ET Speaks From Home

Cuisine & Culture the Chinese Family Way

  • Chinese Culture & Festivals
    • Chinese Culture & Superstitions
    • Chinese Cuisine
    • Chinese Festivals
    • Chinese Wedding
    • Feng Shui
  • Craft
    • Adult Craft
    • Children Art and Craft
    • Chinese New Year Craft
    • Origami
  • Family Life
    • Collaboration
    • Home Improvement
    • Life & Parenting
    • Modelling
    • Printable
    • Sensory Play
    • STEM
    • Summer Activities
    • Tutorial
    • Lichfield Mandarin Club
  • Food & Drink
    • Bake Recipes
    • Cookbook
    • Dessert
    • Drink
    • Food Products
    • Meal Recipes
    • Restaurant
  • Review
    • App
    • Beauty & Health
    • Book
    • Drama, Movie, Theatre
    • DVD & Blu Ray
    • Fashion
    • Game & Board Game
    • General Products
    • Household Products
    • LEGO
    • Nintendo
    • Puzzle
    • Technology & Gadgets
    • Toy
    • Twitter Party / Party
    • Stationery
    • Vlog
  • Travel
  • Giveaway

East Meets West: Incorporating Cultural Elements into Modern UK Home Design

Picture a London house with a velvet Chesterfield sofa that’s adjacent to a low teak table, and where paper lanterns softly illuminate family photographs. It’s a place where East meets West – not only in style, but also in spirit. From choosing the right furniture to selecting wall art, mixing cultural influences transforms houses into personal stories. This design approach goes beyond aesthetics; it is about creating a home reflective of heritage, the feeling of home and family living patterns. Today, in the UK, it is valuable to create spaces that honour the past and bring modern living and traditions together.

East Meets West: Incorporating Cultural Elements into Modern UK Home Design

Overlooked Ways To Add Value To Your Home

When you think of home upgrades, what comes to mind? Is it the usual kitchen and single-story extensions that pop into your mind first, or oh, about landscaping? Maybe even a loft conversion? All are great ideas and are excellent ways to maximise the functionality of your home, not to mention add value. A great ROI is always welcome when undertaking home improvements.

Overlooked Ways To Add Value To Your Home

How to Add Value to Your Home Before Selling – On A Budget

So, you’re thinking of selling your home, but want to get the best possible price – that just makes good sense! Making now is the time to figure out how to make it as appealing as possible – without spending more than you’ll make back. Tricky to do when you don’t know the tricks – luckily, we do!

How to Add Value to Your Home Before Selling - On A Budget

WELOCK PCB51 Bluetooth Smart Lock Review: Keyless Entry with App, Keypad & RFID

Unlocking and locking your home has never been easier! Forget about fumbling for keys — the WELOCK PCB51 Bluetooth Smart Lock with Keypad gives you five different ways to unlock your door. It’s a fantastic gadget for families, elderly relatives, Airbnb hosts, or anyone who wants convenience and peace of mind.

WELOCK PCB51 Bluetooth Smart Lock Review Keyless Entry with App, Keypad & RFID

Fruits for Offerings: What to Use and Avoid in Buddhist and Ancestral Prayers

Do you know which fruits are appropriate to offer to the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and your ancestors – and which ones should be avoided?

When I was young, praying to the gods and ancestors on important days was a significant event in my household. I vividly remember two whole sugar canes with roots, each tied with red threads and adorned with a yellow paper lantern. Alongside them stood a table filled with plates of fresh fruits and flowers for the Buddhas, and another with meats, biscuits, and cakes for our ancestors. A tall stack of joss paper was always prepared for burning, symbolically sent to our ancestors for use in the afterlife.

Fruits for Offerings What to Use and Avoid in Buddhist and Ancestral Prayers

Feng Shui Wallet Tips: What to Keep (and Avoid) for Wealth and Prosperity

Many people turn to feng shui not only to invite wealth but also to improve relationships, enhance wellbeing, and ward off bad luck. While some dismiss it as mere superstition, others see it as a way of aligning themselves with positive energy. My view? If a practice uplifts you, causes no harm, and may even bring prosperity – why not give it a try? At the very least, you will gain an interesting experience.

Feng Shui Wallet Tips What to Keep (and Avoid) for Wealth and Prosperity

First Class Lounge at Changi Airport Terminal 3 – SilverKris Review & Dining Experience

It is not every day you get to step into a First Class Lounge! Luckily for us, my sister is a Solitaire PPS Club member and she was allowed to bring a guest. We were so fortunate to be flying with her and her girlfriend to Hong Kong and enjoying all the privileges that came with it.

First Class Lounge at Changi Airport Terminal 3 SilverKris Review & Dining Experience

Must-Try Dishes in Hong Kong

When I think of Hong Kong, the first thing that pops into my mind is Cha Chaan Tengs (local Hong Kong cafés). Back in my childhood, my sisters and I would binge-watch Hong Kong dramas, always drooling over the dim sum scenes and those cozy café settings.

Hong Kong is truly a foodie’s paradise. From roast goose and wonton noodles to claypot rice and beyond, the city serves up some of the best comfort food in the world. On top of that, it’s also home to countless Michelin-starred restaurants and Bib Gourmand eateries.

