My Second Home

[Rose38 5]

Thanks Songz and kissgurami!

Kissgurami, I saw from other thread that some have gone to buy at JB, at steep discount. Maybe you can explore that. So far after using, I really appreciate the quietness but the wind speed could be stronger as my living is rather big and high.

[Rose38 5]

And we have shifted and pretty much settled down. Unpacked 50 boxes in 2 days flat. My house is now a home. 😊 it's been a pretty smooth journey. Am very glad and thankful.

I just put up these pretty paintings yesterday. It's so pretty. Got it while touring in malacca. I'm glad I went for neutral colours all round in terms of flooring and fixture, so I could add splashes of colour here and there.

[MrWhiteKnight 10]

Really nice paintings! I'm going for good ole white paint for my living room too so that i can add in colors here and there.

Your's really assured me that I'm making the right choice (:

[guojiawen 101]

50 boxes in 2 days! Wow!

Have a good rest now that they r unpacked

[Rose38 5]

Really nice paintings! I'm going for good ole white paint for my living room too so that i can add in colors here and there.

Your's really assured me that I'm making the right choice (:

All the best with your Reno!

[Rose38 5]

A short review of my TB purchases. I went by airfreight since all small items. Though a bit expensive (cheaper than vpost!), they arrived under a week, which was really quick in my view, and it was doorstep delivery. The whole process was smooth and fuss-free, I purchased using my own TB account (no third party) and paid vai NETs. Freight-forwarder smsed me everytime an item reaches their warehouse and update the shipping progress when all items were consolidated and shipped out to singapore. On the day that they wanted to sent to my place, an SMS was sent to me requesting I ensure someone was at home. It was not possible due to the short notice, so they left the parcels at my door which was the only unsatisfactory thing in the whole purchase.

My clocks are very very very nice, the rainbow clock below has 'rolex' movement whereby the second hand rotates smoothly with no jerking. It's absolutely silent and very suitable for bedroom if you are a light sleeper. The finishing is of good quality. The silver clock though more fancy, is hollow at the back, hence it is delicate and light. But no complains for its price (SGD$8 only!). They both came with a hanger and battery, so I hanged them up under 5 min. It was really that easy.

Bathroom Accessories.

Both sets are great, finishing is solid with good grip, not thin and cheap feel. Really looks great on the vanity area. They came in gift boxes and bags, suitable as housewarming gifts.

Faucet extender

Very useful for those with toddlers. I bought 2 for $3 plus. Qoo10 selling $14 for one.

Dinner set

No pics for this, but it was my favorite purchase. The prints on the plates were very true to picture, very fine drawings. The make of the plates is good quality, no unevenness or little specks, white colour was clean and even. Cant say enough how much I liked it. Everything was sturdily wrapped, nothing broken. So pleased.

I used to go for low prices on TB and somethings came broken! This round, I spent a bit more time reading the reviews.

Edited September 5, 2014 by Rose38

[mummychua 4]

hey, just to check is there any charges for using NETS for taobao purchase? since u are buying on ur own, which forwarder did u use? do they check the item for you?

[Rose38 5]

hey, just to check is there any charges for using NETS for taobao purchase? since u are buying on ur own, which forwarder did u use? do they check the item for you?

For using nets, there is only a small fee of rmb1. The forwarder operates on TB, I just have to select 国际转运 as part of payment procedure. There are a few freight forwarders that ship to Singapore and I used 4px or 四方快递. Their address is automatically populated as the destination when I select them. No checking by them.

Hope this helps, difficult to explain without screen shots.

[Rose38 5]

Hi reno gurus, any of you have lobang for cutting a glass top for my dining table? Am looking for a 1.5m round glass top. Any idea of the the damage for this? Thanks!

[aluka 32]

Slowly but surely, we are getting there. Shifting in this Friday! But carpentry works still in progress .

Sharing some of the furniture already shifted in.

1. Bedroom dresser. Living sofa temporarily there.

2. Dining set.

3. Pic of my completes common toilet.

Meanwhile, also shopping on taobao for small items.

Your bathroom tiles are really nice.. Is the WC Baron?

[aluka 32]

A short review of my TB purchases. I went by airfreight since all small items. Though a bit expensive (cheaper than vpost!), they arrived under a week, which was really quick in my view, and it was doorstep delivery. The whole process was smooth and fuss-free, I purchased using my own TB account (no third party) and paid vai NETs. Freight-forwarder smsed me everytime an item reaches their warehouse and update the shipping progress when all items were consolidated and shipped out to singapore. On the day that they wanted to sent to my place, an SMS was sent to me requesting I ensure someone was at home. It was not possible due to the short notice, so they left the parcels at my door which was the only unsatisfactory thing in the whole purchase.

My clocks are very very very nice, the rainbow clock below has 'rolex' movement whereby the second hand rotates smoothly with no jerking. It's absolutely silent and very suitable for bedroom if you are a light sleeper. The finishing is of good quality. The silver clock though more fancy, is hollow at the back, hence it is delicate and light. But no complains for its price (SGD$8 only!). They both came with a hanger and battery, so I hanged them up under 5 min. It was really that easy.

Bathroom Accessories.

Both sets are great, finishing is solid with good grip, not thin and cheap feel. Really looks great on the vanity area. They came in gift boxes and bags, suitable as housewarming gifts.

Faucet extender

Very useful for those with toddlers. I bought 2 for $3 plus. Qoo10 selling $14 for one.

Dinner set

No pics for this, but it was my favorite purchase. The prints on the plates were very true to picture, very fine drawings. The make of the plates is good quality, no unevenness or little specks, white colour was clean and even. Cant say enough how much I liked it. Everything was sturdily wrapped, nothing broken. So pleased.

I used to go for low prices on TB and somethings came broken! This round, I spent a bit more time reading the reviews.

Hi the Bathroom accessories are really really nice.. How much are those? I would love to buy those, but for the language barrier.

[Rose38 5]

Hi aluka it's about $50-$60 each set incl shipping. Not exceedingly cheap but great quality.

And yes WC is baron 303 which I bought from royal fanco.

[kissgurami 14]

Thanks Songz and kissgurami!

Kissgurami, I saw from other thread that some have gone to buy at JB, at steep discount. Maybe you can explore that. So far after using, I really appreciate the quietness but the wind speed could be stronger as my living is rather big and high.

Did you get the 56 or 48 inch?

I went for some China Brand Samaire instead as I needed one with 3 light options. This was out of my price range also.....

[Rose38 5]

I think it's 52" if I remember.

The price was definitely a bummer, not our style to splurge like this too. But well, once in a while and the seller was a friend who gave a good price.

[aluka 32]

Hi aluka it's about $50-$60 each set incl shipping. Not exceedingly cheap but great quality.

And yes WC is baron 303 which I bought from royal fanco.

Hi Rose,

In my previous home, I had the same WC. Very durable. Good choice!