I was in Bantayan, Cebu. I took some photos and videos of the mornings when I enjoyed watching the sun rise and breathing in the very fresh, moist sea breeze. Five was the best time to stake out a place in the sand, just to make sure that I was calm and comfortable when the main event happened usually at 5:30 AM or thereabouts. There was something soothing about watching the sun as it rose out of the horizon and moved up and up, changing the colors of the world. All the time, the gentle waves lapping on the beach made this rhythmic and restful background sound. There were two distinct palettes — the fiery orange and gold where the sun was, and the lambent blues of that part of my view which the sun had brought light but not yet its fire. Fiery Orange and Gold This palette is…
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Product Highlight: Boysen Acqua Epoxy
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HONEY GOES HEALTHY, Episode 5: DIY Kitchen Island
If you cook, you know that you need a space to prepare the food. Watch how Honey made a DIY kitchen island where she…
Saving Philippine Eagles and Their Homes
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The Best Version of Hue: PINK
S E L F – C A R E. That’s the best version of pink. The millennial obsession with self-care is a direct response…
Paint Color Ideas for Your Zodiac Sign
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HONEY GOES HEALTHY, Episode 4: DIY Spice Rack
To have a dedicated place in your kitchen for your spice jars is something I consider important. I like my spice jars to be…
HONEY GOES HEALTHY, Episode 3: DIY Hanging Planters
The first project that Honey tackled was to make DIY hanging planters. Note that Honey used Healthy Home paint, an odor-less, premium acrylic, water-based interior…
Common Painting Problems: What is Saponification?
It’s not soap making. Well, not literally. Saponification on wall paints is the result of the alkali reacting to oil, or in this case,…
Surface Preparation: Repainting Metal Surfaces
We’ve said it before and we are saying it again: Nothing beats a well-done prep work. It makes your paint job a success and…
4 Free Apps Every DIY Painter Needs to Download
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New Chapter: Boysen Color Stories in Worldbex
Boysen once again pushed their limits and exceeded expectations as they introduced to the Worldbex community their newest booth, Color Stories, on March 13-17,…
What Trendy Color Palette Do You Need in Your Life Right Now?
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HONEY GOES HEALTHY, Episode 2: The Start of a Journey of Health
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Video: I Tried Painting at Boysen Color Stories and Here’s What Happened
I was there when Boysen Color Stories made its debut in Interior & Design Manila (IDM) at the SMX Convention Center last March 7,…
Make Your Own Playlist And We’ll Suggest A Color Palette That Fits The Mood
Filipinos’ love for music goes beyond age, gender, language, and genre. There is always something for everyone to listen and sing along to no…
Surface Preparation: New Metal Surfaces
Having a flawless painting job is extremely satisfying. Aside from using high quality paints and having the right painting technique, the credit ultimately goes…
HONEY GOES HEALTHY, Episode 1: Are Your Daily Habits Healthy?
Most of us take our health for granted. So here’s a webisode called Honey Goes Healthy that will get you thinking whether you’re on…
Common Painting Problems: What is Corrosion?
You got home one afternoon to spots of rust on your metal gate. It’s been raining nonstop and nothing’s protecting the gate that protects…