hhmike

Looking for 14k or 18k gold chain,  box-link,  30".    Where to buy in HH?    

no Chinese solid gold please.     

Got em! I used Pat Design and they did a lovely job. I am extremely pleased and wish to recommend them <<truth in advertising, I receive no commish>>

Pat Design is also making cushions for me. They have a wide selection of fabrics, and I am pleased. Thanks for you suggestions.

Thank you, once again. ---- Yes, I am using Cabinet Co. for finishing the condo and they are very good, and reliable.

They "saved" the kitchen. The local carpenter delivered a real hatchet-job. Cabinet "fixed" it very nicely.

I don't think they handle curtains anymore because I asked.

Wow! Thank you everyone, for the recommendations. Keep 'em coming!

with gratitude, ~ Michael

Newly renovated condo, lots of windows. Thinking white sheers. Are there any shops in Hua Hin/Cha Am with the design/ sewing skills to produce the curtains/hardware? If so, where? I have observed many shabby windows in town, looks like someone hung sheets on their windows.

thanks-a-bunch M

started in December, and still not back in my condo. <sigh>

Mine is a major renovation of condo (great floor plan, btw). I made the mistake of "falling in love with it". so be it.

renovations are 80% complete, the builder has a falling out with the carpenter-cabinet maker. all is full-stop, awaiting the cabinet which houses the electrical breakers.

The tradesmen have been fairly competent, and there has been much good work done. The kitchen is a disappointment and I take some of the responsibility there. I wasn't clear with the builder that I wanted top-knotch cabinetry, and got fairly decent thai-style "country cabinets". shoulda-coulda-woulda taken the builder to b-vorn to show him what I was after. Water-under-the bridge. I am looking at a company to "fix" the kitchen with proper doors, drawers, glides, etc.

Any ideas for me? :-) (still smiling after 6 months out of my home)

Hi Mister IMHO;

Thank you for your assist. I do truly value your taking the time to inform (me). Can you recommend any reference for me to learn more about the LED lighting? I am getting a bit confused with the many shapes and many bases. And might you recommend a shop, Thailand or online, where I might be able to purchase LED lighting? A good selection is what I am meaning.

The electricians and builder are busily working on it now, and we are going to play with some lighting. I am using the small (halogen) housing rings, and pin-bases.

Thanks again

THANK YOU !

Yes, exactly right. During this search, I have learned about lumens. Probably 100lm. (or 1W as I was thinking). I tried to explain lumens to the builder but my Thai is not good enough for technical matters.

There will be 3w or 4w for brightness. We will test that, and, if necessary kick up the watts/lumens.

The 1 watt or 90-100 lumens are strictly for accent lighting (over artwork, paintings, and a line of them by the mirrored closet doors. Also in the balconies' ceilings.

The builder will buy a few to test first.

There will be other lighting in the room(s); ambient, floor lamp, over-counter lights and kitchen lights.

Wow, thank you for all the input. I am not worried about my retna, or even growing a third breast, but absolutely will not abide any interference with my wifi!!

What are JMF T2 Spiral 1W ? who is the manufacturer? Where to buy?

Thank you, all. My reason for concern; I know the electricians at a 5-star hotel which went cheap-chinese on hundreds of LED lights, subsequently wreaking havoc with wi-fi, television,etc. The management tossed the cheap lights, replaced with Philips and solved the issue, albeit at 3 times the cost. This is my first venture into LED-land, and I want to be careful.

----as for the condo, there will be three basic "levels" of lighting to each room; a 3w-"cleaning (or bright) level" rarely used. then the stepped ceiling will have buried LED strip lighting. And finally, 1w "accent" light above paintings, wood carving, etc., used most all the time.

These are all warm white down light mr11 type.

condo renovations; using LED lighting throughout. 3w, 2w, and 1w for accent lighting. gu4-mr11. got 3w and 2w covered, but am having difficulty finding 1w. There are cheap China 1w, but they are notorious for low standards. I want Philips, Osram, or Lamptan.

Any suggestions?