S&R Sale on September 15 - 19, 2010

Photo courtesy of S&R

Yes it's back! The much awaited S&R Sale will be held on Sept 15-19, 2010
at all S&R stores.

You have been forewarned! LOL

Proudly Pinoy - Market Manila and Rajo Laurel

With the recent "Major Major" incidents that have infamously put the
Philippines on the world map, I am happy to announce 2 new things
to smile about:

1st!
Market Manila on the September 2010 Issue of Travel+Leisure Southeast Asia.
Did you notice the date on MM's blog post? Yes, it gave me a sigh of relief!

Photo courtesy of Market Manila

2nd!
Rajo Laurel on the September 2010 Issue of Wallpaper*

Photo courtesy of Rajo Laurel

Congratulations! Mabuhay ang Pinoy!

Muji Manila

Photo courtesy of muji.com

No need to get your fix at Muji Hongkong nor Muji Singapore!

Minimalist and restrained. Muji, the Japanese brand famous for it's no-brand,
no-label concept is finally opening its Manila store!

Food. Clothing. Furniture and Accessories. Paper products and Gadgets. These
are some of the things you will find in a Muji store.

On my wish list: Thumbnail Sketch Note + 3 Way Cape with Wool + Playmat
(Strageable Toys)

Muji Manila flagship store is located on top of The Gap at Bonifacio High Street.
Muji is distributed in the Philippines by Store Specialist Inc.

I wish you all the best MM!

I want to cry!
One of the, if not THE favorite blogger is going on a sabbatical!?!
Probably never to be heard of again!?!


It gave me no comfort to see his face in the farewell shot...
But he does deserve to go on a break!
What to do what to do what to do?????

My farewell message is in Comment #308:

I’m so sad… I want to cry… waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
I will miss you and your posts MM!

But yes, you do deserve a break. I wish you all the best!
God bless and may you find what you’re looking for =)

I love Christmas!

This song just put a smile on my face! Im soooo looking forward to Christmas 2010!

8 Things You Can Do for Your Houseguests

Today is the start of the "ber" season. That means only one thing - Christmas
is just around the corner. Today also marks the start of my Preparing for the
Holidays 2010 posts.

I hope my Preparing for the Holidays 2010 posts will help make your Christmas
Planning an enjoyable experience!

Let me start with: 8 Things You Can Do for Your Houseguests

Any Pinoy can attest to the fact that we have a culture of having family and
friends stay over at our homes. Normally, it's a balikbayan (a term for a
Filipino based overseas who's gone home to the Philippines for one reason or
another) who's visiting for the Holidays. Here's a great article that will
help you provide your loved ones with a more comfortable stay:

8 Things Your Houseguests Wont Tell You:

"If you haven't gone into the guest bedroom since you stored last season's
clothes, it's time for a quick makeover. Here are room-decorating ideas that
will fix any faux pas, just in time for weekend visitors.

1. My water glass left a ring on the bedside table.

When you look for a nightstand, choose one that you don't have to worry
about. If you want people to feel relaxed and comfortable, you can help
by designing their room to be as low-maintenance as possible. A table
with a glass top won't leave rings.

2. After turning out the lights, I bruised my knee climbing into bed.

Instead of harsh overhead lighting, try bedside sconces. Not only do they
cast a soft, soothing light, guests won't have to negotiate their way back
to bed in an unfamiliar space.

3. I'm hungry.

Guests don't want to be caught rummaging through your fridge. Leaving a
small piece of fruit, like an orange or an apple, will curb their craving
for a midnight snack.

4. I woke up at the crack of dawn.

Blackout shades are a great option for guest rooms. They work well when
you want to sleep in late, and can also create a darkened, cool room on
a summer afternoon.

5. I hate the giant bouquet.

Don't overwhelm a tiny table with a large bouquet. Just a few buds will
give guests enough room to place their essentials — and won't bring on
an onslaught of allergies.

6. I worry about waking you up.

Guests won't fret about walking around on creaking floors or disturbing
you every time they get up if you throw down a plush rug. It also helps
to warm up the space.

7. I'm really cold at night, or I'm uncomfortably hot.

Here's the secret to a perfectly prepared bed: Start with great cotton
sheets, add a cotton coverlet, then finish with a down duvet on top. That
combination offers enough flexibility to deal with the most extreme
temperature swings. Think a down comforter is pricey? Check Ikea for
affordable ones.

8. I can't find a place to charge my phone.

Guests shouldn't have to scramble down on all fours in order to find an
outlet. Add a conveniently placed power strip or a docking station.

- Yahoo"

The Best Php150 I've Spent in My Life!

H and I have been wanting to have a studio shot of the baby for the
longest time. We've been delaying it as it can get pretty expensive to
do.

So, I am happy to share that Picture City is doing this service at a
minimal fee. There are different packages available. The one that
we chose cost us Php150 ONLY!!! This is for 5shots with 1 8R pic
and 12 wallet size pics. I availed of the option to switch the wallet
size pics to 3Rs as I'm not a pictures-in-the-wallet kind of mom.

Do take note that this is strictly for studio shots only. No props, no
costumes, no pedestals, etc for the baby. The photographers are
not the "pro" type either. And you really can't just have them
"click-away". The payment is meant for 5 shots; but that didn't
stop me from requesting for a few extra shots to be taken.

All in all, at php150 (plus php20 for a cd), this is definitely a good
buy!