Thursday, July 18, 2013

Owl mania


These stocky, feathery wide-eyed  nocturnals  seem to tease me. I see them  in every nook -- of a  craft store, a flea market or a department store  And the timing couldn't be more  perfect! Just when I promised myself I would refrain from "hauling"  ( for the time-being, at least )  more of these  whimsical  creatures of the night,  I see them everywhere these days. They are in all forms and sizes. their colors fun and  vibrant.  How can I resist? As long as these cuties  are pocket-friendly, of course, they find their way to my home.

My obsession for all things owl started more than twenty years ago.  It began with a ceramic judge owl figure that made its way to my dresser.  At first, I'd  haul figures in wood, metal and ceramic and later segued into other selections like candle holders, jars and what-not. The collection swelled one owl at a time. And the story continues to this day.

The other day,  I was feeling out- of- sync and decided to swing by the new Heima store after dropping off my daughter to her appointment in Pasig. I wasn't meaning to buy anything. I wanted to just check out the store, have a look-see.  I love the concept of Heima's furniture ( very pricey though ) and have been admiring most of its pieces in  home magazines.  I sure had my fill  ... and more! 

For starters, this wall art greeted me as I parked by the entrance of the store. It changed my mood instantly!

See what I mean? 


Casual chic


 What lovely table lamps! Exactly my color scheme.

 Hoot! A pleasant surprise!


Settled with  this in the meantime. 

four pins for P100
up close!
And as if the visit  to Heima wasn't enough, my good friend L.C sent me this photo on FB and said she saw this cuff bracelet in a shopping mall ...



Promise, my next post would be the continuation of our Ilocos journey.

Monday, July 8, 2013

Now we eat

one of the best things about exploring a place is that you  have an excuse to go for a food adventure. Ilocos is famous for its bagnet and empanada, not to mention Vigan longganisa.Though we’re familiar with Ilocano cuisine and have tried some  Ilocano dishes before, it’s always exciting to sample them  in their place of origin.

Ilocos empanada was on top of our list.

 
Something new: Pinakbet Pizza at Cafe Herencia.


I'm not much of a pancit-luglug fan but I was hooked on this one! Another Herencia Cafe favorite.


You bet, bagnet is on our list, too! This one is from another favorite eating spot in Ilocos, La Preciosa.


 Desserts du jour. How can you say no? Presenting the famous meal-enders in La Preciosa.


Pasalubong finds in the market.

cornik and other local snacks
assorted dried seafood
Vigan longganisa by the dozen