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sometimes all we need is not things, but a breathe of fresh air

revisiting my history in Xiamen, China.

Feature: Real Living May 2013

for Real Living Ph's May 2013 issue, i helped styled & contribute for the Decor Ideas section - Become a Mix Master. It's all about mixing store-bought pieces with thrift items, something that I loved doing for a while in my own space :) and thankfully, I was able to find furniture pieces that can match some items that i have been collecting for a while, and yes, its a breather to style something rustic & old for a change :)

 

 

 

(i didn't know we would be doing a 5-page feature and that i would be included in the set-up so sorry nalang for my #hulas outfit, hair and makeup! lol)

Feature: Good Housekeeping May 2013

Recently, Good Housekeeping Magazine contacted me if they could feature my room for their Good House section - with some tips on how to redecorate your bedroom on a budget. Of course, mine fits in the topic cos I can't/ don't want to spend too much on my own (space) since I might change the theme again in a year or two. LOL - nothing will be ever permanent. Too bad, the other side of my room wasn't shown, cos that's where most of the "new stuff" went :)

Commercial Project: Chesca

don't you just love looking at Before & After pictures like this? :)

The aftermath, which still lacks minor details like visual merchandising, window display, brand logo at the back of the counter, graphic coated glass, and brand's new merchandise for the brand's rebranding.

 

Related Post: Chesca's Preview

Commercial Project: Total - Convenience Store

So here's one of the most recent projects of PTC designed by my sister, Pao Tan.

It's an independent slash private convenience store located in Santiago City, Isabela. Pao conceptualized and designed the interior as well as the exterior of the place (and also the toilet located just outside the establishment). And since its privately owned, and not really a franchise of TOTAL, she and the owner are free to change the details - and both agreed with modern/ minimalist - which is a breather from your regular convenience store :)

Anyway, tucked in the fields where most people go for jogging is this:

 

The toilet.

 Display area.

 At night.

 Lounge area. (This hasn't been filled with books yet.)

Notice the architectural details.

Summer 2013

i haven't updated this blog for a while, probably cos i don't like talking much about a project i'm currently working with and sugarcoat the details (lol). and the same goes with doing 3d perspectives - i like freehand sketch or doodles better because making 3d's takes a lot of my time and limits my creativity -.-

anyway, it was a fun, busy summer and finally, FINALLY all plans has been approved, and these ones are ready to go! :)

 Residential Project

The Grove, Rockwell

Concept: Minimalist Industrial & Modern

 

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 Commercial Project

Shangrila Mall

Concept: Parisian Boudoir

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Residential Project

New Manila

Concept: Contemporary

 

my only goal is to make everything look better in actual, cos honestly, i'm not a fan of perspectives - it totally destroys the "surprise" factor (lol) #totallymeantit and yeah, aside from that, enjoy summer while working :) blessed and thank you Lord!

Real Living February 2013

i know, this is a waaay overdue post but you can still grab a copy from Zinio app for your ipad :)

so as a girl who was (and still is) guilty of impulse shopping - it was a pretty good combination to write, contribute, and style for Real Living's Feb 2013 issue of Organize It section - and the topic was about organizing accessories :) which, i really had fun doing cos most of the tips i gave were how i really organize my own (plus, for those stuff i only bought in impulse and never really use, at least they were given some decent exposure lol)

(you cannot really picture me in here cos i am covered in winter clothes - winteran lang ang drama :)