Emmelyn Gunawan From Bali to Paris, Melbourne to New York, this yoga-loving, quinoa-munching global trekker and brand manager of Potato Head bar and restaurant in Jakarta caught a breath with Grandma AL to talk about Paris, hippies and eyebrow threading. [Accompanied by a pot of Gatsby’s prohibition tea courtesy of Potato Head Garage] My heroes: I really admire my brother (Creative Director of PH) and … Continue reading A cuppa with Lady Macaron
Something tells me that you’ll never look at a baby photo of yourself the same way again. The other day my mum and I were going through some old family photos with the impossible task of album-ing everything. I stumbled across this baby (ha! wordplay!) and couldn’t help but think how creepy it was to be staring into my own newborn eyes. It’s as if … Continue reading Baby photos
This is Donald and Nancy Featherstone. In 1957 Donald designed those ornamental plastic flamingos you’ve probably seen stabbed into lawns across the US (kind of a big deal). But together the couple are known for something completely different – they’ve worn the same outfit for thirty-five years. When they first met, Donald always wore stuffy suits even during hot summer days. So Nancy sewed … Continue reading Matchy matchy
My room was always like a place of solace for me away from the chaos of reality (or lack thereof). Photographer Rania Mata had an interesting exhibition out called A Girl and Her Roomwhere, in her series, she wanted to capture “teenage girls and young women at a transitional time of their lives, alone in the privacy of their own personal space…their bedroom, a womb … Continue reading Room with a view
“Iris” by Rankin x SWATCH It’s that time of year again. A time to look ahead and figure out what it is you want to achieve this new year. Many may be tempted to set themselves a whole list of inspirational resolutions in the wake of the renewed sense of optimism they feel coming out the back-end of the party season or a great holiday. … Continue reading What’s the time Mr Wolf?
Sarah Silverman is the best stand-up comedian I have ever seen out of the two comedians I have ever paid to see (sorry Lawrence Leung but you really got schooled by this chick). Sarah preaching at the Opera House My personal belief is that all comedians are actually highly intelligent people and use their own brands of humour to brutally, but honestly shed light on … Continue reading Something Miss Silverman taught me
Today was the first day I was officially free from work. And boy, did it feel good. Today didn’t feel like your regular weekend off work. My mind was relaxed for once, no longer thinking about doing, but rather, just being. I Facebooked for a full, uninterrupted hour in bed this morning; I had a nice lunch with my grandma where I asked her about … Continue reading Little things and hot chocolates
Melted dark chocolate & peanut butter on toast (so good) The other morning when I was on the train to work something strange happened to me. John Mayer was crooning some Clarity in my ear. I hadn’t eaten any breakfast, as usual. So naturally, my stomach was belching strange noises and craving some melted dark chocolate on peanut buttered toast + English breakfast tea with … Continue reading Hungry
(No, not that oven) Grandma has finally got her act together and baked a delicious cake of sweet New Paltz memories for you little munchkins to savour. So grab a slice & a cuppa tea or PINA COLADA and enjoy. THIS IS NEW PALTZ – PART 1 THIS IS NEW PALTZ – PART 2 Miss you NP-ers much x Continue reading A New Paltz movie fresh out of grandma’s oven
Grandma’s become a bit more tech savvy these days and has uncovered the magical world of video. So expect to see more original videos next time you’re over here for a visit. A few gal pals and I ventured off on a weekend getaway to Melbourne last July. I had just purchased my very own iPod Nano (w/ video) a couple of days prior to … Continue reading A slice of Melbourne
The Adventures of Grandma AL 