long time no post

Why? First, my dumb broadband is much worst than dail up. I am addicted to Wii SACD Gundam. The most important is I am not a single any more and used up most of my time in doing house work and settle down in new home. the feeling is good but dame busy (cos I am too lazy b4).

small bird big squall

The weather is misty in this spring time. I've found there is always a bird whistling loudly, or generating noise that cause a nauisance and wake me up early. Today, I can get a close up to this noise maker.

A brilliant locker

A tall cabinet that looks like lockers in changing room. The grey color metal door is always a good match with walnut / teak wood. I just know this storage is called MALT by OLBY design, the description is in swedish and it is limited edition.<scandinavian design>

Hanger again

I saw this hanger once in Wallpaper and Apartment Therapy has a good description today: There are many people aware of this wall art idea. Like the effect of Pantone products, the hangers become brilliant when displaying in a huge group. No matter it is hanging clothes or not, it is still attractive. But I think it is only practical in a long corridor and a hall. Available in usonahome.

Snowy scene

Can you believe all these are real snow globes? I am doubt. But there are a lot of works in http://www.martin-munoz.com/main.html that shows different scenes in snowglobes. And it is so impressive, more than a snow globe. <The daily max>

What time is it?

This plain dark brick called Verbarius Clock. It can display the time in words and can support up to 5 langanges. I am wondering if it can act as radio clock and show animated text, then I am sure it will be in my most wanted shopping list.<mocoloco>

carpet Galaxy

A high gloss carpet that gives essential contrast and soft tone especially under spot light. Great for floor covering at living room. <casalis>

struggling for a carpet

It is planned to put a piece of carpet in my living room. Thanks to the shop assistant, I took several sample to see how they can match. But seems none of them can give me a "wow" feeling. Finally I picked another sample recommended by the assistant, which I have never think of. And, the outcome is surprisingly brillant. Again, it is a general practice to take three months for order but I hope it won't take too much time for my case.

big supper

This was a big meal prepared by our local buddy. The taste was delicious and very different from chinese cusine. But there were too few of us and most of the food were left behind. I think he needs to take a week time to finish it with his family.

baby camel

I visited a camel farm at my last day in KSA. This is the smallest one among its brothers and all are white in color. All other camels are busy in feeding themselves and leave their children alone.

skater plen

This robot was launched in 6-2006 at a limit edition and also for Japan domestic only. It seems to be the most compact (with over 17 joints) among other brands such as kyosho, hitec etc. The motion is very funny in the movie clip of the offical website. Unfortunity, there is not much information about the next batch or even user's comment. <plen>

COR sofa

That's an extentable sofa ALA with neat and compact shape. The smallest version size is 162w x 85/102d x 80h which seems totally fit to my tiny living room. I like another series Consetta or Jura but ALA is transformable to fit in small room<COR>

Rocking chair

It is quite hard to find a suitable rocking chair for my old father as his mind always changing. Being bored of Eames rocking chair, I am looking for one with lounge chair feeling. And there are not much fitting all requirement. Here are the two sort listed. <architonic>















Dondo rocking chair by Poltrona Frau














DOZY by Ferlea

spider chandelier

Again black color. Recently, I saw this in local retail store. The idea is great, but I don't think many HK people can accept the designer's humor and broad vision of creativity. <moooi>

everything goes dark

Some items are sorted out for my sister reference in her new apartment. Interestingly, many of these items are black in color.

dark fiber lamp <cribcandy>













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heals

Get this in HK

The news is about Louvre gallery's new collection Fendi Casa. There is a wired candelabrum in the middle and this is what I look for quite a long time. Very attractive ar. I surely would get one if there is a smaller one..haha
<mingpo>

Earthquake

It sounds too far to be scare and unrelated to HK people. But it does affect everyone somehow. No people was killed or injure in here but it took only a few second, the blind spot telecom infrastructure was totally unveiled. The days of no MSN/internet (not exactly, but just too slow) is a good experience to pick my life out of the busy internet connection. We can do nothing under the mighty will of nature.

drawing

The plant photo is inserted into my draft drawing.

黃槿 Sea Hibiscus

Ha, I am looking for a small tree for quite a long time. The one in the magazine is the one which I think has the best form to fit my home. Recently, I was told that it is Sea Hibiscus and also very common in HK. And it is tough to wind, salt, dry, and grows big yellow flowers. I'll post more photo once I get a small branch.

kasthall carpet

Recently, I read the introduction of Kasthall carpet in HK magazine. The first time I saw was a kasthall MOSS carpet, it was hanging on the wall with spot light figuring out the long wool of different olive tone. The selection of color and quality is the top grade. Well, if you look at the unit price, it'll tell you how "good quality" it is. I think I may buy a small piece if I have big bonus this year end. <Kasthall>

hulger handset for mobile and VoIP

A good quality (also very expensive) handset for both mobile handsfree and Skype connection. Good quality means quality in voice, weight and ease of using. I shall use it more frequently at home or at work outside HK.

Yummi pottery

I found these pots ocassionally in glazing some old magazines. They come with different sizes and colors (all in earth tone). The wooden lid is a good choice with the earthenware container. It is a good idea to serve as a candy bowl in Lunar new year. <when objects work>

New picture frame

This classic picture frame is made of resin plastic but it is very heavy. So I put it leaning on the wall as shown. The contrast of the shodow is even more emphasized under the halogen lighting. Totally match to glasses and vases, plus a good balance to my minimal style cabinet.

cotton-padded mattress

A "marble" like golden fish pattern available in G.O.D.. Also come with pillow cover. It matches the theme of my home.

Pantry Magic

There is a new shop selling cookery goods in CWB. There are many attractive but useful tools and a small corner showing how to keep the tools in a handy way. I may buy a stone mortar next time

Days in Saudi

Here are some photos of my trip in KSA.

















The bread besides me are just baked and taste great!!!


















I am not used to eat with bare hands. My fingers were burnt with these hot foods.




















A very special interior......I was watching MU vs Chelsea

When east meets west

After a week struggling, I put this bronze bird sculpture on a tissue box which is originally a modern bird house. I guess this bird would love to stay here rather than put it on any other place.

balloon lamp

My sister bought me this Balloon Lamp. The lamp is illuminated by a white LED, similar idea as inflate. Actually, it is not that bright to act as a lamp. but what can I expect from a single LED? <Realm Dekor>

My birthday cake

I got this cake in my BBQ Birthday Party.. actually it is just a normal BBQ event in my company.
but my friends bought this cake for celerbration. And I put the sausage inside as a candle, good meaning hehe.

stream planter

Really donno how powerful it is. But the web said it uses hydroponic technique to cultivate the plant so the plant inside can survive in adverse condition and grow fast. One good point is there is a water chamber and you don't need to feed it frequently. Well, but I think there is anyother way round to deal with it. <greenfortune> Ah. this web also demonstrates it's work on keeping plant on a wall. Good reference.

I brought concrete from Taiwan

A very fruitful journey!!, It was planned to visit some museums in Taipei, Taichung, or Juming gallery. But there is an extra bonus- There was a small market place outside eslite booktore, selling creative goods all made by Taiwan Teens. And there is a large society called campo that brings them together- a new culture of living art. damn cool! The first tiny small planter below is made by one of the unit <0416x1024>. Waiting to visit Taiwan again




















Another concrete item was imported from japan<pull+push> which I want to order long time before.