The problem with beautifying the home is that changing one thing sometimes causes a ripple, or even a ripping, effect on the wallet. If the authority in your home wants a certain level of house beauty, you will realize that investing in the spaces they spend most of their time in ministers to them after…
Category: Home/ Garden/ Interiors/ Decorating
Great Fosters Afternoon Tea
Sometimes when I have recurring prayer requests on matters that haven’t been answered, the counsel I receive is to leave the things that I can not control in God’s hands; wait for His perfect timing, perfect way, perfect will. Certain difficulties need to happen for the benefit of what God is trying to do in…
Bordeaux Region: Real en Medoc Stay and Saint Julien Dinner
Many years ago, I visited Le Cordon Bleu (Pasadena) inquiring about taking up a course to upgrade my kitchen work skills. But because the course required several months of staying in California while my kids were still in grade school in Manila, the choice was easy: drop the idea and find other ways. I then…
Through the Doors of Manila House
While I was at work, Aki texted me if I wanted to come with her to visit Auro Chocolate’s Pop-up store at the Manila House, a by-invitation members-only exclusive club at the cocooned beautiful enclave of BGC. I love Auro Chocolates. They use and promote local cacao beans; they seek to empower Filipino cacao farmers in…
11 Benefits of Adopting Cats
June is Adopt-a-Cat Month. From being fearful of cats and pets in general, here I am sharing some benefits of adopting cats based on my experience: Low maintenance: Physical preparation. They just need a bowl of food, a bowl of water, a litter box (with litter sand). Low maintenance: Time. If I have time, they are…
Transforming a Dead Space
My mom has been telling me that she wants to come visit soon. Every time I passed by this space next to the guest room, the thoughts that came to mind wre “heat, sweat, claustrophobic, small, toilet” (because of the two windows from the bathrooms on either side). Nothing nice came to mind. If my…
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…
Afternoon Tea for Deonna Tanchi
Around thirteen years ago, I slipped into the back of a room filled with women at a Valentine’s Luncheon where a beautiful blonde woman at the front talked about the love of Jesus Christ that pursues us. The more she described His love, the more I saw that I too had a deep longing, like…
Tea and Talk Tablescape
Over a week ago, I got an order from Bianca for sandwiches and desserts for a Tea Party for 300 women. Her sister, Patty, told me the theme of this tea party would be “God’s Design for the Family.” Soon I also got an order from Ellen. How do I style a tea party buffet…
BUTTERFLY IN THE SPRING 