As promised in my previous post, here's a give-away that I'm sure everyone will be thrilled to join! But first, allow me to thank 43 Lucy Designs for partnering with The Bright Spot in spreading the wonderful art of calligraphy and handmade products through high-quality paper goods. Although based in the US, you can enjoy convenient and hassle-free online shopping at 43 ... READ MORE
43 Lucy Design Blog + Shop
Sometime last month, The Bright Spot received very special gifts all the way from . . . (drum roll, please) . . . California! It was a very thrilling experience for me, especially because it came from somebody I've known for a while and whom I really admire: Ms. Marilenn of 43 Lucy Design Blog + Shop! Marilenn is a Filipina graphic designer, photographer, writer, crafter ... READ MORE
Shopping Discovery: New East Wing of Shangri-La Plaza
Last Saturday, AJ and I had a dinner date with his college barkada (Hi Me-An and Betty!) and we agreed to meet at the newly-opened East Wing of Shangri-La Plaza in Pasig. It's been ages since AJ and I set foot at Shangri-La Plaza, so we felt like time-timers again when we navigated the main mall (naliligaw-ligaw pa ako), but it was the grandness and hotel-like structure of ... READ MORE
Our Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Ice Cream Party
I had so much fun with our DIY tea party at home last year - the preparations and all - so I promised myself I'll do another small party this year. My good friend (and also my kumare), Chel, suggested that we hold an Ice Cream Party at home. That was some months ago but we were able to finalize the date only last July during our trip to Gourmet Farms. The ice cream party was ... READ MORE
Shabby Chic Haven at Fab Manila
Am sure a lot of you have heard of Fab Manila, a happy place for those who like anything shabby chic, like me =) Here's their shop at Rockwell Powerplant Mall: Lots of Paper Chic Studio products here! I immediately spotted their signature paper straws, paper bags and wooden spoons which are prominently displayed here. They're also selling washi tapes at ... 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
Shopping (again!) for Pretty Papers at 101 Grams of {Eye} Candy
This is not the first time I've shopped at 101 Grams of {Eye} Candy. I placed my first order last May (which you saw here) and I loved them all. So much so that I decided that for this Christmas, I'll be sharing their wonderful paper products to my close friends. I know Christmas is still 5 months away but yes, I do my Christmas shopping really early. I've been like ... 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