To be honest, I’ve only recently learned about mudrooms a few months ago. It’s quite common in American and Japanese homes, but not so much here in the Philippines. Now what is a mudroom? According to the dictionary, a mudroom is a “small room or entryway where footwear and outerwear can…
You may find this weird, but I actually consider cleaning a very therapeutic activity. Whenever I get weekends off, I buckle down and make a checklist of the areas in my home that need to get spic and span. Of course, there are the usuals like mopping and sweeping the…
Spring has sprung in other parts of the world. In my FB newsfeed, I see friends’ photos of colorful flowers and verdant landscapes. I felt a tinge of nostalgia for this beautiful season in temperate regions—its freshness, greenness, and outright optimistic air with the trees sprouting and flowers blooming. While…
I read a meme somewhere that said, “Plants are the new pets, and pets are the new kids.” That really struck a chord with me. A lot of people my age are opting to either delay having kids or just decide not to have any at all. Instead, a lot…
We didn’t pick this out of the blue. Our customers have shown us for years, decades even, that their all-time favorite paint is Boysen Tulle White. The paint name Tulle White exists in other Boysen product categories but its most famous persona is Boysen Permacoat Semi-Gloss Latex Paint B-7501. Use…
I’ve always struggled with some form of anxiety, but I think it got worse during the pandemic. The social isolation, the uncertainty of my family and friends’ health and safety, and the added responsibilities of running my household has really taken a toll on my physical and mental wellbeing. It…
Watch out for curves ahead! The trend of curvy furniture design has been in the horizon for a few years now but it has not yet become a global craze because of the pandemic IMO. After decades of the much-loved modern mid-century style (which is still a current favorite of…
To those who are planning to paint their home exteriors, now is the best time to do it while we are in the dry season. Take advantage of the sunshine days to beautify your home. We usually talk about painting home interior spaces. DIY projects are “easier” to do within…
It’s hard to believe that just a few months ago I was wearing sweaters and sipping on some hot tea to keep myself warm. We’re smack dab in the middle of the sweltering summer months now. Each new year seems hotter than the last. (Thanks, global warming!) While nothing sounds…
We have posts in our Boysen FB page that show two different interior spaces for you to choose from. This type of post is a good way to showcase how paint colors can impact your interiors. Whether you go for cool or warm colors, or neutrals or bright colors, you…
The summer months are here, and it’s getting hot, hot, hot! With the different Qs we all have to deal with, lucky are those who have an exterior domestic space to beat the heat, enjoy nature, and get that much-needed Vitamin D. Whatever kind of exterior space you have, make the…
I’ve always envied people who fall asleep immediately when their heads hit the pillow. When I used to have sleepovers with friends, I was always the last one to get knocked out. Now, my nights are filled with tossing and turning, staring at the ceiling praying to the sand man…
I don’t know about you but Valentine’s Day is a pretty big deal here in the Philippines. Wouldn’t you agree? But in countries like South Korea, this unofficial holiday actually has spin-offs! White Day is celebrated on March 14, a month after Valentine’s. It’s a day where the guys who…
The movement for slow living has been gaining traction ever since the world went on hiatus more than a year ago. There has been a greater focus on what is natural and organic, and less for digital pursuits. We’re living in a world filled with constant alerts and fast-paced animated…
Home is home, even if it’s a tiny condo or apartment. As long as you have a place to call your own, where you belong, where you can be yourself, where you feel safe and comfortable, where you can rest and replenish your energy for another day ahead, you are…
I love the weather we have here in the Philippines. Yes, sometimes I do wish we could experience the beauty of autumn or the coziness of winter. However, I’d still prefer our tropical weather. I love me some sunshine! But being situated near the equator, we have some really hot…
If you have not visited our Instagram page, click here to check it out. We’ve got a lot of color and design inspirations there too. Here are 10 Boysen Instagram posts which are a personal favorite. These are photos of beautiful interiors which are worthy to use as pegs for…
Prefab means prefabricated, not prefabulous, although prefabricated homes can also be fabulous. A prefab home is a structure where parts are made in a factory and which are put together on site, like a jigsaw puzzle to be simplistic about it. The construction industry suffered a blow last year because…
This is the fourth and last post for our series on National Women’s Month, and it is about the colors of the archetype (personality type) Sage. I conducted an informal survey with women I know and I got many deliberate answers. At first, I categorized the answers using generations, i.e.,…