Sunday, May 15, 2011

Rainbow Wooden Slats for Entrance - GIVEAWAY

You know the kind that is used as the base support for single beds? And you know how one or two pieces of slats sometimes break so people throw the whole thing away? And you know how you are driving by mindingyourownbusiness when you see a thrown-away one leaning-by-a- lamp-post-at-the-corner-of-a-street-in-case-a-certain-little-lady-comes-by-oh-me-oh-my...I mean, waiting for Alam Flora to pick it up? Yah, that one.



1. Pick it up and slide it into your car.

2. Pry off the nails and remove the broken slat.

3. Cut the whole piece to the size you want - in this case I wanted it 7-slats wide. So four slats were cut off.


4. Place 'extra' slat in between the original piece as you don't want the gap too big.

5. Find out the gap is too small and the slat can't fit in which is why you are an amateur DIY-er.


6. Which means more work. Enlist husband (he made me say that). Remove all slats in the centre, leaving only a frame.


7. Now space out all the loose slats with the size of gap you wanted in between. Nail them down.

8. Paint each slat tillkingdomcome when you really only wanted the whole thing one colour, because above-mentioned-beloved-husband one day some time ago remarked we have too many things painted in white.

9. Lacquer-finish it.

10. Look for cute shoes to model for you (knowing that at this point Rhoda and 12 others are going to get completely distracted by above-mentioned-shoes and not get the point)














11. Find out you just can't live with it cos it's just.

not.

you.

All that colour! Feels like it belongs at the entrance of a nursery or somethin'.

Late that night
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beloved-creative-son-whose-opinion-matters-a-lot-to-you comes home, points at it and says,

"Nice, Mum.


Are you opening a nursery now?"



That's it! I knew it! I'm giving it away. If you can give me a good reason why I should give it to you, please do so and I will. Like if you are running a nursery or somethin'.



Oh, and don't bother if your answer is, "Because you love me." Maybe you can consider that line on above-mentioned-beloved-husband who doesn't know about this yet.

Deadline for answers: June 20th, 2011
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18 comments:

  1. Sarah LimMay 16, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    it is so pretty. you should keep it. something to welcome people at the door. how many other ppl can say they've got a house uniquely decorated as yours?

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  2. HudaMay 16, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    yup, it makes a lovely welcome mat to a nursery ... save it for a nursery ... somewhere ...soon but rainbow colors? u mean pastel rainbow colors ....

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  3. tree-shadesMay 16, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Sarah - it is pretty, which is why it's not me! I like rustic, even crazy a bit, for house decor.

    Huda - by rainbow I meant multi-coloured lah. rainbow sounds better than multi-coloured, right? remember I told you my aunt's bathroom paint was "champagne" coloured?! haha!

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  4. Zoe LimMay 16, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    AUNTY VALLL!!!!! KEEEEEPPPP ITTTT FOR GOODNESS SAAKKKEEE!!!!!!!! IT'S GORGEOUS!!!

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  5. YvOnNeMay 16, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    OMG ITS SO NIIICE! I WANT IT!
    My reason would be that I love all the colors and I have a million shoes that I can arrange nicely on it! Pleeeeeeeaase give it to meeeee! :D

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  6. tree-shades.blogspot.comMay 16, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Zoe and Yvonne - whoa! very strong feelings with capital letters and so many exclamation marks. No Zoe, I will make one more my style for myself. Yvonne, deadline is June 20th so we'll see if somebody else is more ummm....needy? hahahah!

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  7. AnonymousMay 17, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    Keep it! it goes well with all the 'colorful' people who live there. Nice work !
    http://andlind3.blogspot.com/

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  8. tree-shadesMay 17, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Anonymous andlind - hahaha! ummm...thanks? No, I shall make another one that's more me.

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  9. pattiebooMay 18, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    You're such a creative creature ... perhaps u really should start your own kindy or nursery! Or perhaps do it part-time (Artistic director or something-something) at children-centric centres. Starting a separate blog entirely on DIY projects also sound great... you should harness your 'gift', for the benefit of others. Your blogs are as colorful as the rainbow - and they always bring a ray of sunshine... Nandri!

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  10. tree-shadesMay 19, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    pattieboo - awww... 1. I don't think my posts always bring a ray of sunshine, people have told me I made them cry! (like the post about my Dad's passing away) 2. 'harness my gift for the benefit of others' - I'm giving this set of slats away already! after all my work. 3. I am giving private English tuition to a few kids :)

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  11. pattiebooMay 20, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Val...the sad blogs really do tug our heartstrings, but generally, the other ones, (especially the 'funny' ones) always make us smile... you put in sooo much effort, and sooo much thought into each and every blog - I particularly like the way u welcome the reader into your world, your household, etc...Can't wait to read about your gig - tuition gig lah! lol!

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  12. Sarah Lim Shu YiMay 23, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Zoe!!! take one for the team! i think it can fit in our front grill space... no? hehehe

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  13. AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    I told you , You can always she things differently. Vim here.
    Thank you for the birthday greetings. I have been your silent follower for a long time. Only now I am showing myself to you...
    Always enjoy seeing life through your eyes. You can always see the better view
    in any situation.
    Each time I feel am in need of some cheering up, I look you up.....
    We are kindred spirit mah...

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  14. tree-shades.blogspot.comMay 31, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Thanks Vimala! Was really touched by your comment! (though I wonder why I have 'silent followers'. sounds like stalkers...hahahahah!

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  15. RhodaJune 12, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    I my defense, I only started paying attention to the cute shoes that I would love to have in size 34 especially since most of them left me thinking "mmmm now which outfits the would match with this shoe, oh this one is so bright and colourful and would go with anything"...after, AND ONLY AFTER you mentioned that, the rest of the time I was admiring your creativity and beautiful work :D

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  16. tree-shades.blogspot.comJune 13, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Rhoda - hahahahaahahaha! you are ever so cute! and no wonder, you have small feet. i think people with small feet are always cute.

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  17. RhodaJune 13, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    I wonder how my very cute self and feet, and shoes will look with that very lovingly, creatively and beautifully made Rainbow Wooden Slate :D
    No, giving it to me will not be considered to be nepotism hahahahaha
    But honestly Aunty Val, your blog posts whether yellow (mellow) red (loving) or torquise (extremely fun and exciting aka my favourite colour) the do turn a frown into a wide BRACE-FILLED grin (to some), warm our hearts and bring joy and happiness: and its all because they carry your abundantly blessed and very much beautiful personality in them :) KEEP WRITING if not for yourself, then for us, your readers *hugs*

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  18. tree-shadesJune 13, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Rhoda! awww..... i mean, really? so touched. but yeah, nepotism is out. gimmee a good, convincing reason. not many competing so far so you stand a good chance.

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