Chronicles

Often the most memorable time came from making a spontaneous trip with an ideal companion. This one was a three-hour drive from Jakarta to Bandung, with a girl named Cella in one sunny weekend. With her, everything seemed to flow effortlessly in modesty and without pretense. We chatted about many things, argued on a few cases and giggled away on some humiliating incidents. Time flew and for once it did not matter. From Bandung, we continued to travel South until we reached the White Crater, also known as Kawah Putih lake. [...]

Home coming is essential for holiday seasons. It is the rush hour for traveling and family gatherings. Yet, the excitement of meeting your loved ones could be overturned with the hectic preparation one could not avoid. [...]

For the longest time, my bangles had been stacked unstably on my dressing table. As the collections grow, I knew I need better solutions. So, I got myself a couple of small cubes. It could store around 10 thick bangles (depending on sizes) in one cube. Furthermore, the cube was constructed with such detail that its structure would not easily deformed. [...]

In the midst of our rapid city development, where new skyscrapers, malls and highways are constantly emerging from every corner, there is a little street in the heart of Jakarta where one can find beguiling items from the past. Jalan Surabaya was originally opened in 1974 by Ali Sadikin, the seventh governor of Jakarta, as a place to accommodate all the antique street-traders who were roaming around the Old Town of Batavia in search for the matching buyers. [...]

The monochromatic scenes of the cold days is a borderless playground for colors. I wake up every morning with the excitement of exploring new tones to the day’s outfit. I feel most comfortable wearing neutral hues as my fashion canvas. It really is easy to start working from it. Add a pinch of purple tote and maroon leather gloves to highlight the look - and there you have, the elegant flair whenever walking down against the wind. Purple is indeed a color to watch this fall and winter. [...]

For only IDR5,000.-, pick a story and contribute to Tulisan’s community workshop! There are several rural areas around Jakarta where the social infrastructure is seriously poor and unemployment level is high. Many people who live in these areas have low education background, and only a few have the opportunity to earn a decent living. At Tulisan, we have incubated a simple community program where we select a small group of local people from these areas and give them methodical training in various art & craft projects. [...]

The breeze was perfect for taking a gentle cruise around the port of Jakarta. Our friends Genevieve, Thierry, Phillip, and the owner of the boat Tom had invited my husband Dom and me to join them on an amazing voyage around the bay. We eagerly set sail aboard a charming fifteen meter French sailboat named Michelle. We were the only ones on the water to simply have fun. Those who shared our magnificent view were local fishermen, oil tankers, and industrial cargo ships which were there for the sake of making money. [...]

"In a time long ago, deep in the forest of Java there lived an enchanted admiral by the name of Kasarung. Kasarung was half-man, half-ape but he was no beast." This November 15 and 16, Namarina Youth Dance brings you the world of Kasarung and Purbasari through the ballet adaptation of Tulisan's illustrated edition and story, "The Secret Garden of Admiral Kasarung" . Magical Celosia Cristata and curious animals of the forest will be revealed in an atmosphere of ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance. [...]

Melissa and her team had finally pick the winners of our Halloween Photo Competition. Congratulations for all winners and thank you for the superb enthusiasm and effort from all participants. We should definitely do this more often. First Prize: Connie Fransisca (@Cone_Knight) First Honorable Mention: Gina Syafitri (@ginafaradila) Second Honorable Mention: Kahori Roskamp (@ChuzaiLiving) Third Honorable Mention: Tria Rifki (@trialogy) Please set a time to meet our team and claim your prizes at our store between Monday, November 12 - Wednesday, November 14; from 9 am - 7 pm. [...]

Nothing gets me more excited than putting a fedora hat on when I am out for a stroll. It really adds up the feeling of adventure when traveling - and for me that includes a walk to the next-door noodle kiosk. [...]

Congratulations for the following Top Seven images! Our team will choose one winner and three honorable mention submission among the nominees. [...]

Thank you for submitting your pictures for the photo competition! Some images were truly given all out to capture the theme. [...]