Must-Try Dishes in Hong Kong

Montigo Resort Batam Review: Luxury Villas with Private Infinity Pools

It’s been almost 30 years since I last set foot in Indonesia. The last time was way back in 1996, when three of my secondary school friends and I went on a graduation trip to Bali before starting polytechnic. Fast forward to today, and this time, I’m bringing my children along for a short getaway to Batam — one of the many Indonesian islands I had yet to explore.

Montigo Resort Batam Review Luxury Villas with Private Infinity Pools

How Custom Perfume Completes Your Wardrobe

Fragrance is an often-overlooked element of personal style. While clothing and accessories immediately communicate who we are to the world, scent works on a subtler level, influencing how others perceive us and how we feel about ourselves. One of the most exciting ways to make your wardrobe truly your own is with custom perfume – a fragrance created specifically to complement your personality, style, and everyday life.

How Custom Perfume Completes Your Wardrobe

Singapore Oceanarium Reopens at Sentosa

After three months of transformation, the Singapore Oceanarium – formerly known as S.E.A. Aquarium – officially reopened to the public on 24 July 2025 at Resorts World Sentosa. And wow, what a comeback!  The Oceanarium is now three times larger than before, featuring 22 immersive zones and housing over 40,000 marine animals.  Even cooler, the…

Read More »

Relive Singapore’s Kopitiam Culture at Play Nation, Marina Square

This year, Singapore celebrates its 60th year of independence, and in true creative style, Play Nation joined in the fun with a nostalgic pop-up stall at Marina Square. The pop-up features a range of kopitiam-inspired plushies, quirky collectibles, and other local treasures.

My son was the one who discovered it on Instagram and insisted we check it out. So off we went—and sure enough, as soon as we reached the foyer on Level 2, we were greeted by a charming, old-school kopitiam-themed setup that instantly transported us back in time.

Relive Singapore’s Kopitiam Culture at Play Nation, Marina Square

From Chaos to Order: How Tool Chests Transform Home Projects

A cluttered workspace can turn any home project into a frustrating experience. Searching for the right screwdriver, misplaced screws, or tangled power cords not only wastes time but can also sap your enthusiasm. Fortunately, with the right storage solutions, even a busy household can enjoy efficient, stress-free DIY sessions. Among these solutions, tool chests stand out as an indispensable asset.

From Chaos to Order How Tool Chests Transform Home Projects

Fountain of Wealth, Suntec City, Singapore

Chinese culture has always been closely tied to prosperity. During Chinese New Year especially, many people pray for good fortune and visit the God of Wealth (Cai Shen Ye). Even at temples like Thian Hock Keng, you will often find wishing wells where visitors toss a coin, ring a bell, and make a wish for health, wealth, or success.

Fountain of Wealth, Suntec City, Singapore

Our Fun Visit to Capyba Cafe Johor Bahru, Malaysia

We absolutely love visiting animal cafés whenever we travel! So far, we’ve ticked off two in Korea — Samoyed Café Winters Village and Meerkat Friends — plus one in Japan. And now, we finally got to visit Malaysia’s very first capybara café: Capyba Cafe in Johor Bahru.

Our Fun Visit to Capyba Cafe Johor Bahru, Malaysia

« Previous Page
Next Page »

Search

Hello!

Welcome to ET Speaks From Home!

I'm Eileen, a proud mum of two teenagers (aged 18 and 16), my daughter is living with visual impairment. Since launching this blog in May 2012, we’ve continued to grow and evolve, sharing our family’s journey and passions.

I love cooking, crafting, DIY projects, writing about Chinese culture, and creating YouTube reviews.

**Achievements & Recognition:**

* Top 20 UK Parent Blogs (2020)
* Tots100 Top 20 Blog on Twitter (2014)
* Tots100 Top Mummy Vloggers (2015)
* Tots100 Top 20 Vloggers (2016)
* Shortlisted for BritMums Brilliance in Blogging Awards (BiBs), Video Category (2014) Read More…

  • E-mail
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok
  • Tumblr
  • Twitter

Click here to get in touch!

Contact Me here!

Click here for Media Pack!

pr media pack

Archives

Recent Posts

  • What Is Jiaobei?
  • Why Savvy Homeowners are Retiring the Garden Paintbrush in 2026
  • Naked Whey Review
  • How Laptop Screen Extenders Improve Work Productivity?
  • OceanSaver Review
  • Emerging from Hibernation Season: Skincare Products to Wake Up Your Skin
  • The Best Bulb Brightness for Every Room: A Simple Lumen Map
  • Plant With Willow Starter Pack Review
  • Bebird Ultra X Review
  • Tieks by Gavrieli Ballet Flat Shoe Review

YouTube API Terms & Conditions

By continuing to use this website, you agreed to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service. To find out more, see here: YouTube API Term & Condition For Handling YouTube Data and Content Policy : to store the public data temporarily, but not more than 30 days and the stored data will be either be refreshed or deleted after 30 days.

Privacy Policy

To find out more, see here: Privacy Policy

Google Privacy Policy

By continuing to use this website, you agreed to be bound by the Google Terms of Service. To find out more, see here: Google Privacy Policy

Amazon Affiliate

“We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.co.uk and affiliated sites.”

Copyright

©2012-2025 Eileen Teo unless otherwise stated. All rights reserved. You may not reproduce text excerpts or images without my prior permission.

Disclaimer

To find out more, see here: Disclaimer
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.

To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Copyright © 2026 · Foodie Pro Theme by Shay Bocks · Built on the Genesis Framework · Powered by WordPress