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Art Fair 2019

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I only had a couple of hours to spend at Art Fair PH this year. It definitely wasn't enough time to take in everything but I'm still glad I was able to go and have a good experience from it. Grid #3, Grid #1 by Gina Osterloh Here are my favorites from this year's exhibits, dividing them into several categories that specifically speak to me. TEXTURE Texture, color, geometry, nuance -- there are many little details that pop out to me. I made sure to capture them all somehow. COLLAGE I am pleased to see many pieces created out of found objects and mixed media this Read More

Februllage + Junk Journal

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I found a fun excuse (not that I really needed one) to keep making collages last month when I discovered Februllage on Instagram. Februllage is a month-long collage-a-day challenge which is an initiative of The Scandinavian Collage Museum and The Edinburgh Collage Collective. Much like The 100 Day Project, it is an open-for-all creative community building activity except one that is specifically designed for collage artists and those interested in getting into collage art making. A calendar of prompts was provided at the beginning of the month for all interested participants Read More

Thoughtful Valentine Crafts

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Two sleeps left days before Valentine's Day! If you and your kids are in search of a craft activity for the ocassion or are in need of some ideas for presents and giveaways, I have compiled 5 easy projects my girls and I have done in the past which you can easily make in your own homes within just a few hours. Take your pick and let's spread some love! Marbled Cards If you have nail polish in your dresser you haven't used, it's time to get them out! This marbling project is fun to make and have delightful results that's why it's quite popular online! All you need are two to three Read More

Singapore Photo Diary: Minimalism, A Revelation

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At the top of my hitlist visiting Singapore last month was a trip to the museums. We were able to catch the multiple-venue exhibit entitled Minimalism: Space Light Object, a collection of over 100 artworks that look closely into the development of the Minimalist movement over the last 70 years. ArtScience Museum When one hears the word minimalism, what usually comes to mind is sparse, bland or plain. But this exhibit reveals just the opposite and how multi-layered, varied and engaging this particular style can actually be. This collection shows just how minimalists have explored Read More

Singapore 2018 Photo Diary: Coffee Shops

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Kayo and I went to Singapore last month for a weekend convention but we made sure to dedicate the rest of the trip to meeting new friends and exploring new places, which of course included some coffee hopping. I actually didn't get to visit many coffee shops on this trip but these three I made to where pretty superb. All three shops not only serve solid, flavorful brews, they're also beautiful spaces that anybody will surely appreciate and enjoy. Next time you plan a trip to Singapore, maybe include these shops in your hit list. APARTMENT 161 Lavender St, #01-12, Singapore 338750Open Read More

On Celebrating Wins, Recognizing Losses and Starting Fresh

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I remember beginning many years of my adult life already feeling overwhelmed, way before anything has actually started happening. Planning the year was a daunting task and something I did but, in secret, was always a little scared of. I wanted the "new beginnings" but the work put into starting over and setting goals and making plans intimidated me. I always have this discouraging voice inside my head telling me that by casting a vision for my future I'm really just opening myself up to more disappointment.But I pushed myself to do it January last year -- to sit down, assess what I want for my Read More

Catching Up

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After a real busy crunch through 2018's Q4, it's great to have time with this crew and be 100% with them. It's a really interesting time for them, now that they can all communicate and try to be friends. It's a privilege to be able to observe that. I'm thankful for this. As things ramp up through 2019, I want to be sure to have days like these. Read More

All The Christmas Fuss

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For this year's Advent Calendar, I let the girls have complete artistic control. We used scrap cardboard and toilet paper rolls which they turned into a mini Christmas village with trees, houses, shops, lamp posts and cars -- so cute! The very last, for the 25th day, is a little nativity scene. Then I was the one who came up with each day's surprise or activity. Kayo and I were away on a trip last week so we haven't been able to open them up with them. Now we're back and the kids are happy we get to do the activities together. Last night was movie night and we watched a classic -- Read More

Merry Making at Quriocity

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Making ornaments with my kids during this time of year has become one of our much-anticipated family traditions. I enjoy it and treasure it simply because it helps add more life and meaning to our Christmas preparations. We all know how chaotic this season can be so setting aside a few hours to just sit down together as a family to make things with our hands, help us slow down and meaningfully savor it all somehow. So when Quriocity -- a one-of-a-kind space in Quezon City that encourages creativity and imaginative play -- reached out to me a few months back asking if I was interested in doing Read More

Instax & Crafts: Felt Mistletoe

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There are many stories and versions of how "kissing under the mistletoe" came to be. One of the more popular ones is how it was considered to be a symbol of good luck, friendship and love in Norse mythology which eventually developed into this custom familiar to us all. While I don't particularly subscribe to that custom (kiss under the mistletoe or have bad luck befall you), I do like having meaningful decor that are fun to make. So I came up with this super easy, inexpensive, no-sew felt mistletoe project that doubles as an Instax display, which you can make at home in a blitz if you'd Read More