It really delights me to know that most of you here share my love for food, washi tapes, DIY projects, travels and even jewelry! That's why I wrote "The Good Stuff" last February. It's meant to be a regular feature here in The Bright Spot, wherein you'll see my random food and shopping discoveries. Or rather, those that I forgot to make detailed kwento about. So here ... READ MORE
Shopping Theraphy + Dim Sum Break
I noticed that my posts on Divisoria shopping, craft stamps and food are getting the most number of hits in my blog, so today's post is going to be all about that! =) If you've been following me at Instagram (@dbrightspot), you'd know where I was last Saturday. Yes, I was at my happy place again - 168 Mall haha! I went with my cousin, Mae Anne, who's become my Divi ... READ MORE
Arm Candies from 168 Mall
Whenever I'm at 168 Mall in Divisoria I always avoid the stalls selling accessories and arm trinkets because I know that I'll be tempted to buy and I don't just buy one, but two or three at the least! You see, I love collecting bracelets (see my collection of bangles here) even though I sendom wear them. I just love looking at them hehe! If you have seen my wish list at ... READ MORE
A Birthday Card for Maxine
2 weeks ago, my kumare, Denise, asked me to pinch in ideas for a homemade birthday card she's making for her daughter (and my inaanak) Maxine, who celebrated her 8th birthday last July 19. Maxine asked for a "birthday card" as gift from her parents and so Denise has to make one that will surprise her very creative and artistic daughter hehe! The "birthday card" wish of ... READ MORE
Upcycled Christmas Paper Bags
Since our city adopted a ban on the use of plastics in establishments like groceries, stores restaurants, I have been collecting the paper bags that are used as packaging for the stuff we buy. And since it'll be only 8 weeks before the "-ber" months set in, I thought of "up-cyling" them into Christmas paper bags! I used the typeletter stamps I bought at 168 Mall in ... READ MORE
Shopping for Party Needs and More at 168 Mall
I was at 168 Mall in Divisoria last Saturday morning with my cousin, Mae Anne, for some bargain shopping and I saw this shop called Trophy & Gift Shop (stall no. 2HB 05-07-09) selling pretty birthday and party needs. These colorful mini-buckets or tin pails are perfect as loot bags! Trophy & Gift Shop is the same store that sells the Princess Tiara ... READ MORE
Shopping Galore at 168 Mall Divisoria
I love Divisoria! This is my shopping mecca for clothes, housekeeping items, art and craft materials and everything in between. Like other 168 Mall shoppers, I am drawn not only to the variety of commodities available and their wholesale prices but the place itself - it's clean, organized and air-conditioned, just like in a mall! What I enjoy most in shopping at 168 Mall ... READ MORE