Cheaper Furniture at Banta

A friend informed us that there is a furniture store in Kuwait that has the same IKEA concept, Banta. We immediately visited their warehouse in Al-Farwaniya and were pleasantly surprised that their home furnishings are way cheaper than IKEA’s! Although there are fewer showrooms, one can just go to IKEA first to research some great ideas on how to furnish a room in your house then head to Banta to look for cheaper alternatives.

Solaris May 2010 Offer!

Solaris
The Ultimate Sunglass Collection

Get a KD 15 voucher when you spend KD 60!
Redeemable on your next purchase.

AS-IS, for the IKEA-Loving Bargain Hunters

In case you are not aware of this yet, there is an AS-IS section in every IKEA store. It is usually at the end of the warehouse just prior to the cashiers (In IKEA Kuwait, it is at the right before the cashiers).

Returned, damaged and formerly showcased products which are not in new condition or taken out of the IKEA product range are displayed here, and sold with a significant discount, but also with a "no-returns" policy.

Tomorrow Is Last Day To Enter IKEA Draw

Just a quick reminder that the last date to enter the Win Complete Home Furnishings From IKEA draw is Friday, May 7, 2010 at 8pm.

For every purchase of KD 10 you receive a coupon to enter the draw for a prize worth KD 5,000 of furnishings.

Grand draw to be held on Sunday, May 9, 2010 at 7pm.

IKEA Madness

Hubby and I are renting an unfurnished flat here in Kuwait. It is lamentably bare but it has the basics that we need to live comfortably, i.e. hubby had managed to install a sturdy bed before I first set foot on our humble abode.

Though our flat is like a blank canvass that allows my artistic juices to flow wild and free, for now I have to contain it within the dark recesses of my imagination. With only one of us earning at the moment, well, budget is tight. (Sob)

Evening Strolls at the Scientific Center

Our flat is located at Salmiya and one of the perks that we enjoy living in this rather lively area is being near to The Scientific Center of Kuwait, which is located on the waterfront along the Arabian Gulf Road. Hubby and I are aiming to go for an after dinner stroll there every other night. The refreshing walk along the one (1) kilometre provides a great opportunity for us to burn at least a couple of our excess pounds, as well as lets us enjoy a breathtaking view of Kuwait’s evening skyline. And what more, during these strolls hubby and I get to spend some bonding moments – talk about us, our marriage and our plans for the future.

50% Off Sale! Debenhams, Next, Miss Selfridge, and more!

Top brands (listed below) of Alshaya are on sale - discounts up to 50%! Great chance to buy those few "necessary" additions of clothing to your wardrobe. Now head up to The Avenues and shop 'til you drop!

Filipinos are Everywhere in Kuwait

The Filipinos is a considerable chunk of minorities here in Kuwait. You will see our kababayans literally everywhere. Although with more than 500,000 in population here in Kuwait, the Indian nationals still account for the single largest expatriate community (the State of Kuwait’s current population is estimated at 3 to 3.5 million people only), but you will also find a huge number of Filipinos working in the medical sector (i.e. nurses), IT, restaurants, coffee shops, retail stores and supermarkets.

Pottery Barn Opens In Dubai

Pottery Barn opens its first store in UAE at Mirdif City Centre in Dubai. Thanks to M.H. Alshaya Co. for bringing this US based premier home furnishing retailer to the Middle East.

Pottery Barn and Pottery Barn Kids will open at The Avenues here in Kuwait within the year. Yay! Now that's something to look forward to.

Megaworld Roadshow 25 Feb 2010

Everyone is cordially invited to attend the Megaworld Corporation Real Estate Roadshow this coming February 25, 2010 Costa Del Sol Hotel (along Gulf Road) from 5pm onwards.

Megaworld Corporation is pleased to offer the following incentives during the launching:

While Waiting

I am still waiting for my visa to Kuwait.

To be exact, I am still waiting to receive our NSO certified Marriage Certificate so that hubby can finally file for an application for my Kuwait visa.

So you see, I still have a month or so to wait. While waiting, aside from honing my technical skills to increase my chances of finding a job as soon as I get there, I have decided to embark on a quest. That is the quest for financial freedom... the quest to be donyatiks!

The First Post

I recently got married to an absolutely wonderful guy. He is almost perfect. Why just almost? Because he’s got one flaw...

He lives in Kuwait.

Naturally, I have to join him there. Because why else did we marry if we won’t be together?