Showing posts with label Must Check This Out. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Must Check This Out. Show all posts

Friday, October 16, 2009

Rotating Lunch

Oh just had a nice lunch with the girls..hosted by the lovely Ms. B. We used to work together at the 7th-windowless-floor of a well-known hotel in KK.
Chatty, loud, beketawaan mcm we own dat place..
I had this Udang Goreng Sambal..the prawn was a tad over cooked..taste was oklah..
Ms. S just had this salad..diet konon coz she's aging and had to wear a size bigger than usual heheh, tapi dia ngap juga udang si Ms. F..
Ms. F punya Penne Salad..yg di background tu is doing her sexy pout look..
My Seafood chowder..
The house signature drink..ingredients..serai, lychee, gula melaka & soda water..
Pening-pening lalat oredy..

Di Puncak Borneo

Last Tuesday I went on a fam trip to one of our co's premises..a local entreprenuer has turned it into a rustic resort beautifully located at the slopes on the way to Kinabalu Park..it started full operation June this year and has since been receiving encouraging guests arrivals to its doors.

The reception lobby down there..
The walkway towards restaurant and rooms..
I'm particularly smitten by this traditional looking lanai (mcm anjung, they've made this into a recreation room)..u can sit while reading or playing board games sambil gazing out to the mountain valley..
Dorm..comfy..got heater some more..dont think u'd find it anywhere else around this neighbourhood..and it also has it's own kitchen..how thoughful..for the very budget traveller..
Superior room..cheapest after the dorms that is..it was a nice surprise to see a modern designed comfortable room when i opened the door..was expecting the typical cabin like rooms with more wooden furniture..and i like the splash of lime green duvet..so ceria..
This is the executive room if nda silap..
Koi n carp pond..the pandan is absorbing the dirt in the kolam..
with the boss of Puncak Borneo En. Abu Bakar n wife..
Another nice place to stay if anyone is heading to Kundasang or Natinal Park..

Friday, April 3, 2009

Dreaming of food

A little treasure that I found on my last trip to KL, this branch is located at Mid Valley 1st floor...thank God I found you!

The Pai Tee is so fresh
Oh my God this is Char Kuey Tiaw heaven
RM7.50 rojak, I don't mind paying twice the price. I just wish it could've lasted longer. Hubby & I gobbled it up in no time.
Assam Laksa...aiyoyooooooo can't talk oredy..slurp.
My Perfect Cendol! Died and gone to heaven..Have a great weekend hunting for good food y'alls..and don't forget to let me know! **slurp slurp**

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Fresh Ideas

Colleagues and I went for hotel inspection the better half of today..all at 1B. Saw Mercure, Novotel, 1B Grand Ballroom and Tune Hotels. What struck me the most about Mercure and Novotel is their fresh modern design and bold colours usage on the walls and carpets. I like their attention to small details in the fittings and decors. And the most obvious feature in both is the see-through screen wall / window that separates the bedroom and bathroom...bikin tambah anak ni.

Mercure KK, Deluxe Room. U should stay in their Super Deluxe OMG, but it's really meant for COUPLES ONLY and ironically if those who are there to indulge in a forbidden escapade, the view of the room will be facing the mosque hahahahahah..<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggx3BgvL-9RH0LMP9L4ZsDrwzQmqJp59l5nHYIWSGxtPRKZ5piyRVU8mY6VdakSIwpiRa4ElKP3VPIrC4Gyfsg85bCUcWjvi6qik57YfylYMQr_hniEht2YyFCqQRNuJpz7E463b97EBM/s1600-h/Mercure+Deluxe+Room.jpg">
Mercure rooftop covered swimming pool, cool eh?
At the Novotel bar, all their coffee tabletop will have these intricate whatchamacallit..and it is different on each table. So unique and eye-catching. Bravo for the designer, I like this idea. Imagine if you're seated with other people and in awkward silence, this will definitely be a good conversation starter.
And you know me, I loooove red and the 1 Borneo Grand Ballroom has RED chandelliers! The walls are in red as well and they have deep red tablecloth with organza overlay. Very dramatic. I had visions of a decadent masquerade ball organized here or someting like a bourdoir themed dinner party with plush and rich coloured decors. But my pathetic 2mgpix hp cam is not doing any justice to my impression lahh haiya..

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Shabbydom...

I stumbled upon this site and immediately S, M & W pop up into my head...silakan click here to see what's it all about...

Little House on the Mountain..

(psst..kindly ignore the male model there ya..i dunno him..this pic I grabbed from someone's flickr)
If you haven't been updated, this is a new place to stay in Mesilau..Kiram's Village. Haven't been there personally but I definitely would recommend people to come here after seeing these pics. Check out and look forward to updates here. It is beautifully located almost halfway up the Mt. Kinabalu and lovingly decorated with the mountain garden. The cool fresh air, spectacular view, and abundance of nature will definitely cure your mind and soul. Feel like yodelling already hahahah...

Friday, February 6, 2009

Headache..

