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Lomonosov “Bridesmaid / Baskets” Pattern Teapot

07.09.2017 by Leah // 1 Comment

Just when I thought I have given my wallet a breather by not actively looking for teacups to buy, I saw a Lomonosov teapot being sold in a group selling site at Facebook. I immediately recognized the design as the "Bridesmaid" (or "Baskets") pattern that was first introduced in the '70s, and combines the following trademark designs of Lomonosov: the fishnet (but ... READ MORE

Imperial Porcelain’s Singing Garden

04.16.2016 by Leah // Leave a Comment

Sharing with you my latest tea cup find:  the beautiful Singing Garden design from Imperial Porcelain Russia.  I bought this set of tea cup, saucer and cake plate from an Instagram reseller: @londontrolley.  It was an unscheduled purchase; I was just browsing through her Instagram feed when I saw this set on sale! The Singing Garden is a beautiful design by the celebrated ... READ MORE

Valentine Teacup: Wedgwood’s Queen of Hearts

02.12.2016 by Leah // 3 Comments

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to set the mood for this day of hearts than a nice cup of Rose Vanilla Tea in a Wedgwood Queen of Hearts teacup set: Whimsical and romantic, the Queen of Hearts collection features colourful, romantic heart motifs and lustrous gold banding. The collection in white, fine bone china brings a sense of ... READ MORE

Affordable Designer Teacups at Cristina Re

01.24.2016 by Leah // 7 Comments

Thanks to Instragram and its wonderful community of teacup collectors, I was led to this high teaware brand from Australia named after its founder: Cristina Re. Cristina Re is an Italian-born, Australian-based designer who built her now 15-year brand from weddings.  Yes, weddings!)  She is known as the original founder of DIY stationery concept, providing quality designer ... READ MORE

The 2015 Year-End Survey

01.15.2016 by Leah // 7 Comments

Thank you Aggie for tagging me!  I had fun (and lots of realizations) after filling out this survey.  Sobrang late ko nga lang natapos (2016 na!) but I think it's not too late to share this. ************************************* What did you do in 2015 that you’d never done before? Swim with sea turtles at Apo Island in Dumaguete! Did you keep your new year’s ... READ MORE

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#throwback to Easter 2019 when @ajdeleon77 and I t #throwback to Easter 2019 when @ajdeleon77 and I took mommy and daddy to a double date at Rockwell Powerplant. Today is daddy's 11th month in heaven 💜 The coming weeks are sure going be tough for me because the painful memories from last year will start coming back as we approach his 1st death anniversary. I miss our family bonding time whether in Cebu or Makati, at the mall or simply at home. The over-extended quarantine has made it very difficult for us create new memories as a family (outside videocalls, that is). But I know that with God's grace we will overcome. 🙏
Where's my cake? 🍰 - @_catcaaat Where's my cake? 🍰 - @_catcaaat
Make a wish! 🎂 Make a wish! 🎂
I just love packed lunches! Thank you @nikocina_ph I just love packed lunches! Thank you @nikocina_ph for introducing them to me. Sakto sa WFH arrangement ko. Today's lunch is Chef Niko's hearty Char Siu with Egg Fried Rice and buttered veggies on the side 👍 Busog na, super sarap pa! Looking forward to trying more of your lunch menu 😋
I thought the Hawaiian Green Ti plants I got some I thought the Hawaiian Green Ti plants I got some months ago (almost for free) have died because I may have oversoaked them in water while waiting for their loam soil to arrive. More than half of the leaves dried up.  But look, new buds have started to say 'Hi' just last week 🤗 Need talaga ng patience kapag #plantita ka. 😁
After 9 months of staying with us, @_catcaaat trul After 9 months of staying with us, @_catcaaat truly has grown - wide and long 😂 And me thinks he is here for good. And the Backjoy seat cushion is his for good 😜 #acatstale #quarantinecat #fivcatsofinstagram #fivcat #catsofinstagram #catstagram
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