Chinese New Year – Symbols and Customs
Chinese culture abounds with symbolism and it is never more apparent and relevant than during important festivals like Chinese New Year.
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Best Christmas Trees 2022 – Light up the Festive Season
Beautifully decorated Christmas trees bring us together with much needed joy and cheer. Here we share some of our favourites from across the globe.
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A Colourful Christmas at Past Perfect
This year, something symbolic of Kashmir is all around us and our Christmas table was inspired by Good Earth’s colourful dinnerware Serai.
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Beautiful Diwali Décor Ideas
We love Diwali! The most exuberant time of the year and our favorite Indian festival. Here are some beautiful Diwali Décor Ideas.
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Celebrating Singapore Art – Marijke Böhm
The Singapore art scene is thriving and Dutch artist Marijke Böhm takes a lot of her inspiration from The Little Red Dot.
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Christmas Window Displays – Works of Art
We love to see it each year. From New York, London, Moscow and of course Singapore, these Christmas window displays are works of art.
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Tropical Christmas at Past Perfect
We’ve had so much fun creating this year’s Christmas table and for our final setting we went tropical with a bright and beautiful Christmas table.
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Preparing for Diwali – Light up your Home
Here are a few things to do in preparation of Diwali: Clean the house, decorate, make sweets, light the lanterns and go shopping!
Past Perfect Store Open
The Past Perfect Store at Tan Boon Liat Building is open and keeps operating according to the rules set by Singaporean government. Tue - Sun 10.30 - 6pm
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Pre-Wedding Photography in a Royal Setting
For once our antique store changed into a photo studio for Elaine and Durjay’s pre-wedding photos.
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Earth Day 2021 – Making Positive Choices
Can antiques be green? With Earth Day in mind we look at some very good reasons for buying a beautiful antique for your home.
Original Artwork of Singapore Nature
We are excited to bring you Marijke Böhm’s new series of original artwork of Singapore, available to view and buy in our store.
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The Spring Festival – New Beginnings
Spring symbolises renewal and positivity. During Chinese New Year, flowers and plants bloom alongside hopes for prosperity, wealth and happiness.
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Furniture Trends 2021 – Back to the Classics
Our relationship with our homes changed dramatically in 2020. We look at why antique furniture is more popular than ever.
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Spreading Christmas Cheer – Christmas Windows
Across the globe Christmas window displays delight and enchant bringing a little bit of much needed Christmas cheer. Here are some favourites.
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Earth Day 2020 – 50th Anniversary
We look at the growing movement in the world of interiors towards sustainability and the renewed appreciation of antique furniture.
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Making Christmas Magical
We love to see it each year. From London, Paris, New York and of course Singapore, these creations stir the imagination and create a truly magical Xmas.
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Good Earth in Singapore – Keeping the Indian Traditions Alive
This is why we adore Good Earth. A company whose ethos reflects our own and whom we admire for their outstanding quality and design.
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Past Perfect Furniture At Raffles Hotel
No surprise that we are huge fans of Raffles Hotel in Singapore. So, to be involved in the refurbishment of this historic icon was a great honour.
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Dabbawala – The Tiffin Man
How do you feed a city of 22 million people? Ask the Dabbawalas (tiffin carriers) of Mumbai – they have been doing it for over 125 years.
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Art with a Purpose – Why Men Love Antique Maps
Men are notoriously difficult to buy for, so with Father’s Day just around the corner we look at why an antique map would be the perfect gift.
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Five simple ways to decorate this Christmas
Forget the tinsel this yuletide and try a few of these simple and stylish ideas to get into the festive
spirit and leave more time for merriment.
Unlock The Past Perfect Treasure Chest!
And discover what's inside for you and your loved ones this holiday season. Join us in store 24/25 Nov for the Tan Boon Liat Festive Block party.
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Everything Stops for Tea
So decadent, so civilized, so British! Our appetite for afternoon tea is as strong as ever, but where did it all start?
Great Singapore Antiques Hunt
Great Singapore Antiques Hunt is back and you are invited! Search for a great deal in-store for discounts of up to 30%. Visit Us From 1-10 June!
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The True Meaning behind the Chinese New Year Candy Box
The Candy Box, also known as the ‘Tray of Togetherness’ plays a significant role in the Chinese New Year celebration process.
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Antiques Trends 2018 : Quirky is Cool!
Antiques Experts gave their opinion on the trends they see gracing the antiques and interior design world this year at the Annual London Art, Antiques & Interiors fair that took place 12-14 January.
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