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Last-minute Holiday Gift Guide, version 2023

gifts wrapped with brown and green paper, tied with string

Aaand, we’re back with our last-minute holiday gift guide! * cue fireworks *  Whenever the 4th quarter of the year rolls in, I always find myself shocked by the idea that the holidays are just around the corner. You know, when you realize the gift clock is ticking louder than expected? [As a side note […]

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Creating color palette ideas for your home

young couple consulting interior designer about color palette ideas

In this blog post, we’re diving into the world of color palette ideas for your home. Remember, your home is your sanctuary, and it should reflect your unique style and personality. Just like in our Signature eDesign service, where we craft spaces that resonate with your values and priorities, creating a perfect color palette is […]

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Tips and tricks for home furniture online shopping

desktop screen showing online shop of home furniture

Whether you’re a working woman, a mom juggling the demands of family life, or a condo dweller, navigating the world of home furniture online shopping can be both exciting and challenging.  I’ve personally shopped online for home furniture numerous times, whether to find the perfect pieces for my clients or my own home. In this […]

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Revamp Your Home Without Adding to Your Anxiety

pink tray with candle, matchbox, and potted plant

Anyone else been thinking of revamping their homes? You too, huh? More than a year of mostly staying home has got us all looking around the rooms in our house in despair. Why is there so much clutter? Why does this table feel too big for this space? Why does this room feel so heavy? […]

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My picks for a contemporary Scandinavian home

Been working on a contemporary Scandinavian home where my client requested for super-clean, dust-proof, easy-to-maintain interiors. Since  Scandinavian design has been trending lately, I recommended we go for this particular look—its palette of warm neutrals and bright and airy aesthetic are perfect for the kind of lifestyle and environment he wants to live in.

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Habitat now in Manila

I wrote about the opening of a new home and furniture store that I just know you will go crazy for in yesterday’s Manila Bulletin Lifestyle issue. OF COURSE I FORGOT TO BUY A COPY FOR MYSELF, AND OF COURSE I WAS NOT ABLE TO PROMOTE IT. Luckily, the story’s online. 😉 Check it out here: […]

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My favorite design books {part 1}

As a lit major in college, I always relished in receiving book lists from my professors. Book lists only meant one thing: (book) SHOPPING! Whether it was hunting for inexpensive hardbound copies in book sales or the latest, nicest editions in the big bookstores, book shopping gave me such a thrill. And as soon as […]

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Styling my friend's home office and makeup studio

Apart from just being a work-from-home mom, I also style interiors on the side. I still handle a couple of pages in the magazine title I used to work with (that’s Cosmopolitan Philippines), particularly the section called “At Your Place,” where we shoot and feature real Cosmo girls’ living spaces and get decorating tips from them. For the April […]

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My daughter's hobbit birthday party: Guests and games

framed hobbit girl sketch

And now for the third and final part (mostly pics) of this throwback post to my daughter’s hobbit birthday party! (Check these links for the first and second installments, where I talked about all the materials and preps for the party, as well as the food that was served and decor that we put up…all […]

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