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Tips On Decorating Your Home

noreply@blogger.com (Shemah Sham) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:40:00 +0000

Decorating your home is not an easy task even with the help of an interior designer. If you don't have a plan, or at least a picture of what you have in mind, then you'll just end up buying random things that you like and end up not making it "connect" with the other things that you have in your home.

So have a plan of what theme you're going for, what style, what color scheme or the general look of the room you want. Then measure the room and measure the items when you go shopping. You don't want to get furniture that's over-sized for a small room and vice versa. Even if I found the perfect rustic bar stools, if it doesn't bode well with the other furniture, it just won't do. It needs to be unified and old furniture need to mesh well with the new furniture.

Traffic flow is a good thing to focus on. You don't want your living room or home space to be a maze of sorts.

Balance and proportion are key to decorating. Don't over-stuff your bookshelves with books. Add other items such as photo frames, flower frames to make it more interesting. Minimize your clutter. Too many photo frames, too many books on the coffee table, that sort of thing.

When decorating a small room, you don't always have to think of what color you should use to make it bigger. You can always go for colors that will enhance the rooms liveliness and add some dramatic elements to the room.

A lot of people also always focus on the floor space. Remember your walls. Nowadays, there are a lot of wall shelves, wall sconces, and window treatments that can enhance your room and create storage space without using floor space.

I still have a lot of decorating to do in my new home, but I'm taking my own sweet time. So it'll be a while before I throw my housewarming party!! Here are some cool housewarming gifts I've written quite a while back, by the way.. *hint hint*

My Mermaid Doctor

noreply@blogger.com (Shemah Sham) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:09:00 +0000

Ever since I've been going through my Grey's Anatomy marathon, my daughter has taken a fancy to all this medical stuff. She's been playing with her toys and pushing around a tray which I assume is one of those medical carts.

She's gone as far as saying she wants to be a lady doctor.. much to her father's delight.. although, she added that she wants to work in the mermaid world.

Yes, she's obsessed with mermaids.

But then again, she's 4 years old. Her ambitions might change in 2 weeks, when I start on my Vampire Diaries marathon. Perhaps, she'll take a liking to being a vampire slayer ala Buffy.

World Press Photo of The Year

noreply@blogger.com (Shemah Sham) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:41:00 +0000

The World Press Photo jury has selected a New York Times photo taken in Yemen last fall as the photo of the year for its encapsulation of the anguish that accompanied the Arab Spring uprisings.

"A thin man rests his head on the shoulder of a burqa-clad woman, the pair collapsed together against a wall," Kerri McDonald writes on the New York Times Lens blog. "The expression on her face can't be seen. But her body language--right arm wrapped tightly around his neck, left hand clinging to his arm-—conveys everything her expression cannot."

New York Times Spanish photographer Samuel Aranda took the shot--which the Times describes as having "the mood of a Renaissance painting"--at the entrance to a mosque-turned-hospital. Koyo Kouoh, one of the jurors, added: "It stands for Yemen, Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, Syria, for all that happened in the Arab Spring."

- Yahoo! News

So moving and heartbreaking. :(

Other winners include:

1st prize Daily Life Singles category of the 2012 World Press Photo contest by Damir Sagolj, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Reuters, shows a picture of North Korea's founder, Kim Il-sung, decorating a building in the capital Pyongyang, North Korea, Oct. 5, 2011. (AP Photo/Damir Sagolj, Reuters)

1st prize General News Singles category of the 2012 World Press Photo contest by Alex Majoli, Italy, Magnum Photos for Newsweek shows protesters cry, chant and scream in Cairo's Tahrir Square, after listening to the speech in which Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said he would not give up power in Cairo, Egypt, Feb. 10, 2011. (AP Photo/Alex Majoli, Magnum Photos for Newsweek)

1st prize Spot News Singles category of the 2012 World Press Photo Contest by Yuri Kozyrev, Russia, Noor Images for Time shows rebels in Ras Lanuf, Libya, March 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Yuri Kozyrev, Noor Images for Time)

2nd prize Sports Stories category of the 2012 World Press Photo contest by Adam Pretty, Australia, Getty Images shows divers practicing during the 14th FINA World Championships at the Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China, July 17, 2011. (AP Photo/Adam Pretty, Getty Images)

