https://sparklette.net Best Singapore Restaurants, Travel and Hotel Reviews Tue, 25 Dec 2012 04:36:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.2 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/marina-square-christmas-tree-2012/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/marina-square-christmas-tree-2012/#comments Mon, 24 Dec 2012 06:57:00 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1425

Rounding up our Christmas Tree of the Day series for 2012 is this colourful and shiny tree at Marina Square shopping mall. Credit Standing tall at the main atrium of the mall, the tree is the centrepiece of a bazaar catered to various festive goodies and merchandise. Credit The Christmas tree features an unusual arrangement of baubles in red, orange, yellow, green, blue and pink along with dazzling multi-coloured fairy […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/marina-square-christmas-tree-2012/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/orchard-central-christmas-tree-2012/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/orchard-central-christmas-tree-2012/#respond Sun, 23 Dec 2012 10:57:57 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1423

The Best Dressed Building title among the Orchard Road malls this Christmas season was awarded to Orchard Central. And it’s not hard to see why the mall has won for the second year in a row. Credit The Christmas tree at the front of the mall features a hollow base, allowing passers-by to walk right through it. Credit Through a liberal use of pink and white tones, the mall has […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/orchard-central-christmas-tree-2012/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/royal-plaza-christmas-tree-2012/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/royal-plaza-christmas-tree-2012/#respond Sat, 22 Dec 2012 04:19:09 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1422

Royal Plaza on Scotts, a 5-star hotel in the Singapore Orchard area, boasts a cheery-looking Christmas installation at its main lobby this holiday season. Credit The topsy-turvy Christmas tree appears to partially emerge from an open gift-box. It is speckled with multi-coloured baubles and ornaments. Instead of being topped with the usual star or angel, a yellow gift-box perches at its tip. Credit Accompanying the tree are familiar Christmas characters […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/royal-plaza-christmas-tree-2012/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/scotts-square-christmas-tree-2012/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/scotts-square-christmas-tree-2012/#respond Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:31:24 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1421

Following the purple-themed Christmas tree at ION Orchard, here’s an even more spectacular Christmas tree in that gorgeous shade. Credit This unusual Christmas tree can be admired at Scotts Square in Singapore. With gold and purple baubles and purple ribbons as its ornaments, this is my personal favourite Christmas tree this year. From far, it resembles a giant candy floss, kinda like that pink Christmas tree at The Cathay a […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/scotts-square-christmas-tree-2012/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/ion-orchard-christmas-tree-2012/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/ion-orchard-christmas-tree-2012/#comments Thu, 20 Dec 2012 08:51:28 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1420

Purple is one of my favourite colours, which is why I especially admire the Christmas display at ION Orchard, one of the largest shopping malls along Orchard Road in Singapore. Credit Draped prettily with purple ribbons, the Christmas tree features a frosty theme with purple and silver baubles and snowflakes as ornaments. Credit As with past Christmases, visitors can enter the tree through a walkway and see what’s on the […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/ion-orchard-christmas-tree-2012/feed/ 3 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/paragon-christmas-tree-2012/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/paragon-christmas-tree-2012/#respond Wed, 19 Dec 2012 06:22:39 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1419

Every year, upmarket mall Paragon Shopping Centre puts up a sophisticated Christmas display along Orchard Road. Credit Fronting the mall this Christmas is an all-black Christmas tree with shiny red baubles. Credit Topped with a yellow six-pointed star, translucent yellow orbs form the rest of the festive décor. Credit Credit Within the shopping mall, long strings of red baubles and yellow orbs hang from the ceiling. Credit Credit The yellow […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/paragon-christmas-tree-2012/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/tripleone-somerset-christmas-tree-2012/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/tripleone-somerset-christmas-tree-2012/#respond Tue, 18 Dec 2012 07:41:09 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1418

Christmas stories come alive at TripleOne Somerset, one of the malls along the bustling Orchard and Somerset shopping belt in Singapore. Credit Toy soldiers and larger-than-life Christmas cards are the centrepiece of the vibrant and colourful Christmas display here. Credit To tie in with the “stories come alive” theme, there are even appearances by Santa stilt-walkers and flute players to ramp up the festive atmosphere. Credit Credit The Christmas trees […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/tripleone-somerset-christmas-tree-2012/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/singapore-flyer-christmas-tree-2012/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/singapore-flyer-christmas-tree-2012/#comments Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:17:17 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1417

The tallest Christmas tree in Singapore this year can be spotted from afar lighting up the Singapore Flyer. Credit Boasting more than a million dazzling LED lights, the tree changes colours constantly, putting up a spectacular light show every night. Credit Credit Credit It’s not the first time we have featured the Singapore Flyer Christmas tree in our Christmas Tree of the Day series. But because it features a new […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/singapore-flyer-christmas-tree-2012/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/gardens-by-the-bay-christmas-tree-2012/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/gardens-by-the-bay-christmas-tree-2012/#respond Sun, 16 Dec 2012 11:16:01 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1415

Gardens by the Bay is one of Singapore’s newest attractions. The 101-hectare park showcases horticulture and garden artistry, with the highlight being a range of amazing Supertrees. These uniquely designed vertical tree-like gardens remind one of the world in the movie Avatar. Apart from that, the conservatory complex comprises two cooled conservatories – the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest. Credit At the Flower Dome conservatory, Christmas decorations are interspersed […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/gardens-by-the-bay-christmas-tree-2012/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/raffles-city-christmas-tree-2012/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/raffles-city-christmas-tree-2012/#respond Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:56:09 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1411

