Big Ticket Items Checked

The innate need to have a perfect home VS The actual amount we have to spend Round 1

The war above is not really much of a match. The man and I both have good knowledges about interiors, I am more into the looks while he is very much picky about the finishing quality = big hole in the pocket. To start off with, our haven is at least twice as expensive as that of our peers if not 3 times more. That we rationalise with a "its a nice estate and we want a place we look forward to going back"

We have also made the purchases for the big ticket items and tsk tsk tsk, we have outdone our peers again. Its not about being arrogant, honestly when I am at their homes, I do find their homes nice but somehow when we do the shopping, everything and anything that catches my fancy costs a bomb.

items bought so far:
Sofa custom made by Sanctuary Dian $2165, inspired by Minotti (from a reliable survey, other people have spend less then $1000)

Mattress from Simmons $1515 from Courts on promo (the initial model that we wanted cost $3500 even with a big promo so yes for this we have tried to compromise thought from the same reliable survey, most of the people I know are sleeping on mattresses that cost below $500, kua kua kua)

Samsung LCD 37" at Harvey Norman Expo Sale (HNES) $1999 with free sound system and DVD player (this was a wonderful buy. when we first started looking it cost like $2500)

Draco HD Box Set $299 buy with purchase promo at HNES, usual price $599

Samsung 2Dr Sidebyside Refrigerator at HNES $899, the titanium colored one was gorgeous but the white was $100 cheaper and really the color does not affect the performance. (sponsored by the man's mum)

Samsung frontload washing machine HNES $599, 7.5kg with adjustable RPM up to 1000RPM, design not the best as the loader is really just above the floor which means i have to almost sit on the floor to load it. The man promise to buy a stool hahaha. (sponsored by my mummy)

Pics shall be posted when items are delivered and in their places. *wink*

Now there are more things to clear:
1. Contractor confirmation for feature walls and ceiling
2. Other appliances (vacuum, oven, fan, etc)
3. Bed Frame, Coffee Table, Dining Table/Chairs, Rug.....
4. Decal for feature
5. Painting for sofa wall
6. Buying lights (most dreaded!)
7. Walk in Wardrobe system

Jia You!!!!

We are going to the Zoo Zoo Zoo

Finally .... after months of talking about it!

Started out to pick the 2 cousins of the man in heavy rain! When we got nearer to the zoo the sky cleared and we were glad! it was pretty fun to go with little MM and her not so little but extremely cheeky bro WY. MM and I would often run ahead of the boys as the man was too old at heart to feel really enthu about this *haha* as we stopped for lunch it started to rain again....=(

someone naughty spoiled my kipling gorilla but didn't want to admit it....no problem actually but i just wanted to teased them about it and see them deny it with such good skills haha. the fun part actually began with the rain when you are with 2 chipmunks. They played with the plastic rain coats, got wet and I had to chase WY around for pulling the branches on me.....MM warmed up to me pretty quickly despite the man saying that she seldoms does that, maybe she felt my "young" heart =P

Next trip? Jurong Bird Park....and darling this time its not just me who will pester you but the added power of MM shall assist.

Draft Layout

UPDATED!

after searching and searching for a program online I found it! so here is for a first time the initial layout we have in mind though not drawn to scale as we do not have the dimensions yet....TADAH

picture is not very clear here but in the program i can even count how many shirts there are hanging on the rod in the walk in wardrobe. hee hee they even have a mini which i inserted for fun....lalalala

Update:
went by last afternoon and hassled the ah nehs there to let us go up for a look and some measurements. =) and we decided to change the layout as below to maximise the living space. went again to expo fair and got some good ideas for the shoe cabinet. BOUGHT our first purchases too all from Samsung from the Harvey Norman Sales...37" LCD, HD box, washing machine and fridge...total damage: S$3800.00 approx. Not too bad we are making progress!

2nd draft:

Haven Update

the past few days have been crazy. a mad flurry of documents to sign, more number crunching, bank loan shopping and talks with the folks. We visited the Expo home and decor fair, Greatworld furn shops, Best Denki and humogous Ikea at Tampines to work out the sums for funishing and appliances.

the man finally had lunch with my fam last sunday at Jumbo Riverside Point. The lunch went fine, mum's comment was "too thin" haha. I then gently introduce the idea that we are looking at property to the folks and the past few nights mum has been badgering me with questions and concerns. I do not blame her but I am glad that she and my dad are slowly accepting the idea =)

We have as good idea how we want the Haven to look like. Clean, gray theme with some cosy touches. Although we do not need to do up much since the apartment has the basic of flooring, air-con, toilets, stove, appliances and furniture does work out to be a sizable amount. The only reno bit will be the feature wall, false ceiling and down lights, blinds, grille and pulley clothes hanger for the yard and a good lock for the main door. This again adds on the the $$$ to be spent. However as we move along things are falling into place nicely and i am feeling slightly relieved.

His folks have been real supportive too. His mum has agreed to sponsor the refrigerator hee hee. My friends have been real nice too giving ideas and contacts for better priced items and feeling the excitment for us.

I actually feel quite nervous and excited. One step at a time but we will get there SOON! now if only the 4D answer our prayers.....