Tag: My Space
Room Makeover With IKEA Philippines
IKEA opened its first superstore in the Philippines in November 2021. After months of waiting for the hype (as well the COVID curve) to go down, I finally set foot in the 67,760sqm building in Pasay City. But not without a plan! With a maximum budget of ₱30,000, I redecorated my bedroom, a.k.a. my work-from-home […]
Ayan’s Local Foods: Siquijor’s Hidden Zen
One factor that makes Siquijor a mysterious island is that it’s not as Googleable as the other mainstream destinations. A lot of their accommodations aren’t listed on Agoda and other booking sites. Because Siquijor’s internet connection is intermittent, not all restaurants and establishments have a website, let alone a Facebook page. For the adventurous traveler, […]
Sirao Garden: Charming Place, Long Commute
There’s one thing travelers don’t mention when writing about Sirao Flower Garden—that getting there is not a walk in the park if you’re coming from Mactan Island. Don’t get me wrong; this place is a garden lover’s dream come true. Like all the other visitors, I Instagrammed to my heart’s content. But the stressful commute […]
La Laguna Bali: My Dream Home
This place looks like it was carved from my dreams. I saw a video of La Laguna on Facebook last year and jotted it down in my “places to visit” in Bali. But I wasn’t prepared to be blown away the moment I stepped into this piece of paradise. La Laguna Bali is a boho-chic […]
This Café Will Give You Garden Goals
Did you ever think about turning your garden or outdoor patio into your own personal coffee shop? Here’s one café that will give you major goals. You don’t even have to splurge on pricey furniture and interior designs. All you need is upcycling know-how, DIY skills, and maybe an artistic friend who can help you […]
My Space: Mr. Roboto Modern Japanese Resto
It’s a Japanese restaurant after my own heart. Mr. Roboto serves innovative Japanese food in quirky, ’80s-style interiors inspired by Japanese robots. This little resto in Alabang Town Center is run by young millennials Dani Ramos and David Mendoza, who took inspiration from their love for food and trips to Japan. Quickie trivia: Dani is […]
The Biggest Starbucks in the PH
I have a love-hate relationship with Starbucks. It’s often the first to come to mind when I want coffee because it’s everywhere and I enjoy collecting stars in my Starbucks card to get free drinks. Their iced café mocha has also been my go-to caffeine jolt since my college days. It’s too bad that almost […]
My Space: This Quirky House is An Interior Designer’s Playground
When you work from home, there’s a fine line between a healthy home office environment and a toxic lifestyle of “coffee in bed and pajamas all day.” I sought inspiration from interior designer Cheri Roberto. In this quaint house in a gated village, Cheri turned her den into the office of Roberto Design House, also known […]
Tailor Swift Will Mend Your Broken… Hem
For this month’s installment of My Space, let me take you on a virtual tour of a newly opened haberdashery in Filinvest, Muntinlupa. Say hello to Tailor Swift. Pun is definitely intended. Don’t you wish you thought of it first? “Are you a fan of Taylor Swift?” I asked Michelle, one of the three owners […]