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A Construction 1st Birthday (September 4, 2011)
I have been so delinquent with my blog posts, I know! And we have a backlog of such great photos to share from our parties during the last quarter of 2011. :)
First up, let me share pictures from our “Construction 1st Birthday Party” for baby Marcus.
The party was done in one of my favorite venues — the Valle Verde 4 Clubhouse. Mommy Maan had a very distinct idea of how she...
October 2011
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A Pinwheel Baptism (August 27, 2011)
Here’s a celebration that was one week in the making. But my-oh-my how pretty it turned out with all the little hand-made pinwheels we had as our main decor :) Special thanks to Krissy Rodriguez of Little People Photography for recommending me to Mommy Hennie, and for sharing with me her snapshots from that bright afternoon.
The Japanese Room at Circles already had an orange and green...
September 2011
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Alice's Wonderland's Workshop in November
SoFA (School of Fashion and the Arts) just asked me to teach a 4-Day workshop on “Entertaining w/ Style”! Every MONDAY (Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 28). Sign-up details soon!
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Arie's Chinoiserie 1st Birthday (August 20, 2011)
When did first birthdays get too cute for words??? The credit for this fantastic theme goes to mom, Mia Cenzon, who had a complete mood board all prepared when we started to discuss Arie’s party! :)
Chinoiserie is actually a French word which describes a decorative style based on Chinese-inspired elements. And I was quite excited to translate the mom’s initial ideas into a fun and...
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Isabella's Butterfly Garden Baptism (July 31,...
I’m finally getting around to working on my post backlogs, and I AM SO EXCITED to share with you the photos from the Butterfly Garden Baptism we did for Metro Weddings Editor-In-Chief Michelle Katigbak-Alejandro! It makes my work so much easier when clients have a distinct vision in mind — and Michelle was very specific with what she wanted to achieve for her little girl’s...
August 2011
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A Shabby-Chic Twin Birthday Party (July 30, 2011)
Twins are double the fun and double the joy!
Sabrina and Samantha celebrated their 2nd Birthday in Shabby-Chic style, which the mom wanted to achieve by bringing a dose of the outdoor gardens in. We transformed a penthouse residence into a land of floral prints, inspired by Rachel Ashwell’s world of “perfect imperfections.”
Mixed floral patterns for the linens, and brown...
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A Pink Hello Kitty Birthday (July 1, 2011)
We’ve done a red version, and now here’s a PINK one! There’s no denying how popular Hello Kitty is among kids and parents. Here are some snapshots of our setup that will hopefully tickle you pink and ignite dreams of frilly fantasies.
Kiddie umbrellas were used as part of the centerpieces, with cute polka dot and floral prints in our linens.
Our dessert table in the...
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Haru's Classic Winnie the Pooh 1st Birthday (June...
Christopher Robin, Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, Rabbit, Piglet, Tigger, Kanga & Roo, and Wol celebrated Baby Haru’s first birthday with him in their classic and original versions.
Welcome to our own Hundred Acre Wood! :)
We made a special name cutout for Haru with a collage of his baby photos.
Cake and cupcakes by Olive Chan of All Caked Up.
Daddy, Mommy, and the cutie Baby...
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Smart Parenting Magazine Features (August 2011)
Thanks to Nikki Constantino of Smart Parenting Magazine for the article on Alice’s Wonderland and our tips on planning a BIRTHDAY PARTY!
Catch photos from two of our other parties too! Arie’s French Botanical Party (for Mommy Buding Dee), and Gabbie & Noelle’s Backyard 3rd Birthday (for Mommy Loralee Baron-Soong).
If you’re a mommy, this is such a good magazine...
July 2011
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A Classic Blue & Brown Baptism (July 17, 2011)
While there are clients who gravitate to colorful and unorthodox themes for their kids’ baptisms, there are those who stick with the classics. Blues and browns were the colors of choice of my client for this project — timeless with a dash of earthiness, but overall elegant, much like the mom and their home.
I was excited to decorate this dessert table with handmade paper fans!...
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A Pink & Orange Flamingo Baptism (July 23, 2011)
Hi guys! Sorry for the backlog in our entries, I’ll do my best to update the blog on our recent projects. First up are photos from our “Pink & Orange Flamingo” Baptism :)
While the rainy season has arrived, and Manila has sadly bid adieu to the wonders of summer, this color combo gives us back some happy, sunshine bliss. I have to credit the mom for her fun choice on...
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A BUZZZY Bee Baby Shower (June 10, 2011)
BUZZZZZ!
This is the second time I’ve done a classic yellow and black bumblebee-themed baby shower (the first one was for a very good friend of mine to celebrate the coming of my godson, Sully), and this vibrant color combination never disappoints! It says happiness, bubbliness, and flighty fun, and always captures well in photographs.
Detail shots of our dessert table and some of our bee...
June 2011
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“I believe in pink.
I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner.
I...”
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Kieran's Airplane 1st Birthday (March 5, 2011)
Glamomama Amanda Griffin-Jacob contacted me to do an “airplane-themed” 1st birthday party for her Baby Kieran at the beginning of this year. During our earlier meetings, she proudly shared with me how aviation has long been a part of her family’s history. Her dad founded a small English fleet in the 1970s that specialized in flying for other airlines around the world who needed...
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Some BOOK WISDOM...
Just wanted to share a snippet from one of my favorite books by Robert Fulghum :)
ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN
All I really need to know about how to live and what to do and how to be I learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate school mountain, but there in the sand pile at school.
These are the things I learned:
Share everything.
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How to do a BABY BIRD THEME (Part 3)
It’s the third installment of our Baby Bird series, and this time we’re giving you a burst of color in its treatment! :)
I personally love colors and prints, and I think nothing beats the drama that it creates in any space. So when a client comes to me with visions of rainbow hues and patterns, my heart starts beating a little faster! For this particular event which was a Baby...
