Have your ever thought to yourself, “Hmm…I wonder what kind of cake I am?” Yes? Me too! Well, look no further. Let’s stave off our cravings with this delightfully delicious dessert quiz. Just answer a few simple questions to find out what kind of cake you are! Going down…
A previous post focused on a pitched roof as an important feature in our vernacular architecture, a style of building which did not involve professional architects. This is the building style of our ancestors, which used materials in the area and took local traditions into consideration. Looking at a bahay…
You’ve probably heard that the Boysen Color Trend 2022/23 collection was recently released. This year’s theme is Flourish (yup, because that’s our hope for this year and the next!) with its accompanying four new color palettes each with its own characteristics and charm. Find out the one for you in…
There is an important feature—a pitched roof—in our vernacular architecture that can best be considered by prospective homeowners before they start building their homes. Vernacular architecture is an architectural style based on the local needs for shelter and the available building materials in the area. Local traditions also play a…
To achieve the intended best results, a lot of paint products used as topcoat will require you to apply not just one but often several layers of paint—often two or three coats. Here we discuss some of the basics every DIYer needs to know about recoating. Number of Coats and…
My current status: sleep-deprived, anxiety-ridden, and perpetually clenching my gut from stress. My calendar is overfilled with meetings, deadlines, doctor’s visits, grocery trips, car maintenance schedules and so on. Even when I do get a weekend off with next to nothing on my to-do list, I’m too tired to even…
As it is Flores de Mayo, we thought it fitting to have a post dedicated to the beautiful and colorful flowers found in the Philippines. Being a tropical country, the Philippines is home to a wide variety of flora. We’ve chosen five of some of the most beloved flowers by…
Summer yum goes hand in hand with summer fun, and what can be more cooling to the palate during the hot sunshiny days than sherbet! Do I hear sorbet? Well yes, that too. Ice cream? Definitely. Although many of us are not that particular about where we get our sugar…
Repainting your home exterior walls can do wonders if you’re looking for a façade lift. A can of paint is a budget-friendly way of refreshing your home with a beautiful new coat and getting rid of unsightly stains and cracks. Already convinced? Before you head to a Boysen Mix and…
Colors from nature aren’t just confined to shades of green. An eco-chic urban dwelling can be inspired by the many hues unselfishly presented to us by the natural world. Here, we’re taking a look at just some of them. All the colors in this list make up the Breathe palette…
We all get stuck in our own heads from time to time. Sometimes, all it takes is one bad thought or memory to cross our minds to completely sour the entire day. It might be because we’re not getting quality sleep or nutritious meals. Or, we forget to nourish our…
For the person who was there from the beginning—this one is for mom, ma, mama, nanay, nay, inay, and however else you call her. Moms deserve all the colors of the rainbow for what they go through for us (or what we make them go through, to be honest). But,…
Whisk yourself to a place where every day feels like a weekend getaway. Here’s an invitation for you to do just that by using the Breathe palette of Boysen Color Trend 2022/23 to create such a home. In May 2020, I wrote a post about discovering slow living during the…
It’s still summertime but there’s already work to do! Today, we have a list of house projects and chores that need to be done while we still have these hot and sunny days. Not only because these will be more difficult to accomplish when the rainy season starts, but also…
So, have you visited Boysen’s The Color Library yet? You totally should! There are over 1,300 Colorbooks to browse through. I’m sure you’ll find a color (or two, or three!) that would vibe with you. You can take home either 200mL or 1-Liter paint pots of your chosen colors. But…
When the Boysen Color Team brainstormed about the the theme for Color Trend 2022/23, we were all in the thick of the pandemic lockdowns. The world’s scientists did not yet have all the answers for the many questions about the virus and its behavior. We all did not know how…
You’re here probably because you’ve tried your hand at a bit of home painting and found you’re not getting the smooth, unblemished painted surface you hoped for. We’re here to tell you not to give up! Heed these tips to avoid pesky brush and roller marks. Tip #1: Avoid Using…
There are four color palettes in Boysen Color Trend 2022/23 called FLOURISH. These paint color palettes are Breathe, Move, Bloom (click on the links to know more about each palette), and Live. Each palette has six colors, or a total of 24 fresh paint colors launched this year. The Live…
Summers in the Philippines can get HOT (in all caps for extra emphasis). So the answer is always a resounding yes to cold treats when the season is sizzling. Take this fun quiz and see which popular summer beverage or snack fits you best. We’ve also included a palette to…