Sunday Love Notes

Long Distance Relationship ... its a challenge and "easy" is not a word to describe it . 

Conquering the challenge, flourishing the feelings and nurturing the love are the key to a successful one ...

...although within those three there are still tens of sub-categories!

Although its a path I object to at first, but sometimes falling for our own Mystery-Man can get out of our control and our feelings takes over and things that you may not seem to do, like, approve of ...it takes place...and you allow it . 

Why? ...coz at the end of the day, you know that being your Mystery-Man is what matters...coz after all, he's the one that makes you smile, giggle and all happy right?

.......and that's what mine did last night!

I got a package from him..gifting me :- 

1. Love Notes : to be opened every Sunday until he comes! ...so its a lil weekly countdown calendar which not only has notes of the lil word dedications he has for me...but also pieces of puzzles! (which will be revealed week-after-week! ..so stay tuned!)

2. Antique Key Necklace with a Pink Rose : ...with a whimsical floral origami folded heart which represents the key to his heart! Which i think is completely darling!

3. Cutest Card from M.I.L.K which adorably quotes :- 

" a HUG is the perfect gift, one size fits all " 

Which is true! So i encourage you to hug-it-out with someone today!

Have you ever had lil' surprising gifts like these? 

If so, from who? and what was it? =)

Love to hear your version of "Sunday Love Notes" =)

Rough Sketches of New Ideas

New ideas that came to me past midnight ...
Yes, i'm known to be a "night person" ...full of creativity and fresh thoughts of ideas when the moon shines at its best and the sun appears in a different part of the world...
Here are some of my new sketches i have done in about cinq-minuit..
First : Whimsical Lampshade Chandeliers .
It can be just a simple D-I-Y at home..having different patterns and colours of fabrics for each lampshade - although different but it comes together in united harmony ..
I like to think of a shabby-chic style one .. one with soft stripes, second with mini floral patterns, another is an adorable polkadot and the last is a flower patterns with a hunch of bold colours .
It's definitely something i need to try!
Second : Tall Corner Lamps as Bedsides .
A room always has that piece that catches the eye first ...and this is a new way!
A definite eye-catches and the "accental element" in the room .
Can't wait to try it!

Glass House at MGM Grand Macao

If you're ever in Macao .. you must visit the MGM Grand ..
They have this huge glass house that is decorated beyond words..and just leaves you speechless!
Buildings are built with an inspired Spanish influence!
Its an outdoor garden within the glass house!
Think of birdcages, flowers, garden seats, plant and trees ... and giveaway is there's birds within the cages!!! -actual birds ... creative but pity because the air conditioning is super cold!
It is a gorgeous place at day time and so romantic with Christmas lights at night time ... there are bars, lounge and restaurants on the side so its a beautiful place for a definite date!
Just lovely!

The Luxe Manor - Hong Kong

So .. a part of my break, i went to Hong-Kong sometime in August and stayed at this adorable lovable sweet hotel =)
The Luxe Manor Hotel which is part of the Small Luxurious Hotel of the World ..
May i just say that I am in LOVE LOVE LOVE with the room's interior?
So glam in a simple way...and you wouldn't believe how creative they are in creating this lil' whimsical room!
Bold colours, unique repro furnitures, gold framed TV and stickers stickers stickers - you can see them on the fireplace and frames on the wall!

How creative is that???

Making a Come-Back!

Dear Darlings,

Hello .. I'm back ~ finally back .. took a long break and slowly figured out what i wanted and needed in life .. wasn't easy and I'm still in the process of all that ..
I was browsing through so many whimsical blogs last night and i truly have missed blogging my interiors or even just my feelings .. i guess blogs are just the diary of today's generations .
I have so much to share within these months i've been away ... and yes! most of them are things so pretty =) and some even just encourage you to dress your room!
Though i am still in the process ... here are some hiccups i've managed to decipher :-

1. Life : day-to-day lately i just been feeling one of those days with too much worry and you wish you could sleep all day and at times never waking up at all - yes! it does sound depressing and not very "me" at all.. Thank GOD that i have come to realization and i do want to make a change! Change in the world that starts within myself .. So i have commit to make the most of my 24 hours with what will make me grow ..all things to do with health, my career, family and relationship (Mystery Man and friendship) ..

