Hi carismomuk, it takes time to find everything you want. I'm finally almost there but still working on filling up the home. However, it gets way easier once you are here. Do bring your basic essentials - it takes a a couple of days to get yourself oriented... So.. Basic skincare, shampoo, make-up and some cool clothing like summer dresses, shorts and of course, flip flops or slippers! It is hot here! And sun lotion! For me, most important thing, a bed! Everything else can wait. If you have children, your considerations would be greater. For furniture, some shops do immediate delivery while others a 4-6 weeks wait, maybe longer. Make sure you ask that first. Ikea would be my back-up plan if i could not find anything better. Try shopping around first... I listed a couple of my favorites in another post. I bought my sofa, coffee table and mirrors from Finn Avenue
http://www.finnavenue.com/collections/squarely-grid or should i say, almost the whole look. It was delivered to me the next day. Great service and you can buy online or at its gallery. I popped by Just Anthony
http://www.justanthony.com/ a few days ago and bought a cabinet. It will be delivered to me early next week. It is really quite easy. The tough part is making the right design choice really. I would hate to have rushed and bought something out of fret. I'm picky though. And oh yes, bring a set of your favorite bedding!