Paper Chic Studio

I am super excited to prepare for Xavi's first birthday party! Ask me why! Ask me why!

Because Paper Chic Studio is here! Woohoo!

Such a perky post no? Well, its not everyday that you run into a party supplies business carrying such chic paper products as Paper Chic Studio. I remember planning for parties and I could only dream of doing the kind of things I would see on Pinterest. Because seriously, where to get those things right? Got to buy them abroad and have them shipped over pa. Hassle. Lucky for us, the search is over.

My friend and fellow SoMom, Cai Sio, finally did something about Manila's dire need for pretty party supplies of Pinterest levels. It all started when she was planning for her daughter's birthday party and she realized there was a serious lack of cute stuff that weren't character based, if you know what I mean. She wanted party supplies that were environment-friendly too. So, she came up with these oh so chic paper straws, loot bags, table napkins, cupcake holders and such. When I got my Paper Chic loot, OMG, I just wanted to throw a party for no reason! 

Check these out, yo:

milk bottles and paper straws

cupcake liner

baker's twine

more cupcake liners

loot bags

table napkins

candy cups

With items like these, the party planning is just as fun as the party itself! Can you spell, L-O-V-E? (Yes, you may order these felt letter cut-outs too!)

Cai also sells jam jars, and will also be coming out with paper cups, gift bags, wrapping papers and more for Paper Chic Studio. All to make your parties, chic and pretty, my dears!

For product updates, inquiries and orders:

- Visit Paper Chic Studio's Facebook page, HERE.

- Email info@paperchicstudio.com

Mothering Earthlings is ON SALE!

It's Rone aka Earthling Mama's birthday month, so Rone is celebrating her birthday and the rest of the month with a great big MOTHERING EARTHLINGS SALE! Xavi's go to brands like googoo&gaga and In the Crib are on sale, along with a host of other brands. Check out the SALE page, HERE.

That said, I'm sharing with you these carefully handpicked pieces from Mothering Earthlings, that Rone sent to the kiddos for Christmas. We loved everything!

Basketball Court Onesie from googoo&gaga and Denim Romper (ON SALE) from In the Crib

I love the print! This Basketball Court onesie is from googoo&gaga's Photographer Series, and this particular one is by Jake Verzosa.

Apart from a personalized apron that Berry is so crazy about - she wears it when she's baking, or playing pretend in her play kitchen, she also got the cutest rag doll ever. The Isabel rag doll by Anthill Fabric Gallery! Each rag doll by Anthill is exquisitely handmade from scrap fabrics and therefore unique, with her own personality. No two dolls are alike. More than that, buying an Isabel rag doll supports a community of mothers in Cebu, who lovingly make these dolls.

Unfortunately for you guys, my sister and I loved it so much, we ended buying most of the dolls last month, and gave them as gifts to deserving little girls heehee. I think there are only two dolls left in the Mothering Earthlings website. Eeep!

Work that Workspace

We've upgraded the writing table in our room to a much bigger one, but I am still having trouble keeping it clutter free. I've spotted some organizing contraptions (ahaha, desk organizing is so alien to me wah!) at MUJI and I promised myself I would get to that sooner than soon. In the meantime, I take heart that the ultimate stylish girls I look up to aren't exactly the neatest girls too, heehee.

 Isabel Marant

 Jenna Lyons

I wish I remembered where I got these photos. I think I found the article via a link from The Marant Philes.

DwellStudio Sale 2013

So, Dex of DwellStudio Philippines started telling us about the DwellStudio Sale last week, posting photos upon photos of DwellStudio stuff on his Instagram that I just couldn't avoid it anymore. Anyhoo, since I love DwellStudio and I cannot resist the word "SALE",  I told my friend Karrots who also needed stuff for her new house. Yesterday, we went to check out what was on sale in Rustan's Shang. OMG. Tukso, layuan mo ako.

Duvet sets at 30% to 40% off! I also ended up buying a set for my friend Naomi in Singapore, who follows me on Instagram and saw the pics - that's real-time, online shopping with personalized service! As in,

Naomi: "Buy for me naman, sa tabi ng stripes, the beige, gray, blue, bagay yan sa bedroom namin"
Tin: "Here pa, what size do you want?"
Naomi: "Queen"
Tin: "Ok, paying na!"

The baby line was on sale too! Saya saya! Wooden toys, beddings, blankets, lunch boxes, all on sale! The sale in Rustan's ends on February 4, 2013 but I suggest you go while the selection still hasn't been picked through.

DwellStudio stockists are on sale too, until January 31, 2013! Check out Baby & Beyond on P. Guevarra in San Juan, