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April 24, 2007

A Handmade Family: An Asian Soft Toy Exhibition, 12 May - 28 June 2007

As part of the media release that was sent out:

A Handmade Family is a collection of soft toys that represent an extended family and is made entirely from pre-loved clothing donated by friends and family and is Xin’s first solo soft toy exhibition. Every single member of the family is crafted after somebody Xin has […]

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an artist’s inspirations?

ever wondered what artists think and what really inspires them? ever looked at an artwork and wonder what is it really that goes through an artist’s mind? i have, many a times. it’s just plain amazing. and even having a sister as an artist doesn’t help in that process. her mind is ever intriguing and […]

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featured in FEMALE May issue!

thanks Grace! for featuring us here it is! and doesn’t the model look more Japanese than Eurasian? ;D hmm hmm.

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April 20, 2007

10 reasons why it’s cool to work from home

1) you can work with your pyjamas on.
2) you don’t catch the dreaded flu every month (or maybe cos chewable vitamin c’s are my favorite candy)
3) you can wake up at 11am and work till 3am
4) you can take afternoon naps
5) you’re subjected to less self-doubt - no pressure about “am […]

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April 19, 2007

featured in ELLE magazine :)

kinda late cos this was in Feb! just got it from my friend after so long. thanks, Eunice, for keeping this copy for me!

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reconstructed reconstructed bags part II

after some really constructive feedback (and we feel the same way too!) some of our bags have been modified to make them more practical to use as girly bags! great for parties to add some colors to that otherwise plain outfit. you can click on the picture directly to go make your purchase! ;D
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April 16, 2007

April’s MAAD report

post-exhibition pictures. some works still available for sale and will be posted up here soon. email us for more info! and while you’re here, enjoy

and other stuff happening at MAAD over that weekend….

poets at work! (almost) free poetry being churned out every minute. these poets didn’t even have enough time to go for […]

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April 12, 2007

maki at FASH BASH + sale!


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April 9, 2007

shop update

Some art pieces were sold at MAAD over the weekend. I’ll be posting up event pictures soon! See what you have missed! >:P *grin*
new snazzy items up at our webshop. start shopping now!

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April 1, 2007

did you drop by our booth?

feeling a little sad that we had to remove our stuff from the Eco Luxe booth (a fringe event as part of Singapore Fashion Festival at Raffles City from 23 March - 1 April) but it means we get to reopen our online shop!! Yays and cheerios Some visuals, with loving pride.

this is how […]

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