

I know it's surprising that I've finally wrote something on this blog. I'm just so overwhelmed with the number of readers that I want to share with you the lady behind Think Runway.

My name is Abbey and I'm a 22 year old lady living independently in Singapore. I came here 2 years ago after I graduated in the Philippines, and now I'm working for an advertising agency under account management.

Last Saturday, I've moved in to a new apartment. It's nothing fancy but it's a nice and lovely place to stay. I rented out a masters bedroom of a 3 bedroom unit. Due to the increasing cost of HDBs (govermental housing in SG), it's a pity that I can no longer afford an entire unit. As long as I have my basic essentials i.e. near the MRT, my own bathroom and white walls and floorings (yes, it's an essential) then I'm fine.

I'll post some photos really soon. I'm just doing some touch ups on the decor and I can't wait to share it to you all.


Cheers


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{Home} A San Francisco Apartment

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