Treehouses.

Recently, while hanging out with my best friend, I realised that one of her neighbours has erected a treehouse. It was beautiful. It reminds me of times when I was a kid and I sat in the tree wondering how fantastic it would be if it had a house. Anyway, I have compiled a few treehouses that I think are beautiful. They are a fine example of functional architecture inspired by a child's dream. Enjoy.

Beater Blade.

Recently, I came across a really smart invention by Beater Blade. It's a mixer attachment for a Kitchenaid or Kenwood mixer. It actually scrapes the side of the bowl as it mixes. I would usually manually spatula the sides of the bowl to mix the mixture well in between additions. This would really cut down the mixing time. Maybe those with a Kitchenaid like me would know that around the dimple, it never gets mixed well, this mixer attachment promises to even get those "hard to reach" areas. So for those who are avid bakers like me, I would highly recommend this.

Viceroy Resort Snowmass.

Viceroy Resort Snowmass must be one of the few eco friendly snow resorts. During construction, all dirt removed from the construction site was saved and reused. Construction workers were transported to the site by bus, reducing fuel consumption and vehicle emissions. The Viceroy also provides reusable and washable water bottles, hand towels, and shampoo and conditioner bottles. A saline pool creates its own chlorine through the use of salt and electrical current. There's even a gratis on-site electric car charging system.

Besides that, the 173 residential unit resort looks as good as it is eco friendly. I love the modern rooms and the contemporary public areas which look so cosy especially after a hard day of skiing or snowboarding. The cabanas by the pool are so inviting, makes you want to doze off in them or spend some romantic time with someone special in them.

Stelton's Simply Espresso and SImply Milk Frother.

This must be the most beautiful and handy espresso machine ever designed. It's compact, making it easy to bring with you where ever you go. It is battery operated and the size of a thermos. All you need to do is to add water, one of their espresso packs, press a button and voila, freshly brewed coffee.

Check out the matching milk frother. They claim to create thick luscious froth even with low fat milk.

Well done, Stelton!

The Colonnade, Singapore.

I know I've said before that quite a lot of the architecture in Singapore is rather unimaginative, the space planning in the building bad, not energy efficient and owner maintenance a challenge. Despite all these, I will also say that I have always had a favourite development in Singapore since I was a little girl. My favourite piece of residential architecture without a doubt is The Colonnade on Grange Road. I remembered when I had the opportunity to visit a church friend who lived in there, it only cemented my love for the beautiful building. Every unit is two storey high, with a lovely open plan living and dining area, balcony, big kitchen, a guest room on the first floor with a view from the tub in the ensuite. There were two other bedrooms on the second floor. It was love and even though I've seen the unit just thrice, it is forever etched in my memory. By the way, the units in this development are wholly owned by Pontiac Land and are only for rent.

It is designed by renowned late architect, Paul Rudolph who was well known for his cubist building design. Although this building was built in the 1980s, the design is still so fresh and modern. It looks like boxes being randomly stacked on one another.

"Conceived as a set of prefabricated units hoisted onto a structural frame, the Colonnade apartment tower is another attempt by Rudolph to design with prefab units, what he called the 'twentieth-century brick.' The original concept for this kind of structure dates back to the 1960s and particularly to his 1967 design for a Graphic Arts Center in lower Manhattan, which established the fundamental principles for his designs of tall buildings in the subsequent three decades.
Although for technical and financial reasons the Colonnade was built of pour-in-place concrete with conventional techniques rather than with prefabricated units, the final product retains much of the visual impact of the original concept."
Quoted from: De Alba, Roberto. Paul Rudolph: The Late Work. New York: Princeton Architectural Press, 2003, p. 108.

Minimalist House In Chile.

This is a very beautiful house. It's so pure in form and the simplicity in its design is what makes it stand out. The views from the inside are so beautiful. It's so secluded and peaceful being located in the mountains just in front of a lake. Imagine having the luxury of waking up to such beauty everyday. What joy.

My New Art.

Recently I bought some book sculptures through etsy. It is from a store named, Paperfaerie. I recently hung them on one of my walls. I love how it looks like dandelions. Enjoy.