2. Career : for those of you who knows me well, you would know i am a tad .. a pinch .. a dash of a workaholic .. but lately it hasn't been so .. but from what i have breathe in and out are ideas that slowly crawl into the creativity production - and i love it! Then i think to myself......why o why should i stop doing whatever it is that i do?
With support and blessing from my family and friends, i have had the idea of opening up an Interior Agency within the streets of Jakarta ..just a small free lance start up and that i hope will be my baby that grows into a furnishing showroom =)
So i dared myself to talk to my Boss of Bellagio Furnishing and he wasn't happy about it at first as he thought it'll be something of a competition ...but as soon as i convinced him that it won't be and i'll still be part-timing in Bellagio Furnishing, he supported me by offering an affiliation with Bellagio Furnishing =D
.........and for now, yes i have started with an East Rembrant small house project..owned by a man with one great personality! - i feel so blessed ... and i am about 80% done with his house ... so keep coming back to see what i've done with the empty house!

3. Business : as a side job ... i dream of opening a business ...maybe something to do with fashion, which has always been a hidden passion of mine =) .....but all this later in the beginning of twenty-eleven! *excited*

Conclusion is sometimes we feel empty and sometimes we just start to feel tired don't feel guilty coz it's beautiful what a little-breather can do to you! To those who are feeling a lil lost, stay strong coz our Creator will never allow anything beyond our strength to happen ..

Much Love and stay posted!
♥ Renita

BREAK ..

U N D E R  C O N S T R U C T I O N 

and Life-Changing Things

Sorry for the inconveniences . 

Hope to be back soon =)

The Beauty of Flowers

What are Flowers?

A flower, sometimes known as a bloom or blossom, is the reproductive structure found in flowering plants .. - from the Wikipedia .. 

My definition of Flower is the most beautiful created plant ever made .. Flowers are able to set the mood, say "sorry", say "i love you", light up the room, a lovely centerpiece, colour palette, give a sense of fragrance, appreciate women, hint someone to get married - bride's bouquet, freshen up an old table, a date charmer and another hundred and one definition of what they are .. 

These things comes in many styles in hundreds and thousand shades of colours .. and they are quite the charm to make anyone feel better, looked after, loved ... 

They are a natural beauty and so restoring on the eyes .. whether they are on wallpapers, paintings, fabrics, photos, etc .. 

Ever wonder why its always Flowers that are in Wedding Decors ... in Hospitals as a gift of "Get Well" ... on a Special Date ... on Valentines Day and even in Funerals .. 

Flowers says it all ... and they are one thing i will never take granted for ..

"Have you given someone a flower lately?"

Project : Frame Panel and Cradenza

This Project was one i could not wait for it to finish .. it was quite a battle!

But everything's all good now and it's all DONE =) and i feel soooo relieved!!!

I would like to pour out all my wordings but for now i'll just leave it to the pictures .. 

Slobby-ness ..

Yes ... i am back and yes, i have been rather slobby just blogging .. 

Was it the effect from Bonnie going up to Animal-Heaven? Because "Mystery Man" came? Or just plain busy???

The truth is ... i was slobbing because of myself .. 

Everything just got too overwhelming with work and this thing called life .. 

Things started to fall back out and others started to gather and fall back in .. 

I am just trying to finish all one week at a time .. a couple of problems within a week .. 

And OHHH!!!! How i ask for "motivation!!!" .. 

I AM BACK! 

............back with a scoop of motivation and a dash of ambition!

I am not leaving this blog behind no more unless its for a good reasonable reason!

Will surely post up all lovely things and project updates =) 

So keep checking ... will NOT disappoint you no more!!!

Alrightey then ... let's re-start shall we??? ;) 

***hugs blog*** i miss you .. 

R.I.P Bonnie Blue

Dear Bonnie, 

I hope you're in a better place now .. 

i couldn't stop crying over you ... 

