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It is so interesting to see all kinds of refrigerator doors. It is one of my frustrations because our refrigerator door is covered with wood ( for some reason ) and I cannot stick anything on it!!
So far, these are the ones I have visited in the past year or so. Next time, I should take what’s inside! :-)
Rachelle’s Ref - very busy even til the side 
Aunty Remy - photos of her grandkids
My Cousin, Ana. Of course it is very organized!
Michele- hmm…she must love fish with all the fish magnets around her ref
My sister in law, Krie - of course she loves Starbucks!
My other sister in law, Margs- hmmm..loves Starbucks also
Tita Annie in Phoenix, Arizona
My cousin, Katrina
Tita Babot’s ref in their Subic house
Lola Mameng’s ref inside her dressing room - with nice sayings and with religious articles
My cousin, Hindy
Tita Ludette
Ginge, one of my favorites! She has a collection of magnets from every country they have been to!
Trina
My sister in law, Tina
Mimie
Reggie
A stylish baby’s firsts with DwellStudio
When it comes to babies and tots, every first is cherished – the first step, the first family photo, the first family trip - the list goes on. And wouldn’t it be more fun when these firsts are celebrated in style? DwellStudio knows how these firsts are treasured by every proud mom and dad and with its unique sense of color, unwavering commitment to quality, and innovations in design, you’ll surely want to celebrate these firsts with DwellStudio.
Dwell Home Furnishings was founded by Christiane Lemieux in 1999 in an effort to bring modern textile design to the world of home. Christiane was soon joined by Jennifer Chused and later by Christiane’s husband, Joshua Young. The New York -based company quickly established itself as a leader and innovator in the bedding market - and expanded to a fuller offering of home furnishings products. Dwell launched DwellStudio in November 2007, a name that combines all the existing Dwell, Dwellbaby, Dwellkids and Dwelltable lines into a cohesive brand. DwellStudio has since evolved from its inception as a textile company into a trusted home furnishings brand.
Constantly refining designs through the exploration of color, pattern, and form, DwellStudio reinterprets and reinvents what it means to be modern. It strikes a balance with bold colors and prints and patterns that can be mixed and matched to create a truly personal space for babies and kids. The brand has captured the hearts of proud and uber stylish mommas like Gwyneth Paltrow, Julia Roberts, Angelina Jolie, Liv Tyler, and Katie Holmes. DwellStudio has always been committed to quality, safety and the environment. All their prints were made using low-impact dyes, which do not contain heavy metals or other known toxic substances. They are also Formaldehyde free, AZO-free and meet all criteria for eco-friendly pigments. DwellStudio has also initiated a re-design of their packaging to eliminate PVC and utilize eco-friendly materials. The products now come in bags or boxes that can be reused for storage, laundry, and travel for zero waste.
Its 2009 Baby & Kids print collection is inspired by illustrators as well as art itself, using a series of hand drawn and painted prints creating designs that will make your baby’s first room truly adorable, engaging and inspiring. Lay your baby down the DwellStudio crib set which include a play blanket, bumper, fitted sheet, and crib skirt. The Geometry pattern will have your little ones stimulated with circles, hexagons, triangles, and other shapes. Baby girls will love the Dragonfly crib set with hand-drawn dragonflies soaring through a soothing landscape of milk chocolate, butter, and rose. The best-selling graphic pattern in bold colors, the Dots crib set is the perfect way to stimulate your baby’s sense of sight while starting them out in stye.
