Where grown-ups have work-from-home, kids have distanced learning. Whether online classes continue into 2022 or not, having a spot at home that’s dedicated as your child’s study area is ideal. It acts as an extension of the classroom and creates a conducive environment for learning. If you’re in the process…
Do you want to switch to #teamkulay from #teamputi, #teamindustrial, or #teamkahoy, but don’t know how to do it? Here’s a #teamkulay trick for color newbies that can make the painting of colors in your home an easy and painless adventure. The secret is to desaturate the colors you’ve chosen. We…
Birthstones are gems that are associated with each month of the year. In ancient civilizations, these jewels were thought to possess some sort of mystic power that would bring the bearer forms of good luck. I’m not surprised though. They all look very pretty. Why wouldn’t they bring in some…
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…
Heard of The Color Library? A few months ago, Boysen unveiled a new and exciting concept store, The Color Library. It’s a collection of 1,320 paint colors arranged on shelves ready for visitors to browse. If you haven’t been yet, you definitely should! It’s a novel way to experience color…
My niece, together with her 3-year old son Miguel, put up their Christmas tree a few days ago. I followed their activity on the videos and photos sent through Messenger. Two years ago, his dad led Miguel by the hand to the living room after he woke up from his…
Have you noticed that social media is replete with posts about gardening, urban farming, and plants in interior and exterior spaces? It’s like people are turning into nature lovers, treehuggers, plant enthusiasts, or organic farmers. There is a term for it: BIOPHILIA. Coined by German psychologist Erich Fromm, biophilia was…
March is National Women’s Month in the Philippines and we have written three of the four posts about the female spirit. This third post is about the colors of the Nurturer archetype (personality type). I conducted an informal survey with women I know and I got many deliberate answers. At…
Light colors are still very much a favorite of homeowners. We chose 6 (off-) white paint colors to help you choose one for your home exteriors to increase your home’s curb appeal. Please be aware that the colors that you see on the screen cannot approximate the colors of the…
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…
