As a diplomat's wife, I attended many receptions and parties. There are many times when I have to wear a Filipiniana gown or party dress and high heels. These receptions are usually cocktail-style so . . .
F&C Muscovado Sugar
My husband received a neat gift from a pinoy in Jakarta lately. Thanks Jeff ! I love muscovado sugar with my coffee! And also loving how this resurgence in interest in healthy natural living in . . .
Fabulous Leather Products at Fino
You would never believe what my most popular blog post is (most number of hits) - aside from "Sergio Ramos' Girlfriend" that is. It's my post on FINO leatherware! People from all over the world are . . .
DIPLO HIT LIST: Manila
I am making this list for friends who are visiting or moving to Manila. If you are going to Manila to visit for a few days I hope this helps you decide where to go for shopping and where to eat. . . .
Serving Spoon Rest + Ladle Stand
One of the things I noticed in the recent dinner party we hosted was that I didn't know where to place the serving spoons while the lids on the different dishes were on (to keep them warm). I . . .
Malunggay Shingaling
I was getting hungry while waiting for our domestic flight to depart in NAIA 3 so we went to the convenience store to buy a snack when these colorful mini-Jeepney carts caught my eye! To my delight . . .
Why I love my Flight Organizer
We always get the coolest travel related gifts from my friend Christine and last Christmas was no different! She gave us this super cool Travel Essentials Flight Organizer that is absolutely amazing! . . .
Keep it Neat with a Charger Organizer
I first found the idea of a travel charger kit from 101 Grams of Eye Candy. I also check out the ones from Chuvaness and Daphne O. So when I found myself in MakeRoom Bonifacio Highstreet, it was the . . .
Cool Casuals at Kamiseta
When I am in Manila I already have go-to brands and stores. Jakarta is a very brand conscious city and it can be unnerving for someone like me, who never used to be into brands. Check em out after . . .
Curated Lifestyle Concept Store Cura V
As I was walking towards the Fino store in Powerplant Mall Rockwell, I discovered a new store that reminded me of another favorite of mine (FIRMA). The new store is called CURA V and it basically . . .