... and i wish i could hold u and tickle ur belly one more time .. 

I wish i could hear your voice meowing again .. and look into your deep dark blue eyes .. 

I miss you Bonnie ..

You will forever be an irreplaceable kitten and always be cherished . 

Love always .. 

When will i see you again? When will we share precious moments? 

Will i have to wait forever? 

Will i have to suffer and cry the whole night through?

~ When will i see you again? - The 3 Degrees 

Morning Petite Cakes

Morning Cravings of Petitecakes .. 

These butter vanilla tiny babies by Mery Ng Petite Cakes are sooo pretty too eat!! 

...then again, its a craving hihihiii... 

Apartment Dilemma ..

Okee .. so i been busting to pour out my creativity and build my portfolio at the same time .. 

So far, i've only been taking up projects that most of the big decisions comes from the client itself .. and it leaves me a little bored ... 

i want to take up small apartment projects .. working with a mere space but yet, contemporary, expressive and bold ... 

I want to be able to mix this and that colours ... and in the end it plays beautifully in a melody just like the picture above .. 

Not only will it benefit the resident, but myself too coz it will go great on my portfolio!! Right???

I been quite bless and know a few clients and networks who "needs" their condos and apartments to be decor .. but of course, within a certain budget .. so i have contacted them all and will have meetings upon meetings convincing them that i'll be able to a funky hip decoration yet within their budget .. 

Now this is where i need your support in prayer .. hoping that their budget is not too small to mix and match with ... and for them to trust me and my bowl of creativity completely!! 

Pray for me!! =D

Pannacotta Cravings ..

As usual i get sweet-cravings here and there ... 

...and today's is a "pannacotta" ... a smooth textured with light sour berry sauce just like Ms. Mery Ng would make (her creation above) .. 

At times like this, its where i question myself "WHY" did i even consider moving to an Asian Country where mostly i would find Red Bean, Coconut Dressing and Sago as desserts ... 

Its so difficult to find a cafe or a dessert place to serve you good quality Pannacotta here in Jakarta ..

Hopefully i'll discover a place for next Dessert NIght!! 

And i am craving this ..................... real bad!! 

A Sweet Email ..

A Sweet Email i received from my longggggggg time best friend .. an my on and off date-man .. 

It says:-

"Darling, my batt died… thank you for keeping me company during lunch it was indeed very pleasant =)

 

You have big dreams and I know that one day you’ll reach all of them.

I will support you in every way that I can, from a simple hug all the way to putting some money into your first shop =)

 

I believe that with starting with ______'s apartment, you’re able to learn and find more places where you can find great bargains and with great designs =)

Siapa tau* you ended up buying that Better homes and gardens show gitu hehehe

 

Traveling definitely sounds awesome =) even better if you’re able to live there for maybe 1 year to really know the culture and designs

And and…. Kalo boleh** I’d like to come too…. Or I’ll go first and set up the place to live etc for you to come =)

 

Can you just imagine the possibilities… the old/fun culture of Belgium, the quirkyness of german’s fashions… the dark side of sweden, the classic style/frilly things from paris

The silk from china you can use for interior… wah pokok ne banyak deh…*** =D "

It indeed does feel good to know someone out there supports you and will be there for you while I'm building my dreams .. 

Thank you my dear .. =) you surely made my day and added a dash of motivation!!

*Who knows ....

**If you'll allow me .... 

***There will be loads and loads ...

Project Outcome : Senayan Front Living Room

Over view of the Front Living Area .. 

Entrance and Front Living Room

Entrance Foyer .. still missing a Console Table .. 

Concept of Black is to add more accent to the entrance area upon the many calm creams, whites and olive green we use ..

Nothing says it better than the black chandelier hanging down from the dome ceiling ..

We use a mix of grey slash pale turquoise wallpaper with olive green damask patterns .. 

The curtain is designed uneven to give this neat room a non-monotone orderly look .. 

Bonsai to dash a bit of an oriental look .. 

If you pay close attention to the Chandelier, there are a few turquoise crystals hanging to match the blue in the painting .. 

