Design * Style Stealer

Fresh Chic

From Left: Lecco Cabinet from BoConcept,  Persisk Gabbeh Rug from Ikea, Twiggy Foscarini Floor Light from Linds Furniture, Blue Sofa From Timeless Design, Lappljung Ruta Cushion Cover from Ikea, Square Checkered Cushion from BoConcept, Ludde Sheepskin White from Ikea, Walnut Veneer Coffee Table from BoConcept, Fejka Artificial Potted Plant from Ikea, Kentucky Chair from Timeless Design, Pink Felt Cushion from BoConcept, Leather Ottoman with Crocodile Texture from iwannagohome. 

Events * LG Fiesta

Weekend Happenings with LG!

When I think of father’s day, I have this idea of a handsome man sitting on the sofa surrounded by his children, eating his favorite food while watching his favorite show on an awesome flat screen TV.  Let’s face it, even dads are still the same dudes before we married them, and mine happens to be geek mad, so the image has to have something gadgety in it!

Well as you know, Father’s day so happens to be just around the corner, and I aim to make this dream come true. Yes, we have a flat screen TV that is pretty old and in my husband’s words, ‘tiny and not geek worthy.’ It’s pretty much a subtle hint for a rather large gift, deserving nonetheless.

And luck would have it that I am invited to LIVE LIFE LARGE, LG’s blogger event (8^th June at The Curve, The Piazza, at 10am) where I might just win an 84" inch TV! It certainly has come at the perfect time. All I have to do is come up with the best blog post to win the world’s first 84” inch Ultra HD 3D TV! No pressure right? Obviously I’m keeping this a secret from Lars, can you imagine if he knew? He’d be reading and correcting everything I type!

But really, have you guys heard of this beauty? I’m actually quite looking forward to checking it out in person. I can imagine how crisp and clear the image must be and not to mention the colours popping out of the screen. In tech terms, LG’s Ultra HD 3D TV presents picture quality with 8 million pixels per frame. 

Which means it’s four times the resolution of existing Full HD TV panels. I can’t wait to see that.

Also, it’s got a lot of external sources such as hard drives, mobile devices and user-generated content websites rendered in perfect detail. So I’m thinking this sounds like the perfect gift right? Fingers and toes crossed that I win!

Anyway, the event will also have fun activities, games and prizes by LG so if I can’t get him the dream TV, I think I might just be able to bring him back something else.

Of course now you are thinking well, I’m not a blogger, how can I check out the event? Well of course you can! Because LG is having a roadshow for the public at The Curve (The Piazza) from the 7^th till the 9^th of June 2013, 10am to 10pm. I bet you will be able to find something there. If you’re not in the market for electronics, you must still come on down to get your mind blown away by LG’s Ultra HD 3D TV! I know I will! 

Design * Buy

The Mitsubishi Electric L4 Grande Refrigerator 

My reflection in the
L4 Grande Stainless Steel

A few weeks ago I attended what would be my first ever bloggers event at the Melco Sales Malaysia (Mitsubishi Electric) Showroom for the launch and preview of their L4 Grande Refrigerator. I wasn't too sure what to expect but let’s just say that I was pleasantly surprised. And I’m not just talking about the delicious spread they had prepared for tea (yum!), they pretty much got me hooked and obsessed on a fridge, sneaky people!

But that being said, anyone seeing this refrigerator and kind of messing around with it like I did (hoping nobody noticed the ‘this is Naomi’s fridge’ signage I carved into the back) will fall in love with it instantly.

You see, when I first heard that the L4 Grande was from Mitsubishi, I was a little confused. I thought Mitsubishi was purely in the automobile industry. And yeah, you can shake your head at me for that, my darling husband did. But what I do know is that Mitsubishi is a reliable brand with a good design philosophy and functionality. So needless to say, I was very excited to see what they had come up with.

The sleek stainless steel L4 Grande

As I entered the event hall, there stood a refrigerator, black as night, sleek and modern (it also comes in stainless steel). They didn't have to say much then are there, I was immediately taken in. But we were given the opportunity to experience it first-hand (queue the signage!) which turned out to be very useful. I learnt quite a great deal.