1st prize Arts and Entertainment Stories category of the 2012 World Press Photo contest by Rob Hornstra, The Netherlands shows the Sochi Project: Sochi Singers Marika Bajur sings 'Kuriu' in the restaurant Eurasia. (AP Photo/Rob Hornstra)

1st prize People in the News Stories category of the 2012 World Press Photo Contest by Yasuyoshi Chiba, Japan, Agence France-Presse shows the aftermath of the tsunami in Japan, April 3, 2011. Chieko Matsukawa shows her daughter's graduation certificate as she finds it in the debris in Higashimatsushima city, Miyagi prefecture, Japan. (AP Photo/Yasuyoshi Chiba, AFP)

Check out Yahoo! News for more winning photos from the World Press photo contest.

Wedding Bands

noreply@blogger.com (Shemah Sham) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:27:00 +0000

The husband recently took one of my chunky rings and used it on his pinky and asked me what I think PEOPLE would think if he went out wearing one of those. I said, if you're not related to the Salvatore brothers from Vampire Diaries, don't bother. (That went over his head obviously.. he has no idea what I was talking about).

Anyways, I told him, if he's not wearing his wedding band, then there's no way he's using any other ring. He doesn't wear his wedding band because he has sensitive skin. I've seen how raw, dry and itchy it gets if he does wear it and I don't want some infected, ewww-looking hand roaming all over me during sexy time. So yeah, it's fine with me if he doesn't wear one.

Last year, my brother and his wife got matching Bvlgari wedding bands that were really simple and understated. It was gorgeous but personally, I still love me some diamonds. It doesn't have to be Jennifer Lopez big. I like them simple. Perhaps for my 10th wedding anniversary next year I can upgrade my wedding band to something like this!

I don't normally like gold, but the wedding band I'm using is a mixture of gold and platinum and it looks good on my skin. It makes the diamonds pop out! Not that diamonds really need the help, but I think they're gorgeous. And it's not even that expensive if you get it now from Reeds Jewellers. It was $895 but it's at $599.95 now until March 31st, 2012! So brides and grooms-to-be, don't wait!

The World's Largest Coffee Cup

noreply@blogger.com (Shemah Sham) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:58:00 +0000

Coffee is a great pick me up. When I drink my coffee, I totally snap out of it. I become more focused at the task at hand and the aroma is just... hmmm.. yummm!

People say not to drink coffee before bedtime in order to get proper sleep. But personally, if I'm tired and sleepy, I'll still sleep. Regardless.. coffee or no coffee. However, I might have to eat my words if I drink out of THIS coffee cup before bedtime.

The World's Largest Coffee Cup weighs a little over 10lbs.. EMPTY. So not only will you end up like an over energized Energizer bunny, you can forgo your morning sessions at the gym as well. The cup holds up to 20 normal cups of coffee, just so you know. It holds more than a coffee maker! I think it's even bigger than my soup tureen. I can imagine one of my aunts getting drunk on eggnog during Christmas drinking from this cup.

The World's Largest Coffee Cup retails at $39.99 and can be found at sites like ThinkGeek but it is now currently out of stock (at time of posting).

p/s: Not affiliated with ThinkGeek or receiving compensation for this post.

Room In Progress

noreply@blogger.com (Shemah Sham) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:30:00 +0000

As most of you know, recently I moved house and am settling in wonderfully. However, there is still one task that I have been putting off. There's still one room in the house that is still not utilized. It's an empty room downstairs that is currently used as a place where I iron my clothes. I initially planned to make it my office/study room but now I'm not so sure.

But one thing's for sure is, I really need to get the curtains up in that room. I don't want no peeping tom watching me iron my clothes. Just the thought of it gives me the heebie jeebies. So my best girl friend is planning to bring me home shopping at IKEA and SSF to help me get inspired in decorating that room. Should I go for some drapery fabric for the curtains or simply go for blinds? I saw some really awesome blinds at a home showcase the other day that I really love.

Anyways, what do you think? Office/study room or guest room? Perhaps, if there's enough space, I should make it my office with a sofa day bed in there. Yay? Nay?

