Say Hello to Chewy Chew!!

Remember my post yesterday on the new arrival in our family?

I got to meet him last night. He is a 8 mnth old (13 in human years) Shetland Sheepdog, commonly called a Sheltie.

Mum was initially very against having a dog in the house but after she was won over by his cuteness and guai-ness. The whole family dotes on him now. 

He is very shy and is still trying to adapt to his new environment. From last night till this morning, he has not made a single sound. We were worried that he is mute but after reading up in the forums, I believe it is because of the new environment. The only problem is that Chewy has some skin problems. Hope it goes away quickly with the medication and the spray that the vet gave. Will be bringing him to get neutered over the weekend. And also bring him to the Pet Cafe @ Nex on Sunday. C will be bringing along her poodle, Brownie too.. 

Chewy's been with us for less than a day and I already love it soo much.

New Addition to the Family: Shetland Sheepdog

Bro bought a Shetland Sheepdog yesterday and will be collecting it tonight .. Mum's against it but I can't wait to see it.. Google-ed its image and its a smaller version of Lassie.. 

Super cute..

AD Preparation Progress

Yippee!! I have just struck off one more pressing issue on my To-Do List --> Helpers List

Wedding preps heating up again with 18 days to go. Gotta order cakes for 过大礼 this weekend in time for the ceremony next Saturday and buy a splitter for the projectors. 

Going to meet up with my Jiemeis for high tea this Sat to discuss on their duties, gate crash and AD schedule. Hope all goes well. I've also began to slowly moving my stuffs over to J's place. So many things to do and soo little time.. And this stuffy/runny nose is not helping matters ..

Met up with my PG last evening to go through the schedule with him. Was able to make some amendments to my schedule to have a better time management on that day. So brides to be please remember to meet up with your PG to go through your schedule. They will be able to advice on the timing required from their experience so that you avoid have to rush to certain things and have too much time for others..

AD Reception Preview

A preview of what is in store for my guests on my AD reception ..

Something Gold..

Story on Dementia to share

A very touching video to share. I cried while watching this.

Our Love Nest Progress 3

The last time I updated on our flats progress was on 28 March and they were starting on level 6. 

3 weeks down the road and they are already starting on level 8. 

Progress is pretty good. 

At this rate, it should take another 4 months to finish all 16 floors.

Source: bern from Construction of Punggol Residences Album Forum

Link to Our Love Nest Progress 1 

Link to Our Love Nest Progress 2

Wedding Songs

* Edited

One of the items on our list that have to be decided soon is the March In songs.

Below are some of the songs that I have shortlisted in no order of preference..

1st March In

Shania Twain - From this Moment On

Roberta Flack & Peabo Bryson - Tonight I Celebrate My Love

Bryan Adams & Barbra Streisand - I Finally Found Someone

For the 1st March In, we have decided on From This Moment On by Shania Twain

2nd March In

Taylor Swift - Today was a Fairytale

Taylor Swift - Love Story

A1 - Like a Rose

Bruno Mars - Just the Way You Are

Chris DeBurg - The Lady in Red

We have not decided on the song for our 2nd March In but I just might chose The Lady in Red by Chris DeBurg or I Finally Found Someone by Bryan Adams and Barbra Streisand.

P/S We have decided on I Finally Found Someone by Bryan Adams and Barbra Streisand for our 2nd March In.

1 more month!!

Woah!! Where have the time went to? All of a sudden I am left with 1 more month till my wedding = 30 more days = 4 more weeks!! Oh Gosh!! I'm beginning to get the jitters just thinking of the impending date. I hope I don't miss out on any of the major stuffs that have to be done.

We met up with Rose, our event manager from Peach Garden last evening to finalise on the decos and also the number of tables and miscellaneous stuffs

When we first met up with Rose sometime last year to book the date, we were told that there was no themes and wedding favours for us to choose from. So it was a wonderful surprise for us when she told us that we had a choice for both items. They had 3 themes for us to choose from: Victorian (Lilac and Ivory), Oriental (Red and Ivory) and Garden (Gold/Garden Green and Ivory). We went with the Garden theme since it fitted into my wedding theme of Gold, Ivory and Brown. Decided on gold sashes for the VIP chairs and also the flower pedestals instead of the green ones. The flower pedestals and VIP centerpiece also had mini bird cages on them. For the wedding favours, we chose the oriental magnetic bottle cap openers and towels. 

Glad that we have some of the major stuffs confirmed. We are left with scourcing of the splitter for the projector, duties for Jiemeis and Xiongdis, and also choosing of our music for our 1st and 2nd march-in amoung other miscelleneous stuffs. 

Invitations have also been mailed out on yesterday. Left with those that will be hand delivered.

Invitations to be mailed out

Our pink invitation cards!

