Store of the month: Space Encounters

I decided to do a feature on a store each month because I used to love scouting for new furniture but work always got in the way. This way, I'm forced to do something I love. hehe It's not exactly a hassle. This month, it's a store called Space Encounters on Emerald Ave. in Ortigas just on top of mini stop. Special thanks to owners Wilmer and Thor for allowing us to have a mini photo session there!

Most of their pieces are quirky and fun. Some of the pieces in the picture include the yoda and twiggy chairs and the firefly table. My friend Pam found a lot of cute items that made it to her wish list for her birthday. Btw, she's celebrating it on July 23. =)

I wouldn't have made the time to visit the store if it wasn't one of my items to cross out from the list. Therefore, thank you list for making me come here!

Love the reproductions of the iconic chairs. They make great accents to add some fun into your own space.

Add: Unit B Mezzanine

Padilla Condominium Building

F. Ortigas Jr. Road (formerly Emerald ave.)

Ortigas Center, Pasig

Tel: 910 8031

website: http://www.spaceencounters.net/

Tile Express on MetroHome!

Congrats to us! We made it to MH's resource issue last month under the article 'Designer tiles, builder's prices'. Do check it out! We took one whole page and just opened February 6. It is a 300sqm store all glass with over 300 designs of porcelain and ceramic tiles. 

Tile Express has supplied major developers such as SM, Eton and Ayala within one year of business. Visit us at 1947 Quirino Avenue, corner Benitez Street, Malate, Manila.

Tel: 302-9225

Email: tileexpress.cdri@gmail.com

Rubber ducky, you're the one!

My friend Barbie and I are planning to host a baby shower for our partner and I saw a theme I hope we can implement for it! It's happy, cute and CU-UTE! Some inspirational pictures for the shower:

The Invite

 

Table setting

and the giveaways... if ever.

Still have to polish the guest list, the date, the games. It's going to happen next month and we just found out it's a girl. Yay, I think Caroline will make a pretty name. Think about it.

The List

30 small things before the big 3-0 .

Exactly a month from today, I will be turning 30. haha and being the dork that I am,

I am making a list of the 30 things I want to do before I turn 3-0. They don't and they won't be major. haha but it's something to keep things exciting to pass the days. I just want to!

(arms crossed). No judgements please!

1. Sell tiles in filipino. good luck to me.

2. Visit a church I've never been to before.

3. Help a stranger out.

4. Watch a movie alone.

5. Take Ally out to a picnic.

6. Visit a restaurant I've never been to.

7. Blog about a new furniture shop in manila.

8. Cook something.

9. Bake Arthur brownies (by request. unfair)

10. Take more photos with friends.

11. Attend victory night or bible study.

12. Run a fun run.

13. Finish a book.

14. No fastfood.

15. Drink 8 glasses of water.

16. Reconnect with an old friend (haha. ty facebook)

17. Make amends with someone I have hurt.

18. Be there for someone who's down.

19. Make a new friend.

20. Go out dancing.

21. Donate.

22. Have a themed party.

23. Go to the sunday market in Legaspi.

24. Wake up to see the sun rise.

25. See the sunset.

26. Watch the inauguration on youtube. (shame on me).

27. Get a new client for work.
28. Tell my family how much I love them.

29. Talk to my mom.

30. Give notes of thanks to 30 people who have taught me something.

Cupcakes, Coffee, Book club.

Bibliophiles, we have our first book for the book club! So happy that everyone got along and that we reached a consensus for the first read. Got so excited that I bought the book right away after the meeting and I'm looking forward to quiet nights with it.

I have high hopes for the group. We are even planning to watch the movie together, starring Julia Roberts. It's been ages since I had got to hang with a bunch of girl friends and I forget just how much fun it can be.

Also, a special shoutout to my bestfriend Sarah for those yummy cupcakes. We are still in the process of finding a name for the club. Here are the contenders:
T.B.C. The Book Club (haha)
O.B.C. (Ortigas book club and I'm the only one not from Ortigas...)
B.A.B.E. Book Addicted Boy Educators (yes, we take this name thing seriously)
B.A.R.E. Books are really enjoyable.

and my personal favourite....
Cal's book Club.

They said they might agree to this if I have my own syndicated talk show and start giving them cars or millions. Either is fine.

So, thanks girls for joining. And thanks Chino for crashing our meeting and suggesting comics. Suffice to say, you are banned from the group. hehe. I also met two more girls who want to join. yay! So I'll see you all again soon!

Next meeting July 31!

PPPP Part 1 !

Yes, for one night, we were brought back to our childhood days where we used to anticipate slumber parties on friday nights, excited at the prospect of staying up til late at night just gossiping and laughing and um, pillow fights. One weekend, a group of five girls did just that.
We tried to stay prim and proper at the beginning but..... as you can see... it didn't stay that way for long. and yes, we had those pillow fights.

hehe it was great. We stuffed ourselves and indulged in a chick flick and one tagalog movie. I didn't understand everything but enough to tear up from laughing too hard at this old movie called temptation island.

We're making this a regular thing. I think it's sweet to have one night off just being well, kids (at least a kid at heart). To more pancit, peachy peachy and leftover birthday cake and those yummy tacos! Here's looking forward to PPPP Part 2!