Candies for 50s-Themed Party

noreply@blogger.com (Shemah Sham) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:25:00 +0000

I do not particularly have a sweet tooth. I don't mind having desserts now and then, and on certain days, I do have a hankering for chocolates. But I'm not the type that MUST have it or I'll die. As far as candies go, I don't have a lot of favourites. I used to like Skittles when I was a kid. Snickers more than Mars bars. Resse's Peanut Butter Cups are a fave but I realize now that it's super sweet and it gives me a headache. My absolute favorites though, are Lifesavers and Tootsie Rolls. That, I will and can have any time.

Candy from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s

Recently, I saw some candy from the 50s available online and thought this would surely be an awesome addition for those planning a party with a 50s theme. Some rock and roll by the King of Elvis. Circle skirts with cute cardigans. Guys in skinny ties and slicked back hair? Milkshakes and sundaes. McDonalds burgers (The first McDonald's opened in the 1950s in Illinois, don't you know?). Happy Days marathon. You've got yourself one helluva party!

Grey's Anatomy Marathon

noreply@blogger.com (Shemah Sham) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:17:00 +0000

It's a Monday and there's no school! Thank God for Chinese New Year holidays! Haha I have been indulging myself in some Grey's Anatomy marathon, re-watching from Season 1. Right now I'm still at Season 4. It really brings me back to the times when I really wanted to be a surgeon. But I don't have the steadiest hands and it was just too expensive to pursue after my dad passed away. Yet, it's still awesome to watch this show. I think by now I can name all the surgical tools from a scalpel to a cautery. I still haven't watched the latest Grey's Anatomy Season 8, though. So don't tell me any spoilers, mmmkay??

Things To Do on New Year's Eve in KL

noreply@blogger.com (Shemah Sham) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 09:43:00 +0000

As everyone in this world is preparing themselves to usher in the New Year, I can't help but reflect upon what has happened this past year. Saying goodbye always makes me sentimental. However, this year was an amazing year for me. It wasn't without it's hardships and sorrows, but like every year, my family and I managed to persevere through the hard times and celebrate the good times.

As you all get ready for the big night, whether you're going out partying till dawn (don't forget your rfid blocking wallets -- you don't want to spend your night worrying about thieves scanning and stealing your credit card data), or spending a lovely romantic night with your loved ones, or just stay in and watch a DVD with your husband and kids (like I will be), I wish all of you a blessed and safe 2012 wherever you are!

And if you still have NO idea what to do this New Year's Eve in KL, here's a great list compiled for you by TimeOutKL - Things To Do on New Year's Eve.

Happy New Year from my family to yours!

11 More Days to 2012!

noreply@blogger.com (Shemah Sham) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:04:00 +0000

11 days are left 'til we reach the end of 2011. 11!!

God, 2011 went by super fast! However, I did manage to get a couple of my major resolutions done with and some are still a work in progress.

Like the other 70% of the world's population, I wanted to lose weight (like I do every year) but this year, thanks to my running, I have managed to lose 8kgs and I plan to lose at least 8kgs more! :) Once I started running, my goal was to enter a competitive race, preferably a 5km fun run, but I managed to raise the bar and joined not one but TWO 10km races and completed it without quitting, fainting, dying, etc. So yay to that!!

My other main goal for the year was find a bigger house to move to and I managed to do that as well! We now are no longer living in a tiny apartment but have finally moved to a bigger and much more comfortable house. There's still a lot of things to do to make the house homey. More in the decor work, so I'm planning to go shopping at the lifestyle concept store, SSF with my sister to check some things out. At least we can get inspired with how to decorate our place. From basement floor tiles to outdoor furniture, they have it all!

Anyways, another resolution I had was to get myself a camera. And I did!! But more on that later!!! I'm super excited but I won't blog about it just yet! ;) Stay tuned!

Chammak Challo - Akon (Ra.One OST) ft. Hamsika Iyer

noreply@blogger.com (Shemah Sham) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:45:00 +0000

Okay, truth be told, I don't listen to Hindi songs. However at times, I do check out and post these songs because a) it has grown on me, b) it is annoyingly addictive, c) it's my blog and I post whatever I want to.

