CHRISTMAS 2011 @ mywords

It has started! On this very special significant day of 11.11.11 [11 NOVEMBER 2011 FRIDAY], and this article was posted at 20 11!

For the next 50 days or so, there will be frequent updates, similar to the tradition last year! ENJOY, and have a very merry berry Christmas!~

01.12.11 [01 DEC] Update:

What a date! It is now December, the last month of 2011, and a jolly month that hopefully, won’t escape from us too soon. From now till Christmas, new articles will be posted up almost daily, so come back regularly for the newest photos! Cherish 2011 and ENJOY!

29.12.11 [29 DEC] Update:

After 45 photo-rich articles, the entire CHRISTMAS 2011 @ mywords has ended with a bang. The brilliant readership that came along with it is the best Christmas present for me. Thanks for all the support that has smashed so many readership records. I hope that you will continue to support future articles, and those right up would be the CNY2012-Themed ones.

Once again, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2012!

 

08 OCT: Christmas comes early at VivoCity

11 NOV [11.11.11 11.11AM GMT+8]: 11.11.11 11:11 [Introductory Post]

11 NOV [11.11.11 1.11PM GMT+8]: Christmas comes early at VivoCity II

11 NOV [11.11.11 11.11PM GMT+8]: Christmas at Jurong Point

19 NOV: Christmas at Orchard Road Preview

20 NOV: Christmas at nex @ Serangoon

20 NOV: Christmas at Tampines Mall

22 NOV: Christmas at Clementi Mall

28 NOV: Christmas at IMM

28 NOV: Christmas at Harbourfront Centre

01 DEC: Christmas at VivoCity

01 DEC: Christmas at Marina Bay Sands

03 DEC: Christmas at Anchorpoint

03 DEC: Christmas at Marina Bay Financial Centre / Marina Bay Link Mall

04 DEC: Christmas at Knightsbridge

05 DEC: Christmas at Takashimaya / Ngee Ann City

06 DEC: Christmas at Tiong Bahru Plaza

07 DEC: Christmas at The Heeren Shops

07 DEC: Christmas at The Centrepoint

08 DEC: Christmas at Paragon

09 DEC: Christmas at Mandarin Gallery

11 DEC: Christmas at Ion Orchard

12 DEC [12.12.11]: Christmas at 313@Somerset

13 DEC [13.12.11]: Christmas at Orchard Central

14 DEC: Christmas at Scotts Square

15 DEC: Christmas at Bugis Junction

16 DEC: Christmas at TANGS

17 DEC: Christmas at HDB Hub

18 DEC: Christmas at Plaza Singapura

19 DEC: Christmas at Junction 8

20 DEC: Christmas at Tanglin Mall

21 DEC: Christmas at Orchard Road

22 DEC: Christmas at Jurong Point II

23 DEC: Christmas at Resorts World Sentosa

24 DEC: Christmas at Universal Studios Singapore 2011

25 DEC [Christmas 2011]: Christmas in SINGAPORE 2011!

Non-Christmas Stuff

15 NOV: THE TINTIN SHOP SINGAPORE

16 NOV: Scotts Square

18 NOV: PAUL BAKERY TO OPEN IN SINGAPORE!

19 NOV: Boat Ride at Resorts World Sentosa?

21 NOV: Abercrombie & Fitch Singapore

22 NOV: Top 15 Youtube Videos (November 2011)

24 NOV [Thanksgiving!!]: Gardens By The Bay Singapore Part I

11 DEC: Gardens By The Bay Singapore Part II

29 DEC: Gardens By The Bay Preview III

If you realize any of the links do not take you to where it suppose to, please leave a comment in the comment section. THANKS xD

Gardens By The Bay Singapore Part III

29.12.2011

Gardens By The Bay [Bay South] – Located behind Marina Bay Sands, this is a 54-hectares garden with a sight to behold! Spanning hectares, it contains plants from all around the world, either located at one of the themed gardens, inside the  Cloud Forest or Flower Dome conservatories, or planted onto one of the 18 Supertrees! From baobabs found in the Mediterranean region to Singapore’s very own national flower, it can all be found at Gardens By The Bay, right inside the city!

The description below is similar to what has been said during the first part of this series. Click here to view Gardens By The Bay Part I and here to view Gardens By The Bay Part II. If you’ve viewed before, you can scroll down to view the pictures.

