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!

Styling: Down the rabbit hole

Alice in Wonderland themed table setting for a photo shoot set up :)

Real Living August 2012

One of the best surprises I got this month was seeing a photo of a set I styled together with the RL team for this month's Decor Ideas section - How to use Decals as Wall Accents - IN THE COVER. Honestly, I didn't expect it! :) so imagine how psyched I was when I realized the cover photo looked really really familiar - "hey, i think we shot this?! Did we?"


So anyway, I hope you guys get a copy of this issue (yeah, i'm always delayed in telling people that lol) but you could still buy it from Zinio app for the soft copy just in case :)

Toribox Cafe

In a nutshell, here's some photos of one of my recent project - TORIBOX CAFE - which is located at 403 F. Calderon Cor. J Abad Santos San Juan City (beside Piandre).

TORIBOX CAFE, SAN JUAN. 

{Ground Floor}

{Second Floor} 

It's an Asian-inspired coffee shop which is famous around Taft area (beside DLSU) for their Karaage pops and Katsu's :)

Other Post

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i'm not completely done with this yet, i just did a test run to see if the lighting and materials would work :)

yeah, sometimes i get "that" excited right before i'm too exhausted and get ready for bed.  

more editing will come out soon :)

Restoration Hardware

Been loving this company ever since - sooo CLASS - but its quite funny cos their peg is very similar to one local store here in Manila (w/c ilove too) - Restoration! Anyway, was psyched to see some (very similar) accessories at Canton Fair before, and if only i'd win the lottery... id probably ship in almost all the items too! :)

Forever loving these tripod floor lamps... Its so old hollywood!

Again, the sack-pillow cases!

These chandeliers reminds me of some adventure slash fantasy movies

My current obsession - vintage trunks! 

xoxo

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Update: My Bedroom

so it's the New Year! and I changed my bedroom theme to a more contemporary + eclectic mood - from its usual shabby chic theme. my inspiration this time is - Twiggy and the British flag (as seen from my previous post :) since i promised to at least finish my room after graduation (as a gift to myself) and i'm now 95% satisfied :)

 just added a bit of furniture like this shelf, since my books/magazine are starting to pile up like crazy! and also moved this really lovely chair (i got from my aunt & had reupholstered), since i haven't given it any good justice beside my bed :)
some furniture details: (1) coffee table (2) office side desk (3) rocking stool

less pinwheels this time :) lucky to have scored these metal frames and rustic metal C (for my first name) at some local store.

along with these other things that are DIY - potential. (1) for a lamp (2) wooden horse - as a bookend or lamp base if my mood strucks (3) cardboard book/storage

 the finished lamps :)

new furniture: storage for my printer and office stuff :)

left: i edited my dividers and customized a cork board and magnetic chalk board.

new furniture: bench with canvass cushion and baskets. i really want to print a British flag on this canvass, but im still figuring out ways how to :) also, the fillings on this cushion are actually the bean balls i recycled from our exhibit - recycle much, and sorry for the crappy styling (ie. bench cushion, messy table, etc) in this photo :)

and oh, my room will be one of the bedrooms featured in Real Living's March 2012 issue :) #excited! i wasn't really renovating my room for show, it started as a stress-buster from too much plates and sleepless nights, so i'm really glad that people come up to me and ask if they could feature mine in publication *beams* thank you! :)

with the creative team of Real Living Magazine :)

have a Blessed week everyone :)

xoxo

currently loving.

one of my New Year's Resolution is to blog less, so i could work more...

so before that, i'm making these random posts :)

i need to get my hands on Windsor Chairs now!

would really really want to incorporate these french windows slash divider

twiggy and the British flag = LOVE

i just looove this craft room! :)

Projects Progress. the RestoBar

so i have been working on this project for quite some time now, and construction will start as soon as the holiday has finished :)

Reality is, you can squeeze your brain out every time you have to design for something but you also have to consider the (1) Budget (2) Market (3) Period of Lease (4) Maximum Capacity (5) Kitchen Space (6) Food/Drinks that will be served etc. etc. so restraining one's self should be observed.

Initially, we had to go Modern + Minimalist since the idea was to mix Asian + Western (Burgers +Milk Tea + Beer at night) so I had this in mind...

 

Moodboard: White Brick walls, Cement finish, Oak Wood, Tom Dixon inspired drop lights, and suspended bulbs...

And another option with the flooring and walls...

  

And here was the Layout...

I was already excited with the execution of the design, but after some thoughts the partners decided to skip with the "Milk Tea" and go straight with "Burgers + Bar + Beer". So I have to revise everything again (STRESS- was already done with the elevations, rcp, and shop drawings, but ohwell :)

and this is what we have agreed upon to :)

 

Some items were retained, but the furniture went from Modern to Masculine. Also the ambiance got a little rustic and old-feel. While the suspended light accents MUST stay :)

 

Then Option 2 without the divider between the bar and booth seat :)

I'm already excited with the outcome of this project :)  But after meeting with the contractors and clients again, we have to expect some changes... cost-wise. But anyway, I hope its nothing major, and I hope it would still look great with the revisions of materials and some layouts they were suggesting. But as always, whatever the client says, stays.

but for now, i have to enjoy the Holiday and will keep you posted :)

Happy New Year Everyone :)

Places: Ocean Bliss Spa

so i mentioned about the Mediterranean-Chic SPA my cousin & sister - which she designed herself too - put up mid this year, named Ocean Bliss Spa. It's located in our hometown, Santiago City, Isabela... (too bad I don't get to enjoy it here in Manila!  i only get my pampering whenever I go home to visit :)

 

the Lobby. 

yeah, that's my niece, we're inseparable every time i'm home :)

 

the Massage Hallway.

inspired by Santorini, notice the wood-slatted ceiling, arched doors, and rustic wall finishes.

 

seashells by the seashore.

DIY corkboard for announcements, etc.

 

Foot Spa area.

with our reupholstered French loveseat :)

 

Massage Area