Anyways, this song wasn't only "all of the above", but it was different because this is the first Hindi song sung by Akon. At least, as far as I know.

Chammak Challo is a song composed by musical director duo Vishal-Shekhar as a part of the soundtrack for the 2011 Bollywood film Ra.One starring Shahrukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal among others. The song, along with the rest of the soundtrack, was officially released on September 12, 2011.

However, the song faced controversy when the rough version was leaked on the Internet on May 31, 2011. The song is sung by international pop singer Akon, while the female vocals are given by Hamsika Iyer. Chammak Challo is also noted for being the first musical collaboration of Akon with Indian artists.

Here's the official full song for Chammak Challo featuring Shahrukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor from the film Ra.One.

Happy Music Monday, everyone!

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Thoughts on Re-gifting

noreply@blogger.com (Shemah Sham) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:13:00 +0000

It's 5 days to go to Christmas and by the look of the traffic jam in town these days, people have NOT finished their Christmas shopping just yet. I wonder if there are people out there that are just re-gifting this Christmas.

To be honest, I have never re-gifted anything in my life before.. but if I were forced to re-gift something (for some reason), I think I'll probably give away some of my husband's black and milds cigars. He collects cigars, and they are in absolutely great condition, and kept in their package so perhaps that's the thing I'd re-gift. We've never re-gifted them, but during a birth of a baby, my husband will whip one or two out to pass to the father of the newborn. That's just how he is.

I guess, I frown upon re-gifting because it just shows how much someone doesn't appreciate the gift given and picked out for them. I can't remember one time when I received a gift so bad that I wanted to re-gift it to someone.

HOWEVER, when you do ponder about it, perhaps it is good to re-gift something when you think it would be a better use for someone else instead of hoarding it for sentimental reasons, right? Re-gifting is just something that not everyone can pull off. I know I couldn't. I'd probably feel so guilty about it that I'll probably say something to the receiver and make myself and the receiver feel bad. I'm THAT clueless.

If you are on of those people who can get this art of re-gifting down pat, then, more power to you! I heard Kim Kardashian is a BIG re-gifter. I wonder if she will re-gift some of the crazy expensive weddings gifts that she received to her fans.. Hah! Yeah. Right.

5 Gifts to Avoid for Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (Shemah Sham) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:05:00 +0000

Christmas is the time for giving -- and no matter how big or small, expensive or non-expensive, it's the thought that counts. But there are gifts that just make for an awkward Christmas moment.

So if you'd like to avoid awkward moments in front of guests, here are 5 gifts that are best avoided.

1) Lingerie - As much as Agent Provocateur is on the list of your lady's Christmas list, this is best given only during intimate moments. You don't want your guests to see what YOU'LL be enjoying later that night. Your secret will out -- not only Victoria's.

2) Food - If it's the 15th food basket that someone unwraps, no matter how happy they are about it, the "OMG what are we going to do with this much food" thought will bound to come across their faces. There will be soooo many people giving food that the people receiving them will bound to realize they can't finish it and give it to someone else instead. Actually, it is a good thing. At least there won't be any wastage.

3) Toys (to children of friends) - If you're planning to have relatives/friends over that you haven't seen in a while, and are shopping for gifts for their children, make sure you know at least how old their children are. Giving a toy truck fit for a toddler, to a 6-7 year old, is a recipe for disaster. The parents of the child will feel badly and you'll feel even worse once the tantrum begins. You may disagree but I've seen this happen. Seriously, it was more AWKWARD than the MTV show. Toys will be great ONLY if you consult with the parents beforehand.

4) Pets - Pets are cute and sweet and we all love them. But giving them during Christmas might not be the brightest idea. There'll be lots of people, the pet might be uncomfortable and it can get quite chaotic. It might want to mark it's territory right then and there, it won't be housebroken yet and there's a ton of other reasons. A pet hamster, or fish, maybe. But dogs and cats.. might just save that for a different day. Boxing day, perhaps?

