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#BTLifestyle: An apartment filled with surprising French inventions Fun fact, before the hair dryer was invented in 1886, people used the vacuum cleaner to dry their hair because it could suck in and blow out the air.

#BTLifestyle: Go clay crazy at 4 pottery markets this November “When the pandemic halted travel, I got as many as 60 to 65 students a week coming to my classes. Many found it creative and calming," says Lynn Teo, a potte…

#BTLifestyle: Restoring St James Power Station, one brick at a time Brick restoration for the facade had to be done by hand due to its delicate surface.

#BTLifestyle: Ipoh hor fun gets the Singapore touch at Small Tables Expect a fruit bowl-sized version (S$20) of slinky Ipoh kway teow swimming in a thin murky broth spiked with a deal-breaking zing of curry powder, says…

#BTLifestyle: T:>Works dives headlong into NFT world “We have to engage with the fact that NFTs exist. We have to step up to what is happening digitally. If we don’t do anything about it, we and our audience will remain…

#BTLifestyle: Rare vintage Cartier on show in Singapore A S$152,800 Cartier pearl-and-diamond lady’s wristwatch dating from 1928, will also be featured at Dover Street Market Singapore.

#BTLifestyle: Turbulent times weigh on UOB Painting winners Winning works depict human struggles in the face of 2022’s tumultuous changes

#BTLifestyle: On the path to net zero, architects race to design greener Imagine being able to step out for fresh air at an outdoor terrace whenever you want. For future tenants at 8 Shenton Way, that will be a reality w…

#BTLifestyle: Chef Joe Leong balances croissants and mod-Asian cooking at Sonder Just as bread is currently stealing the show at most upscale restaurants, it’s also the main attraction at Sonder – a part bakery, half caf…

#BTLifestyle: The NFT reboot: How some are reimagining its future "Many of us have found our lives challenged or changed by the NFT universe – not least because it’s helped us collectors connect with each other and creat…

#BTLifestyle: Living the suite life “We enjoy the luxurious feel of the Capella Singapore, without having to leave home,” says its homeowner, a food and beverage entrepreneur.

#BTLifestyle: Chef Anthony Yeoh makes neighbourly contact in Orchard Road with Summer Hill’s homestyle cooking The first bite of the Bangalow pork chop is "a lovely crunch of crust and fat-marbled meat, spilling juices l…

#BTLifestyle: Satellite shows at Singapore Biennale There are several notable works, including those of former Olympian sailor Charles Lim who continues his profound exploration of the sea in his art pieces.

#BTLifestyle: Year-end novelties De Bethune’s newest model features two dials to mark its 20th anniversary this year - and it's yours for S$300,000.

#BTLifestyle: Meet the new home design talents A clip on cleaning a washing machine was viewed more than 70,000 times with 541 users 'liking' it.

#BTLifestyle: Kurt Sombero fires up Filipino food at Kubo The 'Bulalo' - roasted bone marrow dripping with melted fat and packed with braised shredded beef shin, paired with hot eggy corn custard - is "weird" yet a perfe…

#BTLifestyle: Creating spaces for discerning jet-setters “We are known to design the Bentleys of hotels,” says Jean-Michel Gathy, the most sought-after designer by many of the world’s ultra-luxury hotel groups.

#BTLifestyle: Singapore Biennale 2022: Challenges abound The Singapore Biennale 2022 is – in short – challenging for a layperson, with not many simple pleasures to be had.

#BTLifestyle: Getting the story straight at Seroja Custodian of the Malay Archipelago it’s not, but the restaurant excels on its own merits

#BTLifestyle: Art SG will be Asia’s second-biggest art fair “The context of Singapore has also changed quite dramatically over the last couple of years. There’s been an influx of wealth, an influx of mainland Chinese and…

#BTLifestyle: T-Rex to be displayed in Singapore Shen the T-Rex, who is believed to live 68-66 million years ago, is the first Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton to be offered at an auction in Asia.

#BTLifestyle: Hawker food makes it big in New York Four of the vendors at Urban Hawker say the venture is a good opportunity to expand in a new market - if they make it in New York, they may win the attention of investor…

#BTLifestyle: A tale of two flats in Tiong Bahru A pair of similar flats in the heritage district couldn’t look more different after a complete makeover

#BTLifestyle: Thai food, Singapore-style, at Sarai Come if you have a conventional Singaporean palate – one that leans towards sweetness rather than acidity, appreciates Thai flavours, and enjoys simple sustenance withou…

#BTLifestyle: From Singapore to London Not all broken things are to be thrown away. One Singaporean designer is turning them into pieces of art and showcasing them at London's Victoria & Albert Museum.

#BTLifestyle: The triumphant return of Calum Scott The ex-Britain’s Got Talent finalist, who performs in Singapore in October, looks forward to his time here. “I hope to experience some of the culture, music and food – b…

#BTLifestyle: Singapore Writers Festival 2022: 20 for 25 To mark its 25th anniversary, we pick 20 highlights out of the over 200 programmes

#BTLifestyle: Furniture made for urban living Products have to meet certain criteria such as being space-saving, health-enhancing or made from sustainable materials before they can be considered for the Design Innovation…

#BTLifestyle: Travel to Innsbruck on a sustainable gourmet trail Many food capitals “go green” because it is the responsible thing to undertake. In Innsbruck, however, it is woven into their food culture.

#BTLifestyle: Heartfelt Japanese-Italian cooking at La D’Oro Its aglio olio pasta, made with a sauce using the broth from three types of chicken, impresses our resident food critic Jaime Ee.