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Comfy Homes For The Sick

Trendy Chick — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:15:48 +0000

I was invited by a friend who owns a nursing home in town for their new opening of their business. I was truly impressed with the decor and amenities of the nursing home. Nursing homes are popular here – as there are a lot of retirees in our area but this nursing home also deal with those who are bedridden and sick. I read in their brochure about Mesothelioma sufferers – and other illnesses – how they are taken care of in this nursing homes.

Many people think that putting your loved ones or sick ones in a nursing home is cruel but that`s so not true – because if you had seen the facilities and all the health equipment provided in this home – you would understand how much more they would be cared for here. They have professional nurses and registered doctors that comes in every day – and they have all sorts of activities for those living here. I really think that it is beneficial for those who needs special care to be here – more than at home – afterall, who at home has the training to care for the elderly and the sick right? True is it expensive – because the spouse’s grandmother was in one too – but it was definitely worth every penny we had spent. So yes homes for the sick are not evil at all – in fact i think they are the ideal place for them. If i were old and sick – i won’t want to be a burden to my children – i want them to have a life too.

Aussino Unique Sheets

Trendy Chick — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:00:17 +0000

I love Aussino so much – I had to ask my friends from home to buy some for me when they go on sale – and mail them to me. Aussino has the best looking sheets – best designs but I have to say that they may not feel as good as fleece sheets. So I only use them during the summer – because the kids don’t like hard sheets.

I so missed this store – from home – and they don’t even have an online store – what a pity for all of us Aussino’s fan! If you know an online place where I can buy Aussino sheets in Canada or US – please drop me a line or a comment. Did i tell you that Aussino sheets are very affordable too – i used to buy them in dozens when they go on sale.

they have kids bed sheets too!! woohoo!

Cottage Homes

Trendy Chick — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:27:59 +0000

We were at a friend’s cottage home – a few Sundays ago – you see summer cottages are cheap here and friends from United States spends their summer here. A place by the ocean is nice and cheap and who wouldn’t want to spend time in the sun and sea all summer right – plus the standard of living is low here as compared to the city in United States. But this cottage needs some fixing and a distributor water filter is a must for this cottages – because they mostly use well water.

The cottage is well – furnished but mannnn!! the water condition in my humble opinion is not the best. All they need is a good water filter in their home and they will be all set. I don’t know if they have a water filter distributor here – but if they can find one – they can even be in business for it. I bet the other cottages around Nova Scotia and PEI can use some. Only the town has town water that are filtered here – but not in the country i think. Good thing they had bottled water to drink when we were there.

Paper Lanterns For The Loft

Trendy Chick — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:44:28 +0000

We have a loft just on top of our garage that we had turned into for the kids – to hang out and to play their drums. For the longest time – we didn’t do much except throw a bit of cushion and a futon around – but the kids wanted to turn them into like a game room – and a place to entertain their own friends. When I saw this decor in a restaurant we had gone to – I took this idea – and used paper lantern and filled the loft with them. Now to get the lights inside some of them – and we will be all set – so that the girls can have their little corner as well. Yes ! asian influence and the girls loved them – they now think that i’m a genius – hahah!

Full Bloom @ Summer 2010

Trendy Chick — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:56:23 +0000

This summer we were expecting full bloom at our home but instead this full bloom were at my neighbor’s house – darn! How do they do that I don’t know ! afterall, we do have the same piece of land no? Even their grass seems to do better than ours – we are so envious. Love the flowers, so we asked them what the secret was – guess – lots of tender loving care – so they said.

Very beautiful not?

Travel Treasures

Trendy Chick — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:39:47 +0000

We just came back from PEI and the kids had collected tons of shells from the beach – and what better way to use the shells than to decorate our bathroom with these shells. First – they will remind the kids of their vacation in PEI and everyday can be a beach day. What gave me the idea was actually from long ago – you see many years before i moved to Canada from Asia – the seashell thing was very popular – everyone wanted a beach home but can never afford it – as you know how expensive land is back home – so since we cannot buy a beach home – some smartie pants interior decorator thought about it and everyone followed suit. More on my beach bathroom for the kids later. Stay tuned now.

This is just an idea but not what I am going to do – but you can think about it – if you like something like that.

Fresh Greens

Trendy Chick — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:08:48 +0000

It’s that time of the year again where one can get fresh greens from your local Farmer’s market. I cannot say I won’t need any weight loss products just by eating these fresh greens but I most definitely know that it surely can help me loose some of my unwanted weight – that I had been meaning to lose since the end of winter. But I so admire those folks that can grow their own greens in their garden and then bring them out to sell them to the locals/residents. If you look at the carrots – you will know that these carrots are organic carrots and not once you get from your local grocery stores. These carrots are so sweet – you can eat them raw but even cooking it are just as good.

I don’t have green fingers but the spouse’s sister-in-law grows these peas in their garden and each summer they bring a long bags and bags of them – for the kids. We are grateful - because they are absolutely delicious and such healthy snacks for the kids. I hope one day when i retire i can be like them and have my own little greenhouse and grow our own greens all year round. Wishful thinking? Ohhh ! don’t laugh at me now – i can be pretty determined if i want to.

Homes In Asia

Trendy Chick — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 01:26:00 +0000

The girlfriend from home bought a new home and needed an insurancespecialists and who wouldn’t – with a condo like hers. I have to say that i’m darn proud of the girlfriend because 20 yrs ago – she was but a receptionist at the hotel i work for. But look at how stylish the decor of her home is right now and a high flyer too.

Everything is so modern and this really makes me want to go home too – because here in Canada – i haven’t seen such good work. Even the house that we are in – has lots of flaws.

Not many people can afford outdoor pools like that but back home – you can see a pool in every condo you buy. Sure you have to share them with other tenants in the building but it sure beats going to a public pool right? Are you tempted to go to Asia and settle there now? sure looks very enticing to me.

The East Meets West Again

Trendy Chick — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:50:50 +0000

Back home in Asia – I had a lovelier calligraphy work done for my home – it is the word of “luck” written in a hundred chinese ways. While i was reading up more on weight loss supplements , I came across this being sold on Etsy and thought of buying it. Remember, I always want to teach my children the culture i grew up in and trying to incorporate the East meet West theme in everything we do at home – but this piece of work is just not up to my satisfaction. Therefore, I’m going to source out a better piece online – if not I have to ask family members from home to send one to me and I can then frame it up myself here in Canada. If you have a source or a good Calligraphy writer – do leave a comment and let me know.

RIP Tobias Wong

Trendy Chick — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:26:35 +0000

I don’t know Tobias Wong personally but I certainly followed his designs for a long time – like this Sun jar that i saw at Apartment Therapy a few years ago – while looking for diets for quick weight loss. Tobias Wong was only 35 – too young to die in my opinion and no one said why he died or how he died. Too sad! Too many bad news this week – sends me into a depressing mode – what about you? why did God take such a talented and vibrant young man?