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Topaz Horizon
www.topazhorizon.com
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This is the story of Frances Amper Sales, who lives to love, laugh and write.
#17097 in All , #748 in Personal

Lessons on delicates from Wacoal (plus, a contest with a P20K prize!)

I spent a Saturday a few weeks ago at a Wacoal workshop learning a whole lotta stuff about underwear. And, boy, was it such an eye-opener! All the girls who attended the workshop were horrified at ho...

2 days ago

Looking for health insurance for my family (because Im all grown up that way!)

Posted this over at Twitter recently:Yep, Im still looking for health insurance! If youve been reading my blog long enough, I started looking for a private health plan for my family when the TMC disa...

4 days ago

Viral videos weekend

Everyone I know seems to be talking about the "Call Me Maybe" vid of Manilas most beautiful people so Im glad Karrots blogged about it because I had no idea what all the fuss is about!Well, a...

6 days ago

My tufted headboard

Ive been sooooo busy with my new mommy duties that Ive absolutely forgotten to show off (hell yeah) my new Ethan Allen tufted headboard!I won it first week of April (see happy post here). But after w...

26 may 12

Yep, I STILL want something from Tods

Ive made it no secret that I want a Tods D Bag. But as I said on my blog post here, the too simple design is making me hesitate. I mean, dont you want something more spectacular for 70,000 pesoses!So...

25 may 12

The reason Ive been missing

... from the blogging world is this cutie:Say hello to my second son, Iñigo Julian Amper Sales. As with tradition, the very proud Papa Vince wrote about the birth (which happened almost 2 weeks ...

24 may 12

New yaya, new woes

So I havent been updating here. Sorry, sorry! Ive been updating Topaz Mommy instead. Im very near my due date so of course Im all about mommyhood now so if youre interested in what I look like pregna...

07 may 12

Happy 6th birthday, Topaz Horizon!

What a big month this is for me! Im giving birth any day now and Im celebrating this blogs 6th birthday! Check out my Facebook pages cover photo:I actually started blogging in 2005, over at Friendste...

30 apr 12

Our Sofitel summer staycation

Last week, Vince and I suddenly decided to hie off to Sofitel and escape the terrible heat. We were looking forward to the super sink-in-heaven king bed, the amazing cuisine, and the fantastic pool. ...

29 apr 12

Im still here!

Halloo halloo halloo!Due to insistent public demand (on Twitter hehe), I am going to pop back in here and say, "Dearest readers, I am still alive!" Nope, I havent given birth yet either. But,...

22 apr 12

10 ways to travel in style, with inspiration from Emmy Rossum

Summer time, travel time. Everyones Facebook updates and Tweets are all about where they went during the long break and where theyre going to next. My little family and I had a staycation. We always ...

13 apr 12

Hes the only Edward for me!

For me, theres only one Edward whos unnaturally white, undead and perfect. Sigh. I miss Johnny and Winona! P.S. For the kiddies, thats Edward Scissorhands. Watch it. Itll make you forget that other i...

11 apr 12

Tons of ideas from Michael Korss Facebook page

Im getting really frustrated with all this Timeline business! My blogs Facebook page still looks pathetic. I seriously do not know how to create a cover photo and profile photo for my blog because, w...

11 apr 12

The Kate Spade dream

Im a Kate Spade. Im not a Louis Vuitton, a Prada, a Goyard, an Hermes (though I think theyre amazing!). I appreciate the designs of Salvatore Ferragamo, Longchamp and Furla and wouldnt mind owning a ...

09 apr 12

I won the tufted headboard from Ethan Allen!

Yesterday was just unreal! Thats because Ethan Allen announced the winner of their design challenge and I won! Ive been in a cloud of happiness. Thats such an apt term since Vince and I named our des...

03 apr 12

I love Lucy

... and Lucy loves me! Lucy Torres Gomez reads my blogs! OMG! I am so thrilled! I cant even begin to describe how delighted I am right now. So Ill just pat myself on the back for a job well done. So ...

01 apr 12

Dont forget to VOTE FOR ME in Ethan Allens design challenge!

Its Monday! Just one more week before Ethan Allen announces the winner of their The One Ethan Allen Challenge! Im excited and stressed out!!! And if you havent voted for my bedroom design yet, please...

25 mar 12

Team Peeta vs Team Gale? Puh-leeze.

I havent watched Hunger Games yet but it is definitely the movie to watch this weekend. So since I havent watched it, Im not doing a movie review. Ill just tell you why Vince thinks theres no contest...

25 mar 12 1 person likes this

MUJI has another exciting travel contest with “MUJI To GO”!

I’ve been wanting to hop on a plane for a while now and go anywhere (well, to the beach mostly) but because of my pregnancy, I’ve been stuck here in sweltering Manila. So when Vince and I passed by M...

23 mar 12

Behind-the-scenes of the tangerine photo shoot

Remember this photo? Its from our magazine staff shoot that I mentioned in passing last week or so. A reader asked me why I didnt do my usual behind-the-scenes post of the staff shoot. Well, because ...

21 mar 12

In it to win it! Why I just had to join The One Ethan Allen Challenge

Remember when I wrote about this bed? Since then, Vince and I have been roaming Manilas furniture shops, department stores and bed boutiques looking for the perfect tufted headboard. Weve found a few...

16 mar 12 1 person likes this

How Ive been: busier and bigger!

I keep muttering about how I am taking on too much and then just last week, I took on yet another project! Insanity!!! Ill tell you more about this exciting new thing Ive been up to on Thursday (I wa...

11 mar 12 1 person likes this

My week of Magnum

Last week, Vince and I attended a chi-chi lunch at Enderun for a mystery product launch. Lunch was just a lovely light salad and an equally light main dish of bouillabaisse. Why such light fare? Beca...

05 mar 12 1 person likes this

How I fake nice bouncy hair

Then Now Tee hee. So now you know my secret! Ive tried extensions and expensive blow outs but nothing beats good old rollers! Oh, and thats Vito, the first time he saw me in rollers (he was 8 months ...

04 mar 12

Eyes wide open

True. And then theres him: I never want to close my eyes, darling boy. I just want to drink you in as I pray that God never closes my eyes and make me miss the wonder that is you.

01 mar 12

Busy busyhan

The plate is full, thats for sure. I am happily busy. Its my magazines deadline week. Theres a lot more happening at work but I wont discuss anymore. Im just glad Im really enjoying work! Lovely lunc...

29 feb 12

What I wore... to the Ponds beauty stay-cation affair

Halloo, halloo! Been incredibly busy this week! Magazine deadlines, meeting old friends, restarting an online sideline biz, enjoying the entries to my Topaz Mommy book giveaway (join now!), and all t...

23 feb 12

Soft waves courtesy of Goody Spin Pin Minis

Elaine, Kabbie and Paola have been raving about the Goody Spin Pins for weeks now but I couldnt bring myself to get a pair because I have the thinnest, finest hair in the world and one regular-sized ...

18 feb 12

Happy Valentines Day!

The first ever photo of Vince and me! We didnt know each other yet when this was shot. Yes, its destiny! I surprised my Valentine this morning. Left little gifts on his desk and waited for him to wak...

14 feb 12

Pregnant fashion pics at 6 months

Happy Monday, everyone! Heres a pregnant fashion post to start the week. On Friday, Ill be on the 27th week of my pregnancy with wee Wiggle. That means Ill be 7 months along, which means in a few wee...

13 feb 12

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