OCTOBER 2019
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COVER
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EDITOR'S NOTE
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NEWS
18
Calendar Updates: What’s on in the coming months
18
Readers' Letters
24
EL Forum: Our online antics and our upcoming events
26
Singapore Pages: Exploring the island’s past and present
28
HOME & PROPERTY
31
News
32
Home Showcase: An art lover’s dream
36
Readers’ Recommendations: Choosing artworks for your home
43
Buying Guide: Find your statement piece!
48
Creative Corner: Workshops to create your own masterpiece
52
Store Spotlight: Gailey Griffin talks silk sheets
55
Buying Guide: Fantastic storage solutions
56
Street Talk: What it’s like living in Telok Blangah
68
LIFE & FAMILY
73
News
74
Noticeboard: Birth announcements and pet adoptions
80
Online Shopping: Baby products at the click of a mouse
83
Mama’s Day Out: Steal some “me-time” in Dempsey
84
Digital Deepavali: A hip way to explore Little India
86
Reviewed: Popular podcasts and Netflix shows
88
Family Fun: An EL editor takes the brood trampolining
91
SCHOOL SPECIAL
92
Lucky kids on excursion!
92
Repton’s two new campuses
94
Adjusting little ones to preschool
97
How to help with Mandarin
98
A chat with the founder of IIS
100
Boarding life in Sydney
101
Teen Troubles: How to handle angst
102
Forward Female: Life lessons with Batya Shulman
104
Environment News
106
Plastic Straws: The hard truth!
108
Helping Hands: Our latest on volunteer opportunities
110
Around Town: Photos from openings, events and more
112
WINE & DINE
121
News
122
Best of Breakfast: 5 local treats to start your day
125
Bar Tab: A new spot for a cooling beverage
126
Sake to Sushi: The Japanese market that has it all
129
Standout Steaks: The cuts to try in Singapore
130
Recipe Corner: Fail-safe favourites for your repertoire
134
TRAVEL
139
News
140
Staying Put: Three staycations you’ll love
144
Destination Focus: Laos tips and reader recommendations
147
Skiing in Spring: Japan’s golden season
150
Aussie Island: Five Stradbroke highlights
156
Whiz Kid: Blazing a trail for young travellers
158
Expat Living Travel Club: Join our first adventure!
160
STYLE & BEAUTY
163
Style News
164
Cool Collab: Superga meets Alexa Chung
166
Party Picks: Dresses and accessories on our hit list
168
Sparkle Spotlight: Jewels for all ages
170
Beauty News
172
Hair Heroes: Why we love Korean beauty salon Leekaja
174
Erasing Eyebags: Solutions without surgery
176
HEALTH & FITNESS
185
News
186
Healthy Habits: Tips for women’s wellbeing
188
Cancer Survivor: We hear a first-hand account
192
Going for Gold: Chatting to Singapore’s netball coach
196
Home Workouts: No gym? No problem!
199
REGULARS
205
Numbers & Websites
205
Horoscopes for October
206
Advertiser List
208
Parting Shot: A Singaporean take on British quirks
210
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