I can't remember anymore the exact year when I did start to read blogs but for sure, it was Topaz Horizon, alongside Daphne.ph and Chuvaness.com, which got me interested in reading blogs. Soon I was looking forward to what Frances, Daphne and Chuvaness will write about and share with us readers. Yes, I was hooked! Fast forward to 2011. I knew early on that AJ and Frances ... READ MORE
Berdori Jewelry at Greenhills
We were at Greenhills Shopping Center last week to buy pearl necklaces as gifts. You all know that Greenhills is the ultimate mecca here in Manila for quality freshwater and south sea pearls and in there you will find rows and rows of stalls selling pearl strands and pearl/diamond jewelry. But there was one store that stood out because it has a "brand name": Berdori ... READ MORE
South Sea Pearl Earrings for Sale
Still no takers for my south sea pearls... Nobody came to inquire when I first posted these pearls here and at eBay, and I figured that the inferior pictures must be the culprit. Our Samsung camera, I learned, works best with natural light so I re-shot the pearls one fine Saturday morning and I am more pleased with the pictures now. These lovely south sea pearl ... READ MORE
Pearl Earrings for Sale
I recently purchased these pink-champagne south sea pearls from my sis-in-law: They're from Hongkong. I was instantly mesmerized by their perfect luster and although they're not perfectly round, they have the same size (11mm) and would make a good stud pearl earrings. Now you all know about my south sea pearls collection. This is a welcome addition indeed, as ... READ MORE
My Love Affair with South Sea Pearls
Unlike other 30-something ladies I know, I am not much into clothes. I think I buy clothes only once in a semester. My usual attire would consist of jeans (or capri pants), polo shirt (usually from Lacoste or Columbia Sportswear) and my ever-reliable Fit Flops. They're my signature outfit if I'm not in my office uniform. My only weakness and the most likely thing I ... READ MORE