Baby’s Breath Flowers Can Be Poisonous to Pets [Sponsored]

Who: Little Flower Hut

Address: 41 Jalan Terubok, Singapore 576650

Tel: 6503 9750

Website: https://www.littleflowerhut.com.sg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleflowerhutsg

The tiny white flowers of Gypsophila are the beautiful Baby’s Breath flowers. They are a great as fillers because they complement just about any kinds of flowers in a bouquet. The Flower Delivery for any bouquet made by the Singapore Florist is sure to have the Baby’s Breath as part of the design or arrangement. Depending on how you want to leave an impression, the flowers of Baby’s Breath can be a versatile flower that you can use for a wide variety of designs and arrangements. You can send a hand bouquet or a special flower arrangement using this flower of Baby’s Breath. The florist in Singapore has the largest selections of designs for your gift of flowers.

However, this amazing tiny white dot of flowers can also be harmful to pets like dogs and cats. The Gypsophila is a part of the Caryophyllacae family. The flowers contain steroidal saponins which are known to cause possible serious intoxication to animals. The Gypsogenin is a typical type of toxin found in the Gypsophila family. Although it is not harmful to people, but it can cause gastrointestinal upset in mild to moderate level to animals when ingested. It may not be life-threatening to pets but ingestion of a sufficient amount of Gypsophila will be unhealthy to dogs and cats.

For first aid to pets that ingested the Gypsophila, treatment can be made at home for mild cases. The mouth of the pet should be rinsed thoroughly with clean water, removing any plant material left inside the mouth. If possible, inducing vomit may also be done through mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water. For 4 hours up to 24 hours, the pet will be able to make full recovery. In case the pet suffered from severe intoxication or severe gastrointestinal upset with persistent vomiting as well as diarrhea, professional medical attention should be given.

 The gift of Gypsophila or Baby’s Breath bouquet can be a special florist delivery to send and give to loved ones. It will be more fun and less the stress if the recipient will place the bouquet away from the reach of cats or dogs at home. The online florist can help in terms of tips and tricks in caring for the fresh flowers, but when it comes to medical or first-aid treatment for such cases, might as well know what you can do with it. The Flower Delivery of the flower gifts should be worthwhile and memorable and not a cause of problem.

Outfit of the Day - Monochrome Bodyhugging Dress

"I usually keep my style simple and streamlined. I like classic colours like black

, white and beige. White and black is my favorite colour combination, and I like 

to finish up my look with an accent of gold jewelry." - Aerin Lauder.

Dress: MDS (SGD$89.90)
Necklace: Tiffany & Co
Watch: Rado
Earrings: Love & Co

Review on Food Hamper Delivery by Simply Hamper [Sponsored]

Brand: Simply Hamper Singapore Pte Ltd

Tel: 6443 3011

Website: https://www.simply-hamper.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyHamper

Email: feedback@simplyhamper.com

I woke up to a courtesy call informing me that I had a hamper delivery right outside my door. So I opened the door, and was surprised to be greeted by a gorgeous food hamper by Simply Hamper. The entire packaging was in cream and gold notes, looking classy. The packets and boxes making up the contents of the hamper looked so delectable, I was tempted to rip the wrapping apart.

However, something caught my eye! My colored photo was grinning right back at me from the wrapper, with a personalized note wishing me a great week ahead! This bespoke touch warmed my heart, making me feel so proud. Immediately I knew that this was going to be the perfect way to send food hampers to my clients during the upcoming festive seasons!

Unwrapping the Splendour (Non-alcoholic) Hamper (SGD$115.00), I was really happy to find many unique and quality snacks sourced worldwide. In my years of sending and receiving food hampers, I always see things like Pocky sticks, Ferrero Rocher chocolates and Tong Garden nuts, etc - don't get me wrong, I have nothing against them, but it's just that I have been overdosing on them all these years during festive seasons :)   It was very refreshing to find Lotus Biscoff, Synders pretzels, Hamlet Belgium chocolates etc in my Splendour Hamper, and my teeth were itching to sink in.

