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
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
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
Party Bags for Christmas Goodies [Update]
Remember the Wilton-brand Christmas-themed party bags I bought last September? I used them to wrap the Christmas goodies I am giving my office colleagues this year. Look how cute they turned out, even if they're not filled with edible treats! I decided to give useful (instead of edible) gifts to my office colleagues this year and so I got them these: I used ... READ MORE
Shopping Bags and Wrapping Ideas
One day I was cleaning our storage cabinets and found a number of shopping bags that have been stored away, forgotten. Then an idea hit me. Why not recycle them as "wrapping bags" for my Christmas presents this year? I've read of others who have done it before and this post from 101 Grams of (Eye) Candy totally nailed that idea. Her "reduce, reuse, recycle" ... READ MORE
Holiday-Themed Paper Decor Ideas from Etsy
Red, green and white geometric curves by Lou: Paper bunting using holiday-themed cardstock by Jessica DeLorenzo: Origami Christmas Trees from Txe: 3D White Paper Snow Flake by myorigamiandyours: Paper Christmas trees by PaperFairytale: ... READ MORE
Dreaming of a Christmas Table Setting
Now that we have completed prepping up our home for the holidays, I can look the table setting arrangement for our first Christmas here at our first home. One thing's for sure though, our table cloth is going to be red (because it will be coming from the excess fabric of our newly-bought curtains). Here are some pretty but workable ideas I found online: A peppermint ... READ MORE