Thank you for this, Peninsula and Luxe City Guides! You may read the article in full here http://www.peninsula.com/en/PenCities/manila/Tippi_Ocampo_Wk3-May2014 (*minor correction, I am currently no longer with the council although I continue to fully support FDCP) Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this...
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Un-manicured, un-styled, unfettered…and beautiful. The wonder of nature is in its ability to take our breath away, without any art-directing help from us. From the moment we began our descent over Camiguin, the lush greeness (is that even a word??) of the volcanic island seemed almost filtered and unnatural. Even the air smelled sweet & green! Ito’s and my early morning arrival at the intimate and barefoot-chic Somewhere Else Boutique Resort was punctuated with bird calls and butterflies fluttering through our open-air patio. Over the next few days, with hand-drawn maps from Jerome (the quirky & funny French resort...
Read MoreSummer!!! My ABSOLUTE, no contest, hands-down favorite season of the year (the sweltering heat notwithstanding). This time, going off the beaten path to explore the raw, volcanic, lush beauty of the island of Camiguin was as refreshing to the mind as taking a dip in any one of its many waterfall pools or cold springs. Surprisingly–or maybe not–design inspiration abounded too in its rich, earthy terrain, its water-color washed seas and its faded & crumbly colonial architecture. Here are just a few of my Instagram ‘postcards’ from Camiguin… Natural materials like cotton, leather, straw & stone make perfect summer travel mates The volcanic landscape makes a breathtaking backdrop to the marine sanctuary on Mantigue Island Loving the tropical stripes on banca #14, our ride for the day Nothing says cool like the breezy atmosphere & airy, down-to-earth chic of Somewhere Else Boutique Resort Aside from the lush vegetation, green walls and flower trellises abound Driftwood chandeliers & bamboo walls in the romantically crumbly church in Sagay A long-time favorite of mine, stylish weaves of all shapes & sizes are a hand-made, local industry Soft, pastel hues and a watercolor-washed horizon on White Island Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this...
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Markets have always been one of my favorite haunts, and the Portobello Market that runs through Notting Hill in London on the weekends was an interesting, vibrant place to visit. Wandering through a packed two-mile stretch of stalls during our last trip, there was a great mix of everything, throwing together antiques and kitsch, fashion and crafts, not to mention a whole lot of eye-catching (and sometimes mind-boggling) knick-knacks. It was a bustling street, filled with people shopping, eating, browsing, haggling and selling which only added to the already colorful vibe of the famous market. It made me think...
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There’s more than a hint of summer love in the air (and not a hint of irony) with the full flowering of romance this season. From delicate blossoms to beautiful lace to full and flowy silhouettes, it’s an unbridled declaration for the love of all things romantic. For the recent wedding of beautiful bride, Therese Saavedra, inspiration for the bridal gown came from a flowering trellis with deconstructed and beaded lace creating a textured bodice along with handmade flowerettes daintily spilling on to a long, graceful skirt. It’s the resurgence of a rosier-hued view of love and the welcoming...
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