To share a little about Simply Hamper - it is founded by Mr. Alexis Tan, who also owns the well-known florist, Simply Blooms. Specialising in hamper delivery Singapore, Simply Hamper is a social enterprise with strong beliefs that a Singapore hamper should be able to convey care and kindness to recipients, and contain practical items that are useful to them. Simply Hamper has a wide range of hampers for every occasion, such as baby & mommy hampers, fruit hampers, wellness hampers and food hampers. The categories are further sub-categorized to make it easy for shoppers, for instance under "Wellness Hamper" category, there are 4 sub-categories namely "Classic", "Tonic", "Wellness" and "Organic", making it very easy and user-friendly to search for what is most suitable for us.

How To Personalize Your Gift Hamper
Step 1: select your preferred food hamper from here
Step 2: choose your preferred template best suited for your occasion
Step 3: upload an image or logo of choice, along with a personalized message
Step 4: complete your order and wait for your recipients to be surprised.

From food to flowers to wine to tea to cheesecake and perfume, Simply Hamper has everything you could possibly hope to gift someone special. Oh, did I also mention that they offer free delivery service with no minimum spending?

Since I received my first hamper from them, I have never used anyone else whenever I want to do food hampers delivery with personalised wishes or congratulatory blossoms to my clients, friends and loved ones. Alexis and team provide excellent service so efficient, that they don't merely surprise my recipients, but I am often surprised by them as well.

Are you looking for food hampers delivery for a special occasion right now? Look no further, click here for the answer to your prayers now.

Thank you Simply Hamper for the gorgeous hamper, and for providing impeccable service for all my business / personal orders, never disappointing me once!



p.s. this is a sponsored post by Simply Hamper and all facts stated herein are true and correct at time of publishing and to the best knowledge of the author.

Review on Winter Floral Collection by Floral Garage [Sponsored]

Winter Sonata

Floral Garage Singapore

Address:  756 Upper Serangoon Road #03-34 Singapore 534626

Tel: 9387 8871 / 6282 2813

Website: https://floralgaragesg.com/winter-collection-2017

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloralGarageSG

Cones and Cotton

Christmas Efflorescence

In my previous post reviewing Floral Garage's flower basket (review here), I also made a brief introduction about their gorgeous Winter Collection.

Dreams have come true and I now have their beautiful 30cm Christmas Wreath (SGD$76.90) around my house, made from real Christmas pine for that lovely scent, adorned with gold and white for that festive look. Feel free to add decor such as red poinsettias, tiny bells or greeting boards to further enhance this beauty.

Other Winter Bouquets:

• Christmas Efflorescence (SGD$130.00 - SGD$147.00) - flurry cottons and thin leaves foliage; option of vase may be included.
• Winter Cones (SGD$54.00) - coney, fluffy and long lasting.
• Cones and Cotton (SGD$99.90) - cottony, coney with dried flowers arranged into a sphere; long lasting and comes in a pretty vase for display.
• Winter Silverbells (SGD$72.90 - SGD$87.90) - fluffy cotton with Silver Brunia balls; choice of different wrapper available
• Winter Sonata (SGD$126.90 - SGD$141.90) - cottony, Silver Brunia balls and mixture of dazzling Christmas decor.

There are very attractive discounts for the Winter Collection right now so do check them out for your Christmas and New Year's orders.

Winter Cones

Winter Silverbells

To recap, Floral Garage provides premium flower delivery service in Singapore, specializing in same-day delivery so feel free to entrust your urgent orders to them. They also have a wide selection of products and flowers, including bouquets, gift baskets, hampers and party supplies etc. They are so far the florist with most reliable and excellent service I have used. Drop them a visit right here.

Thank you Floral Garage for the gorgeous Christmas Wreaths!

Reviews on Flowers by Floral Garage Singapore [Sponsored]

Floral Garage Singapore

Address:  756 Upper Serangoon Road #03-34 Singapore 534626

Tel: 9387 8871 / 6282 2813

Website: https://floralgaragesg.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloralGarageSG

Imagine coming home from a short trip overseas to find a basket of fresh flowers (roses, namely), centered around the sweetest Teddy Bear - delivered right to my doorstep. My exhaustion dissipated immediately as I took in the fragrance of the roses and shy smile of the stuffed bear - thank you Floral Garage for the awesome arrangement.

