The Best Journey Always Leads Us Home

[ksa 0]

Hi ksa,

I think it really depends on how much of the wall you're covering, as well as the original condition of the wall. If it's pretty streaky already, then I'd suggest plastering completely before. I still have paint left over from the door with that small can, even using it for my Ikea wooden

chests etc, so a little will go a long way.

I don't think my place is "darkened" since the door was already painted black~ Sounds pretty silly to me.

Hope this helps!

- Ely

Tks! Wil get it n try...

[insane 0]

Expensive is relative I got my cowhide rugs at US$69 shipping, and the metal art was about US$80 a piece for shipping. Still considerably cheaper than buying direct from the gallery (the art pieces' gallery prices are about US$2K). I got my art within 4 days of payment though, so it can really be worth it.

FYI, that Marcel D's Bicycle Wheel's shipping is only US$10 to Singapore (so d.a.m.n tempting) Really depends, which is why I often ask for quotes first before deciding to go the consignment merchant route. Amazon direct can be cheaper because they are soooo generous with their packaging, so it often would be a crazy charge for shipping, especially when Borderlinx repackages your items, like putting a 1" dog tag into a 12" DHL envelope and charging you for volume~ I've asked them not to repackage my items anymore and so far has been okay, but currently, no attractive promos from Borderlinx atm.

Use the shipping calculators on the various consignment sites to decide if it's worth the postage

- Ely

oh.. thx shopping queen.

[adidaem 6]

Ely dear, I'm looking for nice wall prints... so far I think what suits my apartment design are stuff like the Bold & Noble prints. (http://boldandnoble.com/prints ) I like the posters cos they fit to Ikea frames.

Any suggestions for others? I tried to look at Etsy but the selection was just mind-boggling... or any tips on how to search in Etsy or other stores you'll recommend?

[newnyew 1]

Hohoho.. this has become the 'Ask Ely for Online Shopping Tips' campaign..

Thanks for searching babe!

The red David looks hot but too bad, it aint complete without his famous package

Mister Mohawk is so scary!

[Ely1 0]

Ely dear, I'm looking for nice wall prints... so far I think what suits my apartment design are stuff like the Bold & Noble prints. (http://boldandnoble.com/prints ) I like the posters cos they fit to Ikea frames.

Any suggestions for others? I tried to look at Etsy but the selection was just mind-boggling... or any tips on how to search in Etsy or other stores you'll recommend?

Psst... Print them yourself! I know it's terrible but that's what I do >< If you really want them poster quality, Snapfish etc offer very good prices. I just had a canvas done by Brilliant Prints, with a REALLY low resolution (like 64kb!!) but they colour perfected it incredibly. It's one of Rodney White's that I've always loved:

Here, on art.com.

Here is it in my laundry area:

Otherwise, search allposters, art.com, key in either the name of the artist/or title of print and search on etsy, like "love poster" or more specific like "love pop art poster pink" etc.

- Ely

[Ely1 0]

Hohoho.. this has become the 'Ask Ely for Online Shopping Tips' campaign..

Thanks for searching babe!

The red David looks hot but too bad, it aint complete without his famous package

Mister Mohawk is so scary!

Grr, you're a hard one to please! Spray a David in pink methinks!

Here's a place that can do any colour for you! David, with all dangly bits, feautured in light pink here. Terra Cotta though.

There's metallic ones too in marble.

- Ely

[EmptyDivided 0]

Grr, you're a hard one to please! Spray a David in pink methinks!

Here's a place that can do any colour for you! David, with all dangly bits, feautured in light pink here. Terra Cotta though.

There's metallic ones too in marble.

- Ely

Woe to the man who has to sit in his living room and see this everyday.

[Ely1 0]

Woe to the man who has to sit in his living room and see this everyday.

Shall we have a red Venus in ours then?

- Ely

[EmptyDivided 0]

Shall we have a red Venus in ours then?

- Ely

We already have a Venus in our house.

[Ely1 0]

We already have a Venus in our house.

Awwww

With my ratty t-shirts, PJ pants, unkempt hair and nerd glasses, I'm sure there's a striking resemblance~

[newnyew 1]

nah, i think u shd be too skinny for being Venus.

i've got loads of fats n calories to be 2 Venuses

oh, when are u having a housewarming eh?

im eagerly awaiting?

[Ely1 0]

nah, i think u shd be too skinny for being Venus.

i've got loads of fats n calories to be 2 Venuses

oh, when are u having a housewarming eh?

im eagerly awaiting?

It's in the planning Don't worry, you're already on the guest list

Ohhh, don't speak about weight! Still procrastinating with my workout plan...and there's a photoshoot coming up! AHH! Must.Stop.Scraping.Crap.Off.Floors.And.Walls.With.Fingernails.

- Ely

[May_dream1 14]

nah, i think u shd be too skinny for being Venus.

i've got loads of fats n calories to be 2 Venuses

oh, when are u having a housewarming eh?

im eagerly awaiting?

I am like double the size of Ely loh.... 

[newnyew 1]

I am like double the size of Ely loh.... 

wa then i must be triple of Ely liao!

[footprint 0]

It's in the planning Don't worry, you're already on the guest list

Ohhh, don't speak about weight! Still procrastinating with my workout plan...and there's a photoshoot coming up! AHH! Must.Stop.Scraping.Crap.Off.Floors.And.Walls.With.Fingernails.

- Ely

haa.. no worries.. can always go for gel nails..

then again, pls stop scraping things off floor and walls.

use a proper tool can?