I had a very challenging week at work, and what I wanted to do right now is to drive off to Tagaytay and hole up there until Sunday. That is, if only I can drive (and I don't know how hehe)! AJ and I were actually there last weekend, and as I took my mind off work, my eyes opened up to this picture-perfect restaurant that we discovered while cruising the Tagaytay-Nasugbu ... READ MORE
Wallflowers
Our first home project in 2013: wall art! I've been wanting to spice up the walls in our living room which is painted in pale yellow. But I don't know exactly what I want to put there. All I know is that I don't want them adorned with mirrors and picture frames. I'm just not into those. I want funky wall decors. And what could be more funky that these 3D wall decor ... READ MORE
Malacanang of the North (“Malacanang Ti Amianan”)
Before I totally get busy again (in preparation for the New Year), I wanna show you one of the landmarks we visited in Laoag, Ilocos Norte during our 2-day stay there. The Malacanang of the North (“Malacanang Ti Amianan”) served as the official residence/mansion of the late President Ferdinand Marcos whenever he's in Ilocos. It's located in Suba, Paoay and sits on a land ... READ MORE
Finally, my own blog identity
There is something about blog logos that really interest me. In fact, that's the first thing you will see every time you "open up" a blog. It's like the cover sleeve of a book. If a cover sleeve has a really cool illustration or typography, it will attract a reader's attention. Never mind if the book's title is nondescript, but a cool illustration or typography will ... READ MORE
Isabel Gatuslao’s Artichoke Wrappers
I learned about Isabel Gatuslao from Daphne Osena-Paez's blog. Isabel is the genius behind Daphne's new blog design. I've been following her blog since. I love it when she features her design projects and when she documents the design process with pictures and her own brand of wit. Just recently, Isabel introduced in her blog the artichoke wrappers that she designed. ... READ MORE