Meet Danica, our DIY Diva, who has been promoted by her office and assigned to Cebu. New responsibilities, new colleagues, new city, new home. Excited to see her new nest, she opens the door and is underwhelmed! Oops, boring! But she’s a go-getter and creative to boot so she goes…
For a clean and fresh look, light neutrals give your bathroom that appealing ambience, very fitting for a place where you do your bathing rituals. Light neutrals are also safe backdrops for white bath fixtures, chrome or brass fittings and glass, and would give the illusion of space. The purity…
Minimalism is a trend that has yet to influence living spaces. Space is a resource that is sometimes overlooked in sustainable architecture. Life quality decreases as population density increases since pollution levels rise, population goes out of hand, and resources become more expensive. Many of us in the Philippines are…
If you’re the type of person who spends a pretty good amount of time every single day planning (read: plotting) her OOTD, chances are you usually zero in on a single piece of clothing or accessory that would be the icing on your full outfit, in other words, a fashion…
Frank Gehry at a Glance Name: Frank Owen Gehry Date of Birth: February 28, 1929 Place of Birth: Toronto, Canada Design Signature: Deconstructivism – an architectural style with a deliberately chaotic outcome Fluidity – expressed in the use of metallic folds in multiple buildings Asymmetry – his…
Imagine if you were colorblind and you were not able to see the colors around you the way most people do. Imagine if you could not distinguish violet, lavender and purple because they just look like different shades of blue, or if you confuse red with black or dark grey.…
For coffee lovers, coffee is that magical brown brew that gives you a boost in the morning, offers you a pick-me-up throughout the day, or is the drumroll that ends a meal. Coffee roasts range from a light brown to an extra dark, almost black color, depending on the roast…
You know what I wish I had more of? Focus. The moment I start working, it’s a repetitive struggle between concentration and distraction. I can never seem to hold my attention long enough to go into a state where I can perform deep, productive work. I instinctively reach for my…
Have you or any friend of yours gone through extraordinary challenges during the construction of your dream home? Has that dream home you’ve been obsessing over brought you some unforgettable nightmares? Here’s some news: You are not alone. My experience with having my house constructed was one for the books.…
Remember the teenage character of Kevin Arnold played by American actor Fred Savage in the TV series, “The Wonder Years”? The comedy-drama series was a big hit back then, running from the late 80s to the early 90s. I remember following the series which tackled the coming-of-age journey of a…
…Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens… (My Favorite Things, Rodgers and Hammerstein) Copper is one of my favorite colors because it has such an old romantic feel to it, of tradition, and bygone days when parents read aloud bedtime stories, when time spent together meant conversations, real emotional connections,…
One of my favorite rituals is to have a slow breakfast in a huge kitchen. That’s how I remembered it when I spent summer vacations in the home of my maternal grandparents. My home today does not have a huge kitchen with a matching huge table. But with the open…
The golden ratio is a ratio found in nature that somehow makes an object aesthetically appealing. Artists throughout history such as Salvador Dali and Leonardo Da Vinci attempted to create works based on this proportion in order to make them look beautiful. This ratio has also been applied into architecture…
On days when I feel uninspired, read: l-a-z-y, I sit on my bed, look at the ceiling and allow myself to stare into nothingness. Before I know it, a germ of an idea starts creeping into my restless, sometimes overactive and often overacting imagination, I get excited and relish the…
Here’s a cheat sheet on how to create a perfect color scheme. This is so useful not only for those who have no clue how to combine colors, but also for those who are good at it, and those who would like to move beyond the simple color combinations to…
When you are thinking about what sort of white to paint on your wall, look to the whites you find in nature for color inspiration. Read more tips on how to use white in your home in the post Not All Whites are Created Equal.
Small spaces are not a preferred choice for most people. However, majority buy smaller condo units because rents or costs of properties are more affordable for smaller spaces. If you’re single or a couple, it’s not such a problem. But if you have children, then the challenge to live in…
The minute we enter a room, our eyes usually take in and scan anything that’s within our eye level, including what is usually the four corners of a room. However, there is a fifth element in a room that is usually taken for granted. Look up and see a room’s…
Plants are making a comeback. Indoors. Because Millenials. Thanks to the growing popularity of succulents, plants are stepping into the limelight and making their way into your homes. So I have shortlisted my Top 5 most popular, widely used indoor plants. 1. Succulents These tiny green babies have won hearts…