Feel the design of Borneo - Semporna

A quick visit to this small town Semporna located at the most the eastern coast of Sabah ( in Borneo ) Malaysia population approximately 14000 people prominently Bajau one of the most beautifull native of Borneo, can't remember when was the last time I was here... must have been at least 30yr.

What a lovely visit and as you can see if you love colors this is the place... It is a gateway for tourists

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a must perfect starters

To me and I'm sure most of you designers as well, sometimes it takes hours to figure out how to present my cocktail starters to my guess. It has to be as perfect as I want it be. I got to make sure I use the right plates and colors must work with the theme, I think this is the first thing my guess would see when they get in, they kinda expect that from me I guess.

I took pictures to make sure not to repeat the same set up to the same guess, well we all have circle of friends.

2009 trip - photography

snapped these believe to be in Brickfields in Malaysia on my last trip, thought interesting and I'm not sure if this is a condo or government flat - apartment for low income perhaps

Serenity

festive in color

I always looking for a way to create a theme or mood of my food. It is so easier and versatile by simply buying something you love. I always like something with color and a bit of festive and bright patterns, they are popular and everywhere now. Target is still a great place to start perhaps if you are going to collect something less expensive for your kitchen display this place give you a wonderful ideas.

shrimp ribbons pasta

This no-fuss pasta is one of my favorite dish. Prepare probably one or twice a month.Heat olive oil in in a medium size pot over low heat. Add onions and garlics until they turned lightly brown. Add chunked tomatoes,celery and mushroom if you are a mushroom lovers. stir frequently.Just simmer still with low heat and when ready to serve, add shrimps and make sure don't over cook.Serve over Pasta,I don't like to use salt and add black peppers to a taste.

my 2009 trip - photograph

another great beautiful view believe to be in Brickfields as well, can't really verify but sure its a hindu temple. What a colorful one!

2009 trip eyecatchers - photography

went to this kinda open buffet restaurant in Shah Alam, Malaysia. My eyes glued to this 5X5 artwork on the deep bold red wall, imagine hot food, hot pepper artwork on hot wall... kudos to the designer.

update your design

I never satisfied with the setting or placing of accents in my apartment. I always move stuffs around and belive me I can get tired so quickly if I think it doesn't look like right. Its always the case I guess, you have to update you design it doesn't mean you have to buy new or expensive accents but move stuff around. Suprisingly!!! it amaze me sometimes.

another holidays deco ~ 2009

As you all know I don't celebrate Christmas but I love the spirits of giving and decorating of the Holidays. It just take a creative twist in my design. So many new colors coming up latelty not just red & green kinda colors of the past. I love when the NY department stores like Blooming, Macys and many more unveil their annual holiday windows ~ so full of exciting new fun ideas to see! sometimes I feel like a kid again.

One thing I learn alot from seasonal design is never design or display the samething every year... please never... like I said twist them, switch things around, throw things thats out of style, get new current look.

neon is back!

one of my this year neon window display from Bloomingdale.

a perfect blend

Always refresh your space with the art of accessorizing, work with the colors and accessories, make your finds unique and well self-selected. Never buy just because they everyone has them or it is from one of the top designers design, own it because you love it. I gurantee it wows you!

the softer side

its your home ~ its your refuge

always bring our its softer side with exquisitely detailed creations

look for the WOW!

sweet summer dish

a simple saute tuna, chopped tomatoes & olive are the main ingredients

traditional home town houses

shoes organizer

It just make me nuts when I see shoes being display in beautiful shoes organizer without disguise. I hate to see those shoes sticking out of that pockets, I don't care they are new or Prada I want it to totally covered when display this way. I came up with this idea simply cover with

color designed tissues.

Come on try this!!!

Lets organize smart

Low End Accents?

I just love accents shopping, I used to think high end accents really make a different in decorating world,not in my world, its just how & where you're planning to display them. I started to look for stuffs I really like at that time and if I don't like it in a month or so I just recycle or give them away to friends. I did too many expensive mistakes in the past. Window shopping always one of my design hobby, the coming of low end design accents mega stores like Target or Ikea really open my eyes that you don't have to be too expensive to decorate... be you.

Planning a Centerpiece

Believe me its so easy to set up a beautiful dining table with things you already have. Whether I'm planning a casual get together with friends or a formal dining party, I always take extra steps to express my thought into entertaining my guests.
Just remember you don't need to get stuck with that traditional beautiful flowers & candles when comes to centerpiece. Sometimes just a fresh apple on plate is more than enough to give that sparkle. I'm sure your dining is going to be fantastic.

chic modern look by EA

This room probably one of my favorite at 1010 Ethan Allen. Its so well design put together, chic and colorful. I have nothing much to say here just kudos to EA Corporate Designers.

Picture taken by me

lobster bisque my way

a friend brought few lobsters from Maine... Yes...Maine Lobsters, thought let me try lobster bisque as well, never done it before. After browsed few basic ingredients recipe I was ready to go. I did a good job actually, I'm not a recipe follower, to me as long as you know the basic ingredients... one... two... three... Voila!!!