So you finally finished preparing your home for the rainy season. The walls are waterproof, gutters are squeaky clean, the drainage system is flawless, and blankets are fresh off the laundry just in time for hibernation… But aren’t you forgetting something? That’s right, look up. Though every step you take…
Are you the type to have a console table near the front door with a bowl or some kind of container on it where you put your car and house keys the moment you step into your home? Or are you the type who in the mornings run around the…
“Do you know what I like about comedy? You can’t laugh and be afraid at the same time—of anything. If you’re laughing, I defy you to be afraid.” I see eye to eye with my favorite late-night show host Stephen Colbert. Laughter is one of the best antidotes to fear;…
Boysen came out with the first annual Color Trend in 2015. Four color palettes. Six colors per palette. 24 new colors for the year. In 2016, the Boysen Color Team opted to have four colors per palette and added to each palette three complementary colors from the popular Boysen Color Series. But…
It’s that time of the year again. As the rain falls in sheets, so are the waterproofing inquiries. Good thing that Boysen has such a reliable social media manager who’s always ready to answer whenever duty calls. But if you’re like me who’s sometimes scared to ask the important questions,…
I dream of having my own home library. I don’t have a big space for a reading room yet, so I place a chair by the bedroom window and get lost in a book. Once I get my own space, creating a cozy and comfortable reading space will be at…
Have you ever tried wanting to tear a piece of that kitchen paper roll to mop up spills or to line a plate for those fried bananas you’re about to take out of the pan? If you don’t have a kitchen roll holder, I hope you have something else handy.…
I don’t remember how many times I got obsessed with celebrity pairings. As a fangirl and a hopeless romantic, I commit my time, money, and energy to these love teams to get a glimpse of what I believe is love. I always cling to hopes that whatever they have is…
I don’t know about you but I need some magic right now. It’s that kind of magic that we can use as a reminder that the world may be chaotic, dark, aggressive, unsafe, but that there’s beauty too when we care to look closely enough. Enter flower power. There are…
Sometimes words will not be enough to comfort you, but movement will. Movement can give you a euphoric feeling. Have you heard of runner’s high? It’s that exhilarating feeling you get when you exercise as the body releases endorphins or feel-good hormones. You have to get on your feet and…
The rainy season is fast approaching and the time to prepare your home shortens by the day. Since you’ve been stuck at home for two months, you probably weren’t able to do most of your planned house works because of the restrictions. I bet your to-do list is all over…
“Sun’s getting real low, sun’s going down.” That’s the mantra that Thor says to calm down the Hulk. On a side note, watch Thor: Ragnarok. It’s the best Thor movie, and I’m not just saying that because Cate Blanchett was in it. The pandemic brought out the Hulk in us;…
The first episode of this blog Let it B’s ESPASYO is about the second home of a young couple working in Dubai, who wanted their own place when they’re back in the home country for a visit. Interior design studio Morfosis gave this condo unit a new look. Principal Designers Misty…
It’s the rainy season once again and you know what that means. Sad girl playlist out. I’m sure you’ve done that at least once, blasting some sad songs and reminiscing while looking at the rain falling hard outside—softly wishing that the rain will wash away the bad memories… it’s not…
(This travel post, which shows color inspirations from hotels and homes in Siquijor, was written by Kai before the ECQ in March. We are posting it now to provide some house color and design ideas for those of you who are dreaming of beach summer fun. Dreams are free and…
For many years, I’ve treated our house like an inn, a temporary resting place. I enjoy going out with family and friends to kill time; I only come home to sleep and take a bath. With the stay-at-home order, I’ve come face to face with our plain white walls. First…
Blast those coronavirus blues away by bringing color into your home. This time, instead of concentrating on your walls, bring drama and magic to your doors with these quirky designs. Doors are usually rectangular, unless you’re a hobbit then your house in the Shire has a circular door. Most people…
In today’s episode of this writer’s unhealthy obsession with everything Korean, we’re going to talk about how the colors used in certain drama scenes almost always tell us the overall tone of the Koreanovela we’re watching. You might have noticed it too, how colors have a huge impact on communicating…
Scrolling through my IG feed makes me happy because I follow some really cool accounts like @dominomag. Note to self: do it more often. Yesterday I saw several photos of home interiors that had such fun wall paint colors that I just had to share these with you. You never…