The Beauty Beast Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Wednesday, November 05, 2008

The Beast Number One

When we ordered our dining set in August, the company told us that we had to wait three months.  Piang!  In order for them to secure our sales, they told us that we could get (their company's practice) a temporary set.  Since we would not be bringing our old Hertford dining set, we happily agreed.

It was a blessing that we accepted the temporary set.  When it arrived, the original idea to place the dining table horizontally against the window just didn't work.  It cramped the dining area.  The dining lights needed to be re-positioned.  We needed the electrician to do it and then the painter to patch up and paint the false ceiling.

Hanging Lights in Horizontal Position

And now, the blessed ugly temporary set with the hanging lights vertically re-positioned:

Beggars Can't Be Choosy

 
Honestly, we were surprised to get this set from such a reputable so-called high class shop.

The Beast Number Two

This is a classic joke!

When we ordered the sofa set, it was for a specific L-shaped sofa.  It was even drawn in the invoice together with the set code number.  We got a rude shock when the set was delivered - it was completely wrong.  The company, in their attempt, tried to get us to accept it but we rejected.

We had to wait for few weeks for the shipment.  Meanwhile, they gave us a temporary set.

Hmm, What Can We Say?

This blessed ugly beast had a good ending though.  When our right set finally arrived, we tried our luck to get the company to give us the two cushions.  Must say that those cushions are of good quality.  Yay! and we managed to get them.

We are just thankful for everything!

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Let's Have A Little Tour - Part Two Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Wednesday, November 05, 2008

Haha, I am beginning to feel a little (hmm, maybe too much) show-off with pictures of Reiki Sanctuary.  But never mind.  Guess, with such a lifetime investment and a bombed renovation cost, to own what had been put in needs a celebration.  It is also about paying gratitude to Chiauw and all the people who had put in their energies in giving us a home.

So, let's continue the tour.  Our main entrance as we welcome guests:

"Ah Huat!"

Outstanding works:

01.  Gate guy needs to align the frame work

02.  Gate guy needs to fill up some wall holes from the previous gate

As you enter the house:
(View from Living Room)

The Main Entrance

The Living Room:

The sofa set

The Fabric L-Shaped Sofa with Ottomon

The Suspended TV Console

View of Suspended TV Console

Outstanding works:

01. To fix arcylic to flush reflection of LED lights under the TV console

The Sheer and Dress Curtains

Sheer n Dress Curtains in Living Room

The Dining Room

The Dining Set

The Dining Set with Extendable Table

The dining area and the Sheer n Dress Curtains

The Dining Area

Outstanding works:

01.  Acrylic to cover the LED lights along the wall two ledges.

Preview of next tour:

Entrance to Master Bedroom

Entrance to Master Bedroom

There are still outstanding works left but we are not going to chase Chiauw.

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Let's Have A Little Tour - Part One Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Saturday, November 01, 2008

Slowly as we are settling in, for the last two weeks, the house is beginning to take shape.  There are still minor things not completed.  Let's [show off] start with the Guest Toilet.

Guest Toilet - "Business" Area

Guest Toilet - Shower Area

Basically, there are no more outstanding jobs here.  We are also happy that the water pressure in the Guest Toilet is good.

The Black and White Kitchen
The outstanding jobs here:

01.  Carpenter to fix towel rail near sink
02.  Carpenter to fix hanging rail near hob/hood
03.  Carpenter to align one top hung cabinet
04.  Tiler to rectify floor tiles near sink area

Kitchen - View from Living Room

Kitchen - The Wet Area

Kitchen - The Dry Area

Kitchen - The Utility Area

The Balcony

This is the place that we often take refuge whenever there are contractors in the house.  Just to chill out while they are doing their works.

The outstanding jobs here:

01.  The professional cleaner is to clean the stains on the aluminium sliding door.
02.  Day bed cushion.

Balcony - Left

Balcony - Right

The outstanding works left:

01.  Curtains for Living and Dining areas
02.  Day bed cushion
03.  Box-up acrylic for Living Room TV Console, Dining Room ledges, Bed frame top, MBR Toilets
04.  Rails in Kitchen
05.  Touch up for Main Gate
06.  Floor tiles (kitchen) rectification
07.  Delivery of dining set

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