12 I Paint Not The Canvas

It's our 10th anniversary of home ownership. Hubs and I signed the papers a decade ago after being lured by a bright and breezy ambiance. I love the view which is at the moment, still largely unobstructed by high-rises. I've learned that home isn't a place, it's a feeling. ~ Cecelia Ahern As with anything that grows old with time, there is wear and tear. Leaky taps, peeling paint, faded sofa covers are some examples. I wasn't pleased with the situation in our bathroom. The ceiling was stained with smudges of grey. So, I gave it a paint job. Climbing up the ladder made me realise that I was no longer the agile 20-year-old I used to be. With...

16 All RM5 Book Fiesta - It's Popular!

If you're in Kuala Lumpur this weekend, and if you love books, then Popular Book Store's All RM5 Fiesta would be your kind of heaven. I popped in for a look-see last week when Hubs decided to drop by Viva Home Shopping Mall (where the fiesta is) to check out home fixtures at a shop there. Although it was less than a 20-minute walkabout , I picked up a good haul of books. "Good job! " I grinned and gave myself a pat on the back. One, for being disciplined enough to stick to the budget and two, for settling some of my Christmas gift shopping. This is a photo of the entrance to the sale. Fellow book lovers, enter at your own risk. I'm kidding. ...

14 The Malaysian Women's Weekly Beauty Bus

If you're into beauty products, then this is for you. I popped by the The Malaysian Women's Weekly Beauty Bus yesterday morning. It was the most striking thing along the roadside. Bright, bold and pink. It was a head turner and I fell in love with it. The Malaysian Women's Weekly Beauty Bus There's no denying that I'm a fan of the magazine, diligently buying an issue for every month, for the past few years and having attended various of their events. They were giving out goodie bags to the first 200 readers (at each location) who flash a copy of the September issue at the Beauty Bus. Since I owned a copy, I decided to join the queue. Queuing...

8 Mind Matter : The Thing About Happiness

Is anyone here a fan of the TV show 'Hart Of Dixie'? The story's a little over-the-top, but I love its many hilarious moments and the good feeling it brings about. I'm not going to elaborate on the show. I'm here to share some of Wade's wisdom which I think makes a lot of sense. Wade is a fictional character, of course.  I wrote this down as I watched the show. I've a habit of doing that - collecting inspiring words from TV shows.  This one's from Season 2 - If It Makes You Happy. Wade Kinsella says to Zoe Hart ... "Sometimes I think you're just the saddest person in the world. Always looking over your shoulder what life should be...

18 Finespun Ice Cream

This isn't the kind of ice cream that is largely available in supermarkets, with a long expiry date. It's an artisanal brand that can only be found in a few food and drink outlets located around PJ and KL. Where exactly? The details can be found on their Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/finespun.kl . I have in hand three flavours to try.  From left (pictured below) : Earl Grey, Salted Butter Caramel with Kuih Karas topping, French Vanilla Deluxe. Homemade ice creams are truly the best because of the amount of love put into creating a flavour. You won't find anything regular about it. It's rich and each one is distinct from another...