Lights for the Living

I have been cracking my head on the best design for my Living Room lights. Ever since I was at that light shop in Puchong I could not stop thinking about that 7-lamp bamboo-like chandelier. When I was first there, its displayed price was RM720 and on top of that I could get a discount of 30% (connections connections). But that was a long time ago and well the house wasn't ready yet and well what's the point in getting the lights so soon, right? So months past and I could not stop thinking about it so I brought hubs to the shop to check it out and convince him to purchase 2. But alas, when we got there, the price doubled! It was now going for RM1,400. WTF! I didn't ask the store owners why. Even with the 30% discount, I could not bring myself to purchase the item, I would have felt too cheated. On top of that hubs couldn't see the beauty I saw in it. So with a heavy heart I left the store. *Sigh*

So I have been looking around fo lights. I'm pretty sure I have been to every light store in the Kajang area. Uptown and SS2 as well! I hear that Puchong has quite a few decent places too. However, I spotted the perfect crystal chandelier for my Master Room in a huge store at Uptown. Price decent, no discount though, apparently its NEW ARRIVAL. AND on top of that in the same store I saw these gorgeous hanging lamps that I thought would be wonderful in my Garage. But after a suggestion from Ots and seeing this shot in one of my home mags, I figured they would make interesting and unique Living Room lights as well. Yay! Hope you can see it, my photography skills suck.

A long glass bowl (cylinder-like) with gold trimming/frame. I think it has 3-4 candle-lamps. Hubs thinks its too 'simple' for our 'grand' Living Room but he hasn't actually seen the real thing. I'm sure I will manage to convince him its perfect in every way until he finds out how much one costs that is!

Oh forgot to mention, renovations started today! Going to pop by and see how things are coming along right after grabbing my little angel and maybe her Pati too if she wants to tag along! The wait is long but I will make sure it is all WORTH IT!

Elil's Play Room Project

I have decided on the theme for Elil's play room walls. I am getting the design from one of her little story books. Check it out:

This adorable book is a hand-me-down gift from Elil's cousin Nadiya

We are definitely going to have the green grass/hills and clear blue sky with the sun and clouds as the background throughout the room. The cute rabbit, fluffly sheep, happy duck and little chic are going to be painted randomly on each wall. The characters will be spaced out and not so crammed together otherwise this little project of mine might take forever to comeplete. Also, need to determine the lcoation of the bed, drawers and closet and make sure I avoid these areas. Am loving the flowers, butterflies and the kite as well. Elil loves butterflies! And I saw a really cool kite wall light in Seng Hup the other day which I am so getting. Her curtains (Ritva Series)will cool down the room and be a plain white with a lace layer (the I-Forget-Series ;)) behind, both from Ikea. Oh I can so imagine it already! Pweedy so pweedy. Can't wait to go back to my painting as well. Just like old times, only now the canvas is bigger.

I super dee duper dee like the Ikea children's storage boxes. They are so colorful and fun. Let me look up the series... aha! It's the Trofast Series - solid laquer pine. A little on the expensive side but what the heck, right? I got to be happy with what I get, no? The excitement is building. If only hubs were around to share in the fun!

And here's what it looks like:-

Taman Damai Mewah Has been issued a CF

Yay! We have an official address. And we can start renovations anytime. We're meeting up with the contractors today to finalize the minor renovation works. We'll be busy this weekend looking for lights and maybe doors. Pretty much have every other essential item except a washing machine and our master bedroom wardrobe. Our loot is currently being stored in my in-laws house, my sister's old apartment and a furniture warehouse. I am so glad that we decided to furnish our house in stages earlier on. It leaves us very little to worry about now.

Two days ago we purchased our staircase wall light in a small light shop nearby. It is a two bulb with shade, wrought-iron-like number. Simply gorgeous and it cost us only RM110. The original price was RM138 but we managed to haggle. Will post a photo soon.

I can't wait for renovations to begin. For the moment, our plan is to extend the kitchen - combine the wet and dry kitchens to create one bigger space. Built-in cabinets will probably come in at a later stage because a nice system will cost an arm and leg. The back fencing needs to be brought down and replaced with a 6' concrete wall for safety and privacy purposes. We may need to look into roofing our whole (tiny) back portion in the near future. Maybe my dad with a little assistance from the hubby can build something simple but beautiful. Another addition would be a gypsum wall for our walk-in wardrobe that will connect to the bathroom.

Painting. I have not taken this into consideration yet. I am pretty much happy with white walls. I may need to add a splash of color here and there but not until we have everything in and i can decide on the color scheme. Painting will be self-performed. And if i'm real rajin and have the time, I will paint some wall art. Elil's play room will be a fantastic place to practice and start. Oh I'm so excited!

We have the keys

Hubs collected the keys to our house on Friday. We were there over the weekend. Sparked some excitement that was fast fading. The contractor is coming in two weeks to take measurements for our grill. Till then were leaving it as it is....

I heart these pieces

The straight lines and simple chair

The glamorous plush chair

I have been scouting around for some one-of-a-kind timeless single-seaters to compliment my 3.5 seater, which is off-white with tints of green. Then I saw these two lovelies. I love the straight lines and timelessness of the first but I am so drawn to the life and glamor the green velvety single-seater has to offer. They are both beautiful (and affordable) pieces. Unfortunately, neither one is suitable to be placed side-by-side. Their lines don't match up if placed next to each other. Darn! I could get a small coffee table in between but then it wont go with the rest of the living room theme. So I think these two beauties are a no-go. How i'll-fated.

I love this bed frame

It's a king sized beauty. Simply gorgeous. I was trying hard to imagine it in my master bedroom with the blue & white toile theme I have going on and somehow I don't think they mesh. It could if I change the blur and white to blue and off-white or beige. But then I thought of the timber frame and well, I really like white. And I guess browns can mix with white too. This certainly needs more thought to it. I have no idea how much this frame costs but I'm guessing it ain't cheap.

Our Harvey Norman steal

I fell in love with these two the moment I saw them. I have no idea where I'm going to put them but will have to find a place. Depending on my dining table design, I may just use them as dining chairs. Time to scout around for another 4 chairs or maybe a comfortable bench.

I was ecstatic when I saw this glass table. I've been looking everywhere for this. If you noticed, there are square versions in my dream living room (from a previous post). I've seen many similar versions around but all with additional glass shelves below which to me totally ruins the beauty of this sleek coffee table. Simplicity is perfection.