Tell us a bit about yourself and your Singapore journey so far.
My parents are from the USA and Sri Lanka. I've lived in Singapore most of my life, but also travelled extensively and lived for periods in America and Germany. I was a Supermodel of the World/ Singapore 1993, traveling to most parts of the world; I wore a $1.4-million wedding gown and represented Singapore at the F1 Grand Prix Ball. Today, I'm a mother of six kids: five boys (twins aged 23, a 13-year-old, and another set of twins aged 10) and a daughter (20)-I've just become a grandmother, too, to a lovely baby girl, Gianna. I also have one gorgeous Cavapoo fur baby, Curley Wurly. My husband is Norwegian and has lived in Singapore and been part of the expat community here for 20 years.
Where have you lived on the island?
Many places, from Sophia Road to Bedok, Telok Kurau, and Yishun. Now we're back on the East Coast (Lagoon View) where I have also lived in numerous places previously. Love it here.
We love your home! Tell us more about it.
It’s clean, comfortable and well designed, and filled with warmness and peace. It has a fantastic balcony, too, and is only five minutes from East Coast Park.
What are some of the places you source your furniture and décor from?
Picket & Rail, Scanteak, Wihardja, Ikea and HipVan.
What are three of your favorite items in the house?
My oven, my computer, and my karaoke system!
Your home looks incredibly festive! Tell us more about your decorating for Christmas.
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