The people we love shape so much of what home means to us. In this space, we share thoughts on connection: family dynamics, friendships, love, even the sometimes messy but always meaningful ways we show up for each other. It’s about the heart of home, the relationships that keep us going, and the quiet, everyday ways we create belonging.
I caught up with an old classmate recently, and our conversation took a turn that left a deep impression on me. You see, she’d lost her home in a fire. I haven’t ever experienced grief this way, but I can only imagine the pain she and her husband felt, especially since they didn’t just lose […]
Back when I was still a columnist for a daily broadsheet in Manila, I wrote this piece about dinner date ideas one can do at home. Since they’ve folded the section where my column was filed under, I can no longer find the article online, so I’m posting an entirely new one here. Photos from this […]
In the spirit of the month of love, we bring up these 8 creative ideas you can do to make your home a true reflection of your affection and care for the people you love. At Gal at Home, our motto has always been to create a home you love. Everything we do stems from […]
Love can’t be confined to just one day of the year; so whether or not it is “love month” or Valentine’s Day, it’s always a good idea to consider these ways to show love to the people and places that matter to you. We’ve come up with these simple ideas to express your love to […]
Here’s a throwback post to when my hubby and I DIY-ed a hobbit birthday party for our daughter some time back (specifically, in 2014!). Now let it be known to all that my husband and I are major Lord of the Rings fans. I must admit that my Tolkienitis has lessened of late (you know, […]