owned

Looking for 2 things at the moment and can't find either in Penang.

1st is a really nice dinning room table setup. I have the table just need the table cloth with matching placemats, napkin rings etc. I found cheap crap looking sets, but that's not my style. Just something modern, elegant and minimalist.

2nd is good old fashioned dusters. The yellow cloth ones with red stitching around the outside. Yeah I know its all gone micro cloth these days, but where are the real dusters.

JC3

Hi,

Here in Penang, I stumbled across a roll of cloths very similar to J-Cloths in Ace Hardware, Queensbay Mall last week. There's lots of cleaning materials in that store, so you might find something.

JC3

bakedbean

If you get on the Spiral Synergy mailing list (JC3 mentioned that they do outings), they also do some "events" called Super Stylish Shopping (or something like that) usually held at G Hotel or Rasa Sayang I think. I haven't been for ages, but you can find some rather nice knick-knacks sometimes like dining room stuff. Might be worth a browse next time it is around.
Super Stylish Shopping
Website not always totally up-to-date, but request to get on the email mailing list.

JC3

Hi
An idea for the tablecloth napkins etc might be the batik factory at Teluk Bahang, on the left after the roundabout and before the dam.
Not minimalist, but very nice it you like batik.

JC3

owned

Some great suggestions, thanks. I did the request for the mailing list and I'll check out the batik factory shop.

Just thought of another thing. Anyone know of a good piano tuner.

JC3

Hi,

If you don't get a specific recommendation for a Penang piano tuner, I suggest enquiring at the Evolution Music House - a musical instrument store on the third floor of Gurney Plaza.

JC3

owned

With a pose like this, I'm hoping this guy is good.

Piano Tuner & Technician in Penang | Lim Yau Nam

bakedbean

Looks like the job, doesn't it.

owned

I'll tell you after he's been round and if I have a piano left in one piece ha ha.

owned

Update.

Lim came round this morning to tune my piano and did a great job. He's a real gentleman and goes about his job with a rare passion seen these days.

He even changed the rebound to suit my playing style. Not many know or care about this. Would recommend Lim highly if you ever need his services.

owned

Oh, and found all I needed for my dining room at 5.4 degrees north, which is in the same street as Makeio.

I bought a set of 6 knife's, forks and desert spoons that look amazing and the bill came to 666RM. How freaky is that, perfect ha ha.

JC3

On the same street -Lorong Kinta- there's a small garden centre / nursery, and a very good picture framer 'Jeffs Art Deco' at No.44.

JC3