I went out to buy groceries yesterday, the air smelled of disinfectant and collective anxiety. I haven’t been this anxious in my life. I worry a lot on a regular day but now even more so. That’s why I’m writing this to keep my sanity. Humans are social beings. When…
A dictionary defines homebound as: 1 (adj.) moving or traveling homeward, 2 (adj) restricted or confined to home. For me, homebound can also have a positive connotation—being blessed by having a home where we have the luxury of being able to stay in its safe embrace while riding out this crisis.…
Electric bills are skyrocketing. The kids start to have itchy skin rashes. Your body overheats and drips in sweat. This is the typical uncomfortable scenario every summer, and it is why we all wish we could make our homes cooler without having the air conditioners working overtime, or us having…
For those of us who have shoebox condos so tiny that we’re bound to stub our toes when we walk from bed to bathroom, any space-saving hack is certainly welcome. Read on to find how Kriz made a hanging corner shelf, to maximize that vertical space that usually is considered…
Colors from nature will never go out of style. With many glued to their phones and more time spent indoors, people are now looking for ways to bring the outdoors in, especially urban dwellers who live in high-rise condos. While plants are great natural accessories to add to your home,…
What are the tools you need to scrape paint? Wire Brush Manual Paint Scraper Heat Gun Oscillating Paint Scraper Paint scraping tools are essential for removing old paint. Each one plays a valuable role in your DIY home renovation endeavor. Painting over loose, peeling, and crumbling paint will result in…
One of the four palettes of Boysen Color Trend 2020 is KINSHIP. It embodies HUMAN CONNECTION. ROOTS. INCLUSIVITY. The Artwork for KINSHIP The inspiration for this artwork comes from several sources. The artist said, I remembered that scene from ‘Stepmom’ where Susan Sarandon’s character made a quilt for her daughter.…
People have been asking us in social media when we were going to come out with the Boysen Color Trend 2020 palettes. Unlike other companies, our tradition is to launch Boysen Color Trend in March. Visit us at the Interior & Design Manila from March 12 to 14 at the…
NOSTALGIA is one of the color palettes for the Boysen Color Trend 2020. Come to the Boysen Color Stories booth at the Interior & Design Manila from March 12 to 14 at the SMX Convention Center, where we will showcase for the very first time, this year’s fresh and vibrant…
The Boysen Color Trend 2020 will have its premiere next week at the Interior & Design Manila (IDM) from March 12 to 14 at the SMX Convention Center. For the Boysen booth, we will be using the interactive and open Boysen Color Stories, which you may have seen last year.…
“A woman’s place is in the home.” We’ve come a long way in disproving that sexist maxim. We simply won’t shrink away, and instead, we’ll speak up and take up space because our place is everywhere. Celebrating women’s month is all about remembering the victories and struggles of women throughout…
Have you ever seen someone so happy they just dance in place, with headphones on, as they try to find a way to connect love to just about any painting idea? Nothing is going right at the moment; deadlines are piling up and lunch is late but they seem to…
We’re super-chuffed to introduce Boysen’s Color Trend 2020. Like in previous years, we have 4 palettes with 6 colors each, or a total of 24 new, fresh colors for this year. There are now more colors for you to choose from. The timing is great since we are in the…
For this episode, Kriz goes shopping for mangoes and picks up a used crate to turn into an ottoman. Watch another painting idea and follow the easy instructions. Boysen Oil Wood Stain is a solvent-based stain that adds color to any wooden surface while providing superior protection to cabinets, furniture, or…
Your home can make a great first impression! Freshen it up by repainting your gates and fences. Repainting them won’t just make your home look more inviting, it will also protect them from rusting. Since they are exposed to extreme weather, you’ll need to check up on them on a…
Each Boysen product has its own purpose. In our previous post, we gave you a guide to Boysen Wood Varnishes, their importance and use. To recap, these are mainly used on interior wood furniture and spaces with little to no foot traffic. When you’re about to paint your wooden flooring…
Yup, we’ve got a lot of painting hacks in this blog, and here are six more brought to you by Krafty Kriz. Remove Drips How to Paint Light Furniture Defuzz Rollers How to Remove Paint on Hands Clean Brushes Trim Crusty Paint Rollers Remove Drips If you didn’t cover your…
Dark interiors have emerged in the design landscape for the past couple of years. People fell in love with the boldness and mystery of black that what started as merely a black accent wall now covers almost the entirety of their homes. But while it has its own appeal and…
“What’s the tea?” When kids ask this question, they are not looking for an aromatic beverage that is prepared by soaking tea leaves in hot water. They are referring to that meme of Kermit the frog sipping a cup of tea. The essence of the word tea has evolved to…