The 3 Seater Sofa which i name it "The VEROTIA"

The Coffee Table designed according to the Sofa Set .. loving the curves .. sooo sexy!

The 1 Seater Wing Arm Chair 

We use a combination of fabrics that were imported from the U.K. 

I think it fits in just perfectly!

... the main fabric has pretty classic patterns of leaves and birds with its dancing colours of olive green, dusky golden yellow and pitch-patch and of brushed brown ..

Voila!!! Project Success =D Client was super happy and so were we!

Last Christmas at Pand'Or

Last month's Christmas we had a family gathering slash dessert night at Pand'Or - Jakarta Selatan (near Blok S) .. 

Pand'Or offers a warm and cozy place ... i LOVE it .. 

Food was a so-so .. but the Warm Crepes : Doea Cinta is a must try! 

Psssssttttt .. i LOVE those rattan white washed oval sofa!!! =D

Pand'Or is also a bakery / pattiserie / cafe-resto .. they sell fresh baked bread and cookies .. 

it's a lovely place for Brunch with the Ladies .. 

Recommend it if you're looking for that Home Cozy Feeling!

Wish List No# 28 : Cinderella's Missing Shoe ..

Do you have a shoe fetish? 

Ever thought about your "Perfect Shoes"?

Well i have ... and this is it!!! 

I've always wondered about the day Cinderella ran from the Ball at the strike of midnight and left her shoe ... you think she might have done it "accidentally"? ........so Prince Charming could find her? 

Haven't found my Prince Charming yet .. but when i do, i surely will wear this fine Satin Heel to our Wedding Ball ..

Just the very look of it screams out my feet! 

The Satin material with the diamontee and bow detailing is just absolutely Cinderella-ish Beauty!! 

This piece from Miu Miu been out for quite a while maybe 12-18 months .. i wonder if they still have some stock in Jakarta? ...after all, we do get our Fashion a little late then others! 

It's official .. this shall be my HAPPILY EVER AFTER pair of heels!

Weekend Getaway in Ayana Resort - Jimbaran Bali

The Bedroom .. 

Olive Green nuance makes it easy to relax .. 

The Toiletries 

Breakfast Area by the pond and garden

What you see is NOTHING to what you will experience if you stay here .. 

They have a awesome "Saltwater" Pool that's by the actual Rock Beach .. A Glass House Chapel .. Rock Bar which overseas 360 Degrees views of the beach and hangs off a rock cliff and serves the BEST martinis! .. 

Oh!!! and their spa's and massages are worldwide well-known and one of the best in Asia!

Did i tell you that they use "La-Mer" cream?

This resort is very much recommended!!

This is the normal pool ...

 and it already catches my breath enough to make me jump in at 7am in the morning!! 

Love it!!!

Project : Jennifer's Bedroom

Jennifer's Bedroom 

The concept for this is a Girly - girl for a Girl - Teenager's bedroom name Jennifer .. 

So the furniture design e.g. the bedside and the dressing table was designed inspired by the Bed Frame .. 

The Armica Bed Frame which is one of our popular one from our Bedding Collections .. (Bellagio Furnishing) .. 

The rooms colour are a variable of pinks and mostly purple-violet-mauve .. 

The curtain is a pink light vitrage screen with drapes of dark violet and silver silks and taffeta .. and headboard was covered with a highlighted purple thai imported silk .. 

P.S. Apologies for the "NAKED" Mattress .. 

The Armica Bed is usually finished in our popular French Luster Green Olive Colour and without the padded upholstered headboard .. it's usually 100% solid mahogany wood .. 

I fell in love with this Dressing Table .. i really didn't expect that it will turn out this gorgeous! 

It looks soooo girly and is sOoo perfect! 

This makes it my PIECE OF THE WEEK!

No flaws and the carving looks delicately natural .. 

WELL DONE Production Team and Carvers! You truly are my heroes!!

A closer snapshot of the Wall Paper .. 

The texture is a light velvet feel and the swirl patterns of the light silver is a great combination to match the Curtain i mentioned above ..