My Wants: KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixer

I have got a KitchenAid in Imperial Red at home which my mom bought a few years back. It has not been seeing much action until recently when I have gotten back my mojo for baking. I'm thinking of getting one for when I shift into my new home when it is ready. I like that this series has got alot of colours to choose from. From the KitchenAid website, there are 27 colours to choose from!! I still prefer the Imperial Red one and it will go nicely with my Red/Silver CBTL beverage system!! Woohoo!! Now I gotta find someone to sponsor either one of my machines!!

Source: http://luthersales.com/

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My Wants: CBTL Single Serve Beverage System

CBTL is short for Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. I have been drinking the Tropical Passion Tea Latte since my Secondary school days. We would frequent the outlet at Hougang Plaza and Bishan during our preparation for our O'Levels. Now that they have this Single Serve Beverage System, I can enjoy a cup of CBTL standard tea in the comfort of my own home. Nespresso also has a similar machine but they only have coffee capsules. I prefer my coffees from Kopitiams but I love my tea from CBTL so I think this machine is more suitable for me.


The Contata only comes in Grey/Black. For the Kaldi, they have it in 4 colours, Blue/Silver, Red/Silver, White/Silver and Gold. I am so in love with the Red/Silver one. The function of both is the same, only difference is the design and that Kaldi has a range of colours to choose from. Price difference is $90. They also have the milk frother which is retailing at $149 but if bought together with the CBTL machine, it will cost $99.

If I were to get the Kaldi in Red/Silver and the Milk Frother in White, the damage will come up to $488. Or I can get a handheld frother at $20.90 which will come up to $409.90.

The tea and coffee capsules are $9.10 for a box of 10. Powder satchets are $11.90 for a box of 8.

Lets say I get 2 boxes each it will be $42.

Total damage:
1) Kaldi + Milk Frother + 2 box capsules + 2 box powder satchets = $530

2) Kaldi + handheld frother + 2 box capsules + 2 box powder satchets = $451.90

I am thinking if I should get this after I move into my new flat or should I just get this and put it in my husband's place.. One things for sure.. I want one of this machine!!

Source: http://cbtl.com.sg

DIY Wardrobe Makeover

**Edited
J bought a new wardrobe for me to house my clothes. The whole wardrobe was a boring walnut brown when we first bought it. And it made the room look smaller because of its dark colour. Decided to lighten it up and purchased some wall decals online and we spent an afternoon transforming the doors a bright and shiny white. After which, I added on a row of 'I Love Paris' decals to break up the monotonous white. The colours also fit in with the colour of our new bed frame and his existing wardrobe. We are both very pleased with the final outcome.

The original colour was close to this

After covering the doors and drawers with the white decal

Final product

5 Weeks till our Wedding ..

My To-do list is slowly but surely getting shorter,

• Emcee script done
• Invites mailed out
• Selected gowns
• 过大礼 items bought
• New wardrobe delivered and redesigned

Dim Sum @ Hai Tien Lo

Sunday was Clarice's and WF's 1 year ROM anni. She invited us to join them for dim sum lunch at Pan Pac's 海天楼. We took the elevator all the way to the 37th floor and the view on the way up was magnificent.

The view of from our table.

Trying to take a picture with the view. But failed.

See J's super sian look? Asked him why must rest his head on his hand and he tells me that must have different pose. Cannot always the same.. lll

We ordered quite a number of dishes but I only remembered to take the porridge. Was busy eating after that.

Artistic shot: Attempt 1

They had this 流沙包 which I <3 to the max.

Artistic shot: Attempt 2

View on the way down.

Had a wonderful brunch with my BFF and her husband. Happy anni Clarice and WF! No pictures of the couple though..

Forlino @ One Fullerton

Another SUPER late post. In Nov/Dec, I found a deal online for set lunch at Forlino at 1/2 price. Quickly purchased the deal and made a reservation for January for our 31st monthniversary. Reached there early and took photos of MBS and had some drinks at Coffee Bean before heading to the restaurant for our lunch.

Ambience at the restaurant was wonderful, and we were ushered to a window seat. Can't remember much of what we ordered. But the food was pretty good for the price we were paying. Portions were small but at the end of the meal, both of us were very full.

Our appetizer of freshly baked foccacia bread I think and some spread.

My started of smoked salmon

J's tomato soup. Surprisingly good.

My fish main course

J's pasta. Really can't remember what was in this dish but it was good too. Pasta was Al Dente and the sauce was creamy but not cloying.

Tea and cookies to round up our wonderful meal.

Let me end this post with a picture of us after a satisfying meal.

1st Date Revisited

This post is very late. Early last month, I received a msg from J saying that he will be bringing me out for dinner that evening. Turned out that he wanted to visit the place of our 1^st date which was TCC. Haven been there with him since New Years Eve 2009.

