Once upon a time I used to use department store cosmetics, Lancôme to be specific. But I eventually noticed that years of using it didn’t make me look any more like Isabella Rossellini or Penelope Cruz. I discovered that drugstore brand, L’Oreal, is made by the same manufacturer and I started using that or any…
Author: Karen E. Young
Sharing the journey of fumbling my way to pleasing Jesus as His follower, as a wife, mother, businesswoman/ entrepreneur, cook/baker, employer, writer, occasional singer, lifelong learner, and aspiring dancer.
Save That Date (Project Author 2.o)
Last Thursday night, I couldn’t quite sleep. To while the time, I happened to check on Facebook and discovered an invite to an event two days hence… to Project Author 2.o Ministry Edition by Salt and Light Ventures. It reminded me of the writing workshops I attended with OMF Literature for which I’m supposed to…
A Sumptuous Manger Experience with Mimi Thorisson (Inspiring People of the World)
I used to hang out with my co-parent, Maura Ruzzier, when she used to live in Manila. Our children, her Alice and my Matthew, were in the same class at an international school and at one time went to the prom together. Maura and I both love cooking for our families, recommend ingredients to each…
Redecorating Project
Sometimes God does not hand cash out but blesses financially nevertheless! Not having to get medicine or specific foods to make our bodies function properly, not getting run over, a friend sending some food, an unexpected discount or gift. The list goes on endlessly. The blessing I want to thank God for is enabling me to…
From Pulled Muscle to Dancing
Three weeks ago, this was the YouVersion Verse of the Day: It was an especially sweet Word for me because at that very time, I couldn’t move freely without an involuntary yelp after having pulled muscles from too much avid calisthenics to the La La Land soundtrack. I had an upcoming scheduled trip one week…
Martin Wong: Taking Care of Business
Martin Wong is Chairman of GFX Creative Imaging, a twenty-five year old “one-stop shop” creative design development, full digital imaging service, and digital print production company. Six times, GFX received from the Association of Accredited Advertising Agencies of the Philippines the Print Production House of the Year Award, an award given by the association to honor their…
Let’s Be Lovers
It’s not a problem to love the most loveable people. I could think I’m such a loving person when everyone around me is so wonderful which brings out the loving qualities in me. But if the persons are not so wonderful or act like like an enemy, then I realize I don’t feel very loving…
Mai Kaufman: Tackling Homeschooling and Cancer
It comes as no surprise that the beautiful and stylish Interior Designer, Mai Kaufman, would find herself on the country’s most fashionable lists. She was one of Philippine Star‘s 10 Femmes of Fashion for Culte Femme and Women of Style, ABS-CBN’s Us Girls‘ Best Dressed Celebrities, Preview Magazine‘s Best Dressed, one of Mega Magazine‘s Most Stylish Ladies, Pond’s and Plains and Prints‘ Fashion’s Finest and Beauty’s Best, Highly…
See the Wisdom of Wisdom Sy
Looking at the Studio Eleven Fabrics and Wallpapers site will wake up the inner designer in you! Their mission is: See? They even call you a designer! Even though their list of prestigious completed projects includes Solaire Resort, St. Regis Hotels and Resorts, Diamond Hotel, Holiday Inn, Marco Polo Hotels, F1 Hotel, Renaissance Hotels and Resorts, One…
BUTTERFLY IN THE SPRING 