At the junction of Bras Brasah Road and North Bridge Road in Singapore is where you would spot this eye-catching Christmas tree by Raffles City Shopping Centre. Credit If you happen to be grabbing a beer at alfresco German bar, Brotzeit, you would have a clear view of this tree. Credit This Christmas tree is tiered in three alternating layers of gold and green leaves, covered in a net of […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/raffles-city-christmas-tree-2012/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/vivocity-christmas-tree-2012/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/vivocity-christmas-tree-2012/#respond Fri, 07 Dec 2012 05:39:21 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1407

At the rooftop of VivoCity, one of the largest shopping malls in Singapore, you will find this beautiful tree. This towering tree can even be spotted from the neighbouring island of Sentosa. Credit This Christmas, the mall sports a railway theme. An express train emerges from the base of the Christmas tree, setting up a photogenic shot for any shutterbug. Credit Wrapped around the tree’s base is a detailed photograph […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/vivocity-christmas-tree-2012/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/tanglin-mall-christmas-tree-2012/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/tanglin-mall-christmas-tree-2012/#respond Wed, 05 Dec 2012 08:07:55 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1405

In the mood for Christmas? Immerse yourself in the glittering holiday with our Christmas Tree of the Day series for 2012! Each day we showcase a beautiful Christmas tree that can be found in Singapore. Credit Experience a traditional Christmas with a fairytale element at Tanglin Mall this Christmas. Credit The 5-tiered Christmas tree is speckled with metallic red, gold and green baubles and adorned with gold snowflakes. We admire […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/tanglin-mall-christmas-tree-2012/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/happy-mid-autumn-festival-2012/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/happy-mid-autumn-festival-2012/#respond Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:51:09 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1385

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! Enjoy this little cartoon video clip. May your day be filled with delicious mooncakes, colourful lanterns and happy memories with your loved ones.]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/happy-mid-autumn-festival-2012/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/heineken-social-christmas-tree/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/heineken-social-christmas-tree/#comments Sun, 25 Dec 2011 08:00:09 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1262

We thought the Heineken Social Christmas Tree is too good not to post, so here it is as the bonus tree in our Christmas Tree of the Day 2011 series. Bet you thought that was the end, didn’t you? The Dutch beer brewing company has created this uber cool Christmas tree at Clarke Quay Singapore. This digital art installation towers at 11 metres. Its 48 LCD screens showcase Christmas greetings […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/heineken-social-christmas-tree/feed/ 5 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/esplanade-christmas-tree-2011/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/esplanade-christmas-tree-2011/#comments Sun, 25 Dec 2011 03:00:04 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1261

Keep an eye out for this unique Christmas tree when you visit Esplanade, a performing arts venue in Singapore. Comprising Japanese-style lanterns, this tree is illuminated with a beautiful glow from within. The lanterns have been given an extra Christmasy touch by their snowflake patterns, made of hologram aluminium foil. Credit We like the way that the unusually shaped tree is juxtaposed with the eccentrically shaped building (like durians) in […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/esplanade-christmas-tree-2011/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/tiong-bahru-plaza-christmas-tree-2011/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/tiong-bahru-plaza-christmas-tree-2011/#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 03:00:14 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1260

It’s Christmas eve! Are you still making last minute plans for the holiday? Check out our Christmas dining section for some ideas. Meanwhile, let’s continue on our Christmas Tree of the Day 2011 series, which is coming to an end really soon. One of the more unusual Christmas trees you would find in Singapore this year is at neighbourhood mall Tiong Bahru Plaza. Credit The colourful tree boasts gold leaves […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/tiong-bahru-plaza-christmas-tree-2011/feed/ 5 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/coca-cola-christmas-tree-2011/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/coca-cola-christmas-tree-2011/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 03:00:50 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1259

When you think of Coca-Cola at Christmas, the image that comes to mind is probably that of polar bears holding coke bottles. Did you know that the beverage king also has a Christmas tree in Singapore this festive season? Credit You will find the Coca-Cola Christmas tree at popular teen hangout Orchard Cineleisure. The tree’s décor is kept simple with hanging ornaments that include Coca-Cola bottles, trucks and gift boxes […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/coca-cola-christmas-tree-2011/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/harbourfront-christmas-tree-2011/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/harbourfront-christmas-tree-2011/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:13:03 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1258

Santa Claus is coming to town! At one shopping mall in Singapore, he has manifested as a gigantic Christmas tree. “You better watch out” for this unique Santa tree at Harbourfront Centre. To all of you Transformers fans, does this tree remind you of a Transformer? The pointy top of the artificial fir tree makes a perfect hat for him, don’t you think? Credit Between this Transformerish tree and the […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/harbourfront-christmas-tree-2011/feed/ 2 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/tanglin-mall-christmas-tree-2011/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/tanglin-mall-christmas-tree-2011/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:20:12 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1256

It has started snowing in Singapore! The snow, of course, is machine-generated foam that falls at Tanglin Mall nightly. The artificial snowfall is undoubtedly the highlight of the shopping mall at Christmas, drawing families and kids to frolic in the foamy fun. Credit At the centrepiece is the towering Christmas tree decorated with flowing red drapes that cascade down from the top. Red baubles and poinsettia leaves are interspersed on […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/tanglin-mall-christmas-tree-2011/feed/ 2 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/fullerton-christmas-tree-2011/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/fullerton-christmas-tree-2011/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:58:23 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1254

Whoever it was that first thought up the idea of building Christmas trees out of teddy bears, he/she deserves some credit for giving us something this adorable to look at at Christmas. Every Christmas, there is at least one such teddy bear tree in town, usually the colourful bear trees at Takashimaya or the uber cuddly tree at Conrad Centennial Singapore. Credit This year, I am so happy to see […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/fullerton-christmas-tree-2011/feed/ 4