MAY 2020

COVER1
EDITOR'S NOTE8
NEWS164
Things To Do: How to keep busy at home18
EL Forum: Our online antics and upcoming events20
HOME & PROPERTY23
News24
WIN! A home décor set worth $1,50028
Online Shopping: No better time for a home makeover!30
BLACK-AND-WHITE SPECIAL34
Mapping Singapore’s black-and-whites34
An iconic home on Adam Drive36
Seletar’s rustic colonial vibe44
A black-and-white with a twist50
One-stop Shop: Unique home gifts and storage solution56
Expert Advice: How to spot quality antiques58
Buying Guide: Consoles, cabinets and sideboards60
WIN! One of fi ve smart water heaters!64
Inside Story: Mover recommendations from readers66
Street Talk: What it’s like living in Paya Lebar68
LIFE & FAMILY73
News74
Noticeboard: Birth announcements and pet adoptions82
Screen & Page: Top TV, fi lm and book recommendations85
Staying Positive: COVID-19’s silver lining90
Marriage Insights: Let’s talk lovebows!94
Final Farewell: Saying goodbye from afar96
Coronavirus & Kids: Strategies for talking about it98
Home Learning: Successfully harnessing technology99
People Profi le: SJII’s new Head of Early Years100
Plan Ahead: Great camps for kids!102
Making Memories: The perfect keepsake105
Helping Hands: Our latest on volunteer opportunities106
WINE & DINE115
News116
Dempsey Delivers: Your favourite restaurants on call122
Chef’s Hat: We try a Moroccan cooking class124
Recipe Corner: Favourites to add to your repertoire126
Tapas Talk: A Spanish spot you’ll love128
TRAVEL131
News132
Destination Focus: Maldives tips for the bucket list134
Wishful Thinking: Our editor revisits Mauritius138
Wildlife Diaries: Saving Malaysia’s gibbons142
STYLE & BEAUTY147
Style News148
Sustainable Sunnies: A chat with the founder of Truth&All150
Arm Candy: How to care for your bags152
Resort Ready: Prep your wardrobe for brighter days!154
Beauty News160
Smooth Operator: Two hair removal treatments to try162
Tried & Tested: We review hydrating serums and creams164
HEALTH & FITNESS169
News170
Feeling Tender? Why your breasts hurt175
Diet Diaries: Discover your food allergies176
Home Workouts: Fun fitness regimes178
REGULARS184
Horoscopes for May184
Puzzle Pages186
Numbers & Websites188
Advertiser List189
Parting Shot: What I learnt from growing things190

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