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Archive for the ‘Shop & Pop’ Category
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In Search For The Best Hiking Backpack, I Found Quago
I learned the hard way that my favorite Jansport and Roxy backpacks just don’t cut it for hiking. After suffering from post-hike back pain, shoulder pain, and a knee injury that required physical therapy for months, I decided to upgrade …
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Quirk of the Month: Old Maid Travel Card Game
When going on long flights and road trips, boredom can strike any time. For millennials and Gen Z, there are gadgets, phone apps, and lately, fidget cubes to combat long hours of waiting. But whatever happened to the analog ways …
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How I Upgraded My Hiking Gear
It’s been six months since my last hike. I underwent two sets of physical therapy this year to heal my “internal degeneration of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus.” In layman’s terms, I injured my knees from all the …
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Quirk of the Month: Hello Kitty Pads
If you’ve been following my blog for the last few years, you’ll know that I love all things quirky, Snoopy, and Hello Kitty. Ask any obsessed Hello Kitty fan: Put the face of that iconic cat (or …
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Quirk of the Month: Pylones Makeup Brush
I remember when French gift shop Pylones opened its first Philippine store back in 2013. It was in Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Makati. There were shelves upon shelves of colorful, quirky items—from kitchen supplies to stationery.
I finally got my …
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8 Ways To Maximize Your Art Fair Visit
For the last five years, the Philippine Art Fair has helped make contemporary art more accessible to a wider and younger demographic. This is my second time to attend; the first was back in 2015. Whether you’re a loyal …
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Quirk of the Month: Magnetic Poetry
I indulge in a lot of hobbies to keep me well-balanced. If you’ve been following my blog for the last few years, you may have noticed my regular section, “Quirk of the Month,” where I feature toys, collectibles, …
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Quirk of the Month: Miniature Korean Orgel House
I purchased this souvenir from Nami Island, Korea, back in January 2014. There were dozens of toy model houses on display in the shop, so I thought I’d make my own by purchasing this kit.…
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12 Days of Unicorn Presents
Forget zodiac signs and astrology; 2016 is unofficially the Year of the Unicorn. These mythical creatures took over the world of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. To cap off the year, give yourself or that unicorn-obsessed friend something from this sparkly …
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Quirk of the Month: 3 Notebooks For The Organized Traveler
Belle De Jour’s most popular product is the BDJ Power Planner, but I’m more into their travel collection. With only a month left in 2016 (Where did time go?) I’m gearing up for 2017 with three main items from …
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2017 Planners for Travelers
It won’t be long before 2016 bids adieu. For compulsive “journalers” such as myself, that’s enough reason to start mapping out 2017 by picking a new planner. There’s a mountain of choices out there, from online shops to your favorite …
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Quirk of the Month: Hello Kitty Makeup
You put Hello Kitty’s face on anything and it’s guaranteed to be a hit. In the world of beauty, I’ve never heard of a Hello Kitty collaboration that went wrong.
Colourpop is releasing their latest Hello Kitty collection in time …
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Quirk of the Month: Cruciani Bracelets
I first spotted these embroidered bracelets years ago on the wrist of my fellow journalist, Pam Pastor. They came in patterned designs, such as four-leaf clovers, flowers, and animals in different colors. Of course I immediately wanted my own …
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I Found My First Of 40,000 Little Free Libraries
I spotted this wooden mini bookshelf at the concierge of Glorietta Mall, Makati. Reminiscent of The Book Stop Project, the bookshelf had old books and a sign that said, “Little Free Library: Take a Book, Read a Book.”…
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Quirk of the Month: Strawberry Knits
Whenever someone I know goes on a trip to Baguio, I always ask them to buy me strawberry knitworks. I remember seeing cute knitted strawberry keychains and purses at more expensive retails shops a few years ago, and I told …