Babies and tots love moving vehicles and with the Transportation crib set, they are sure to get loads of cars, buses, cabs, and even a Zeppelin! The Garden and Motif crib sets bring the outdoors right into your baby’s bedroom. Inspired by the Danish and Italian toys of the 60’s and 70’s and the color palette of Italian designer Gio Ponti’s interiors of a hotel in Sorrento, Italy, the Gio crib set lends playfulness with squirrels, kangaroos, snails, and clovers. The Organic collection is made from the finest Portuguese organic cotton, grown without any chemicals, pesticides, dyes or bleaches. DwellStudio’s classic Circles pattern is subtly embroidered onto the bumper and play blanket with organic natural thread. The Charlotte crib set with its floral mixes, a modern tree motif, and grey stripes lend a sophisticated and luxe feel while the Cowboy crib set with lend sweet dreams of life on the range for wannabe Butch Cassidys.
Complete the print collections with DwellStudio’s accessories which are designed for a cool coordinated look. Other must-haves such as the bib/burp set, stroller blanket, hooded towel, travel case, bottle holder, diaper tote, and nestling storage are also available. And when it’s time for toddlers to switch to a bed, moms and dads can continue with their favorite prints as DwellStudio also offers junior sets in twin and full duvet and sheet sets.
Make every firsts truly picture-perfect with DwellStudio’s wide range of baby and kiddie essentials. DwellStudio is exclusively distributed by Quirks Marketing Philippines and is initially available in Rustan’s Department Stores.
I call this my best friend’s lunch because…. hmmm…. these two ladies are my best friends? We did this maybe 2 or 3 years ago when I took them both to Circles at the Shangri-la….so I was happy that Eds thought about it again! But I will call this Part 1 since there will be many more parts in this series!!
Eds invited us out to one of her favorite restaurants, Zuni at Greenbelt 5. We enjoyed very much though we had little time to really chat for long…. I love this and I love my two best friends! Til the next one…
Eds and I while waiting for Rina to arrive, decided that our theme for the lunch will be “HEALTHY”
So we ordered two salads and a soup to share for appetizer
Apple Blue Cheese and chicken salad
Mesclun Salad with Assorted Fruits, Shiitake, Breaded Calamari and Crispy Papadom
French Onion Soup- maybe not too healthy because of the cheese but Eds’ said it was the BEST so we ordered it :-)
Grilled Chicken Breast - Eds’ order
Healthy choice which came with unhealthy sauces Bernaise and Cafe de Paris, both butter based - YUMMY!
Pan Fried Cream Dory Fillet Coated with Parmesan Cheese - my order obviously because it has cheese and I stole some sauces from Eds to add to this dish - Maybe not too healthy because it is fried, but it is fish which is better than beef/meat
Penne with Chicken and Prawns - Rina’s order
We never skip dessert and we forget the “HEALTHY” theme
FOCUS ON THE ARTS: COLLECTIONS SERIES - MANILA MIRRORS
Hinahanap-hanap kita, Manila. Admit it – there’s nothing closer to our hearts then home. For the third leg of Powerplant’s FOCUS ON THE ARTS: COLLECTIONS SERIES, the Filipino’s love for art and home will be pushed to the fore, with this leg of the FOCUS will be geared towards one of the highest forms of human expression, with a special premium on the sights and sounds of life in Manila.
Purveyors of both the old and new schools of art will be convening at the Power Plant Mall from August 31 to September 6, 2009 to celebrate Manila in the best way they know how. Here’s what you should be looking out for:
Gallery Launch
To kick off the weeklong festivities, Power Plant Mall and Figaro Coffee will be holding a gallery launch for all the participating artists at 7 p.m. on August 31 at the North Court of the mall.
Manila Defined: Jeepney Art
What better object to identify with the hustle and bustle of the metro than the iconic hunk of metal we all love to hate – the jeepney. What’s more, who better to put a twist on this icon than the leading name in our country’s pop-art royalty?
Francisco Motors Corporation, the company behind the birthing the legend of the Philippine Jeepney, will be teaming up with nationalistic pop-art pioneers Team Manila to put a new face on the oldest workhorse on Philippine roads. This creation will be displayed in Power Plant Mall’s North Court starting Monday, the first day of a week’s worth of exciting events.