They changed the name to TCC at the Bay and also the menu which is pictureless now. Very like those you find in restaurants with just the name of the dish and a short description. The last time we went (which was pretty long ago), the menu was the same as those at the other outlets. There wasn't much difference to the deco though.

Headed down to Prive Bar for desserts after dinner where that silly boy who usually can't stomach much dessert ordered a cake for himself.

Simply love these times with just J and me enjoying some private and quiet together time.

My Blood Orange Fizz

My Seafood Aglio Olio ~ Same dish that I ordered on our 1st date

His Clams and Prawn Spaghetti

Chilling @ Prive Bar

Sticky Date Pudding with Butterscotch sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream

And Peanut Butter Crunch Chocolate Cake

Gowns Selected!

A big load off my mind! Finally selected and confirmed my WG, EG and Kua and J's Blazer on Friday. Clarice took half day leave to accompany me to choose our gowns.

Had a quick lunch of frog porridge at the coffeeshop across the road from the BS and with our bellies filled, we proceeded with the daunting task of selecting my WG. Tried on no less than 8 WG's before shortlisting 2 gowns, 1 halter neck and 1 spag strap. Decided to KIV both and move on to the EGs.

While I was trying on WGs, J was choosing his coat. His was an easy choice as he did not want a white coat, and he already bought a black one for our ROM, he chose a silver one with black lining. The SA took his measurements for his MTM pants and he was good to go.

EGs were a big headache for me as the gowns that I chose to try were all too small so there was no way for me to know if I would look good in them. Thank god J and Clarice were there. They got the SA to give them the album for the EGs and started shortlisting gowns for the SA to get out for me to try. In the end, I was left with a halter maroon ball gown and a heartshaped neckline chili red ball gown. Could not decide on which to get so I decided to try on the Kuas first. The selection was fast and simple. The first one they got for me was too big and the second one was too small. Asked them for an in between size and they told me that there is no in between size. Kept on telling me that the bigger one was my size and that I looked good in it. Almost lost my temper trying to tell them that it was not my size and that I looked sloppy in it. In the end another SA came and got me the Kua in my size to try. True enough, I looked smarted wearing the one in my size. Confirmed that and went back to deciding on my WG and EG. In the end, I took the Halter WG and the heart shaped neckline EG. Pretty pleased with my selections.

Confirmed the colours for the car deco and design for the hand bouquet too and also the date for my 1st fitting too. Dad's coat will be chosen on that day too.

Gown Selection

I am finally going for my gown selection tomorrow afternoon at Seletar Broadway. Have to choose a WG and an EG. From my past experiences during gown selection, I look best in a halter, heart-shaped neckline gown. Off shoulder gowns makes me look bigger than I am although it can mask my big arms. Halter gowns can also hide that piece of flesh near the armpit that is the bane of all women's existence.

Heart-shaped gowns flatter my shape but strapless gowns are a big nono as the bust tends to fold over onto itself resulting in creases forming on the gown just below the bustline. Toga's also look good on me so I might be getting a Toga style for my EG. Empire or A line cutting is also a must to hide by big tummy and slim line my body shape. Keeping my fingers crossed that I am able to find the gowns that I like.

Wine Selection for Banquet

What is a dinner banquet (酒席) without alcohol? As my banquet package does not include red wine, and the wine that the restaurant is offering us is on the high side, we have decided to source for our own wine.

I have checked out Carrefour and they have it on 30% consignment basis. Another one is Bottles & Bottles at Parkway Parade. Theirs is also on 30% consignment with minimum $400 spent. Being a complete novice on red wine, we bought a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon to try on the recommendation of the sales girl.

We have not opened the bottle yet but I been reading up on red wines this morning and a lot of recommendation is for a German Riesling which is sweet and fruity to be paired with Cantonese cuisine. From what I learnt from the salesgirl, the Carbernet Sauvignon is more full bodied compared to the Merlot which is lighter and fruitier. The Merlot also compliments Peking dishes which features heavier meats like duck and beef. According to this article,

“There are a few wines that will work well paired with Chinese food. They are a medium-dry to lightly sweet Riesling, a Chardonnay, not too oaky, not too dry, and a mild, full-bodied Merlot with just the right amount of acidity. Riesling, Chardonnay and Merlot wines always go well with a variety of foods and are very safe to be among your choices when pairing a wine with Chinese food to enhance the experience.”

Source: http://EzineArticles.com/955731

Since we cannot serve white wine because the Chinese are superstitious as White is associated to death, and Red is associated with Weddings and happy occasions. I believe we will be taking the Merlot after all.

Now Listening to ..

I was blog hopping when I came across this song by Christine Fan which tells of her love story with Blackie.

Been putting this song on repeat and I still get goosebumps everytime I hear this song.

Her lyrics are super meaningful.. And never fails to make me think of J.