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On The Hop

It was a lively, fun-filled day of visiting stops all over the island, to fulfil the interior design and furnishing needs of Shop-Hoppers!

Portrait of Tammy Strobel

It was a lively, fun-filled day of visiting stops all over the island, to fulfil the interior design and furnishing needs of Shop-Hoppers!

Just before the adventure begins! Shop- Hoppers get ready to board the buses.
Just before the adventure begins! Shop- Hoppers get ready to board the buses.

The Home & Decor Shop- Hop was back for the third time on January 23, Saturday, and the event saw a fantastic turnout! Ranging from young homeowners-to-be looking to renovate their fi rst homes to those planning on revamping specifi c parts of their abodes, the 90 participants were taken to four stops where they gained insights to the world of interior design.

Fuelling up on coffee and sandwiches at O’ Coffee Club.
Fuelling up on coffee and sandwiches at O’ Coffee Club.

After enjoying morning coffee and sandwiches at O’ Coffee Club, Shop-Hoppers proceeded to Taylor B, where they had the opportunity to acquire stylish, luxurious furniture at warehouse prices. Subsequent stops were made at Cosentino – to learn about the practical and stylish Silestone and Dekton materials by the Spanish brand; Elementz Design Studio, where a mock-up of a Housing Board apartment provided inspiration (and free design consultation was offered), and Bosch – to experience the latest in kitchen appliances and watch a baking demonstration. 

Shop-Hoppers in high spirits en route to the fi rst stop – Taylor B.
Shop-Hoppers in high spirits en route to the fi rst stop – Taylor B.

Bosch also treated the participants to a delicious and auspicious lo hei, in the light of Chinese New Year, and offered great deals on kitchen appliances. Besides enjoying a provided buffet lunch, the Shop- Hoppers also took part in quizzes and fun activities to win prizes. They were all given a goodie bag at each stop, and some even won fantastic lucky-draw prizes – topping off a great Saturday outing!

Learning more about Taylor B and its furniture from Colin Lim, CEO of the company.
Learning more about Taylor B and its furniture from Colin Lim, CEO of the company.
One lucky Shop-Hopper wins a shopping voucher from Taylor B, presented by Rachel Ward, the group marketing director.
One lucky Shop-Hopper wins a shopping voucher from Taylor B, presented by Rachel Ward, the group marketing director.
At Cosentino, Shop-Hoppers fi nd out more about Silestone and Dekton from Rakean Aruman, a representative of the Spanish brand.
At Cosentino, Shop-Hoppers fi nd out more about Silestone and Dekton from Rakean Aruman, a representative of the Spanish brand.
Decorating and personalising pieces of Silestone by Cosentino using markers.
Decorating and personalising pieces of Silestone by Cosentino using markers.
Ken Chew, sales manager of Elementz Design Studio, shares some tips on interior design.
Ken Chew, sales manager of Elementz Design Studio, shares some tips on interior design.
Tommy Ong, managing director of Elementz Design Studio, presents the lucky-draw prize to yet another lucky Shop-Hopper.
Tommy Ong, managing director of Elementz Design Studio, presents the lucky-draw prize to yet another lucky Shop-Hopper.
While visiting the Bosch showroom, participants enjoyed tossing and eating yusheng!
While visiting the Bosch showroom, participants enjoyed tossing and eating yusheng!
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Chef John See demonstrated making tasty mini pineapple and plum cakes at the Bosch live kitchen.
Chef John See demonstrated making tasty mini pineapple and plum cakes at the Bosch live kitchen.