Admittedly, many of us Filipinos think of the days we get to have away from work whenever Holy Week draws near. Local tourist spots fill up and resorts get fully booked. However, Holy Week is more than summer outings, of course. For a country like the Philippines where a vast…
With all the noise we have to contend with in today’s world, being presented with something simple, clean, and easy-to-use—whether it be a website you are navigating, an airbnb rental for a weekend getaway, or your very own home—makes for a less stressful and pleasant experience. Enter minimalism, the art…
Coastal Grandmother! Does it sound like something you’ve heard before? It’s making waves all over the internet and social media! If you haven’t, no need to feel left out. This is your crash course to the tastefully decorated and impeccably dressed world of the Coastal Grandmother and how you can…
Filipinos are some of the most ingenious and resourceful people out there. We usually manage to think of creative and useful ways to upcycle and reuse a lot of things from our everyday lives. In terms of paint, we usually see people using empty Boysen paint packaging as water buckets…
Ready for a new way to experience color? Boysen: The Color Library is a concept store with a collection of more than 1,300 carefully curated Boysen paint colors. Similar to a library, visitors can browse colors at a glance and pull a few off the shelves for a closer look.…
Chat with a painter, contractor, architect, carpenter, or really any other professional in the construction industry about a home project and you may be surprised to hear Filipino words you’ve not encountered until then. Palitada, umido, and hamba—do you know what these words mean? Today we test how familiar you are with Filipino…
As it is Flores de Mayo, we thought it fitting to have a post dedicated to the beautiful and colorful flowers found in the Philippines. Being a tropical country, the Philippines is home to a wide variety of flora. We’ve chosen five of some of the most beloved flowers by…
There is an important feature—a pitched roof—in our vernacular architecture that can best be considered by prospective homeowners before they start building their homes. Vernacular architecture is an architectural style based on the local needs for shelter and the available building materials in the area. Local traditions also play a…
Did you know that colors can affect our mood? You may have already subconsciously noticed this, like how being surrounded by blue feels more calming compared to red which gives off a more exciting and energetic vibe. And today, we’re putting a focus on what color psychology says is the…
Though we encourage everyone to DIY when they can, sometimes it’s wiser to hire a professional even for seemingly simple projects like repainting kitchen cabinets. We absolutely get it. Sometimes you just don’t have the energy, time, or—let’s be real—proper training and experience to do something yourself. So, you decide…
