Congrats!

More reveals coming up.

Here’s one story I have been waiting to share. Not so long ago, a lady emailed me on her birkin wish. Her hubby came to know about this, and bless him, hijacked her email to me and wrote me that if I should be able to get my hands on the said birkin, to pass to him, whilst keeping up the pretence that I hadn’t been able to get hold of it, til he passes it to her on their 10th wedding anniversary.

In December.

Altogether now. Awwww!

I’m so happy to present to you, the object of their affections (I can’t resist the word play)

Of course, the hubby couldn’t wait to give this lovely to her, once he got it in his hands. But it’s such a sweet thought, isn’t it.

Lovely lovely lovely.

Kelvin’s back from his trip, I’m sending out notifications, please give me some time, as it’s been crazy for me this month, in almost every area of my life! Phew.

That said, you would have received correspondence from me if your orders have been successful.

Let us revel in this happy moment for now

Thereafter, the messages out to my priority customers. Greater flurry ensued What a morning it was! Hubby is out of town; I had to juggle the 2 dogs, one impatient son and an appointment. Phew.

Here’s doing the reveal in reverse. In-store, as the bag is checked and then boxed.

Congrats to Verlin!

40cm Kelly in Black PHW.

Awaiting owners in Paris.

Serious buyers, please text me.

The rest awaiting your orders, Kelvin’s still in Paris, many thanks for your patience

So it was only a matter of time that I stay in the boutique-hotel sister of Fullerton, the Fullerton Bay Hotel.

I had hoped to gush about a wonderful pampered experience. But.

Well, as gorgeous as the hardware is – the hotel is indeed replete with luxury finishings and elegant touches  that afford it a 5-star rating complete with 5-star prices – but the soft skills clearly need polishing.

Let us first enjoy the good stuff. Our class of room is one down from the $1500 suite, so I guess we got good sqm for our pretty penny, with a sizeable sundeck, but beware of trash landing from above! Nice bathtub with retractable blinds and  TV; beautiful marble finishings and Molton Brown amenities.

Now let’s get into the reality of things. I had asked for an early check-in (we got a room for the inlaws at Fullerton hotel as Bay’s all booked out for the long weekend, and I was able to check in for them at before 1pm), but at Fullerton Bay,  we were told that whilst our room is empty and ready, they need to give it a final once-over before guests could settle in. I have known this to be their standard procedure, so I said ok, we could have lunch while waiting for the room to be ready. The food took a while and as it happened, the room was ready before lunch arrived. My hubby asked the restaurant assistant manager if they could deliver the food to our room (which incidentally, is on the same level, and in fact just less than 10 metres from the restaurant – yes it is a small hotel).

His response shocked us. Alan, the assistant manager, was reluctant to send the food to our room, because he can’t give his word on the quality of food, once it leaves his premises. I really didn’t know to laugh or cry at his fierce and loyal protection of territory.

Pretty amazing stuff eh.

Our room came with complimentary cocktails rooftop bar Lantern (that we have to claim on the day of arrival, I checked) but the entire place is booked out. I had gone up  at 5ish, way before the National Day crowd arrived, but when I offered to stay only 30mins (enough time to down my drinks) if they could allow me use of one of the numerous empty ‘Reserved’ tables, I was firmly told a ‘No.’ Shouldn’t they have put aside tables of their inhouse guests who would splash more than a thousand dollars’ spend for a night’s stay and food.

For goodness’ sake. Oh, and to add salt to wound, when I said fine I shall stand whilst I down my drinks, the door bitch (a guy) refused to serve me til I show him my welcome letter.

Woah.

But there were a few gems: Kadir Mohammed brought class to the  otherwise tragic Clifford restaurant. The porter had a great manner about him, but our luggage got mixed up. But with a smile like that, I was willing to forgive the mistake, though I panicked a little on the missing bag with the Reisling and cigars.

After the night died down, I went out to the sundeck to find cigarette butts, probably thrown from one of the rooms from above.

Money doesn’t buy you class eh.

Love.

Pardon the blemish!

I have accepted that this is an open business model that is susceptible to copy-cats. I have had websites that openly copy my wording or even pricing model, lifted word for word from right here. I have had competitors openly copying my tone and manner of posts, and tragically, posing as customers, asking on pricing but never committing to a purchase. Yes, I do know who you are. Amazing what bags bring out in us eh…

But still, I would remain on amicable terms. For I do not believe in greed, or profiting at your expense, or going back on my service promise. But what separates us, is that I built this on a belief, whilst the rest may have built it on a business model.

And that’s what I’ve learnt, two years on…

But still I believe, it’s fair game to all. And the consumers have only to gain, so game on.

But most importantly, a gazillion thanks to my faithful readers and clients. This wouldn’t have been possible without you lovelies! And a beautiful long weekend to all.

Also, stay tuned for a gorgeous giveaway coming your way!

Had the pleasure of meeting her family as well. Very nice.

WOOHOO. Congrats Sharon! Thanks for the nice chat too.

Ooh! And her Bougainvillier Kelly Wallet is soo pretty, I just had to take a shot of it.

To be honest, I didn’t really have an idea how difficult it is to get goldhardware, til his request came in.

Congrats to the happy lady.

All these lucky wives