Despite the series of natural calamities we experienced in the recent months, the stores in Metro Manila are already decorated with Christmas garlands, and yes, radio stations have started playing Christmas songs. For sure, Christmas this year is going to be a quiet one, and I'd like to think that it is in these trying times that people really reflect on its true ... READ MORE
Happy Trick or Treat!
Happy Halloween, everyone! And because it's trick or treat time, I'm gonna share with you how our own trick or treat at the office went yesterday. While most of the departments in our big office opted to entertain the kids with their haunting Halloween decors, ours decided that there'll be no spooky decors at all; and that we will be having a candy bar or candy buffet, ... READ MORE
IKEA Frosta Stools
I have a long-standing crush on this IKEA Frosta Stool. I originally wanted these for our dining chairs. But I couldn't find any IKEA furniture at the malls, so we bought a 4-seater dining set at Mandaue Foam instead. No regrets there. I love its simple design and dark wood finish. However, that did not stop me from lusting after these Frosta stools! Thankfully I ... 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
Crafty Gift Wrap
Just sharing with you this little craft project I did last week: DIY wrapping paper that I used to wrap some birthday gifts. I used a pattern paper as the 'wrapping paper', which I got from National Bookstore (only P19.75 for 5 sheets). I like the paper because it's smooth, durable and easy to work with stamp (the ink dries out easily). This is also my first time to ... READ MORE
A Treasure Trove at 10A Alabama
Last Sunday, AJ and I braved the summer heat to check out the Handmade Arts and Crafts Fair at 10A Alabama Street. I've read countless blog posts about this fair which is like a treasure trove of handmade and DIY products by creative and resourceful artists. Here you will find lots of paper craft, handmade jewelry, craft materials, handmade dolls, etc. You will also find ... READ MORE
Easter Eggs Chocolate Lollipops
Happy Easter! I'm sure a lot of families will be trooping to the malls and hotels today after the traditional Easter Sunday Mass for the Easter Egg Hunt. Here at home, we just had a mini-Easter activity for my nephew, Liam, which is Egg Painting. He loves to paint and he totally enjoyed that one (never mind if the hard-boiled eggs cracked in the end, having fallen off ... READ MORE
Dalmatian Dog Bone Invitations for Liam’s 2nd Birthday
When my nephew Liam turned 1 in October last year, his parents threw a cowboy-theme party for him and his guests and I made the simple, Western-style invitations for them. This year Liam will turn 2 and he will celebrate it in school with the Dalmatian dogs as theme. You see, Liam loves animals, and is most fond with "Aw-Aw" - a dalmatian dog stuff toy given to him by his ... READ MORE