Tuesday, November 30, 2010

The little things in life - beautiful details and accessories that make a house a home

I've had these images for a while, but I could never find a post to integrate them, so I decided to just dedicate a post to the sweet little things in life - the details. Pretty little worlds within our homes. Enjoy!

Isn't this gold chrysanthemum to die for? They are one of the most beautiful flowers (IMHO)

Love the greenery on the chandelier

Aren't the little nesting "bowls"? so pretty?
via Elle Decor



These vignettes are so beautiful. via Mariam's GORGEOUS riad. via My Marrakech

via House Doctor


I LOVE quilts - I have (unrealistic) aspirations to make one one day, so I save bits of old clothes and fabrics to use.
via Indenfor & Udenfor

A pretty way to display jewelry
via BHG

Gorgeous curtains and a very generous discount for you!

I don't know much about window treatments - but I have witnessed how they can completely make a room - adding that finishing touch to what was otherwise a room "missing" something. I was lucky enough to get to try out a gorgeous set of curtains by DKNY Home, courtesy of the awesome folks at Curtainworks. The images depicting the curtains were spot on to how the curtains look in person. I love the effect of all the flowers falling to the bottom of the panel.

Now you can get any curtains of your choosing from Curtainworks with this 25% off coupon code - CWB5. If you need a better reason then just a seasonal makeover, hanging heavier drapes during the winter can help keep the cold out and save money on your heating bills! The coupon code expires on 1/31/2011.

These are the curtains I chose. I normally don't lean toward red, but thought I'd take a chance.

This room is just a temporary home until I move in February.



A close up of the embroidered flowers above the printed flowers.

I also have a DKNYHOME.com 25% off coupon code for you, DKHB3, expires 1/31/2011


Enjoy!

disclosure: These curtains were received as a sample

Monday, November 29, 2010

GREAT book giveaway! Real Simple's 869 New Uses for Old Things!

Lucky you! One of you can win this awesome book! It's like a bible for Real Simple's popular monthly feature "New Uses for Old Things"


Here are a few of my favorite from the book:

birdbath: Swap birdsong for blooms. Plant flowering succulents in an underused birdbath.

baby powder: Prevent sweat stains on white shirts. Sprinkle powder on the underarms and the collar, then iron. The powder acts as a barrier. (I have lots of whites so I'm gonna try this one!)

bowl: Peel garlic. Place cloves in a bowl, cover it with another bowl to form a sphere, and shake. The papery skins will flake right off.

ketchup bottle: Driplessly parcel out pancake batter. Pour it into a clean bottle, then squeeze onto the pan, whether in plant=size rounds or silver dollars

coffee filter: When snapping a close-up, soften the brightness for a more flattering photo by placing a paper coffee filter over the flash. (I HATE using the flash so I'm going to try this one next time instead of taking photos that are way too dark!)


One of my personal new uses for an old thing is using rubber bands on hangers to keep cami's and other delicates from slipping off. What works best for me though are the thick rubber bands that are used to keep bundles of broccoli and other veggies together.

So how do you get a chance to win? Just leave a comment on this post - and feel free to share your own ideas! On Tuesday Dec. 7th I'll draw a winner at random and announce the lucky reader the next morning.

The book can be purchased on Amazon.

Good luck!

disclosure: I received this book as a sample

To all you bohemian chic lovers - you'll LOVE this sale!

Really great home decor on sale! If you like the whole bohemian, Moroccan, and eco-friendly look than you will LOVE this sale going on at HauteLook. It's a members only designer discount site, but if you click my invite link, your membership is free and fast to sign up. Hurry - the sale ends tomorrow at 8 AM!

Once you're signed up, go to the "Living" tab, then click "Karma Living" Enjoy!













Again, here's your invite

And the winner of the reversible duvet and shams is....

Katydid! Congrats! Please send me your shipping address to ashley[at]decorologyblog[dot]com. Thanks to everyone for entering! I have another great giveaway coming up soon!

Friday, November 26, 2010

HUGE designer discounts at ideeli's black sale

As usual, you gotta run to this one cause it sells out fast. They've got shoes, jewelry, bags, outerwear, knits, denim, dresses, classics like Calvin Klein, designers like Dolce and Gabbana. You're free membership is just a click away (it's fast to sign up, too) - www.ideeli.com/invite/decorology

There is also a big designer discount sale at members -only shopping site RueLaLa, which I have an invite link for you to join (free) - http://www.ruelala.com/invite/decorology, and at designer discount shopping site Gilt - you also need an invite link, which I have for you here.

Tons of great gifts without trying to find a parking space!

