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Posted on Jan 16, 2012 under crafts, home |
I bought a pair of Vietnamese lanterns last year to hang at the porch. After a year, the colours on one side of the lanterns are fading. Inspired by Sasha’s feat last year, I decided to give my lanterns a makeover.
Can you see the lighter shade on one side?
I used some fake peonies and cherry blossom to cover the fading part of the lanterns 
This is the first time I use a glue gun and I got burned a few times…hehehehe.
Ta da….. here are my lanterns after the makeover. I spent about rm30 on the fake peonies and cherry blossoms for this DIY.
Posted on Nov 10, 2011 under home, shopping |
Besides shopping for clothes and shoes, one of my weaknesses is buying bedding. I just love having different design bedding in my bedroom. Having the right bedding helps to produce a calming effect and also enhances the bedroom. According to some sleep experts, simple indulgences can make a difference in how a person feels about sleep. Simple things like the colour of the bedding or a fresh scent on your bedsheets can impact how a person feel about going to bed or how they sleep. Comfort and cleanliness are important for a good night sleep. If you are looking for luxury bedding to create your private sanctuary, do check out Versai-La, the one-stop shop for luxury lines, luxury sheets and luxury bedding. Versai-La has over 500 stunning designs and 100 colours for you to spruce up your home. Their products feature the finest Giza quality Egyptian cotton sheeting fabrics. Whether you are into stripes, plaids, jacquards or modern design, Versai has everything you need. Besides luxury beddings, you can also find a full line of custom draperies, sofas, and magnificent home furnishing pieces in a variety of exotic woods and finishes. Why don’t you visit their website and check out their fabulous collection? I am sure you would love them as much as I do.
Posted on Sep 26, 2011 under ashley, home, shopping |
A couple of months ago, I found some really nice wooden alphabet door plaques that was on sale at Mothercare. I quickly looked into the bin to find A-S-H-L-E-Y. Alas, I could only find the letter H. So I thought nevermind, just put an H on her room door since that’s her first alphabet of her surname.
Some time later, hubs brought us to BSC (our first time there since its renovation) as he wanted to look for cigars and I found the letters A and S from a kiddy store there. I bought them and formed…
The A and S are not as nice at the pink H eh?
Recently at another Mothercare store, I found the letters L and E.
Cute? The wooden plaque for L is actually for a boy’s room as the alphabets have pictures of dinosaurs, animals and insects. The pink ones are all fairies. So now the missing letter is Y. Have to keep on looking to complete Ashley’s name. It’s so hard to find simple things like this over here. Perhaps I should just make one myself ^^
Posted on Aug 22, 2011 under home, inspiring, me |
I just heard the sound of someone on a motorbike, throwing something onto the ground a while ago (8.30pm). Mighty hardworking eh? He threw it on my porch and my neighbours’ too. When I went out to check, I saw a ‘present’ from the Swedish Furniture Giant 
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The New 2012 Ikea Catalogue. Oh what a sweet treat! Now, please excuse me while I thumb through and drool 
Posted on Jul 10, 2011 under business, home |
Owning a home is a dream for many people. Everyone wants his or her own place where they can put up their feet and call home. Buying a home is the largest transactions that most people make in their life. Although exciting and memorable, this home buying process is sometimes a little daunting.
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* take your personal needs into account
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* helps you decide whether or not to accept an offer
* work to get you the house that you want at the best possible deal.
* assist you in the entire house buying process
One such company where you can find real estate professionals who are trained and committed to assist you is Century 21 Masters. They are the world’s largest residential real estate sales organization. Century 21 Masters is consistently ranked among the top 1% of all Century 21 offices. They offer the highest standard of professional real estate service. With many years of experience and market knowledge, Century 21 Masters will help you to find the properties that best suit your needs. Whether you are looking for diamond bar houses in California or the best Los Angeles Real Estate, Century 21 Masters is the one you should call now.
Posted on Jun 22, 2011 under ashley, being a mom, home |
On Saturday, I spent some time clearing Ashley’s closet. Guess what? I managed to fill 2 big bags of clothes. These are Size 5 and some Size 4 clothes that don’t fit her anymore. Oh I also found some unused blankies for babies in the cupboard. I thought I just cleared the closet 6 months ago. How come there are still so many left? I must really S.T.O.P buying clothes for Ashley. You reckon I can do that?
Posted on Jun 18, 2011 under home, me |
1. Scrubbed the toilets and washed the bathrooms
2. Mopped the floor
3. Did some online work
4. Wipe the shelves
5. Cooked lunch for missy
6. De-clutter missy’s closet
7. Cleaned some shoes
Half a Saturday is gone doing the above but it feels good. Hope all of you are having a lovely weekend.
Posted on May 27, 2011 under food, friends, home |
My hubby is a big fan of meat. Whether they are red or white, he loves them all. So much so that I call him Viking. When I was chatting with Elaine, she asked me if I meant Hagar the Horrible. Remember this beloved cartoon character who appears in the newspapers? hahahahahahaha.
So, Mr. Hagar went out and bought himself a bbq grill a couple of days ago.
This means only one thing ……………
So this weekend, besides the usual housework and checking out the best thrush treatments for a friend, I’ll be eating some bbq food. We are having some friends over for the ‘official opening’ of the bbq grill….hahahahahahah. Hope you all have something fun planned. Happy Weekend!
Posted on May 10, 2011 under good stuff, home |
I received a lovely surprise at the office last week. When I went down to meet the courier service, I was handed a box. I have been sent the Kleenex Comfort Kit *Yay*
Ashley was just as excited and she thought it is a present for her. So, what is inside the box?
Kleenex tissues and a lovely throw cushion. If you were to rummage through my bag, you will always find loads of tissues because I cannot live without them. Also, when you have kids, you need to get ready the tissues wherever you go because you just wouldn’t know when you need to wipe away the dirty hands or smudged-face.
Do you know that Kleenex’s newly improved high quality 2 and 3-ply tissues are made with 100% pure virgin fibre? It is softer and stronger. Have you experienced tissues disintegrating when they are wet? I dislike it when that happens because my hands or face will be covered with bits and pieces of tissues. With Kleenex, you do not have to worry about that happening anymore. The tissues still hold well when it’s damp. Another great thing about Kleenex Tissues is that they are hypoallergenic. Just perfect for those with sensitive skin.
I just love their specially designed Vintage-themed box. It will definitely brighten up the room . Pick a Kleenex 2 and 3-ply Facial or Bath Tissues and bring it home today!
Posted on Apr 23, 2011 under home, things that drive me crazy |
When I walked past the study room and looked at my shelving unit, I knew I just had to do something. It is filled with knick-knacks and is very unorganized. That is where I keep my collection of paper shopping bags, wrapping papers and also things for my crafts like cardboards, twines, tapes, etc. Before I cooked lunch today, I quickly took everything down from the shelving unit to re-arrange them.
all that mess
stored my craft items in a box
a neater shelving unit after half an hour
I really need to get more storage boxes and perhaps another shelf. Time to go to Ikea 
