another craft studio tour

I cleaned my studio today. And I feel more inspired when everything is in order. I know I've posted pictures of my space so many times already but I feel like these are the best photos I've taken of the space ever.

The # 13 was our table number at a recent wedding we went to.

I think it matches the oddities on this shelf perfectly.

I got the vintage library lamp shade for only $5.95 two weekends ago. I love it. It's in perfect condition.

This antique bowl with a gold base is so heavy, I love the look of it. I use it to store these vintage glass bottles.

I am obsessed with these granny art. Does anybody know what these are called?

I hope you loved this post!

Website opens this week

Yes, you read it right! the shop opens this week. 

Opening date will be announced here soon.

Yummy dinner

this huge platter of lobster was only $4!

After the culmination, we had dinner at Blue Ocean Restaurant in Alhambra,Ca. It was our first time. And oh my, how surprised we are to know that there's a promo going on for 99 cents a pound lobster and 99cents a pound crab! We asked over and over just to make sure we heard it right. And yes we did hear it right! It was awesome! It's just a dine in special so we were so bummed to find out that if we get it to take home, it would cost us $14 a pound.

my mom, looking gorgeous at 64!

everything was so good, we can't even pick a favorite

The bill was only $70 (+$8 gratuity) and after eating they brought out a huge bowl of beans with hot chocolate soup ( don't know what it's called) and it was so yummy! and it was for free!

We are definitely going back.

Blue Ocean Seafood Restaurant

1412 S Garfield Ave

Alhambra, CA 91801

Happy Day

It was the twin's culmination day today. Little did we know, we were up for a big surprise.

Both of them got an award for Language arts and one of them was on the honor roll!!!

My kids have struggled in school all these years because of a bunch of reasons. So these awards meant the world to us.

We did not expect them to get anything. I even put down the camdorder as they were calling the students who won awards. And all of a sudden, they called out their names and we almost passed out...Literally!

My mister screamed and screamed like he has never done before as I struggled to get the camcorder ready, whew, just in time.

I am a proud mama. I almost cried.

The twin's dress were from Forever 21 and flats were from H&M

My son and his cousin, Juliana.

We just had to celebrate this awesome event! Photos of our awesome dinner coming tomorrow!

You must check out the Chinese restaurant we've dined at.

Visual feast

                 I am loving the photos of this beautiful site called Pony Rider. Very beautiful...

self portraits

Haven't done this awhile. I used to take photos of myself all the time but since baby #4, doing it has become nothing but a thought. But yesterday, I've managed to sneak in some me-time while he was having a very rare long nap.

Inspiration: 1960's;Twiggy

I couldn't find my camera remote. It was such a hassle finding a good shot while holding a camera in front of the mirror.

Oh well, next time, I'll come prepared.

I hope you like it.

Time has wings

and it can fly fast... So you better run after it!
My twins are graduating on Thursday and will begin high school on the next school year. I still have to pinch myself every now and then because I still can't believe it. It seems just yesterday when I held them in my arms the first time.

And now, they are almost as tall as me, walking around the house wearing my platforms and constantly nagging me if they can go to school wearing it. My 'no' has always been firm but deep inside I am just in denial. They are still my little babies, though we constantly fight about unfinished chores, inside of my heart, they are still the tiny babies that I only have unconditional love for.

Time does move so fast, too fast for anyone to catch up to. I say, make the most of life with your kids (if you have any) because they are only little just for a very short time. TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES! You'll thank yourself after. I'm glad I did. I could have taken more though. There could never be enough pictures.

 It's nice to look at old photos specially on special events. I know I'd be doing this all over again on their wedding day. Oh my, I hope time does not move that fast.

Here are some old photos I'd like to share with you all.



Real polaroid pictures, circa. 1996

Disneyland.circa. 1998

All three of them, circa. 2004

circa. 2005

circa. 2007

and now...

Happy Graduation my beautiful girls! I hope your high school life will be as much fun as mine but with less mistakes,heartaches and regrets.

I love you.