5) Exercise equipment - There's no better way to imply someone needs to get their workout on. And nobody wants to be reminded of that during Christmas. No matter how much your best friend says they need to lose weight.. you can help them out after New Year. AFTER the holiday season is over. Not when there's turkey and stuffing on the table.

You may not agree with my choices, but you gotta admit, there ARE better things out there to give, even if you DO run out of ideas!

My Very Own Handyman

noreply@blogger.com (Shemah Sham) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:42:00 +0000

I have just completed my move last weekend and throughout the process, I've gotta thank the husband for being such a wonderful person and such a pro at moving. He dismantled any furniture that needed dismantling and reassembled it once we arrived at the new place.

Plus, he put up some wall shelves for my son's room and installed some curtain railings as well. He is such a handyman. I never really paid much attention to his tools, I thought he only had this one, but apparently he has more than 4 tool sets! He even has one of those snazzy micrometers.. although it isn't a digital one. But still...

Next thing he's going to fix is install a water heater in the other bathroom and it doesn't even have a water heater point.. so he has to open up the electric source and what not.. I told him to hire a contractor to do it but he looked at me as if I was crazy. He's done it before and I should take his word for it because in our 8 years of marriage, we never had to hire a plumber or handyman to do any work that needs to be done. And I shouldn't expect things to change in years to come. ;) I love a man who's good with his tools! LOL!

Funny T-Shirts

noreply@blogger.com (Shemah Sham) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:56:00 +0000

I always love a good novelty t-shirt especially when they're really hilarious. However, despite loving them, I don't have one. I love it enough to give it as a gift, but I never personally have wore one. But never say never, right?

If you're looking for some unique and different novelty t-shirts, my favorite place would be ThinkGeek 'coz I'm just geeky that way.

I'm a fan of zombies.. and The Walking Dead

Who can resist the dark side when Vader puts it like that?

You don't need a sixth sense for this!

But it depends on your personality really. If you're looking for the crude funny t shirts, there's always FoulMouthShirts.com! LOL!

Formal Clothing for Kids

noreply@blogger.com (Shemah Sham) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:29:00 +0000

I remember when I was searching for formal clothes for my kids to wear for my brother's wedding, and it was easy to search for the whole tux, vest, bowtie and everything that goes with it, but what was hard for me to find was the perfect boys dress shoes.

I only managed to find my son's dress shoes at the last minute.. the day of the wedding. When everyone was busy getting ready, my husband took my son all across town to every shoe store he can find. It's not that they didn't have any, but it was either too big (for teens and adults) or too small (for babies and toddlers).

Anyways, we were lucky that we found one and both my son and daughter looked great in their formal wear.

If you're in Malaysia, Wonder Tots (they have an outlet at Sunway Pyramid and Empire Shopping Gallery) has an excellent choice of formal wear at an affordable price.

Online Jobs Search

noreply@blogger.com (Shemah Sham) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:22:00 +0000

Searching for a job has improved immensely over the decades. Nowadays, with the help of the internet, there's no need to buy 10 different newspapers every single day just to find the perfect job for you. 10 out of 10 people looking for a job nowadays use online job searches.

In Malaysia alone, there's a ton of job portals to check out, like JobStreet, Jobberies, StarJobs, Jobs2u, etc. It doesn't matter whether you're looking to apply for Nursing Jobs or System Support & Documentation Jobs, they've got it all.

Personally, I'm always on the lookout for freelance writing jobs. If any of you know of any real good ones, feel free to let me know!

It's Snowing in the East Coast!

noreply@blogger.com (Shemah Sham) — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:04:00 +0000

Snow arrived in the East Coast of the U.S. (New York and Philadelphia) this Saturday - and surprised many who were not anticipating it yet. The surprise quickly made it's way through twitter (what other way, is there?) and re-tweeted numerous times over. Definitely kept my timeline busy! :)

The day before, Colorado experienced some snow as well and I've gotta say, when snow has arrived, before long, it's gonna look a lot like Christmas! :) I daresay the snow is your cue to order your invitationbox.com christmas cards. Hurry up! Be an early bird and don't hold out to do it last minute!

