Lemon Zest The modern woman’s kitchen Why would a successful banking lawyer from Wall Street own a kitchenware store in Singapore? Elizabeth Wilson typifies the highly mobile woman of the 21st century with a consuming zest for life… and a dash of passion for cooking. Originated from Connecticut, raised in New England, schooled in Boston, worked […]
Songbitz Making gift-giving easy Wenna Song studied hotel management but her eye for pretty things was distracting her. After spending much time travelling, and having seen a lot of pretty things that she couldn’t resist, she thought to herself, “Why don’t I make a business out of this?” An opportunity popped up for her in […]
My Fine Collections Updating a tradition What happens when two graduates of fashion design get together? Well, a fashion business, of course! Well, not just any fashion business – but one whose owners have a flair for picking fabrics with beautiful and unique patterns – and making them even better! Mai and Rena […]
Zenadoo Romancing the stones Mya Mya Win hails from Myanmar, a country renowned for her precious and semi-precious stones, and intricate handicrafts. Mya Mya Win is an encyclopedia of things Burmese (that’s the old name for Myanmese). Enter her colourful shop and she will explain to you in English, with the aid of pictures, the […]
I LOVE NAILS And they love me.. Winnie’s love affair and fascination with nails began more than 15 years’ ago. She spent 5 years learning the tricks of the trade and in 2001, with the encouragement and support of her sisters, she fulfilled her dream by opening her own manicure and pedicure service in a rented house […]
Interpax Shoes Enterprises Custom-made shoes & shoe-guide Rose Yeong provides a service that you can hardly find these days – custom-made shoes. Rosie, as her regular customers affectionately call her, found herself in a business which she had no clue about when she arrived in Singapore from North Malaysia 30 years’ ago. Shortly after her […]
Diana King The Fastest Brazilian Waxer in town Voted “Best Waxer of the Year 2010” If you are looking for a complete body waxing or traditional massage with a friendly and personable service, Diana King, voted the Best Waxer of 2010 by the expatriate community in Singapore (Expat Living), will certainly not disappoint you. Diana […]