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19/08/2026

I don’t always have a full table of orders. Or an inbox full of order requests. Most days, my quantities are small.

While being big is great, small is wonderful too.

Being small gives me a good pace and allows me space to be present in the details.

🥚To wipe each egg clean before cracking it.
🍫 To mix the different chocolate chips well before adding them into the dough.
🍰 To carefully size each piece of parchment paper for a good bake.
🎀 To take a little extra care with the packaging, and appreciate the design and the hands that brought it to life.

To stay close to what matters ✨

Whether it’s one or one hundred, every order is precious.

Because every bake carries a precious thought,
an act of sincere care - for yourself or another.

Small is not a waiting room for big. It has its own strength.

What is something good in the place where you may be feeling small right now?

08/08/2026

It’s been 2 whole weeks since I last baked.

This long weekend, I finally set aside some time to do something familiar.

Bake.
Mix. Measure. Roll.
Do what I’ve done many times before.

Familiar recipe. Familiar sight. Familar sound. Familiar aroma.

I didn’t realise how much comfort it actually brought! 💞

Perhaps in a world where we’re constantly striving for innovation, doing things differently and moving forward, we still need some familiarity.

Something we know.
Something we can return to.
Something that grounds us.

What is that for you? 💫

And as we celebrate the nation’s birthday may Singapore continue to prosper and grow, while keeping close the things that are true to us — our unity in diversity, our respect for one another and the things that make this place home.

Happy birthday, Singapore. 🇸🇬

27/07/2026

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24/06/2026

Through many conversations with people, I observed that
Beautiful people often struggle to see themselves clearly.

In a world that feels increasingly competitive and survival-driven, appreciation can feel rare. Regardless of one’s status and accomplishments, the feeling of inadequate is always lurking.

Strangely, too, in a world that is more connected than ever, people increasingly feel unseen and disconnected.

We all need reminding from time to time. A star will always carry brilliance despite being in a dark sky because of what it is-a star is made to shine ✨

Here’s a reminder for you:
You are the STAR 🌟

Share this with someone whom might need this reminder too✨

17/06/2026

Why I do what I do.

I love baking.

Somewhere along the way, I realised these bakes could become even more meaningful - a way to convey thoughts 💞
💫 A thank you. An appreciation.
💫 An encouragement. An affirmation.
💫 A celebration to connect hearts.
💫 And a reminder that there are gems in our everyday, despite how rough life may sometimes feel.

If you’ve followed along for a while, you may notice my bakes often carry little messages and stories.
I started calling them Action Bakes.

Because life happens. There are seasons of waiting, unexpected turns and difficult days. Yet I believe there is something good in it all… sometimes growth, sometimes perspective, sometimes a bigger and more beautiful purpose still unfolding.

And while waiting for the plot to unfold, perhaps we can help one another carry on - through appreciation, affirmation and supporting one another through connection.

Where a bake becomes more than food but human connection.
“I thought of you.”
“Come, let’s gather.”
“How are you really doing?”
“You matter.”

21/05/2026

Thankful in the little things that make everyday great.

The past week, I was battling a fierce virus.
40°C fevers.
That could easily have become the highlight of my week.
The easy thing would’ve been to dwell in the moan-and-groan of it all.

And in that same week…

A gift from Penang.
Snacks from Korea.
Something thoughtful from Melaka and Vietnam.
Little surprises and sweet thoughts from neighbours and friends.

They hadnt bought them because they knew i was unwell.

And somehow, it’s never really about the gifts.

It’s knowing someone saw something and thought of you.
The feeling of being remembered.
Cared for. Connected to.
Tiny reminders that you are valued and loved.

Maybe the big things in life are among the little things after all.

What are the gems in your everyday lately? ✨

15/05/2026

This whole week, I’ve been working with a designer on an upcoming launch.

I was truly impressed by her service so after everything was finalised, I complimented her for her patience and professionalism throughout the process. There was a pause before she replied.

She shared that it was the first time a customer had called her by name and praised her personally. She said she felt moved and deeply touched.

That reply tugged at my heart.

Maybe she’s used to being referred to by an employee ID.
Maybe she’s more familiar with complaints than appreciation because work can get frustrating sometimes.

And it made me wonder… how starved some people are for a kind word;
And what sincere appreciation and affirmation can do.

This upcoming launch is centred around affirmation. I truly believe people need to be reminded of who they are — their real, capable and valuable identity.

I’m excited because even at this preparation stage, impact is already being made.

I’m not offering just bakes,
These are action bakes — bakes that appreciate, affirm and connect hearts. ✨

Stay tuned….

14/04/2026

A 35-cup bouquet for a 16th birthday celebration. It is my first time making a cupcake bouquet this size. This has unlocked another level of learning and experience for me and it is so refreshing! 🌊

One of the requests is to keep the cake simple. Being simple doesn’t mean flat, unexciting or in the background. Simplicity is luxe. Simplicity is elegant. To me, being simple means unpretentious, being authentic and real…these which are premium ingredients to baking trust and making meaningful and strong connections in relationships.

What does being simple mean to you?