WHENIWASFOUR | 小时候 is a ‘living’ design studio and brand that brings back childhood memories of those staying in Singapore. For them, the various items can be associated at key junctures during their growing up years. It also does it part in capturing the essence of those “good ole days” to children and those young at heart today. The range is staggering, but fret not as the products are well categorised into Collections, Occasions and Collaborations to narrow down your search and produce a seamless online shopping experience.
Since Mother’s Day is coming, we love to start with Rojak Mama. Perhaps it’s the name that first strikes a note but the activity itself reminds many of us of a time we used to paint with our mums. Adults, find time to spend with your elderlies with this wonderful tool to create collectible Singapore influenced figurines. We recommend the Ang Ku Kueh and Kueh Lapis Vinyl Toys, both showcasing delicious treats that are still available today. Start in any manner you want, splash the white canvas with 12 different acrylic paint colours or layer them for textured effects.
More fun things to do together with love ones are the Stickers under the Stationary section. Dream Chaser Vinyl Motivational Stickers are made from high quality materials and has meaningful wording. Sumoboru Stickers Pack consist of 16 super cute pieces with simply adorable pictures. Kids will learn a thing or two aside from having a good time, pasting these stickers on their notebooks while adults can do the same to their “macbooks”!
What is Sumoboru you ask, why it’s these endearing “fish balls” figures liken to those delectable picks served at Yong Tau Foo stalls all across Singapore and a must have for steamboats sessions. Fishbo Plush Keychain is ideal to encapsulate all these “cuteness” and bring it everywhere you go.
On the topic on bringing things around, check out WHENIWASFOUR’s Peranakan Tiles Knot Bag. The iconic colourful and vibrant Peranakan tiles that you see commonly in shophouses around historical districts such as Katong are printed onto (in our opinion) a Japanese styled knot bag. For smaller items, the Bak Kwa Pouch looks so real that some might even try to take a bite. The Fancy Gems Pouch is another option to store your hand sanitisers, masks, among others and fits well in the knot bag.
Now for the Home & Living Collection, the Wooden Coasters have a nice vintage look to them that sparks good conversations. In particularly the Foodie Wooden Coasters that comes individually or as a set of 4. The Cushion Covers have a soft velvet feel and well designed hidden zip. Bos In Bus Cushion Cover is perfect for your own use or as gifts. Last but not least is the Sayang (to show affection in Berhasa) Door Mat which is made of 100% Polyester with good water absorption. The best part, it is easily hand washed and ready to use after leaving it to naturally air dry.
ADDRESS:
231 Bain St, #04-41, Singapore 180231
WEBSITE:
https://shop.wheniwasfour.com/