Why?? Because kena hujan daaa.. We went for hotel inspection this morning half of the day and it was raining. To Tuaran beach Resort. For our upcoming company's family day. The place is ok, sesuai dengan crowd yang akan hadir bersama-sama anak-anak. Price is ok as well. We were greeted and entertained by the Sales & Marketing cum HR cum Accounts Manager Mr. Sainin who is so nice to show us the place and belanja makan. Tuaran Beach Resort is ideal for families, it is not exactly 5-star or luxurious so perfect for those who has a limited budget. It has many activities for the whole family to indulge in.
Big surfs
Lemongrass Spa, cheap woh, got discount some more buttt..we didn't do it coz me and the model seen here amat penggeli tidak tahan kena urut

Didn't take pics of rooms, tak terfikir pulak. A new 5-star resort is under construction next door, so ada lagi destinasi cuti-cuti baru yang boleh dilawati soon.

Saviour

Being full time working parents, one of the major headaches we have to face is to find the carer of our children when we're away at work. It is either to get a nanny or send the kids to the day care centre, both have its pros and cons. In our case, to get a nanny is not in our option for various reasons. So after scouting almost all of the popular nurseries in KK, we found the most comfortable, flexible and trustworthy that is not too far off our route.

My children starts to come here from the age of 2 months old. Yes, I know some will cringe at the idea of sending their children so early especially newborn but all my worries are comforted when I see how they take really good and meticulous care of the babies. They give attentive care for example, bacakan selawat when they arrive in the morning, give personalised care of their diet (allergies, obesity etc), if the baby has perut kembung, they will treat accordingly, give them soft toys to play with and other activities to encourage soft motor skills (pergerakan jari, sounds, recognizing objects etc)..so Medix is not just a day care centre where the cildren just play, eat and sleep but learn and develop as well.

During the years when I was in the tourism line, when my odd working hours was so frequent, I was so thankful to Medix as they were there to solve my problem. It is operational 24-hours (ngam ka ayat ni?). You can have your kids stay overnight and they will be taken care of just like at home. They have security guard at night as well. But of course all of this convenience come at a price..RM400 per child below 1 yrs old. Rate will decrease if older. Meals, stationeries, toys, toiletries are provided so you will have to bring your own formula milk and diapers. I send my kids still in their pyjamas and they will smell like blossoms when I come to fetch them home, and fed. Their meals will be from breakfast, snack time, lunch and snack time. If overtime (means if you're picking them up later at night), then dinner will be given as well. Saturdays it is open full day except for 1st Saturday which they will close. You can send your children as early as 7am and pick up at 6pm, which after that they will charge extra.

Of course, it is not perfect..as in normal cases, children in the nurseries are more likely to contract illness than stay at home children. This is the bitter pill. The parents of the sick child still send them to the nursery. What Medix will do is, if the kid is suspected or showing the early signs of sickness, they will call the parent immediately and advise them to bring them for treatment and if it's contagious will ask the parents to take them home. They will do their best to attend to the sick child but, we have to understand that they have other children to tend to as well.

All in all I am quite happy with their services (not without some "moments" though, biasalah tu)..I feel it is comfortable and safe for my children.

Dining and activities cornerArrival
Babies bath
Babies room
Pengasuh-pengasuh yang penyayang dan amat penyabar

Gazebo where sometimes the kids will be brought ourdoors for playtime

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Whimsical English Country Garden stuff






This entry is dedicated to Shabbychic Mom, Whimsical Val and Fabmom and to my dear silent readers who are also into this. This showcase was held at Citymall and ended last Sunday. This is a teaser of more to come, the owner is a local lass who works as a stewardess (I think) and will be back in KK time and again. Soonest If any of you would like to have a personal viewing, you can visit her home where she keeps all this stuff.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

The humble Sarong

Love love love...so versatile n seswai in our island of Borneo weather..plus it hides *tuuut* very well..



Kariza is headquartered in Miami, home to the vibrant and colourful South Beach which is an international hub for fashion and modelling. The energy and sensuality which run through the city is very much reflected in the Brazillian-style bold prints and bright colours that Kariza designs come in. This is coupled with the strong European design influences from its design headquarters in Spain which lends a certain elegance and functionality for the wearer.

Kariza is a unique blend of provocative and elegance, while offering maximum functionality via its multi-wear styles. Tie your Kariza Vintage silk wrap into 50 different outfits... and help us come up with even more ways to tie it! Kariza Vintage can be tied as a Dress, Skirt, Top, and Shawl - with many variations of each. We'll give you a DVD and instructional brochure to get you started off. It's so versatile that every wardrobe should have one!

We hope to see you at our 1st boutique in Kuala Lumpur located in the trendy suburb of Desa Sri Hartamas. We are on the 2nd floor above the 7-11, to the left. But swing by to Hartamas anyway, you won't miss us... just like you won't miss someone wearing Kariza.

PRICES:
Kariza Vintage Multi-Wear Skirt
Short - RM130
Medium - RM150
Long - RM180

Monday, June 9, 2008

Ladies..our prayers answered


http://www.rakkudesigns.com/stores.asp?view=asiapacific (for more info or to get one!)
Really nifty kan! It's available for online purchase for RM319 (EM)..They call this the Rakku Design Shoe Wheel. http://www.karystal.com./ (this site is for M'sians) I found this in Bibi Hazrina's blog.. Akhirnya my shoes will have a proper home.

This pic is courtesy of Dinoza's blog..tickled my funny bone