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With the considerable amount of time spent at home these days🏠, even the stairs catches your attention. At least it caught mine. 😁  I  realised that the two flight of stairs are different. (yes, after staying here for more than 20 years)😅 We never really take note of how we go up and down the stairs.  I began to appreciate the open riser stairs and the closed stairs. Interesting notes I gathered from an interior design article which states "Whether designing a residential or commercial staircase, open risers are a consideration for creating an open, well-lit space.  With endless design options, they can be incorporated into both straight and curved staircases for interior and exterior projects." So let’s take a step back and appreciate your in-house manual lift with a new perspective. For those who live in condominiums, perhaps it's time to hit the stairs for some much needed exercise !😀👟 On a side note, if you are on a look out for homes this year or...

Those days…. A pen was an important marketing tool for real estate agents, especially so when you need to seal a deal. It’s amusing I have encountered many who have asked me for a pen when they realised they didn’t have one during those crucial “closing moments”. Be it during a form-filling process or signing of documents for clients. Even strangers in government departments reached out to me for a pen. These days…. Fears have taken hold of our minds during the pandemic season. A pen is no longer a welcomed tool to save your face or deals, it is treated almost like a diseased object. To be safe, most rather use their own. I am sure you would to.  The truth is …. Well, for those who know me well, I always carry a pen in my handbag. Not one exactly, I have a variety of multicoloured pens. Blue, purple, black inked pen (non-smudge type), red pen and even a highlighter! I have a permanent marker pen kept in the car too. These 13cm (average length) tools comes in handy when ...

There is a saying that goes, "a picture paints a thousand words." True to that, for those who are easily captivated visually.  Would you agree that to some the joy and thrill of receiving flowers paints more than a thousand words? It can even melt the hardest heart.  Let's smell some flower power facts : 🌸 Warms the hearts 🌹 Brings a smile 🌼Adds sparkle to your eyes 🌺 It gives hope 🌻 Lifts up your spirit You will be surprised that flowers has the power to mend relationships too. At least it has a some percentage of contributing factor !  If you are looking for some simple, fresh and unique customised flowers to spread some cheer, try checking out Spring Bouquets Florist  ! A flower resource specialist, adding a special touch to your celebrations and occasions that speaks louder than words.   Nothing beats a personalised gift from the heart. Go make someone feel special today !  Have a flower-ful week !

EVERYONE CAN COOK ! Cooking to some is therapeutic and I can’t agree more. For others it is just a need and necessity for day-to-day family survival. As the saying goes, you either eat to live or eat to live.  During this pandemic season, the increased need to have home-cooked meals can be a daunting task, especially for busy mums who are juggling work and caring for the children.  Thinking of what to cook and what groceries to buy is a very time-consuming but essential task. But did you know you can save time by practicing meal plans?  Whether you are a seasoned cook or just starting out on your kitchen adventure, I hope you will find this helpful and motivating. This serves as a general guide for married couples or those with family. Choice of food items and ingredients are flexible according to your own family needs, health conditions, cultural beliefs and influences. 1.        Plan Ahead  Over the...

Picture this.  As a real estate negotiator you have been given the responsibility to market and advertise the properties given by the seller or landlord. So you happily place the relevant information on the available property platforms with the aim to generate enquries. One day, you received a call. A really serious prospect in search of a home urgently.  As part of your due diligence, you screen through the prospect as best as you can and concluded that he is a perfect fit to rent the property. You then excitedly inform the owner and all the transaction process was concluded within two days, including collection of full deposits and signing of tenancy agreements. Case closed. Tenant moved in. Landlord is relieved that the property is finally rented out to help with loan repayment. And of course as the closing negotiator, you are rewarded with your agreed professional fees. Moving forward 4 to 6 months, you get a frantic call from the Landlord.  Distressed over u...

As I had a deadline to complete and needed a distraction free space to work, I decided to park myself in a family owned café that serves delicious home cooked comfort food in a cosy and warm environment. I was caught up in my work from the laptop,   asking God for some inspiration for a content write up, then the   café owner hurriedly came over to me with her mobile, and asked me “ how do you spell company ? “. It was obvious she was trying to whatapp a message to someone but was having difficulty with English. I asked her in Cantonese dialect what message she wanted to convey and without hesitation I spelt out every alphabet as this over 60 year old lady tried very hard to follow as she focused on her mobile keyboard.    I admired her persistence, wanting to get the message across despite her lack of fluency in the language. It turned out that her friend was experiencing discomfort in her body and needed to check into the hospital. As a concerned friend,...

Like it or not , we are being watched everyday. By head hunters, by people in the street, neighbours, marketers, and even by the driver next to you during a traffic light stop. Closer to home, our lives are an open book in the presence of our family members. When it comes to business, do you truly know what makes your customers tick ?   It could come in the form of an uplifting word, a gift, a kind gesture, consistent updates, or just being present with a listening ear. Sometimes by watching and observing people, it reminds us that we too are human. And recognising  we are individually different in colour, character and values, discovering and connecting well with our customers is an essential part of any service industry. So how do you make Human Watch happen ? Just 3 simple IDK steps :       1) Identify Watch Areas Identify your target locations. Prospecting areas and get familiar with the neighbourhood and its surroundings. Don’t...