Mascot

In some of the wedding photos, the couple poses with a mascot or something that is uniquely theirs. That gets me wondering what is unique to PY and LS.

Vernier Calipers! Must go source for a plastic one in bright colors.

Kite! This is a recently picked up past-time. I’m getting a big, rainbow-colored with long long tail.

Food! The all time favourite. But how to incorporate this into the photos?

Disco Balls

After some research, PY went on the nerve-wrecking task of locating a proper proposal ring and band. Among the people he met, some were friendly, some were pushy, some very maternal and straight forward, and some offered sound advice. The wares were dazzling, but there were so many. Undaunted, he bought his beloved (me!) to the friendliest of them all.

Sis, if you reading this, don’t begrudge the man if he proposed without a ring or band. Especially if you are particular about the design and with a budget.

Our first trip to Love & Co, a very friendly lady attended to us. She gave us alot of useful advice on and showed us the pretty blings. Pretty blings which came with four digit prices. We almost made the purchase there, but we were running late for our first salsa, so we made a promise to go back. We did not made it back and soon became occupied with housing instead.

With the housing was settled last week, we went back to Love & Co.. Due to our leaner budget, I wanted a simpler design. No bling this time.

I couldn’t find the ring on Love & Co’s website, so this is a similar ring from another store. The smooth strip on the top and bottom are thinner on our rings. Overall, our rings are slimmer. Under the lights, the facets sparkle. PY thinks they look like bay windows (too many showrooms lately), I think it’s a mini disco ball. Here is another similar ring from another store. Our facets are smaller.

Comes with the ring

• Paper box with ring pillow, which can be used during solemization
• Free engraving, limited to 10 English characters.

We are getting them on 22 April :):)

Living Study

This website Booli is a treasure trove of interior decor if you like white and fluid lines. All the pictures in this post are from there. I will not retype the credits beneath each picture.

Last week we revisited the Park Central to copy be inspired by their deco. When we first visited the showroom, the living did not wow us immediately. Compared to the opulent and fancier deco of the other 2 showrooms, it is simpler and normal. But well, showroom is a showroom. And being low on budget, we had to grab ideas wherever we can.

In Park Central, the TV wall is covered entirely in mirror. The TV rests on a transparent structure similar to the picture below. Below the structure is a smaller white console. Looks classy. Check out the grey sofa. Lately, I seem to notice more and more grey sofas.

Another umm grey sofa. It goes well with dark red carpet. For future reference.

This one isn’t grey. I love the wall murals. Did you notice it was painted onto a recess? The cabinet complinents the floor and sofa.

Or we could consider a paler sofa and plant a vibrant painting behind it.

Due to space constaints, we might have to forsake the console and put the TV on a stand.

How much does a white TV console cost?

This could very well be my living room. The size of it and balcony.. and oh, grey sofa again. The sofa has no arm rest, which is a good idea to allow for more seating.

Bedroom Study

It’s been one week, still no letter from age-dee-bee. We need some cheer in our lives,

Image via www.booli.se

The clean, pristine and fuss-free lines appeal to me. Maybe some greens here and there will make it more cosy.

Image via www.booli.se

Another simple and elegant bedroom. Look at the cabinet at the foot of the bed.

Image via www.booli.se

I might paint something like this and angle it on the wall.

Yesterday PY checked the HDB website, found out that our Dawson application was removed! Is this a sign that things are starting to move? I can’t wait

Reno Ideas – White Clear Space

While it’s too early to find a renovation contractor, PY and I have started discussing about our new home deco. It’s a good thing that our house comes complete with floorings, kitchen and toilet. So all that’s left, is to concentrate our firepower on the living room, master bed room (MBR), 2 bedrooms and balcony.

Images from autojogja.com, greatfu.com, jogjatec.com

I love the spacious, clean white look of these living rooms. The walls are white to bring in the sunlight. Sofas are in the hues of white, grey, black. There are bits of wood surfaces like chairs and shelves. Splashes of colors in the paintings and flora livens up the place.