However, weather forecasts have predicted clear skies on Sunday -- clear enough for the MLS Cup Playoffs to go off without a hitch! :) So American soccer fans, need not worry about that! Forecasts call for temperatures in the low-40s, so that's still pretty bearable. I'm sure many aren't looking forward to the snowfall like what they experienced last winter in New York a snowstorm broke New York's 86-year-old record for January snowfall.

With that being said, it's time to dig out your winter clothes, garb yourselves and keep yourself warm!

What's Your Dream Car?

noreply@blogger.com (Shemah Sham) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:58:00 +0000

I've been checking out a lot of car roadshows lately and even though I don't drive, I sort of feel the anticipation of owning my first car. I know, it's not going to happen anytime soon but I can't help it after checking out all these awesome cars.

I know my blogging buddy, Bella is dreaming about an Audi R8 and my kid sister thinks a VW Passat is really cool. I'm still undecided. I don't drive and I'm so not a "car" girl. I mean, there's no way a guy can ever charm me just by telling me what car he drives. I don't know why, but when I was single, a lot of guys thought that telling what car they drive means anything to me. It so doesn't. Even if they say they have a Rockford Fosgate Subwoofer amp installed in their car.

Anyways, I'm planning to get my act together and start driving next year.. so until I do, I won't be stressing out on getting a car just yet.

Shari's Berries, anyone?

noreply@blogger.com (Shemah Sham) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:43:00 +0000

A famous local singer here in Malaysia by the name of Siti Nurhaliza, once told the media that one thing that attracted her to her husband was the way he wooed her with chocolate covered strawberries and expensive gourmet chocolates!

So the old adage of "the way through a man's heart is through his stomach" should really be changed to "the way through ANYONE's heart is through their stomach". Maybe not everyone could be bribed with food, but I definitely am one of those people.

Chocolates are one of those gifts that never fail. Over the years, there have been trends of cupcakes, donuts, etc as gifts, but chocolates are one gift that is always welcome in any home. Even for that fitness buff who claims not to eat sugar anymore. Deep down, they're just waiting to pounce on it!

Shari's Berries provides a delicacy of chocolate covered berries that are just simply delicious according to testimonials of it's returning customers. I don't know why berries just taste so good with chocolate.

Anyways, for those husbands who are worked up over not knowing what gift to give their wives, lemme just say, send birthday gift for your wife online via Shari's Berries and take the children off her hand for one day.. or maybe even two. Send her to a 2 day stay at a spa, coupled with these delicacies and she'll be the happiest woman alive. I know I would be.

Personalized Gift Ideas

noreply@blogger.com (Shemah Sham) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:22:00 +0000

I'm not really creative when it comes to giving gifts. It's easy when the people I give gifts to, are my loved ones because I know them so well and I know what they like and dislike, and also because I can pour my heart into it. I love giving personalized gifts because they're one of a kind and it's something that your friends and family will always remember you by.

However, when it comes to acquaintances, I'm almost always at a dead end when it comes to buying gifts. I want to give them something personalized but sometimes the nature of the relationship just makes it hard to give something personalized when you're not even close to that person. But then again, if you'd like to avoid having your presents be re-wrapped and re-gifted by someone, personalized gifts are the way to go.

For weddings or housewarmings, there are lots of ideas you can work around with -- make it personalized but not too intimate a gift -- just perfect for an acquaintance, colleague, etc.

Here are a couple of gift ideas that you might want to consider.

Personalized towels. Perfect for housewarmings and weddings. People just can't get enough of fresh towels, my late grandmother once told me. It's always needed around the house.

Personalized Pajama Sets. This is normally reserved for those "closer" to you but still tasteful to give a his and hers personalized pajama set for a wedding gift. Save the naughty negligees for your closest girlfriends.

Personalized Pillowcases. These are fun and innocent enough to give to anyone and turns a normal boring pillowcase into something unique.

Personalized Glasses/Wine Stems/Champagne Flutes. Whoever you give this to will be delighted in having spectacular glasses to serve their guests with. They might even feel compelled to personalize their whole china set.

Personalized Rugs. Pretty cool gift, if you ask me. Every house needs a rug, so why not make it as personal as you can?

