Monthly Archives: August 2014

Ho Chi Minh City – Gateway to Fab Holidays

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Saigonese

Done with the Ho Chi Minh City tour? Visited the Cu Chi Tunnels already? Posed in front of the Notre Dame Cathedral? Cried in the War Remnants Museum? Rode the cyclo? Already immersed yourself in the street culture of Saigon? … Continue reading →

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Thanks for helping us help HOW!

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Saigonese

Thank you everyone to those who dropped by our booth, Loom Creations in last Sunday’s Saigon Flea Market. Thank you also to those who helped spread the word and those who expressed their interest in volunteering their talent and time to … Continue reading →

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The Cake Factory Vietnam

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Saigonese

Finally got to try ordering from The Cake Factory Vietnam for my son’s 6th birthday. We didn’t plan anything grand, just cupcakes and juice for my sons’ Kinder class. It was just so easy to order. Just email the design you … Continue reading →

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Help us help HOW!

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Saigonese

In my previous post, I’ve announced that we’re joining the upcoming Saigon Flea Market. 50% of the sales will go to Helping Orphans Worldwide. This is also an opportunity to raise awareness on Epidermolysis Bullosa and that yes, there are … Continue reading →

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Loom Creations at the Saigon Flea Market

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Saigonese

Remember my post on Rainbow Loom a few months ago? Well, it kinda got out of hand and we’ve started making bracelets for nobody in particular. So my friend, Armi and I decided to team up for the upcoming Saigon Flea … Continue reading →

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Paper Kraft

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Saigonese

Shameless plugging of my new offering — Paper Kraft. A friend from the Philippines (Hi sis Ai!) introduced me to this and would like to offer the same here in Vietnam. Paper cut outs for family trees, cards, labels, calling … Continue reading →

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Food Trip: Ciao Bella

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Saigonese

Before there was Saffron, there was Ciao Bella. Saffron, Ciao Bella, and the new restaurant, Aura are from the same group of restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City. Well, I have yet to try Aura which is currently undergoing renovations. The … Continue reading →

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History Channel Project

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Saigonese

Last month, I received an interesting email from History Channel Asia‘s producer, Andy Tan regarding a 45-second special segment to be produced for TV in the Asia Pacific region for A&E Television Networks. And they wanted to shoot in: Yup! The White … Continue reading →

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House of Saigon

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Saigonese

For our weekly date this week, hubby and I found ourselves walking around Ben Thanh Market. We didn’t really have any plans so we just decided to let our feet take us to wherever… until we hit The House of … Continue reading →

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Lamido.vn

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Saigonese

I’m wary about buying stuff online. We all know that what looks good online may not necessarily look good once its in your hands. In Vietnam, I’ve tried Zalora and Lazada. Although both delivered the goods, they don’t exactly deliver … Continue reading →

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