What particularly stood out for me, especially with three mouths to feed at home was its functionality. And get this, the L4 Grande has this thing that actually stimulates photosynthesis! They call it the vitamin factory which acts on chlorophyll in vegetables. This means that the spinach you bought a day ago will be crisper and fresher a lot longer than if it was in any other refrigerator. Pretty awesome I might say! And ahem ahem, it’s the only fridge that does this.

Another very cool aspect of the L4 Grande is its energy efficiency. It automatically lowers the energy consumption during non-peak hours and it does this by memorizing the household usage pattern. So at night, when no one is opening the fridge, you can rest assured that energy is not being wasted. This also means that you won’t be spending as much on electricity, certainly a huge selling point for me.

A lot of room for a lot of food

But there are a lot of other things that were pretty impressive as well. The size, although big, is well designed to fit in all your favourite foods and drinks. It gives us the opportunity to utilize the space well, stacking foods is no longer necessary, and you can adjust the height levels of the door shelves. 

They pretty much compartmentalized everything to its own area which is known as the utility room. Set at 3-6C (brrr!) you can store fresh meats and dairy products and also canned and bottle beverages. On a hot day, you don’t have to wait long for your drink to become cold. Perfect for the tropics!

I have to say that for the price tag which is quite reasonable, the L4 Grande got a lot to offer. Mitsubishi Electric has shown that they can crossover successfully into the world of home electrical products. The design, form and function of the L4 Grande is outstanding, and for the modern family, it is certainly a perfect fit.

So if you guys have the time, do head on over to its show room and check out this sexy beast of a fridge. I’ve been telling Lars our old fridge hasn’t been working well and we need a new one. He doesn’t know I’m kind of fibbing. But, fingers crossed, when I bring him to check out the L4 Grande, he’ll give me the go ahead to get it! Here’s just hoping he doesn't read this little snippet before we go!

For more information on the Mitsubishi Electric L4 Grande Electrical Refrigerator , do head on over to the Melco Sales Malaysia (Mitsubishi Electric) Showroom at:

Lot 11, Jalan 219, 46860, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
(Located next to the AVON building along Federal Highway)

Design * Buy

Shop Etsy for Merdeka! 

1. Decorative Throw Pillow by Kate Batik Shop, 2. Handmade Notebooks by Notbook Notbuk, 3. Help Poster Art by Flying Mouse 365, 4. 18" Laptop Messenger Bag by Deep Rooted Tree, 5. Black Forest Owl Pillow by Fong Studio, 6. Wired Chinese Knot Earings by Decors Handmande, 7. Blue Ear Wooden Container by OhandAh, 8. Long Wallet by SoarShadow Handmade, 9. Autumn Chiyogami Note Card by Nukilan

Art * Illustration

Minimalist Poster Set for Kids Room

I'm not going to lie, this is freaking awesome! I was doing my usual Etsy research when I happened upon Posterinspire. After sifting through their wonderful selection of retro posters, I saw this Pixar Minimalist Poster set and immediately had to post it up. Definitely a must buy for my sons room, its colourful, stylish and fun! Not cheap though, for RM200 bucks, but considering you get 9 posters, i still think its pretty worth it. 

Click here to bring you to Posterinspire on Etsy. 

Design * Homeware

Colouring the Home

Zig Zag Strapping Baskets from The Land of Nod

I love colour, yet I tend to shy away from it. Not sure why but I keep leaning towards the overused 'Scandinavian' look. Yet, recently, I've seen a huge trend towards bright colours. Looking at the fashion industry, cobalt's and corals are quite popular and well, it is summer after all. So if I were to dive into the rainbow, i'd probably lean towards these (above and below) amazing brightly coloured and stylish homeware items. Click the caption below the picture for further details on the product and purchasing.

Kate Spade Larabee Dot Bath Towels

Kitchen Magic Twisty Whisk from Anthropologie

Design * Textile

Ink & Spindle

I couldn't help but not share this with you. Having been a fan for a while, I felt it a shame that not many people in Malaysia have heard of this Australian fabric line. Ink & Spindle is a boutique textile studio in Melbourne owned by designers Lara Cameron & Tegan Rose. They design and hand screen print their own textiles using lovely organic cotton and hemp blend fabrics.

The process of screen printing is not easy, it requires quite a bit of patience and well, experience. In fact, it is because of this Australian brand that I picked up screen printing as a hobby. But i'll share that with you later when i'm ready.