Personalized Drink Cooler Tub. I think this is one of the best things to give for a housewarming party. This drink cooler tub will definitely be put to use every single time your friend makes a party and impressing fellow guests as well and it's a gift that can be kept for a very long time.

All personalized gift ideas are available at PersonalCreations.com and you can also peruse their Facebook page for more stuff!

Small Business Equipment Lease

noreply@blogger.com (Shemah Sham) — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 16:13:00 +0000

If you're looking to run a small business but don't have the capital to purchase brand new equipment, you might want to consider taking an equipment lease for small businesses.

Over at FivePointCapital.com, you'll be able to apply for a small business equipment lease that fits your business's needs. They also provide two, three, four, and five year lease terms on most transactions as well as many different types of equipment lease programs from $5,000 to $100,000. The equipment leased is for any new or used equipment, work trucks, and/or software and just as long as it is not going to be resold and it is not disposable and/or consumable, it may qualify for an equipment lease.

Also, one need not worry about this lease affecting their personal credit because this equipment lease differs from a bank loan. Your equipment lease will not show as a trade line on your personal credit report! That's one thing less to worry about, right? Besides that, you can also include ‘soft costs’ such as delivery, training and installation in your total loan amount.

So, all businessmen and businesswomen out there, this is one option you must check out!

Get Crafty with Craft Supplies Malaysia

noreply@blogger.com (Shemah Sham) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:23:00 +0000

My friend, Debbie, the founder of Crafty Heart Online Store, has one of the best craft online stores in Malaysia. She sells a lot of things that all you creative crafters need -- ribbon, brads, stamps, etc.. She also does pre-orders and it is doing very, very well, I must say.

Anyways, she also recently created the Craft Supplies Malaysia (CSM) group on Facebook, so if you're interested in getting to know other crafters and find the right suppliers for you, I think that's the perfect group to join. Whether you're into beads, scrapbooking, knitting or any other type of crafting there is out there. I personally don't have much of a creative bone in my body, but I do like meddling with some digital scrapbooking once in a while.

Here was one of my few attempts at creating a digital scrapbook page of my daughter and I.

I know, I know.. I still need to improve a lot. But time is not a luxury that I have right now to be sharpening my creative skills! But one day soon.. I promise! Anyways, happy crafting, everyone!

Look of The Week #1: Nina Dobrev

noreply@blogger.com (Shemah Sham) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:24:00 +0000

I know it's only Tuesday but this actress has raised the bar in the red carpet department that I couldn't wait until Sunday to announce my Look of The Week.

Biased? Perhaps.

Nina Dobrev who plays Elena Gilbert in CW's smash hit series, Vampire Diaries, looked stunning in her Donna Karan Resort 2012 gown during the recent 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards held in Los Angeles. Red was the color of choice for many, many celebrities that night, but I personally thought she looked the best. She complemented her look with a gorgeous Neil Lane necklace, Brian Atwood heels and a clutch.

To think the same dress could look so different when you just change the color.

It also really doesn't hurt to have Ian Somerhalder on your arm, too!

Oh and how cute is this tweet?

I adore her.

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Searching For A Home

noreply@blogger.com (Shemah Sham) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 05:20:00 +0000

I'm house hunting right now, but it's becoming one big giant ball of stress. Every house that I like, is either unavailable or just too darn expensive. Whatever is in my budget range is either too far, or not to my liking.. which means that I will just have to "settle" for it. I dislike settling. So perhaps I might just have to wait longer to move out until I find that perfect home, which is perfect for my budget.

I'm not looking for a mansion. I just want to feel safe and comfortable while having the convenience of having my son's school and other amenities nearby. Is that so hard to ask? :(

The prices of homes have just skyrocketed unbelievably these past few years and if motor homes and trailers were available in Malaysia, perhaps that's the only thing I can afford right now.. and maybe, I won't even be able to afford the rv repairs. I know for most people, buying a home for 700k isn't a problem but I'm not in the "most people" category. Even THAT is just for an ordinary intermediate 2-storey terrace link house. I guess the location is to blame. But still, this house hunting thing isn't as fun as I thought it was gonna be.

Art by Tina

I guess, that no matter where I end up, I've just gotta be grateful that I have a roof over our heads.