Events * LG Fiesta

Dancing with LG

It was a fiesta to remember at the LG’s LIVE LIFE LARGE bloggers event recently where I had the most immersive experience with their amazing 84”Ultra HD 3D TV. But that was just the tip of the iceberg, as we were also introduced to numerous visually stunning consumer electronics and participated in hilarious games that let’s just say, got my booty shaking just a little.

To start the morning of, we headed into the LG tent nestled right at The Piazza at The Curve, to finally see for ourselves the 84” TV. In a dark cold room stood this huge beauty with stunning visuals. The image was so crisp and clear that it took my breath away. If you could put this TV beside a window and screen the same image as the view outside, you probably will have some difficulty in telling which one is real. Am not kidding. Of course finding a window that size might be a tad bit tricky. Think of four 42” TVs and you get the idea.

We were also presented with cool 3D glasses that came in fun bright colours. Holding them up to the screen, I could see images bounce out of the TV as if I was part of the story. I loved it and I could tell that everyone else around me did too. As for the sound, the TV comes with 3 way 10 speakers that produce absolute liveliness and depth to the story on the screen. It is like your own cinema.

But that wasn't all we got to see, they also introduced us to a few other more space friendly televisions and one in particular stood out. The LG 60” 3D Smart TV. It is basically an incredibly user friendly and intelligent piece of electronic. For people like me who can't comprehend a remote control, this baby comes with a magic remote with universal control that is a one stop solution for maximum convenience.

I actually really liked it’s Time Machine II which allows you to record shows right on the TV’s built-in memory card and this can be done even when you are watching another channel. I can also schedule the recordings so if I'm out of the house, I can make sure my show will be recorded and ready for my late night popcorn session!

Now the perfect accompaniment for the 60” television is the 9.1CH Cinema Sound Home Theater System. It is an advanced sound system of 9 sleek speakers of different directions and one woofer that delivers diverse sounds from each direction. You will feel literally blown away by the experience of hearing the precise and genuine sounds.

But alas, the feast for my eyes and ears of these electronics were put to a pause so we could play some fun games. Now I'm not one for competing, but I actually got into the fun of it and ended up having a ball. There were three games that they put us up to. In a group of 4 people, 10 groups all around, we were given the task to answer some tricky questions about the 84” TV for the first game. Unfortunately for our team, this was not our strong point.

The second game was watching a short clip on the 84” TV and guessing what movie it came from, I think out of ten, we got 8 right. But the last game was the best. We were given the task of dancing to… Gangnam Style! Now I'm no dancer, but my group killed it! Sadly we did not win but I think at that point, it didn't matter anymore as we enjoyed ourselves immensely. Kids, if you see your mom dancing to this weird Korean song one day, just know that I had fun!

So all in all, it was quite a successful day. The LG Fiesta got me to experience visuals and sounds that were beyond amazing and I also made a few new friends. It’s quite rare for me to step out of my comfort zone but I'm glad I did, because LG got it right, we've all got to LIVE LIFE LARGE once in awhile and you should try it too!

Check out LG’s website for more information on their products. 

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! 

DIY * Ikea Hack

Book Shelf with a Twist!

Pic courtesy of Iron + Twine

It's amazing the ideas one can come up with when they are stuck between a rock and a hard place. Michele and Brian of Iron + Twine purchased three Expedit Shelving units from Ikea for their organizational needs. However, when they assembled it, the three units did not fit the space they had, which we all know can drive anyone up the wall. So, by putting their thinking caps on, they came up with a really cool Ikea Hack. It was meant to be a temporary fix but after two years, its safe to say, they've got a hit.

Click here for the steps.

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)

Home * Care

Green Cleaning a Smelly Fridge

It's been a while since I updated my blog or even written anything on home care but as you can imagine, being a mom to two small children is exhausting!

Anyway, recently I went on a little holiday to Langkawi with the family. Usually when I leave, I get my brother to check in on the house once in a while, but this time I forgot. I blame my mommy brain. So when we arrived back at home, after an exhausting flight back with two cranky kids, I opened the front door to a house smelling or putrid rotten food. I forgot to throw the potatoes out before I left and guess what, there was no electricity. Which meant the contents of my refrigerator was pretty much alive again, in the most disturbing, grossest of ways.

Baking Soda 

So as we cleaned and cleaned everything up, a light bulb went off in my head. I needed to use something to help get rid of the smell and it had to be 'green.' So after a bit of research, I discovered three things to rid my stinky fridge off its disgusting smell. Vinegar, bicarbonate of soda and charcoal.

For vinegar, dilute a tablespoon of it with a glug of warm water. Bicarb? Simply spread it out on a dish and leave it in the freezer, and charcoal, put it in a bag, and also leave it in the fridge. To make sure it works properly, turn the fridge off. After a day, the smell should be gone! Now, my fridge smells normal again. Of course, the memory of what I had to clean out is still fresh but I guess only time can heal that (lol!).

So, for more tips and tricks on cleaning the green way, check this website out and you should be on your way to a fresher home!

Special * New Year

It's 2013!

Hi everyone! I'm a little behind on the New Year wishes (apologies!) but I do hope all of you had a great night and start to 2013. Lars and I stayed in, we both as you can see in the picture above are two pretty exhausted parents. I think I went to bed at 12.30am which by my standards is late. With a baby nowadays, I like to hit the sack by 11pm latest. 

So, it's 2013. My blogging as i'm sure you have noticed has been few and far between. I'm hoping i'll be able to blog more again soon, but for the meantime, i'll be focusing most of my attention on the kids till Aiden's a bit bigger and able to sleep better. I am looking forward to that day! But otherwise, the kids are great and i'm a happy mommy. 

Speaking of which, I best be getting back to the children now. I think Aiden just woke up and Lucas is asking for his lunch. It's a new year and life keeps going on naturally. No rest for the weary as my mom says! 

xx

Naomi