Category Archives: home

Project Bedroom : Part 2

Posted on April 11, 2012 by barbara

Continuation from the earlier Project Bedroom Part 1 🙂  Ashley’s room is finally ready.  Here are some ‘after‘ pics. A single bed for the princess.  We got her the LÖVA Leaf Canopy to create a whimsical touch.  Supposed to be … Continue reading →

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project : bedroom part 1

Posted on March 20, 2012 by barbara

Many moons ago, I mentioned that we were trying to get Ashley to sleep in her room.   I tried the Monster Spray and it didn’t really work.  She told me that it’s just a spray with water.  Then, we said … Continue reading →

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rockin’ mama

Posted on February 15, 2012 by barbara

We came across a stallholder selling bamboo products at the market 2 weeks ago and spotted a little rocking chair.  I remember sitting on one at my aunt’s house when I was a kid.  It was so much fun.  So, … Continue reading →

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rubbish talk

Posted on February 9, 2012 by barbara

So our garbage bin was damaged recently and needed to be replaced.  Hubs went out to get a new one and the next day, we were given this by the Alam Flora (solid waste management contractor) :- … … … … Continue reading →

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Giving My Old Lanterns An Updated Look

Posted on January 16, 2012 by barbara

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 … Continue reading →

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decorating her room

Posted on September 26, 2011 by barbara

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 … Continue reading →

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it’s the time of the year….

Posted on August 22, 2011 by barbara

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 … Continue reading →

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de-cluttering again

Posted on June 22, 2011 by barbara

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 … Continue reading →

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my busy saturday

Posted on June 18, 2011 by barbara

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 … Continue reading →

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happy weekend

Posted on May 27, 2011 by barbara

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 … Continue reading →

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