Beautiful homes

Since it's the peak period for curtains and blinds this time of the year, I have the privilege to yet again, explore some of the most amazing homes while working (that's why I love this job!) To date, I have entered countless homes and have personally seen the gradual changes from pre-renovation till the final touches is being done. I've done little studio apartments to palatial mansions. Every job has it's own interesting character (as well as job hazards!!!). I remember having to balance precariously over a banister on the second floor trying to hang up a pair of curtains that were 2 storey high!!! Whatever difficulties we face though, the final results always gives me a safisfaction high, especially when a client's appreciation and satisfaction shows through their approving nods and smile.

It's also the owner's character of each home that makes the home interesting as well. I remember a pleasant surprise when the diva actress cooked dinner for our entire crew since we were installing curtains at her home till late at night. And I will never forget the covergirl model who partied so hard the night before that she forgot about our appointment in the morning. We knocked on her door for close to an hour before she got up from bed. She was nice enough to apologise though. Then there's the "cool" Pak Haji who wanted linen drapes to complement his modern zen art pieces. There were also the unusual requests from people insisting to do the impossible, in the name of wanting to be unique and different. Imagine, we had an order for denim curtains complete with pockets and zippers! There was also the lady who insisted on leopard and zebra prints for her drapes in the bedroom. KINKY!!! LOL!!!

I just got back from one assignment this afternoon. A double storey link house under major renovation and the interiors were done up in retro design. The owners were a young and trendy couple running a media business. It would be quite interesting sourcing for the right materials since we couldn't use conventional designs. I may be looking at materials for clothing instead.

Well, at least today was a good and productive day. Time to morph back to logistics man... have tonnes to do with all the shipments moving outbound.