I’m in love with these witty nerdy cards from Nerdy Dirty. Graphic artist Nicole Martinez describes them as “illustrations for nerds in love.” I don’t know about you but I think I’m a nerd at heart. (Yeah, right! 😉 )
Aren’t they adorable? These are also available as limited edition prints. See the rest of Nicole’s Nerdy cards here.
Been on Instagram for a while now but I haven’t really posted photos that much. I’ve rediscovered it lately and I think I’m addicted! *blushes* Here are some images I took in Spain and some, around the house and while doing errands over the weekend. If you want to follow me on Instagram, click here. My username is PinayTraveller because I share the account with my travel blog. You can also check out my latest Instagram posts on the sidebar. How about you? Do you have an account? Leave your account name on the comment form so I can follow you. XOXO
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1 Breakfast aboard the Tren Al Andalus | 2 Sunrise at the railtracks in Zaragoza | 3 Walking around Zaragoza in my trusted Hush Puppies | 4 The Plaza La Zeo in Zaragoza, Spain | 5 & 6 Sunlight sifting through the curtains in my home office | 7 Cafe con leche for breakfast | 8 My favorite among Hubby’s tattoos, inspired by Filipino-American tattoo artist Leo Zulueta who is known as the “Grandfather of Modern Tribal Tattooing” | 9 Paper lanterns during the Asian Food Fest in Trinoma – the food we ate was not really good 😦 |10 Yuki the cat with hearts sleeping on our favorite chair
If I were to hire someone to design my future home (and money is no object), French designer Isabelle Juy would be on my short list. Her work is sophisticated and reflects a sense of quiet elegance. She was the architect and interior designer of Flamant Home Interiors before she decided to help put up L’Atelier d’Archi in 2010. She has been at the helm of building, remodelling, and re-designing luxury hotels, botique hotels and private homes. Here, she shows us why she is one of the most sought-after designers in France today. I could definitely live here!
I have a special place in my heart for Ikat, the beautiful weaving style that uses a resist dyeing process “on either the warpor weft before the threads are woven to create a pattern or design.” In the Philippines, there is a tradition of Ikat weaving among the Ifugao tribes in Northern Luzon and the tribes in Mindanao. I have seen first hand the painstaking efforts put into weaving these beautiful fabrics by the elder ladies of a couple of tribes I’ve visited. You see, traditionally, only the women are allowed to weave as the men are the ones who hunt and provide for the families. To this day, this remains to be the practice.
Lately, Ikat has entered mainstream fashion, thanks to designers who recognize not just its beauty but the cultural importance of the craft as well. One designer I appreciate is the Filipino bag designer Rafe Totengco who is always proud of his roots and has even partnered with the T’boli Tribe in Mindanao for his Ikat collection.
Here’s a list of some really pretty Ikat or Ikat-inspired items I found on the net. What do you think?
1. Sambag Ikat tunic dress by Sam Wagner
2. Ikat necklace made made from dip-dyed wooden beads. Handmade in the Philippines by Bluma Project.
3. Rafe New York Tesa Ikat bag. Head on to his website to see more of his beautiful designs.
4. Viola Ikat print sandals by Sophie Gittins
5. Colorful Ikat scarf from Target
Enjoy the rest of your weekend, everyone!
I just came home from an overseas trip. But although it was wonderful, I really missed home. Today is the first Sunday I’ve been home in a month. And I’m sort of panicking that this day will soon end. I really wish there were more days in weekends!
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