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HEAVEN IN A WILD FLOWER







NOVEMBER 6, 2013


NEW CHAPTER NEW BRAND NEW BLOG!


It's been a super long time coming but the migration is almost complete! I'm
launching a new brand for all the events, dessert tables and styling work that I
have already been doing this past year over at Carpenter & Cook, so that I can
focus on developing this part of the current business and expand our scope and
services! On top of what we already do, we will add Vintage Rentals to share our
beautiful props with everyone (and as an excuse to shop more!), plus more to
come.

Heaven In A Wild Flower (surprise surprise) is now live and all new blog entries
will now be over here although the site is still kinda Work In Progress. Please
hop on over to follow me on my new exciting adventure! The blog will take on a
new direction, with less emphasis on my personal life and thoughts, and more on
my experience as a stylist slash entrepreneur and sharing tips and inspiration
on how to make your life and special occasions pretty. Oh, and I do hope to get
back to sharing recipes and beautiful food as well :)

So much happening... can't wait!

Posted by heavenwildfleur at 3:08 PM 2 comments




JULY 19, 2013


SMALL STEPS


It's been more than a month since my last post. Not intentional, but not
entirely unintentional either. I had been waiting for things to fall in place
before I start blogging regularly again. Things like - deciding on a name for
the revamped blog & business, choosing a new platform (or not), blog/website
redesign, and being sure I had the resolve blog regularly.

However, I have come to realise that, if I were to wait for abc to happen before
doing xyz I will probably never get round to it. I was reminded that I should
start small, take small steps, and be glad that I have at least started on this
journey instead of waiting for everything to be in place before I dare take the
next step. How often in life do we tell ourselves we need to wait for the
perfect conditions before we commit to something? If I can't ensure that there's
the job waiting for me/$X in the bank/acquire certain skills/have sufficient
business, I won't take the plunge. Too often.

The reality is that things will never stop being in flux or be in the ideal
conditions that you so wish for. So stop worrying, and just start somewhere.
It's about having FAITH in your abilities, that things will fall into place, and
most importantly that God will be there to provide and guide.

This will not be the prettiest of blogs, have many readers, nor have structured
or regular posts or even a fancy new logo. Not yet anyway. But it will be a
record of this phase of my journey that I will slowly unveil and share. And
you're invited to join me :)

Posted by heavenwildfleur at 6:29 PM 0 comments




JUNE 5, 2013


WHAT DO I WANT IN MY LIFE?



*peek*

Is anyone out there?

It's been a while. A very LONG while.

A lot of thoughts have been going through my mind lately, and a friend
encouraged me to share them (Thanks dear, you know who you are). Indeed, so much
has happened in the past year or so since this blog took a backseat. Those of
you who have followed our progress over on Carpenter & Cook will know what an
amazing journey it has been though! I'm not going to go through it here and now
but I am thankful for all the blessings God has shown me in this past year. For
those who've been along the journey thus far with me, thank you :)

Starting a business isn't easy and maintaining and growing it is even more
challenging. Recently, I've taken to thinking about what it is that I truly want
to do with my life. Yeah, big question with an elusive answer, I know. I still
don't have the answers, but I feel it is this blog would be an appropriate place
to share and document the process. Coming back full circle. Speaking of which, I
think this year is the 10th year milestone since I started blogging (though I
did take a long break last year hah).

Blogging doesn't come to me naturally. Words don't flow easily for me. I'm
neither a witty or engaging writer most of the time, unless inspiration strikes.
I enjoy letting my pictures do the talking. Over the years, I've also learnt to
edit my words on this public platform, choosing to share the lighthearted and
beautiful moments of my life, especially as the blog and my persona became more
and more in the public domain.

I want to become more authentic in this new phase, to engage and connect with
people, and most of all, through sharing my experiences and thoughts here, I
hope to touch or impact someone's life out there, even in the teensiest of ways.

I leave you with an interesting article that I came across today on
Understanding How to Frame Your Creative Expertise. I have been struggling with
the lack of formal qualifications or years of experience in the areas that I
wish to develop, and this really helped me to feel more secure about using
skills and talents in achieving what I want to. This may seem quite a no-brainer
to some of you, but to someone who's always been struggling with confidence
issues and external affirmation, it spoke volumes. I think I'm somewhere between
a "Survivor" and "Called" - what about you?




(The quote was made using a free chalkboard background from Foolish Fire and you
can find all sorts of chalkboard fonts by here or simply google 'chalkboard
fonts' )

Posted by heavenwildfleur at 6:08 PM 0 comments




FEBRUARY 11, 2012


GOODBYES AND A NEW BEGINNING


It's 2012. In fact, it's already the second month of the new year. I am quite
ashamed that I have not updated this blog in months, if anyone is still reading
this! I don't know if it's because I've lost theinspiration to churn out blog
posts, or the fact that I've gotten lazy, or that I have quite a lot going on
generally that has caused the silence. Probably a bit of all three.

In truth, I have not really eaten at many new restaurants or made anything
spectacular that I feel worthy to grace these pages but I have been spending
time with friends, going back to familiar joints and hosting simple meals at
home. Why favour routine over novelty you may ask? These are people and places
that have become dear to me overnthe last two and a half years and I wanted to
have strong memories to hold onto as I prepare to leave London this month.