Who / what is the Floral Garage? Well, they would like to be the best florist in Singapore, offering a wide range of products from fresh flowers (hand bouquets, flower arrangements, gift baskets) to flower stands to dried flowers, terrariums, party supplies, gift hampers, stuffed animals and condolences flowers / wreaths etc.   They offer same-day delivery so feel free to contact them for urgent orders, and the BEST part is that they give back to society through fundraisers and floral arrangement workshops etc.

With a website that is super easy to manoeuvre and fun to browse, it makes for easy ordering. However, I took a while to select what I wanted because their array of products is aplenty, and everything looks equally gorgeous to me! Finally, I decided to go for my favourite roses and bear combination, so "Love Is In The Air" (SGD$149.90) and I found each other.

I had to fill out a simple order form, and the beautiful flower gift basket arrived within hours. The roses were dewy as though they had just been watered! Importantly, my gift basket also resembled how it looks online, no gimmicks at all - quality is definitely there.

Thank you Floral Garage for the wonderful experience and stunning flower hamper; I will definitely be happy to support you and recommend you to friends shopping for gifts to surprise their loved ones, or show their appreciation for their spouses / family members or friends.  The holiday season is here so wait no longer - start arranging your gifts today and do check out their Winter Collection 2017!

Review on Flowers by A Better Florist [Sponsored]

I got bloomed today! Yes, an exciting delivery arrived at my doorstep and I received a beautiful bouquet of The Ayla (SGD$68.00) - made up of sunflowers and luscious greens, on a Sunday morning (how befitting).

Who: A Better Florist
Address: 11 Keng Cheow Street #01-02 Riverside Piazza, Singapore 059608

Tel: 3163 1525

Website: https://www.abetterflorist.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABetterFlorist

A Better Florist was founded by Steven Feiner (often known better as "Steve"), with the belief that sending and receiving flowers should be easy, affordable and beautiful. Their exquisite bouquets are sourced from their very own plantation in Cameron Highlands, delivered fresh to your doorstep no matter which part of Singapore you are located at.

Even better, A Better Florist offers complimentary (yes, that means "free"!) delivery between 9.00am to 6.00pm everyday. If you require their express delivery (payable), they have a 90-minute guarantee delivery service that would be ideal for sending a surprise bouquet or gift hamper to anyone at all.

Check out A Better Florist now for their gorgeous flower arrangements, or order your preferred customised boutiques for any occasions at all. Keep a lookout for their gift hamper and occasional flower arrangement classes as well.

Thank you A Better Florist for brightening up my day with the surprise delivery of flowers, as well as thoughtful "how to care for your flowers" tips on little cards attached to the bouquet. Let me sign off now to find a pair of scissors and vase for them!

Review on WILD Products' Rosehip & Hibiscus Facial Creme

The quest for vegan, natural products led to my discovery of WILD Products' Rosehip and Hibiscus Facial Creme (SGD$22.00) for a slim, compact 50ml bottle.  It can be ordered via Sephora (ex-Luxola)'s website.

I have read mixed reviews about this product, but it was the ingredients that clearly drew me to puchasw this cream - rosehip, hibiscus, and a multitude of vitamins - created to improve skin conditions, rejuvenation and combat signs of aging.

The product is lightweight and definitely good to bring out or for travels. I also like how it comes with a pump - easy to control amount to use, and more hygienic.

I squeezed a small amount to get a feel of its texture, and what greeted me was a light, sweet floral scent, like fresh cream on desserts.

Texture was creamy, easy to apply and smoothen over the face. It felt thick upon application, but was absorbed. Face felt soothed and hydrated thereafter.

I like this product, but have to concur that it does feel a little heavy for daily daytime hydration, so I alternate it with a lighter moisturizer, sometimes also applying a thicker layer for nighttime hydration.

Review of Mamonde Rose Soothing Gel

I love soothing gels, and am a huge fan of Aloe Vera Gels (review here). When I came across this pretty Korean product, I was immediately drawn to it - being a fan of roses and soothing gels.

