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Same same here.....I usually grab from the 'coins bowl' one of $1 coin for the trolly at supermarket

agree agree.... I must try to ask the reporter to send those NG photographs which they are not using & I can post here. So far those photographs uploaded here were taken by my iPhone and very old Fuji camera and you can see dark spots on most of the photographs here. Your photography skill is not bad huh...and the pictures taken are very sharp & clear.

Hi, eggroe Congrats! Welcome to Singapore & your investment here Another home with white kitchen cabinets! Beautiful!!

Hi, Ely I will update my post once I'm aware of the publication date. Your place is also shaping up nicely & progressing well. By the way, hope to meet you & everyone at May's place on 21 May.

Sis May I know there is no headboard, where is your bed facing? Are you using the back of wardrobe as headboard?

I like the color of wall tiles in your MBR toilet...but dark colors are OUT as my FSM deemed I am sole bread winner & my house must be bright bright. So, the simple design theme is extended to the toilets. Otherwise, I prefer darker tiles for toilet wall. I am hoping that our sacrifice is worth it for the benefits of our family. I know I really made the most sacrifice...financially, emotionally and now 'physically' in the transformation of our house. As long as our children are happy, we know it is worth it.

Hi, kaijia Thank you for visiting my blog. As I mentioned, you made a good choice & I like the lightings you purchased. A very nice house & beautifully decorated.

You have hacking here and hacking there, making the space more open & looks huge. Like my kitchen, my neighbours always say my kitchen looks bigger than theirs although we have same floor area. Furniture layout & color theme play important role too. Nevertheless, May, your house looks really BIg & your reno is making good progress!!

Hi, kaijia Thank you for dropping by & compliment. Your place is very nice too & I like the spiral lights hung in the staircase ceiling. I also noticed you have relocated your MBR for Feng Shui reason right? On the same subject, my house is sitting North & therefore I cannot use contrast colours like Brown, Red, orange. Therefore, you see a lot of white & grey. Even for the doors, I have to choose natural wood colour & the veneer door installed is the only choice, and I like lighter tone.

Sis May, You are right...I am really amazed at how the photos turned out when the photographer showed me few shots which he used the wide-angle lens. As the saying 'beauty lies in the eyes of beholders'. There are so many design themes for renoation & what I like may not be appealing to others. Moreover my renovation theme comes with so many restrictions feng shui colour-wise, and nothing innovative to shout about. That's why I choose ID over contractors & see how my ID whipped his magic wand lor

Delivery man came to deliver the set this morning...now this set is still unpacked & lying in the living room! I try to assemble it tomorrow bah...I'm not the techno savvy type. Long time didn't listen to my favourite Hokkien, Thai & Myanmese songs.

Bro, I myself agreed that I look young bah, but mathematically it is " K x 1.X " hmmm ....answer will be revealed soon!

I was approached by 2 reporters. This Xhkon is one of them, the other reporter is mellin (Melissa Lin). Actually they both are working for the Sunday's column. Mellissa approached me in Feb & supposed to get mine featured in March. Due to space contraints, it was postponed to April. While waiting for ST to contact me, I got a PM from xhkon & realized it was a duplication!

Hi, hepenus68 Thank you for visiting my blog. Got your PM too. Will reply to u shortly.

Sis Marshy I made an impulse buy & got myself one set of cheap Philips HTS ...... No more procastinating!! So, when are you gonna hang up your wedding portrait? Still want to think further where & when to hang it?

Hi Hi Bro & Sis Actually I was a little reluctant to have it featured, but decided to contribute to ST's Sunday Column "My Space", & consider it as once in a lifetime experience. I am already old & this could be my last house renovation & future renovation will be my children's home! I have all your mobile numbers & will text you when it is published.

The photographer from Straits Times who came last week..... ....and I have cleared away some 'junks' displays on the kitchen cabinet before the photographer came.... ...left some crystals and souvenirs until I get a proper display cabinet!

While at IMM today, saw Giant is having electronic fairs. One uncle from opposite shop came over and chit-chat with me and recommended a Samsung CD sound system, 850W, selling at $99 only (usual price $149). He took out a CD and tested the sound system and he highly recommended this Samsung player. As that was also the last set, I decided to buy it. After paying up, my fickle minded decided to change to Philips HTS, going for $299, usual price $499. Sound-wise not as good as Samsung CD player, but it has DVD, tuner, CD, can also play songs from i-pod, etc, with more functions than Samsung CD player. Comes with free delivery.....so, instead of procastinating whether to buy the blueray soundbar at $1400- $1600, better get something cheap now. ...no regret as I have already lived for the past months without Music!!

Pandan Gardens residents rejected the Main Upgrading Programmes (MUP) in 2003, and I am one of them!! Although the MSCP is ony 1.5 storey above ground, but we still don't like the idea of converting open carpark into MSCP!! Sis Marshy came to my estate before.....and there is no need to build MSCP as there are ample car park lots in the open carparks.

My old wardrobe with swing doors I have the cheaper door hanger for my accessories and really very heavy wo Now, my accessories are kept like junks in a container when I packed up for renovation. All bead chains, bangles are all entangled and I gave up wearing them! For the LPG cylinders, I also dare to use them...scare of my face becomes this

Bro, No problem, when your house is ready, my turn to bring cheesecake because sis Marshy is not baking any more cakes

Smart brains think ALIKE...muahahah You do not have to worry the warranty issue! After a few years, can get a new one! Moreover, your portable induction cooker is easier to clean up, and save alot of space!!

A simple accessories also have lesson learnt! LOL Bought this design for one of the 2 door hangers at HWS: ...but too chuncky and door cannot close! Then I went back HWS to exchange to this design: OMG.....new problem the 'cling cling clong clong' when I close the door because the metal plate is too thick and the hook is the broad type resting on the edge of door....and you can see the hanger is 'lifted' & pushed forward when door is closed. The other design for my son's bedroom is okie.... So, I went back to HWS to exchange to the same design for MBR.....slim and have hooks which can bend to fit snugly Aiyah.....spent 3 trips to HWS just to get the right fit of door hangers!! Lesson Learnt: Don't think thick metal is better....better buy the 'softer' metal which can bend a little to sit snugly on top of door.

Bro csingeu Your statement is well said....and we are the internal customers indeed! You should be taking 2 weeks exam leave from Monday onwards. Hope you have handed over your job to your stand-in so he/she does not have to bother you during your exam. Here, wishing you BEST OF GOOD LUCK!

I can buy ~15 sets of the white table + 2 chairs!!