It's the time of year to hang those decals, lanterns and all things red again. Don't have any? Here is where to buy them
Now you've done your spring cleaning and gotten the dust bunnies out of the way, it's time to bring out the real bunnies for some decorating. It is after all the Year of the Rabbit. We've rounded up the stores in town for those last-minute decorations in Singapore. Quick stock up on all you can get or else you will never stop hearing that aunty you see once a year complain for hours. Huat are you waiting for – it's shopping time.
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When it comes to affordable and reliable party decor for any and every season, SKP is your trustworthy neighbourhood store where you can find everything you need – from paper plates to Chinese New Year lanterns. Don't expect anything fancy here. Although SKP has an extensive range of products, you'll find run-of-the-mill decorations, standard partyware and craft supplies.
Seasons change and so do decorations throught the year. Now that Christmas is done and dusted, it's time to go Chinese New Year festive with the decorations. Find artificial flowers, paper decorations, pussy willow and all the pretty things you'll need to dress up your abode before the relatives come over on CNY.
When it comes to Chinese New Year decorations, go to the source of it all: Chinatown. Ushering the Year of The Rabbit, this year Chinatown has erected giant installations of hopping and leaping bunnies, along with all the pretty lanterns. If you want to emulate the scene at home for CNY, pick up all your needs and supplies at the outdoor booths set up in Chinatown. Bargain at your risk, some of the vendors might not want to haggle at all.
Like IKEA and Naiise, HipVan is one of the last places you would think of when it comes to Chinese New Year decorations but surely, you'll need some new cushion covers, right? HipVan's White Rabbit collectibles, the famous Lucky Cat and more make us want to flex our good taste for CNY.
When in doubt, head to the supermarket. The decorations here hew to the traditional, but hey, they do the job. Pick up rabbit-themed stick-on deco, hanging paper pineapples, banners designed with auspicious proverbs, and even fake apples and peaches to spruce up your festive spread.
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