Back to Ink & Spindle, their designs are pretty much inspired by nature and their hometown of Melbourne. Clearly printed on their fabrics is Australia's native flora and fauna, and you can get these prints in forms of bags, lampshades and homeware.

To find out more on Ink & Spindle, check out their website here. Keep in mind that they don't take orders by meter like we are used to here. They go by yardage. What's cool though is that they take custom orders because their textile range is largely printed in house.

Anyhow, their workmanship is pretty amazing adding on to the fact that they make these prints using their hands.

Design * Buy

Seeing Red!

1. Work Pendant, 2. Harlev Shade, 3. Max Sofa, 4. Hampen Rug, 5. Red Vase, 6. Cushion 'Fans', 7. Longevity Symbol Wall Decal, 8. Anile Tulip Side Chair, 9. Tradig Bowl, 10. Martha Silk Cushion, 11. Potted Pussywillow Plant, 12. Esquire Trunk Baron.

Special * Father's Day

Crafts & DIY

I've rounded up a couple of neat and fun craft/DIY ideas you can do for your dad or help your kids for their dad! Fun and easy, these homemade gifts will definitely make the man of the hour feel pretty special!

DIY Asterisk Clock

An easy and affordable DIY gift for the discerning designer dad out there. It will definitely look fantastic on his office wall.

Click here for the steps.







Napkin Shirt

While this isn't an actual gift, it's still a nice touch to the table setting when he sits down to eat his Father's day brunch!

Click here for the full steps.








Book Strap

This tutorial is not for those who want something quick and easy to do. You'll need to know a little bit about sewing and fabric. But if you think you can manage this then by all means, go for it!

Click here for the steps.








Polaroid Magnets

Take a trip to an art shop and you'll have all you need to make these beautiful polaroid magnets for dad. Easy to do and is a great memento, this gift is a definite winner!

Click here for the steps.






Box Organizer

If your dad likes his occasional cigar, and has a couple of boxes lying around, why not use one and transform it into a neat organizer where he can store his tools or small gadgets that are usually all over his desk. Mom would thank you too!

Click here for the steps.

Design * Buy

Father's Day Gift Ideas! 

1. Steering Wheel Clock, 2. Graphite Space Projector, 3. Hammered Tankard Mug, 4. Lexon Dolmen Radio, 5. Premier League Tour Tickets, 6. Upcycled Leather Card Case, 7. Stanley Fat Max Tool Bag, 8. Outback Excel 300, 9. Samsung LED 9 Series, 10. Star Wars Movie Poster, 11. Sony NEX-5, 12. Karlstad Swivel Armchair 

Design * Buy

Mothers Day Gift Ideas!

1. KitchenAid Mixer, 2. Florentyna Foam Bath by Marks and Spencer 3. I Love Uuuuuuuuu Poster by ilovedoodle 4. Set of Amazing Grace Eau De Nil Storage Boxes, 5. Antique Case by Halo, 6. Egyptian Magic Cream, 7. Moleskin Notebooks, 8. Ikea Gift Card, 9. Nigella Lawson Cook Books, 10. In Good Company Plate by Sami Ruotsalainen, 11. White Ipad 2, 12. Sunny Roo-totes by Super Planning 

Special * St. Patricks Day

Crafts!

If you are looking to have fun with the kiddies, I've found three cute ideas that are sure to make St. Paddy's a more child-centric one. So put away the pints (for now) and bring out the inner child in you!

Rainbow Potted Pots (click here for instructions)

by Marie LeBaron

Rainbow Pudding (click here for instructions)

by Katie Goodman

Shamrock Pin (click here for instructions)

by Jessica at Zakka Life

Design * Buy

Celebrating Women's Day in Style!

1. Breathing Chair Pink (Clovy FurnitureConcept), 2. Stockholm Cushion, (by Anna Sorensson), 3. Paris Thermal Reusable Bag  (by SuperPlanning), 4. 'I Can't Talk' Illustration (by Foon), 5. Blue Block Clock (by George Nelson), 6. Reagan 2+4 Sideboard, 7. Babushka Pink Light (My Aurora), 8. Holepot (by Luisa Bocchietto), 9. Pink Mosaic Frame. 10. Alessi Corkscrew