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The Flower Dome consist of olive trees, palms and baobabs, among other plants, that thrive in the Mediterranean climate! With the temperature-controlled cool environment inside this conservatory, it allows these plants to be seen in Singapore.

The Heritage Gardens, which celebrates the unique Singapore identity, showcases plants that play a role in Singapore’s three main ethnic groups, as well as the colonial heritage. They form up the Chinese [Not to be confused with the Chinese Garden in Jurong haha], Malay, Indian and Colonial Gardens that will be showcased in this post.

The Dragonfly Lake seems to be not completed yet, and I think there will be fishes in the lake when the Gardens officially open next June. There are two man-made islands within the lake, the Nibong and Dragonfly Islands. The Dragonfly Bridge that spans across the lake connects the Garden Bay Bridge that links from Marina Bay Sands to the Gardens By The Bay.

The Golden Garden & Silver Garden contains 3 towering Supertrees each. Each Supertree is clad in stunning flowering climbers, with a gold and silver-theme respectively.

When the Gardens officially open in June 2012, there will be more additions such as the Cloud Forest, Supertree Grove that contains 12 Supertrees, The World of Plants, Tadpole Play Garden, The Meadow, Water Lily Pond, Kingfisher Lake, as well as dining choices, such as the famous Satay By The Bay. The tallest Supertree will also house a dining outlet at the TOP!!

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In this last part of the series, 28 awesome shots of the 2 conservatories as well as The Canopy that provides a shelter between the 2 conservatories can be seen below. One of them is the Flower Dome while the other is the Cloud Forest. Only the Flower Dome was open for preview. However, one shot below was taken outside the glass structure of the Cloud Forest that provide a glimpse of what it is all about. The Cloud forest is divided into 11 main areas. A pre-show like area leads you from the entrance at the Upper Level to the 9 sections along a slope that houses different kind of plants, namely the Succulent Garden, The Baobabs, Australian Garden, South African Garden, South American Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Olive Grove, California Garden and Flower Field. An interactive section leads visitors to the exit at the Lower Level. There is a store unit that should house a shop or food store in future when the Gardens officially opens as well.

Click here to view Gardens By The Bay Part I if you haven’t done so to take a glimpse of the Heritage Gardens, as well as the Site Plan. After that, do visit Gardens By The Bay Part II here for a preview of the Supertrees!

I would like to say a Big Thank You for all the support all of you have given to this series. And hopefully the 70 photos uploaded through the 3 parts have provided a preview for Gardens By The Bay.

Do leave your comments at the end of the post  Happy Viewing!

Dear site owners, I would sincerely appreciate if you DO NOT modify, redistribute or copy and paste photos/text from this post, and any other posts, on your website/blog without my consent. However, feel free to link back to this page directly. THANKS.

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Click on each photo for a larger view, especially the photo with the overall site plan of the Flower Dome!

View of the Flower Dome Exterior

The Canopy

Cloud Forest Entrance

A sneak peek into Cloud Forest

Flower Dome Exterior

Flower Dome Entrance

“Pre-show” like area

Site Plan of Flower Dome

Gardens By The Bay Logo Structure

Overview of interior

Succulent Garden

The Baobabs

The Baobabs

Unique plant at The Baobabs

Australian Garden

South African Garden

South American Garden

Olive Grove [1000 year old tree!]

Olive Grove

Mediterranean Garden

Californian Garden

Flower Field

Flower Field

Shot of the different themed areas

Unit that houses a store in future

Interactive Area

Click here to view Gardens By The Bay Part I if you haven’t done so to take a glimpse of the Heritage Gardens, as well as the Site Plan. After that, do visit Gardens By The Bay Part II here for a preview of the Supertrees!

Do leave your comments below  Thanks!

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year 2012 in advance!

Gardens By The Bay Singapore Part III

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25.12.2011

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!

Its 25th of December once again, and as the year draws to a close, lets celebrate during this festive season.

After 1.5months of posting on Christmas Decorations in Singapore since the launch on 11.11.11 [Click here to view all of them if you have not done so], here are my picks, as well as the judges picks, on the best christmas decorations in Singapore for the year 2011.

MY PICKS

3RD: TANGS 

The stunning gold-themed decorations stand out brightly at the start of Orchard Road. At the store entrance, the golden trees towering above you makes you feel trapped inside a magical garden. Splendid. Click here to see the photos.