The Dollhouse: The 5 Daily Devotions →
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1. Rise each and every morning at 5 A.M. Those who get up early are those who get the best from life.
2. Set aside the first sixty minutes of your day as you “holy hour.” This is your sacred time to do the inner work (prayer, meditation, journaling, reading from the wisdom…
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How to do a BABY BIRD THEME (Part 2)
Hi Guys! :)
In Part 1 you saw a Baby Bird theme done in a muted color palette. Now, for Part 2, I’d like to share with you how the theme was tweaked and executed in an organic way. Some similar elements — but overall, a totally different impact in the setup!
HOW TO DO A BABY BIRD THEME (THE ORGANIC STYLE)
The client’s home had a big garden and outdoor cabana that we wanted...
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How to do a BABY BIRD THEME (Part 1)
BABY BIRDS are a frequent theme for the party inquiries I get (most of them for baptisms). Something about these delicate feathery creatures and their nests strikes a chord with new moms, and I’ve tried to offer a different treatment each time.
So far, I’ve done three. So, I’d like to split them up into three entries as well.
Here’s PART 1 :)
HOW TO DO A BABY BIRD...
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Majolica Majorca Launch (Production Design: June...
Here’s a recent project done in collaboration with my SAGA Events family. Originally slated for last April, the MAJOLICA MAJORCA cosmetic launch (which is a Japanese brand) was moved to July out of due respect for the recent calamity that took place in their homeland.
Fast forward to two months after, and Opus at Resorts World was the venue for this event….and just like any evening...
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My Preston Bailey Moment (May 30, 2011)
Award winning event designer, PRESTON BAILEY, was recently flown here to Manila by master wedding planner, Rita Neri, in celebration of her 18th year in the industry. If you google his name, you will just be amazed at all the setups that he and his team have created overtime. AS IN IBANG LEVEL. His clients are people like Oprah, Ivanka Trump, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Joan Rivers, just to name...
May 2011
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Hello Kitty Picnic 1st Birthday (October 9, 2010)
MEOW!
The classic red and blue Hello Kitty was the theme for baby girl Olivia’s 1st birthday. Her mom picked that theme since she said Olivia looked like Hello Kitty whenever she would smile, and I had to agree with her after meeting the sweet angel!
The old-school illustrations of this popular Sanrio character were refreshing to see again, especially nowadays when Hello Kitty seems to...
“When I die, please bury me with my glue gun.”
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A Romantic Pink and Green Baptism (September 11,...
Highlights from another one of my earlier baptisms for a client who happened to be my neighbor. One of the sweetest and most kalog moms ever!
Bright pinks, greens, and lush brocade linens set the tone — plus, you’ll meet my vintage feathered friend (who I lovingly call “SANDY”) in one of her earliest party appearances!
The baby’s name was Rafa, and here’s her...
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Rajo's Pink Birthday Party @ Opus (May 19, 2011)
Having known Rajo for quite some time now from the many events that we’ve done together when I used to work for SAGA EVENTS, I was so flattered when he asked me to create a dessert table for him for his big 40th birthday. It’s extra challenging when you’re designing for a person who’s so immersed in art and beauty, even more so when it’s someone like Rajo who has the...
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FOR ME Shoot (April 6, 2011)
I love working with my “chimps”, stylist Charmaine Palermo as a production designer for her shoots :) It never seems like we’re working whenever we’re together.
The clothes from the brand FOR ME for their seasonal campaign dubbed as “The Charmed Life” were ultra-girly and feminine, and they needed a set design that enhanced that look and feel — sort of...
“If you can’t be the poet, be the poem.”
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Giveaway Table: Organic Design (May 17, 2011)
Ever wanted to get just our trademark table displays for your party?
Yes you can!
Additional photos of our organic table display for a despedida de soltera:
Chocolate giveaways from Patchi (from the client).
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Vintage Baby Baptism (July 10, 2010)
Surprisingly, baptism celebrations take up 70% of my event styling accounts. And my very first one was for stylish mom, Amina Aranaz-Alunan’s baby boy. She wanted a whole “vintage” feel to the setup, with muted shades of blue and beige to achieve a soft but not overly frilly look.
In my design process, I find it very helpful to create a mood board of the setup. It is usually...
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PROJECT: Bitty Booties
I once attempted to sew 40 baby bootie souvenirs by hand.
YES.
BY HAND.
My friends didn’t see or hear from me for a week. And by the 10th piece, number 40 seemed like an eternity away. This project is happily filed under the “Napakamot Nalang Ako Sa Ulo” Folder, and something which will probably be ONLY attempted again for my own babies.
But I did learn lessons from that...
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Sex and the City Themed Baby Shower & Bridal...
I’m backtracking my posts chronologically since my business officially started last year, so please bear with me :) I’m pretty OC about updating my business Facebook account, and I know it will take time for me to completely transfer photos from there to here.
Anyway, before I made this passion of mine into a business, I never really did get paid to decorate for my...
April 2011
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WELL, HELLO THERE TUMBLR!
It’s Easter Sunday, and in celebration of all things fresh and renewed, here I am trying to decipher the magical world of Tumblr (thanks to the convincing power of my bestie Charmaine Palermo).
So, what to expect from my posts?
I’m excited to share photos and updates on the party decorating jobs that I do, and even share some ideas and tips with you guys! :) My business is just a little...
Truccatore (The Makeup Man): Behind-The-Scenes:... →
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Through the years i have been blessed with the opportunity to work with some of the most creative and stylish individuals in the fashion industry. Photographers, Stylists. Art Directors, Set designers, Producers. So when the marketing team of Eastwood Mall got in touch with me to be part of their…
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