Events & Parties – Page 3

An Art Fiesta!

September 23, 2015 by Veronica 1 Comment

I think many of you parents who are reading this will agree when I say that celebrating a child's birthday represents another milestone reached, not only for the child but for the parents as well. Last month, my Summer turned four. Yes, FOUR! While it's hard for me to believe it has been that long, I also feel relieved that Kayo and I have made it this far at parenting. I'm not saying that we're experts or that we've done a perfect job but I'm thankful that we've managed to develop a strong relationship with our first born and that she's healthy, undoubtedly happy and astoundingly Read More

Craft & Crepes

September 3, 2015 by Veronica Leave a Comment

Fresh flowers, crafts, a crepe bar, delicious drinks and wonderful company at a lovely restaurant on a sunny Saturday — just the right ingredients to make a blissful event! And that's exactly what our workshop with Make it Blissful last July 26 was composed of. It was part of Make it Blissful's Craft & Crepes series which happens at La Creperie. This one was held at the Salcedo branch which was a perfectly inspiring spot for crafting. Thirteen ladies joined me make some inspirational fabric banners which were meant to be hung up on a wall in their rooms or work spaces. Days prior to Read More

Remembering One

August 26, 2015 by Veronica 2 Comments

It seems like a very long time ago when I think of it, but it's only really been three months since One, a week long art festival that took place at Bonifacio Global City. A fantastic mix of both international and local contemporary street artists amazed us as they took over walls and painted murals all over the city last May. Kayo and Honeycomb Communities, in partnership with Le Basse Projects, organized this event which is the first of its kind in the Philippines. And because Kayo was deeply involved in the event, busy attending to its many details, the kids and I had to uproot ourselves Read More

Party People

July 31, 2015 by Veronica Leave a Comment

Amazed. Overwhelmed. Grateful. Excited. In four words, it's how I basically feel about this little craft movement Mia Sison and I started just a couple of months ago. Before our first ever Craft Party, which happened in May, we hoped it would turn out well enough so people would, at least, be interested in joining another one. And to our surprise, the response has been wonderful! So, yes, we did a second run on July 4th, and this time, a fun, quirky and craft-friendly Korean restaurant at Estancia Mall, called I Am Kim, was kind enough to let us use their space, as well as feed us their yummy Read More

An Art Party For Alonzo

July 12, 2015 by Veronica 2 Comments

I'm not a professional party stylist or event coordinator, but kids parties are one of my favorite projects. I only really do it for my children, nieces and nephews but on occasion, friends ask for my help and if they could hire me for their children's birthday parties. Just like a few months ago, when our friend Viva Guzman asked me if I could facilitate some craft activities for her son Alonzo's first birthday party, I most gladly obliged. And eventually, as we exchanged emails, she decided to have me make some decoration as well. It was great that she brought it up with me months in advance Read More

I Am Crafty at I Am Kim

June 30, 2015 by Veronica 1 Comment

My next Craft Party with Juice Hut is happening this coming Saturday! Yes, we're excited to craft, but aside from that, we're also very excited because the newly opened quirky Korean resto at Estancia Mall called I Am Kim is gracious enough to sponsor our event! So allow me tell you a little bit more about our new Craft Party venue and what to expect. At I Am Kim, they want you to feel Korean and have a good Korean dining experience. They named their restaurant I Am Kim because Kim turns out to be a very common name in Korea. So for a few hours, as you enjoy your meal, as far as they Read More

The Juice Hut Craft Party

June 8, 2015 by Veronica 5 Comments

Yes! I get to update my blog! Ha! The last month has been amazingly crazy and ultra busy that I have been having difficulty squeezing in some writing time. But I finally got to make it happen, so allow me take you back to a month ago and tell you about my first ever event in collaboration with Juice Hut — The Juice Hut Craft Party! It's actually funny how this came about. It happened one afternoon when Mia, JH owner, and I were exchanging emails, talking about work, as usual, but also sharing with each other our hopes and dreams for our respective passions and creative pursuits. We do Read More

A Summer Art Class in Accolade

May 13, 2015 by Veronica Leave a Comment

Summer and Emma are fortunate to have a lot of playmates at the condominium where we live. Many of them enjoy arts and crafts too, and once in a while, a handful of them would come over our unit to join me and my daughters work on some art projects. They always enjoy our afternoon craft sessions and I'm just as pleased to share with them the things my daughters and I love to do. At one or two occasions, I bump into the moms of some of these kids down the hall or at the building lobby and they thank me for giving their daughters a fun afternoon with my kids. Of course, I eventually get to Read More

A Birthday Craft Party!

March 26, 2015 by Veronica 3 Comments

Crafts make me happy (duh)! And I have mentioned countless of times how making things in my own personal time, alone in my home, is therapy to me. But through the years, I have also discovered by joining workshops and, more recently, holding my own, how arts and crafts shared and done in a group setting can also be very enjoyable and fulfilling. So for my 31st birthday, I decided to gather together new and long-time friends for an afternoon of coffee, cakes and crafts. We held it at our very own space, Honeycomb: Manila Coworking , located in Edsa Beverage Design Studio, which Read More

Create

February 19, 2015 by Veronica Leave a Comment

Crafts can be a very calming and therapeutic activity. Even more so when done at the beach! On Feb 28-Mar 1, Flotsam and Jetsam Artist Beach Hostel is hosting a fun and inspiring arts and crafts weekend at La Union and I'm so excited cause I get to be part of it! I'm holding a 2-hour craft workshop where you can create a one-of-a-kind decorative mobile for your home, bedroom or any space at all using seemingly useless items, some paint, miscellaneous art materials and a dose of imagination. It won't be hard at all and anybody can do it, even kids! Aside from me, two other artists Read More

Rainbows and Unicorns, Jo Turns Three!

Jo, my youngest, is a very willful, vibrant and fun-loving girl. Her stubborness drives me crazy, but her humor and silly antics, which she often uses to supress my anger, is simply irresistable. Unfortunately, she really knows how to play me and many others who have fallen under her magic spell. Oh my Jo. How Read More

A Little Bit Of Everything

So the last month that I had not been blogging has been quite eventful and very memorable. I have been learning a lot about pacing myself and designing my own breaks. I have also been enjoying being busy — which is not always the case, so I’m both surprised and thankful. I think I’m enjoying Read More

Blocleaf Cafe in Malate. — Quick thoughts.

Solid cafe in the touristy area of Malate. It’s a good place to hang for a few minutes, but a little hard to get work done because the tables and chairs are all wobbly! Coffee was pretty spot on though. Solid espresso calibration of the Kalsada’s Filipino single origins.