2ND: Orchard Central

The tree outside is nice, but may just be an average tree that stands out with its pink-themed. However, I totally like its Christmas Market with the European Feel to it, making you feel that you are really in one of the many Christmas Markets in Europe! Perfect for Christmas. Click here to see the extensive post of Christmas at Orchard Central.

1ST: Jurong Point

Garfield-themed, the decorations are all around the mall! Loving the disco balls that hang around the atriums, reflecting light from the sun during the day, and from the spotlights at night, brightening the entire mall up. Not forgetting the numberous Garfield and Friends displays around the mall. Great! Click here for photos of Jurong Point’s Christmas.

JUDGES PICKS

Here are the results for the Best Dressed Building Competition 2011. Do note that only malls along Orchard Road took part in this competition.

WINNER: TANGS 

The stunning gold-themed decorations stand out brightly at the start of Orchard Road. At the store entrance, the golden trees towering above you makes you feel trapped inside a magical garden. Splendid. Click here to see the photos.

WINNER: Tanglin Mall

The usual snowfall, and a traditional Christmas feel to the entire place is a great place for many. Christmas music in the background allows everyone to be soaked in the festive atmosphere! Click here to see the photos.

WINNER: Ion Orchard

Christmas Trees are everywhere, but this one is special with an Observation Deck at the TOP of the Christmas Tree! Brilliant! Click here to see the photos.

OVERALL WINNER: Orchard Central

The tree outside is nice, but may just be an average tree that stands out with its pink-themed. However, I totally like its Christmas Market with the European Feel to it, making you feel that you are really in one of the many Christmas Markets in Europe! Read that it won big for the use of Pink Dolphin Bottles for its Christmas Tree! Perfect for Christmas, and a worthy winner. Click here to see the extensive post of Christmas at Orchard Central.

The Ferrero Rocher tree that appears annually along Orchard Road.

This post also marks the end of the extensive CHRISTMAS 2011 @ mywords that started on 11.11.11. Thanks for all your support [F.Y.I. Readership numbers have been absolutely record breaking!]. There will not be such extensive coverage for Chinese New Year as it is quite near Christmas and I think not many malls will decorate for it. But still, I will post some pictures up. Rest well and get ready for Boxing Day shopping tomorrow! Perhaps you can go out now and experience the Yuletide mood!

Till next time. Merry Christmas once again.

25.12.11

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Christmas in SINGAPORE 2011!

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Universal Studios Singapore (USS) has been through a really exciting year. From the RE-opening of Battlestar Galactica Duelling Coasters in Feb, to the opening of Madagascar: A Crate Adventure in May, to its Grand Opening on 28 May 2011, to the world-premiere of Transformers: The Ride, it has been a wonderful 2011 for USS. And to TOP it off, the new Hollywood Dreams Parade will debut on 31st Dec 2011!

Celebrating another great year for USS. Toasts up for its Christmas deco Simple and wonderful.

Smile.

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Park Entrance

Park Entrance

Hollywood

Hollywood

Near Lake Hollywood

New York City

New York City

New York City

The Grand Lightup

The trees that shine at New York Library

What a spectacular display!

O Christmas Tree…

Christmas at Universal Studios Singapore

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A Winter Wonderland. Celebrating another wonderful year for Singapore’s 1st IR, Resorts World Sentosa!

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Christmas at Resorts World Sentosa

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Christmas at Jurong Point! …with a Garfield theme this year [Check out more here!]

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Christmas at Jurong Point II

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A Sparkling Wonderland

Christmas in the Tropics along Orchard Road once again as the year comes to a close!

Themed “Christmas Blooms in Singapore”, Orchard Road is transformed into a fairy wonderland with scintillating lights! Flowers composed of five hearts bound together by a star adorns the streets, turning Orchard Road into a garden shining blue and white. Its the season to be jolly!

Merry Christmas everyone.

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A Sparkling Wonderland

Christmas at Orchard Road

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Tanglin Mall, along Orchard Road. Like an annual tradition, there is always ‘snow’ falling onto Tanglin Mall’s shores.

With a european touch, Tanglin Mall emits a aura of Switzerland, etc. Try the macarons at Brunetti. $2 each. They are delicious!

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Christmas at Tanglin Mall

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Christmas at Bishan Junction 8.

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Christmas at Junction 8

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Plaza Singapura, said to be Singapore’s oldest Shopping Mall/ Complex

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Christmas at Plaza Singapura

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Christmas at HDB Hub.

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Christmas at HDB Hub

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