Gabriel Karlo Tio turns 7 on Apr 29, 2011Seven years ago at 3:12 pm, in a fully occupied delivery room of Chong Hua Hospital, Gabriel Karlo Francisco Tio was born.Jolted from his familiar warm cocoon, the little boy named after the Messenger Angel Gabriel, announced his arrival in the loude...
PROJECT RUNWAY… on Jun 2, 2010This last couple of weeks, I’ve been watching previous episodes of Project Runway. Unless you are one of the last remaining cavemen, I am sure you have seen or at least heard of this show. The show is pretty engaging as it has the elements of a re...
Reminiscing… on Apr 25, 2010 in kids Positive wish list lifestyle passions inspirations Natural Recently, I received several friends’ requests at the social network I am currently active. Most of the friends’ requests I received were from friends, classmates and acquaintances from way back during the time I spent 4 years of my high school i...
Walking down the Aisle... on Mar 17, 2010 in Mandarin Oriental Fashion Artizans designer wish list inspirations Weddings Jewelry Bridal We are now preparing for a bridal fair. Of all the projects I get commissioned to do, working for a bridal collection is one of my favorites. There is something deeply magical and emotional about weddings and it is such a privilege to be part of one...
Little Loves on Feb 11, 2010 in kids scrapbook Fashion Positive wish list lifestyle passions holidays The holidays are not officially over till the Chinese says “Kung Hei Fat Choi!”. That’s Chinese for Happy New Year! This year, we are celebrating Chinese New Year on the same day as Valentines Day—February 14, 2010! With 2 special affairs hap...
IMPERFECT HOLIDAY on Jan 29, 2010 in Go Green Artizans Organics Artizans Organic Human Heart Nature holidays Christmas Shangrila MActan Resort It's the 3rd week of January and yet I am still reeling from how quickly my holiday break went. I must say, it just passed me by in a blink of an eye and before I knew it, it has left me far behind.Whew!!! I didn't really have the time to catch my br...
Lessons from Noah's Ark on Nov 27, 2009The recent calamities, typhoons and flooding, that struck our country have really gotten me off track from my writing. Well, at least the type of writing that gets posted here. The emotional seesaw has left me so confused on what to focus on long eno...
TV shows, commercials and etcetera… on Sep 20, 2009It's been more than 8 years since we cut off our connection to the cabled world.To some of you who are religiously following a certain TV series, this might come as a shock. Well, some of my friends still give me that raised eyebrow look and others,...
DESIGNER SYNERGY on Aug 14, 2009 in artists Fashion Artizans designer inspirations trends Jewelry Working with seven other designers is both a privilege and a challenge for me. Each designer has his or her own design approach, taste, and aesthetics. To get them to work together or individually on a thematic collection requires a certain type of...
DON’T QUIT on Jul 14, 2009 in Positive quit inspirations Recession economy I came across this poem entitled “Don’t Quit” some 20 years or so ago.Since my initial discovery, this poem has become a personal mantra for me.Much like a well worn, ever reliable comfort blanket, this is something I read over and over again s...
