When we came out with a post about dark walls two years ago for Undas, some people said that it’s madilim, nakakatakot, nakakalungkot. There were others though who welcomed the idea of having dark interiors. But painting your walls with dark colors requires boldness, expertise, or both. Here are ten styling…
I love the mood board we came up with some days ago, with the pastel colors of the Bubble Gum Jelly Bean color palette. The mood board shows a shabby chic style. However, these colors can be used for other interior styles too, and can be found in fashion as well.…
With masks on every time we step outside, our home is quite literally the only place that gives us a breathing space. It’s the only place where we feel truly safe to breathe. We’ve come to realize how important it is to invest in a home that can bring us…
As I watched David Attenborough’s latest film A Life on Our Planet, I felt at times helpless, horrified and almost hopeless. This man has been doing his best for Mother Earth since he was 28 years old. He has been fighting the good fight for the last 66 years and…
If you want to know how to paint metal surfaces, taking tests can be an effective way to learn. Whether you’re a pro or a novice DIYer, this quiz can help you brush up on what needs to be done when painting or repainting metal surfaces. To get a perfect…
I first heard the word Teflon while watching a certain television shopping network at home. The hosts were describing the non-stick coating ability of a pan. I was beyond amazed. Eggs just slid around the pan and spaghetti sauce can easily be removed with water. In my mind, I think,…
Color psychology teaches us that colors influence our well-being, and affect how we think, act, and feel. In these extraordinary times, let us harness the healing power of colors in our homes. Let’s use the light pastels of the Bubble Gum Jelly Bean color palette that we introduced last week. Colors…
A well-primed (and well-prepped) surface is the secret behind a long-lasting paint job. A primer serves as a preparatory coating that ensures better paint adhesion and durability. We apply it on bare surfaces to help seal the substrate and help the topcoat to adhere better. Some primers are formulated to help…
‘Tis the season to be jolly and to redecorate our homes just in time for Santa’s arrival. Well, hoping he’ll still come visit us this Christmas wearing his mask and face shield for safety. I’m guessing some of you already decorated your Christmas last September but if you feel like…
Bring back the bubble gum and jelly bean colors but this time in pastels. Life may be scary and dismal so let nostalgia take you to those days when life was playful, fun and simple. Leading color expert Pantone introduced the Spring/Summer 2021 fashion colors. “Offering a range of shades…
If you’re a novice DIY painter, this is your mock test to help you prepare for your future painting projects. Browse this blog and read up before taking it. We wrote about surface preparation tips to help you ace this quiz and accomplish your painting goals. If you already know…
In his seven decades of making remarkable films and telling substantial stories of each and every character he morphed into, Eduardo ‘Eddie’ Garcia, has widely been regarded as the greatest actor of all time. It’s not even an exaggeration. He spent almost his entire life perfecting his craft and setting the…
The changes that are happening around us demand from us a greater flexibility, creativity and resilience to survive these times. More than ever, we need our homes to become our sanctuaries, a place where we find relief, comfort and renewal. We offer you this color palette to make your home…
Staying active and creative can improve your overall well-being. If you’re finding it hard to make healthy changes, start small so you won’t feel overwhelmed. Just do 10 of something that you want to turn into a habit—it can be 10 push-ups or 10 minutes of reading per day. Some…
If you’re someone like me whose pre-pandemic weekends almost always meant a getaway with friends or a chance to go home to the province to catch up and recharge, then I understand if you’re still adjusting to the changes. These days I have to keep myself busy by trying something…
When I moved back to the Philippines after living in Europe for nearly 20 years, I learned a new word. Metanoia. It was very fitting for that particular time in my life, when I was experiencing a major milestone with the move. Metanoia (noun, met-uh-noi-uh) the journey of changing one’s mind, heart,…
Nine out of 10 people breathe polluted air. Who would have ever thought that breathing can be dangerous? Air pollution is the greatest environmental threat to our health, yet we rarely talk about it. It kills about 7 million people worldwide every year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).…
Cue in Green Day. As September ends, it’s time to wake up all those who slept their stress and anxiety throughout the entire month. No, we can’t promise a better October but we could at least try to take charge of things that are within our reach. It starts with waking…
The interest for indoor-outdoor living is gaining more traction now with the continuing extension of the quarantine. Many urbanites have realized how important it is to be connected to the outdoors since the lockdown. Judging from the types of homes we have, not many of us can do much about…