Yes, my time here has come to an end and I will definitely miss my life here -
the lovely city, the even more beautiful countryside, the dear friends I have
made, the food, my lovely apartment, and the list goes on and on. While I
started blogging back in 2003, it was only when I moved here that I made it more
public - writing more about food and a little about travel, and less about my
day to day life. And what a ride it has been! The blog opened up many
opportunities - I made friends in the food and design blogging circles, it
allowed me to hone my skills in photography and styling, and explore other
creative avenues. I doubt I would have done all this if I were back in
Singapore.

Blogging aside, I've also made many good friends in the last 2 plus years, you
know who you are. Thank you for being the surrogate family to me and providing
that support network here in this faraway land. Food is always something that
unites us, especially the Singaporeans away from home and I am happy we have
shared many a good meal togetherand hope that there will be more in the future.

This marks the end of a chapter, and as cliche as it sounds, it also paves the
way for a new one. I am not just leaving London, but also leaving my day job -
one which I have had for the last 8 odd years (or 12 if you count from the day I
signed on to the job). It has come to define me in a way, people identify me
with this job and it is become part of who I am, being an ambassador of sorts
for my country.

But I am finally taking that step to do something I love, and to continue the
creative journey that I have begun in London. I am very excited (and scared!)
about my new adventure and am thankful that Inwill be embarking on it with a
couple of good friends made here. I don't really know what my life will be like
in 3 months' time but hey, that's part of the fun right? I am not sure if I will
continue this blog or move over to a new platform but stay tuned. More will be
revealed in time and I hope you will be as excited as I am! Here's a little
teaser for you, it'll be something to do with vintage interiors, design, food,
styling and hopefully more!



Right now, while I can't wait to get back and get started properly on the new
gig, I am sad to leave and will be treasuring every moment of this last month in
London. Boy, am I glad February has an extra day this year :)

Posted by heavenwildfleur at 10:16 AM 8 comments




NOVEMBER 4, 2011


EXPLODING DOG


Back in the day when I first started blogging (way back in 2003!), this was
something I had shared. explodingdog is a collection of drawings by Sam Brown, a
really talented artist who draws these stick cartoon figures based on titles he
receives. Anyone can submit a title and if it inspires him, he'll draw it. Now
that there's twitter, facebook and whatever other social media, guess it makes
it a lot more interactive!

I had almost forgotten about it until yesterday. It got me browsing through the
website again and admiring all the new pictures (there's obviously a lot like 8
years' worth!). I thought I'd start sharing my favourite ones here. Today's
drawing is a classic from 2003, when his style was a little simpler and cleaner
(which I prefer actually) entitled "I have no idea what I'm doing". Enjoy!


i have no idea what i'm doing

 

Posted by heavenwildfleur at 10:12 PM 0 comments
Labels: funny stuff



SEPTEMBER 22, 2011


BOOK REVIEW: PERFECTION IN IMPERFECTION BY JANICE WONG



If you are a dessert aficionado and/or lover of beautiful cookbooks, you have to
get Chef Janice Wong's first book, Pefection in Imperfection. This
hand-stitched, hand-made book (every cover is hand-torn and stuck on) is the
product of many hours of loving labour.



It contains recipes that form Janice's signature dishes featured at her 2am
Dessert Bar, all beautifully shot and artistically directed. The recipes are not
meant to be direct replications of her dishes, but more to teach techniques that
can be applied to your own interpretations and inspire you to create your own
versions. Even if you don't get around to the recipes, the book is a visual
treat for the eyes!






The book was launched a couple of weeks back in Singapore in a warehouse space
filled with edible installations created by Janice such as marshmallow icicles,
sugar crystal corals and rocks, edible moss, and fruit puree paintings. You can
watch her interviews and see the launch here on Razor TV:


Part 1
 
 Part 2

 
 Part 3

 


I'm glad to have such a talented friend and she never ceases to amaze me with
her energy and creativity. Follow her crazy adventures on her blog, and go get
the book now on her Perfection in Imperfection website!

Posted by heavenwildfleur at 12:16 AM 2 comments
Labels: desserts, prettythings



SEPTEMBER 16, 2011


A FEATURE IN HEART HOME MAGAZINE



I mentioned in one of my last posts that I was asked to contribute an article to
a soon-to-be launched interiors magazine Heart Home Mag. Well, it's just been
launched! And it looks amazing, there's so much great content by the creative
community gathered by the founders Arianna, Carole and Daniel. I'm so honoured
to be part of this inaugural issue!

The feature I contributed is of course one on food. I made, styled and shot the
summer berry tarts and also various flavours of fromage blanc ice cream. The
shoot was inspired by an artist's atelier. I wanted to highlight the vibrant
colours of the berries and to make the food look like edible paintings.


I've posted my favourite shots that I styled and took here, as not all pictures
could be included in the post. The recipes on how to make the tarts and a
fromage blanc ice cream is over on Heart Home. Do go over to  Heart Home Mag and
have a read!


Posted by heavenwildfleur at 2:31 AM 7 comments
Labels: baking, prettythings

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