On the Saturday of the same week, the jeepney will again be the center of the attention, as the eponymous Saturday Group – a renowned collection of painters mentored by Philippine art greats Malang and Bencab – will be holding court with a painting session featuring the Team Manila-styled jeepney with models glammed up by M·A·C makeup artists (another new brand to watch out for in Power Plant this coming month) as their main subject.
Eye Manila: an Exhibit by Team Manila and Lomography Embassy Manila
In addition to making their mark on this installment of the FOCUS series with their uniquely stylized jeepney, Team Manila, along with their lomography arm – Lomography Embassy Manila, will also be holding an exhibit of their works at the Power Plant Mall’s R1 Corridor.
This exhibit will run from Monday, August 31 to Sunday, September 6.
Coffee Art– an Exhibit and Workshop by Sunshine Plata
Painting curio sensation Sunshine Plata will also be pitching in her own share of creativity for the FOCUS series, as she will be holding an exhibit of her aromatic visual masterpieces – her paintings are made of coffee! - at the mall’s Archaeology area from August 31 to September 6.
To culminate her exhibit, Sunshine Plata will be holding a coffee-painting workshop for kids of all ages (maybe even those who are children at heart!) sponsored by National Book Store.
For more details or queries about the event, please call 898-1702.
Aside from being a great chef, Thomas Wenger is a great photographer! Artists are just naturally very creative in whatever they do and they have an eye for seeing things in a different perspective!
Thanks Rachelle and Thomas for inviting us!
The natural urban look for men and a melting pot of styles for ultra-feminine women form the essence of Springfield style this winter.
Springfield will be presenting eye-opening Men’s & Women’s collections for the coming Autumn Winter 2009 2010 season, featuring the exciting new Ride my bike line and the launch of Sofing by Springfield for Men, as well as the Grunge de Luxe collection for Women.
Springfield has taken the inspiration for its designs for urban men from the new social trends: caring for the environment and the city; taking time out outdoors; and an evening of fun and frolics in the city. Springfield has opted for a combination of styles reflected in the various collection lines: jeans and checks with relief knits; urban styles for active garments; country-style leathers with micro-motifs; plus combinations of colors - without forgetting those essential accessories that give a twist to the total look.
Ride my bike and Sofing by Springfield are the new looks for the season. The first is inspired by the urban trend for bicycles, created to dress the active, sports-loving man. Synthetic, lightweight fabrics that are ideal for cycling around the city without losing an iota of that Springfield style for guys. In turn, Sofing by Springfield features the kind of garments that the Springfield boy’s wardrobe was crying out for: a Homewear line. Ultra-versatile sport styles that are perfect for relaxing in at home but which are a world away from those old-hat pyjamas. Trousers and shorts, T-shirts and sweatshirts in soft tones, brimming over with details that are pure Springfield.
In the Philippines, Springfield is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Rustan’s Makati, Greenbelt 3, Rockwell, Bonifacio High Street, Megamall, Trinoma, Malate Pedro Gil Wing, and Cebu.
I finally received my yogurt maker which I ordered from Amazon. YAY!!! I followed Mireille Guiliano’s ( French Women Don’t Get Fat January 21, 2009 ) recommendation and bought the Cuisipro Donvier Electronic Yogurt Maker. It works very well an definitely very easy to make! I have had it for three months already and we now have a regular supply of fresh yogurt.
Of course I use Holly’s ( Holly’s Really Farm Fresh Dairy Products February 9, 2009 )fresh low fat milk, about 1 liter and a half will fill up the 8 containers of the yogurt maker.
Mireille said that “One of the vital secret of hunger management is YOGURT- not the sugary market kind but the real stuff, strained, which is not only of superior texture and flavor, but full of the bacteria essential to health. A yogurt eaten just when I knew hunger would strike was a terrific pacifier.”
Watch the video for simple instructions on how to use the machine. I tried it myself and it works.
Holly’s now has small bottles - 200 ml and 300 ml
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