I ordered a tub of 300ml Mamonde Rose Water Soothing Gel for SGD$22.00, and eagerly awaited its arrival. When it did, it was as pretty as it looked in photos, even the lid was gorgeous in a feminine manner.

Ingredients comprise the following: Purified water, rose extract, ethanol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, gold extract, sodium carbonate as a hyaluronidase, lotus extract, plum extract, acrylates / C10-30 alkyl acrylate cross polymers, acrylic ildi ammonium methyl taurate / V Pico polymers, echil hexyl glycerin, tromethamine, Dimethicone, disodium this is dt, phenoxyethanol, fragrance.

When I opened up the lid, a strong, sweet of fragrance rose to greet my nostrils, like roses, like the flavour of bandung drinks but less creamy. It was a very lovely smell and I fell in love with that immediately.

Upon application, this colourless gel was cooling and absorbed rather easily, leaving skin soft, moisturized, but not greasy. I was able to use it for both my face and body. It definitely calmed and soothed me mentally, emotionally and physically, making me smell and feel good about myself.

I am already looking forward to ordering more of these beautiful gels to use

Poem: Of Life and Flowers

Like flowers, life is formed,

It blossoms to the rhythms of the seasons;

It stands back up after being stepped on,

Putting on its prettiest fronts,

So no one'll ever know how it feels within.

Like flowers, the colors of life fade someday,

And writhes and withers eventually,

Giving itself back to the Earth,

From whose womb it was birthed. 

Copyright © 2016 thearcticstar

Review: Hibiscus and Milk Facial Treatment at Shakura Facial @ Plaza Singapura [Sponsored]

68 Orchard Road #03-28 Plaza Singapura, Singapore 238839

Tel: 6898 1212

Website: http://www.shakura.com.sg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShakuraSingapore

I was happy to be contacted by Shakura Pigmentation Beauty for a sponsored session of beauty treatment. They have a few outlets in Junction 8, J-Cube, Hougang etc as well, but I chose Plaza Singapura's outlet as it is closest to me.

Shakura is a Japanese beauty concept that makes use of milk essence (lactic acid) in their treatment and products to increase cell renewal and decreases chances for skin to develop pigmentation. Through their research and development processes, they have come up with their own special formulas consisting of milk and Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower (Roselle) which is naturally enriched with Vitamin C and amino acids to repair and hydrate skin from deep within. This would lead to improved skin texture and promotes blood circulation, leaving one with smooth, radiant and luminous skin that is pigmentation-free.

Upon arrival, the Consultant attended to me, explaining to me the benefits and procedure of today's facial treatment after she conducted a scan analysis of my face. Then I had to fill in the standard declaration form before I was escorted to one of the many rooms to begin my facial session.

The rooms are small but apparatus are kept to a minimum so that room does not look cluttered. The tones of deep red and white give a comfortable yet sharp feeling; soothing music is played in the background as per usual practice for bodily therapy parlors.

My therapist came in after I changed into their wine red gown. She tied up my hair tucked me into bed comfortably, while explaining to me the sequence of treatment that would take place over the next 1.5 to 2 hours.

Most of the ingredients and treatment processes used here are natural products, specially customised to fit each individual client's skin condition. These treatments are effective for various skin problems and does not thin the skin because the ingredients are not harsh compared to most machine treatments out there. For more severe conditions they will also use their machines to complement the natural skin treatments for more effective results.

I was served a glass of Roselle tea which I enjoyed very much. The treatment program kickstarted with cleansing of the face using their specially-formulated cleanser. Then the therapist went out to mix / concoct a special facial cream for my face which she applied upon her return. Milk enzyme and a thick, cold mask were then spread over my face in two different steps - I was left to rest for around 20 minutes after mask application. She cleaned off the mask thereafter, and applied a hydration essence over my face followed by a very enjoyable eye massage.

Throughout the process, the therapist did half the face first, and then asked me to see and feel the difference before proceeding with full face. I liked the gentle and soothing treatment overall. It felt especially good knowing that my skin was being pampered with delicious, nutritional ingredients such as hibiscus and milk. I also liked how they customize certain creams specially for each unique individual's skin to offer a targeted healing approach.

Thank you Shakura for the treatment; my skin felt more firm, brighter and moisturized after the session!