Almost Ready: A Little More Time Before We Open
We had hoped to open our doors in June — and we came pretty close — but a delay in the shipment of our lighting fixtures has pushed our renovation back by a couple of weeks. Despite our best efforts to stay on schedule, some things were simply out of our hands.
That said, we’ve been incredibly fortunate to work with a team of reliable and skilled people. Our interior designer, electrician, carpenters, painters, and all other vendors have all been efficient, thoughtful, and committed to doing quality work. We’re genuinely grateful for their support in bringing this space to life.
In the meantime, we’ve been busy behind the scenes curating toys from around the world — selecting, purchasing, and testing each one to make sure it’s not only well-made, but also engaging and meaningful for children. We’ve been trying them out with our own kids, observing what holds their attention, sparks imagination, and invites gentle, open-ended play.
We’re especially thankful to the toy distributors who have supported us throughout this journey — including our partners from Singapore, Japan and beyond — for their patience, responsiveness, and genuine excitement to see these toys in use. Their support has made this part of the process a real joy.
We’ve also been receiving enquiries about birthday party bookings and when the shop will be open — and we’re just as excited as you are. It’s been heartening to see the interest growing even before we’ve officially opened our doors. We truly can’t wait to welcome our first visitors, hear the sound of little footsteps and laughter, and see the space come to life the way we’ve imagined it from the start.
There’s still quite a bit to be done — we’re busy building our booking page, making sure all our shipments arrive on time (especially all the toys! some were stuck in the Japan warehouse for the longest time due to a hiccup by our proxy shopping partner), and sorting out the small but important things that keep a place running smoothly. From toilet paper to a water dispenser for families who need to make milk on the go, the to-do list is long, but it’s all part of getting the space ready.
When we’re finally ready to open, we hope visitors will consider booking in advance. It helps us prepare a cosy and comfortable experience for each family, and also lets others check availability before coming down. All of this helps us keep the playloft spacious, calm, and enjoyable for everyone.