Images from newhouseofart.com

090110

09 Jan 2010 is a very significant day. It marks the day where we made our decision to call the place which will be our first home. It will be our first home, the very first that will be built with our joined hands. It will require a steadfast commitment of time and money. We have to take care of it and even make sacrifices for it to grow and flourish. Here will be our home.

We will  make our meals in the kitchen and enjoy the nights at the balcony. We will laze in bed while the morning sunlight peeks in from the curtains. I will play with the cat while he watches TV. This is the life that I look forward to.

Groom’s Shoes and Attire

We went Vivocity to check out the mens’ clothes

Crocodile – The shirts have a light shimmer to them which makes it different from typical G2000 stuff. We saw a very nice design that was $59. Sadly, the smallest size was 15. It looks baggy on PY. However, they do have a good selection of bow ties, priced around $39. There was a few coats on display which caught PY’s eye. But but but, the coat + shirt + pants cost $1199.

Domanchi – We visited the outlet at Marina Square. There was a variety of coats that was suitable for dinner wear. Costs around $229, which is quite reasonable, when compared to G2000. PY tried on a size 2, that fits him to a T .

Predo – Lots of shoes to choose. Their designs are the most modern and eye-catching. Price are around $119 – $139.

Aldo – There are not much designs to choose. The fit, however, is better than Predo, which makes Mr Cinderella very very happy. Note, size 39. Price is around $199.

Everbest – No size available.

House Viewing – Sin Ming 4 Room

Our first house viewing today was at Sin Ming. Sin Ming is a very small town. Say that you live in Sin Ming, most people will say “Oh, your kid goes to Ai Tong”, or the famous places of worships nearby and Bishan Park.

 

As this is our first time, we are not quite sure what to expect for a house viewing. So it’s a surprise when it ended without any fuss.

• The block is located 5 mins walk from the bus stop. Driving to the block was misleading as there was quite a few turns. Plus!

 

 

• There is a small road that leads to the opposite of Thomson Plaza in 5 mins. However, I don’t think is well lit enough for a walk at night. Plus!

 

• The apartment was on a lift floor, at the end of the corridor. Non of the windows are exposed to passers-by. There is only one neighbour facing the main door. Huge Plus!

 

 

• The living and dining room’s walls and ceilings are decent. There are no built in TV consoles or cabinets. This could save us $$ in renovation. Plus!

 

• The kitchen layout and size is similar to my current one. It is covered top to bottom with wheat-coloured-patterned tiles. It also has built in cabinets, which I think are light brown coloured. Minus!

 

• The kitchen faces the opposite root of a low mansionette block. I’m guessing the afternoon sun will reflect the orange glare into the rooms. Minus!

 

• Main bedroom and Bedroom 1 is quite alright. they are similar to my house.  But again, the orange glare might be a nuisance. Neutral.

 

• Bedroom 2 has a strange layout. Minus!

 

• Storeroom is small. Minus!

 

• There is a small mini mart a few blocks away. It’s a 5 – 7 min walk. It’s closed today, hmm..  are the owners celebrating Hari Raya? Plus!

 

Location: 7/10. Near to my work place and parent’s place. Quiet with privacy.

Transport: 7/10. Bishan MRT station is 7 – 9 busstops away. Marymount MRT station is 4 – 6 busstops away.

Amenities: 6/10. 1 minimart. No hawker centre and wet market. Closest shopping centre is Thomson Plaza.

Price: 7/10.  The valuation is comparable to a 5-room Punggol BTO. After adding the COV, the price is tipping over to the high side.

 

Rings

We spotted these rings at Love & Co.

 

The bottom one for him. Note, it looks like a spacer. I probably could come up with a lookalike in stainless steel. The friendly lady who attended to us recommended a broader ring for his finger. I agree it looks good on him.

 

The bottom one for me.