I have this jacket and love it! I always get compliments







I'm seriously considering this coat - wool and only $89!




Here's you membership link again.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Weekend




A week ago, Friday 19th November, it was my birthday. No, there wasn't any celebration, instead, just a nice candle-light-dinner with Jessie. We had our dinner at Zen, along East Coast Park's Marine Cove...










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Candle + Dinner = Candle-light-dinner










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Jessie









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Candid









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Smiling for camera









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It was my first time dining in Zen. I have to say the embience is nice... Somehow makes me feel calm and peaceful like... Zen. But most importantly, the food actually tastes as good as it looks!









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Appetizers









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This is Jessie's favorite; Mango Prawn! It is really delicious!









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Side order...









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Baked Oysters









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Jessie's main dish, Fish and Chips









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This is my main dish...









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They called it 'Kobe Beef Steak'. Look and tastes special!








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Guess what is this?











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It is our dessert!










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A Tiramisu ice cream!









Honestly, the food and decoration is really GOOD. Every dishes, including the appetizers to the sides, taste delicious! The ambience over there is nice too.

The only thing I do not really like about is the service, it falls only on average. Why? Because while me and Jessie were taking photos of ourselves, the waiter keeps turning his head trying to peek, it is like so unprofessional and rude! But other than this unprofessional habit of the waiter, the rest of his service are still fine.








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Asked the waiter to take this picture for us, but as u can see he has unprofessional photo-taking skills too...









After the nice dinner at Zen, we headed over to Teo Heng KTV in Katong Shopping Centre for some singing before heading back home.









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Outside Katong Shopping Centre









The next evening, we had dinner in Sakae Sushi with Jerlin and her husband before heading down to Bedok's Cash Studio Family KTV together.

It was my first time at Cash Studio, but I must say that the services, price rates, and music system is considerably good compared to other established KTVs' like KBox or Party World.









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In Sakae Sushi...









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Japanese Mini Steamboat?









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Chawamushi, a must-eat each time I dine in a Jap restaurant!









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Inside Cash Studio...









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Jerlin & Jessie









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Singing Yi Chang You Xi Yi Chang Meng...









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The next afternoon, with Jerlin and her husband again, we met up and went Plaza Singapura for a walk, but this time we brought our kids along!










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Just woke up?









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Excited?









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Jessie like him to wear this customized shirt that she brought for him










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In the cab...









Mm... The above picture, doesn't Elvis looks a little like one famous cartoon bird?









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LOL!









After we arrived in Plaza Singapura, we had a early dinner in Swensons, then we went to have a look at the popular 'Baby Spa' located on the 3rd floor of Plaza Singapura.

We were deciding whether to let Elvis try the 'Baby Swim', 'Baby Massage', or both...

Actually I told Jessie that it is better not to let Elvis go for neither of these, because Elvis wasn't in a very good mood on that evening, I'm afraid his loud cries will affect their business and also frustrates the Masseuse!

In the end, we decided to only let him try the 'Baby Massage' as we have already brought the 'Baby Swim' set at home!









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Massaging...









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So like I have guessed and said above, Elvis wasn't in a good mood that evening.

He was crying loudly while he was being massaged, and yes I can feel the Masseuse and the lady-boss wasn't too happy because his cryings will affect their business.

The lady-boss even told me this, but in a polite way, she said Elvis isn't feeling too good today and maybe we should come back another day!

But like all commission-depending workers, the Masseuse told us that she should be able to complete the massage for Elvis, and she quickly continued and finished it up! What the...?


Talking about the 'Baby Swim', I let Elvis tried it out last Monday at home!

Btw, the 'Baby Swim' thing is basically a huge basin filled with warm water, then you put a float designed to rest around the baby's neck, and let the baby float on the water! Simple!







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Filling it up...









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Do you know what is the most difficult thing about this 'Baby Swim'?

It is the filling up of water!


It took me an hour to fill that tub to just half of it!! Seriously, I estimated that you will need like almost 100 large bottles of Coke of fill it up to half!

Just imagining taking one hour to fill half of it! I did not just use a full flowing tap to fill it up, I continously used a large pail, filled it with water (from another tap), and pour it in too! Not to mention that I used 4 large soup-boiler to boil for hot water!








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The duration for the swim is supposed to be at a recommended 10 - 15 mins, but unfortunately, Elvis's swimming session only lasted like less than 1 min... He was too frightened.


Anyway I think I should stop my post here, it is getting late! And oh yes, my internet connection is really freaking SLOW at this moment!! It has been like this for the last 5 hours!! Argh!


I will update some other time !

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