Where to buy bean bag

(Mara) Dear Miree, Could you tell me if its possible to buy a bean bag in Jakarta, the sort of thing you sit and slouch around on.Thank you in anticipation.

(Miree) Hi Mara, haven't seen many around Jakarta, but do know that Bed'n'Bathin the Hero Kemang shopping complex have some really cute bean bags covered in fake fur, colors available are pink, black & cream. The only other places I would suggest that you look in would be in the more modern type furniture & accessory shops. Happy searching.

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( Lesley) Good Morning, This week I am expecting a new delivery of my fluffy bean bag chairs. Last order of the beige caramel colour (pic attached) sold out in the first week. If you would like one (I also will have medium toffee brown and dark chocolate brown - pics also attached) they are wholesale prices for my friends. Rp 520 000 without beans (easy to take home as gifts!) and Rp 650 000 with beans. And I will deliver directly to your door with or without beans! Please forward to any friends who may be interested. I also have full stock of the gingham and suede bags, toy and book boxes and the gorgeous fluffy throw rugs. GordonLelbys - 08561182540

Drawing Classes in Jakarta

(Lee) You helped me out with maid's salary before and I have another request. Do you know any good life drawing classes in Jakarta? I seem to remember seeing a name Teguh Ostenrik linked to such classes but can not find any details. I would also be interested in normal Drawing & Painting classes ,Many thanks & Kind regards.

(Miree) Hi Lee,You can try to contact :
Mitra Hadiprana First floor
Jl. Kemang Raya no.30
Jakarta Selatan 12730
tel. 021 722 1023, 719 4715
Fax. 021 7194713
They have couple classes and pretty well manage.
or
SANGGAR LUKIS CAPUNG
Jl. Irian No. 4, Menteng
Jakarta Pusat 10350
Tel no. : (021) 3224 3340

Goodluck,Miree.

Tatto in Jakarta

(Lizzie)hey miree,i was wondering if you knew of any places to get cheap but clean tattoos, i live in Pondok Indah so as near to that as possible would help. At the moment I know of Buyung Tattoo Studio in kemang but im not sure if its any good.
Any places in mind?thanks

(Miree) Hi, only one have had good feedback from in Jakarta is " Express Tattoo"in Kemang satu Number 72 in front of X-Splash. A bit of advice though for anywhere you are getting permanent tattoos done, always make sure they use new needles and watch them take them out of the sterile packs. Also ask for new paint pots and check that tattooist wears gloves. Cheers, Miree.

Dance classes

(Dominique) Dear Miree, Could you tell me where my husband and I could learn how to dance waltz, tango and others ballroom dances . It could be in a "club " or a private teacher . Many thanks .

(Miree) Dear Dominique,Thank you for you email. I had answered this question before - you can find theanswer at this link http://askmiree-whatsnewjakarta.blogspot.com/search?q=danceHappy dancing! Cheers,Miree

Looking for bed safety rail

(Louise) Hi Miree, I was looking at the What's new in Jakarta (and the other web site) to find a place where I can post an advertisement for something I am looking for, used or new. There might be also stores in the city that have the item I want.
My 2 year old daughter is about to move out of her crib to go to a 'big' bed. I don't want her to fall off it so I am looking for those rails type of little fence that you put on the side of her bed to prevent her to fall. Would you know by any chance where I can find those in town? and also is there a web site somewhere where I can post an ad like that to find used stuff?
Thank you for your help!

Dear Louise, you can try to check at Ace hardware or custom made with carpenters along Kemang Timur street and also I am cc this email to Deisy Wong dwong(AT)whatsnewjakarta(DOT)com whose is the webmaster of What's New Jakarta. She send out newsletter over 18,000 email addresses every week and she is happy to help you to distribute your needs for free.
Currently What's New Jakarta on re-designing progress and they will add a lot of features to complete the information for Jakartan. Best Regards, Miree

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Where to buy kitchenware?

(Lynn) Your blog is great and very helpful for people relocating to Jakarta. I have a question about buying household stuff - I'm moving from Singapore and wondering if I should just ship kitchenware (pots/pans/wine glasses/silverware/baking pans etc) from here or buy them in Jakarta. Where are some good places to get these things? I have seen some ceramic shops along Jl Fatmawati - are those any good for plates/cups etc? Thanks

(Miree) Hi Lynn, there is an abundance of kitchenware available in Jakarta with a range of different prices & quality. The ceramic places in Jl Fatmawati are good for basic sturdy everyday ware and ACE Hardware stores have a variety of different types of kitchen & cookware, the malls, Matahari stores etc… also offer these items. Happy searching, regards.

About Maids Pay in Jakarta

(Lee) Dear Miree, I move to Jakarta three weeks ago and am looking for a part time maid to help out mainly with ironing and simple cleaning two to three half days per week. I have a prospect who lives in the same apartment building as me but I have no idea what the going rate is. Can you help? Thank you very much in advance for your kind assistance. Wish you and your family a great Xmas and a Happy New Year.

(Miree) Hi Lee, I would suggest to bargain with the maid, you can ask her if 300,000 or 500,000 its OK?
The full time maid for speaking English 700,000 - 1 million. Its all depend on
their experiences.

And for both types every year you have to give Idul Fitri bonus (THR-Tunjangan Hari Raya) and normally they would ask raise the salary too. Raise 50,000 - 100,000 /month.

You can always start with smaller rate and told her that you would raise the
salary if you happy with the job within 2/3 months. Good luck!

Toiletries

(BSD) Hi Miree, Googled where to buy tampons in Jakarta and your blog page popped up, was just wondering, I'm hoping to go snorkelling over xmas but will have my dreaded period so obviously conventional "pads" are out of the question, do you know of anywhere I can buy them? Much appreciated!

(Miree) Hi BSD, Ranch Market in Buncit Raya, Chemist upstairs inside Hero Kemang & Grand Lucky in Sudirman currently they have a stock of Tampons, but I

would advise to buy a.s.a.p. as have noticed stocks are quite low, as are for many imported items. Also, try in the Food Court in the basement of Pondok Indah 2 and Gourmet Garage in Kemang Raya, as they had a few still on their shelves late last week. Regards.

Good radio station

(Amilia) Hi Miree,
Do you know what is a good radio station in Jakarta? Good music, english speaking radio, most expats living in Jakarta would listen to? It seems like every radio is in Bahasa. Pls help! Thanks.

(Miree) Hi Amilia try tunning into KISSFM - 95.1. Cheers!

Christmas Dinner 2008

(Michael) Dear Miree, We plan to stay at the Ritz Carlton Jakarta for Christmas this year and Iwas wondering if you can recommend some good restaurants with authenticChristmas menu and a nice atmosphere? Thank you very much.

(Miree) Dear Michael, I would suggest you try to book Riva restaurant at the Parklane Jakarta hotel. They have are famous for their fine dining and they have very nice atmosphere too. The hotel close to Ritz maybe just 10 mins by car to get there if no traffic. You can check the details at this link http://www.whatsnewjakarta.com/web2/event/SpecialEventDetail.php?hdnID=Vm10YWIyUXlTblJXYTFwT1ZsVndVbFpyVWtKUFVUMDk=&cboGroup=-4 Or if you just want walk distance then Ritz Carlton and JW Marriot can be good choice too. You can keep check http://www.whatsnewjakarta.com/ for upcoming Christmas special offers, they update events everyday. Cheers and Merry Christmas!