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

Guangzhou Trade Fair & Manila Fame 2011

This weekend by far, has been one of  the busiest week i had this quarter... *sigh* and i'm still on a jet lag. But it has been pretty productive, educational, and fruitful at the same so i'm not complaining (much) lol. and I'll just make this quick post so i could sleep soon :)

Anyway, last week, after attending some meetings with clients and manning our exhibit, i flew to China to attend the Guangzhou, Canton Trade Fair 2011. I've heard a lot about this place since five years ago, but never had the opportunity to visit, so its also my first time in Guangzhou. and man... was my friends NOT kidding when they told me it's HUGE (see photos)

 tired feet. three days of walking inside the complex, and i haven't really finished everything in 3 whole days!

 

I took this photo from one of the three major complex, can you guess how many people are there during the day?

 and how many booths there are per complex?

i'm not sure if millions is an exaggeration, but if you ask me,  i think its close enough!

 

 i have tons of pictures of products i saw that are sooo drool-worthy... but only picked a few in random to post (i need to catch my zzzz's!)

metallic mosaics *sigh*

 lol. this is so funny :) golden toilets :)

3D wallpapers :) padded with cushion and wrapped in leather fabric.

 

wallpaper tiles and lighting fixtures

too bad though, if you like a particular style or item, you have to order based on their minimum quantity of order. some per container, 10,000pcs, hundreds of sqms, etc. :) but of course, that's what Import and Export is all about! *dreamy eyes* i want to go back to Guangzhou again, i just need to filter my ideas i guess :)

and then after arriving Manila, i went straight to Manila Fame 2011 at SMX (furniture, accessories, expo) like a zombie @.@ since today's also the last day of the fair. As always, Filipino designers never fail to inspire me :) Nobody's allowed to take photos of the products (unless you're buying it) so i'll just leave you with these two good looking mirrors from the fair, which i'm kind of thinking on buying for my project :)

and now... back to the grind! 

*crossing my fingers tight*

goodnight!

Places: Subspace

so i found the perfect place to work & study in this cool, little coffee shop i've been reading in my friend's blog for some time now, somewhere in Ortigas, called Subspace :)

cos i thought i needed an actual Industrial feel to get myself immersed with the project... which i'm crossing my fingers (so tightly), i don't know, if it doesn't, then it'll be an added learning for myself.

from what i've heard, the designer of this place is also an interior designer slash store owner :) and i really love the furniture pieces he have... especially the ceiling treatment :)

and if you're a kpop fan, you'd actually love this place :) cos aside from the visual yummy-ness of kpop artists in posters/magazines, they're actually playing kpop songs! (yay, for me :)

cute, quirky accessories :)

and i actually forced my friends to go see me (even if its out of the way) cos i somewhat feel like i've been a loner for the past few hours (as always) lol

xoxo

Places: Theodore's

i find it really great that there are more and more boutique hotels here in our country, not to mention - Tagaytay - which i think is the most convenient getaway (spot) since its only two hours away from Manila. and for some reason, boutique hotels always gives me a lot of inspiration (probably cos its less too formal and more personal than a regular hotel), makes me feel like i'm staying over a rich relative haha cos its homey at the same time :)

for now, my favorite would be Theodore Hotel :) situated beside The Boutique Inn.
 

upon entry, its hard not to notice this life-size metal horse! but i love this horse! its such a piece of art! i want to take it home with me! (there goes my horse addiction again :)

 

 these unconventional chandelier/lighting fixture somewhat adds more character to the eclectic hotel.

 for upholstery inspiration :)

 dining area

 my second favorite piece in the hotel, the giant ming chair :)

 witty wall murals :) loving the lamps as well :)

 i just took a picture of this cos i'm bitter lol. i really wanted to put bird murals in my bedroom wall, but i haven't installed even a single one til now :(

 stenciling drama on furniture :)

 i'm inspired :)

i always take pictures of decorative walls :)

sorry for the dimly photos though... i was more excited to go around than actually take pictures that time :) xoxo

Places: Stacy's

you know you're getting older when you frequently have brunch with friends 

than late night partying... :)  

so yes,  i started Saturday with brunch, which was a total effort in my case cos i normally sleep at 2-4 in the morning. (i know, i need to limit my fb, youtube, & blogger addiction in order to sleep earlier *pfft*)

 

good thing the place my friend picked was pretty decent and relaxing... 

it's like an extension to my room and is a smaller version of Memory Lane in Tagaytay. 

The interior is very light & shabby chic, i think it was the Heima group who did the interior 

of this place, cos some of the items are very similar/familiar to the store.

 

and don't you just loooove that pink SMEG fridge at the background? aaah i would want to have one of those in my house! if budget permits lol. its way too expensive for me now.

 

how the Philippines GOT SO INTO cottage style/ shabby chic interiors i don't know. 

it fits my personal taste for now, so i'm not complaining :) 

but i hope i don't get tired with the look, since more and more shops are looking the same way now... :)

have a great weekend!

nappy time :)