I hate waste and I have a tendency to be a pack rat. But I find, if I turn unusable items into something I can use or if I sell them on my online garage sale, it’s so much easier to let go. Do ...
We have a very small guest room/study/war-room (coz that’s where we hide the mess!) that had a futon and ONE desk, which hosted the iMac + our massive All-in-one printer (fax/scanner/copier/pri...
The ambassador invited us to dinner at Turquaz to celebrate TD’s birthday (isn’t that the nicest?). It’s one of his favorite restaurants in Jakarta – he and his wife have beco...
Another good place to eat in Yangon is the Golden Duck Restaurant. It was the perfect place to have dinner (the ambiance is nice at night especially with the Shwaydegon glowing in the background). So...
You all know how much I love, love, love JENGGALA Ceramics! I’ve featured Jenggala here and here. I absolutely love their tea pots and the tea pot + heating tray made a great gift for one of my...
For those looking for a posh place to brunch on weekends, I recommend you check out the Museum Cafe, better known as M Cafe, at Greenbelt 4 in Makati. The setting is just so chic and elegant and ther...
After the lovely dinner we had at Asian Fashion Law’s the night before (future post on the yummy home-cooked meal!) wherein we were talking about how Filipinos in Jakarta are so crazy about por...
A couple of weeks ago Former President Fidel V. Ramos (FVR) was in town to give a speech. And TD had the privilege of being his “close in.” TD picked him up at the airport in the wee hour...
OMG Royce Chocolate is in Jakarta?!? How did I not know this sooner??? It’s my absolute favorite chocolate in the world! This is some seriously luxurious chocolate. TD calls it badass Japanese ...
Got something I’ve been waiting for in the mail last week! Sorry for such a late posting Mia! I was really excited to get these super cute chalkboard clothespins all the way from Bangkok, Thail...
After one of the meetings TD’s colleagues offered to treat for dinner at Sanur Seafood Restaurant. We were with Ambassador Nena Manalo who is one fascinating individual – she is so intere...
Did you know that the famous KARE Design - uber stylish home decor and furniture – is in Jakarta? It’s my favorite place to search for clocks (their clocks are cheaper than ACE hardware c...
I’m not fond of steak, but like all men TD is. I can have it in small bites & appreciate the taste of high quality steak so I was totally game to try out The Butcher at Gandaria City Mall. ...
Last weekend we went out for some food and drinks. It’s been a while since we’ve gone out for drinks – not since the Internations monthly party at Otel Lobby I think! So it was nice...
Last April we decided to host a potluck get together to catch up with friends and to introduce some new ones to each other and to TD. It was also how TD wanted to celebrate his birthday. Something su...
I’ve had the pleasure of being invited to 2 welcome parties for ChuzaiLiving‘s baby the past week. The first one hosted by A of StumbleAbroad blog who has to be the most fabulous host eve...
You would never believe what my most popular blog post is (most number of hits) – aside from “Sergio Ramos’ Girlfriend” that is. It’s my post on FINO leatherware! People...
I am making this list for friends who are visiting or moving to Manila. If you are going to Manila to visit for a few days I hope this helps you decide where to go for shopping and where to eat. Mani...
To welcome friends who had just moved to Jakarta, a few friends and I got together for dinner at the Japanese resto in front in the posh Pakubuono Residences condominiums. A few pictures after the ju...
One of the things I noticed in the recent dinner party we hosted was that I didn’t know where to place the serving spoons while the lids on the different dishes were on (to keep them warm). I r...
Someone mentioned to us that Flapjaks had yummy pancakes and since it was walking distance from our hotel in Sanur - AND we were ravenous after waking up late we decided to try it out. The interiors ...
Hi there! I am back from a super quick trip home! I’m enjoying the ginormous green mango my friend, Benj, gave us after our road trip to Batangas for a beach wedding. It’s grown in his ow...
Hi guys! You know I am a sucker for Fred & Friends products. Guests attending a dinner party at my home, inevitably ask my where I got what and usually it’s all items from Fred & Friend...
I am obsessed with all things Fred & Friends. And I’ve eyed this Fred and Friends Half-Pint Creamer for a couple of years now. I told myself many reasons not to buy it (it’s too expen...
This project has been a more than a year in the making. It started with brainstorming on what bookshelves I can design that can hold the most books, occupy the least space and use the least amount of...
To excite you about the upcoming INACRAFT FAIR 2012, I’m writing about my finds at the INACRAFT FAIR 2011 which is the most massive fair in Jakarta I’ve ever attended – even more ma...
I received an invitation that I am super excited about on my email today. Borneo Chic, a special company that produces fashionable bags with weaves coming from indigenous people of Kalimantan (allowi...
The first temple we visited in Yangon is the Chaukhtatgyi Temple wherein lies a giant reclining Buddha. I had no idea on the itinerary for most of the trip because TD prepared everything with the tra...
On one trip to Bali we stayed in Sanur. Travels with a Gourmet recommended The Porch. It is the restaurant of Flashback’s Bungalows. All I can say it, OMG it’s always good to listen to Travels ...
We’ve meant to go to Chilis ever since we arrived 3 years ago. The location isn’t convenient for us. We avoid going past Grand Indonesia in the Pusat (central) area as much as we can beca...
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