Where everything is handmade…
These are all about what’s happening in my life right now…
When I found out I was pregnant last year (Journal With Me: Celebrate Love) I was feeling tired most of the time. So, I decided to pause from doing workshops and custom design. Managing the cafe, Yellow Hauz remained though as my main work. After more than a year of hiatus from my creative work …
Giving names, titles or anything to do with words is something I truly struggle with. From business names, titles, products, craft projects, email addresses to describing what I want to say or express and everything else to do with words. The irony of it? I have a blog! And it’s almost 10 years now. Can …
Last year, Daniel Smith released their very first half pan sets. I’ve seen reviews from Youtube already so imagine how excited I am when Ethel of DE’s Artroom mentioned that they’re bringing it in the Philippines too. And the exciting part was… they’ll do a tour from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao for the launch. Usually, …
Hi friends. Yes, I’m still here… I haven’t been blogging, posting much on Instagram (except mostly our faces) nor playing with my craft materials or painting tools but I’m playing with something else… or a someone… a little human, that is! Yes, friends! That’s an ultrasound photo you’re seeing right there on my traveler’s notebook. …
November is quite special to me when it comes to creativity. Because this is when I started painting again after 6 months. All thanks to the Watercolor Art On The Road event that sparked my fire again. I was looking forward to that weekend. For one, my sister, nephew and Mama all left for Vancouver, days …
If you’ve been to Disneyland, did you ever remember the feeling of being a child again and that you’re in the happiest place on earth? The moment I knew about Big Bad Wolf Book Sale few weeks ago, I cannot contain my emotions. I felt like a kid going to Disneyland. Here’s a fun fact, I …
It’s been months!!! Almost half a year now, I believe. That I haven’t touched my watercolor materials. It’s embarrassing and sad actually. So when I found out that Philippine Guild of Watercolorists / International Watercolor Society Philippines (IWS), which I’m a member of (yihee!) will have an exhibition here in Davao, I got really excited. …
What’s your greatest fear? Mine is public speaking. Statistic says public speaking is one of the greatest fears. Where 74% suffer from performance anxiety. And I’m one of those 74%. When I was in college, I really wanted to conquer that. So I joined Toastmasters. It gave me butterflies in my stomach the whole day …
Since I’m such a bad blogger… I am still trying to catch up some long overdue posts. Just a heads up, for the next few months, you’ll be reading throwback of my projects, collabs and everything in between. So, back in July of last year, I had a collab with Chimes for the launch of …
Hello there and happy happy New Year family and friends! This is probably one of the best Christmases and New Year I’ve had. Well, for one, we are spending the holidays with the entire family in Vancouver. Secondly, we have a new member in the family. My little cute nephew, Magnus. Such a wonderful gift …
Just like that… 4th quarter of the year is finally here… and it’s approaching like a bullet train. Reminds me of our Shinkansen experience from Osaka to Kyoto. Where we weren’t really able to fully enjoy the ride because we were still so amased then suddenly we’ve already arrived. It was that quick. That’s how …
This week is all about painting, lettering and crafting… Here’s what’s keeping me busy this week… aside from the upcoming Artisan Paperie 8th Anniversary, De+stash Pop-up and Watercolor Society’s 4th Annual Exhibition which will all happen this month… I’ll be doing a brush calligraphy for Plains and Prints x Vania Romoff Preview at Chimes. If you’ve been following me on, Instagram @iam_artisan, where I …
The last time I wrote about this was few years ago. We turned 3 and 4 then. Now, it’s Artisan Paperie‘s 8th Anniversary. 8 years! I’ve been in the creative business, officially. When I had the courage in opening a design studio and craft shop 8 years ago. Wow! Can you believe that? I’m still having a hard time believing it. Every year, …
Admittedly, I’m a very lousy blogger since this year started (It’s been years, who am I kidding?). To be honest though, I quite miss it. I’m not really a writer yet somehow writing has been part of my creative process. I like writing on my journals and I blog what I do, thinking someone might be inspired as …
I’m so excited to share with you my first craft gig this year. It’s Color and Calligraphy Fair with National Bookstore. This is so exciting because I’ve been drooling over their photos on instagram: @iam_artisan when they had this in Manila and Cebu. And now their doing it in Davao, woohoo! The fair is about showcasing …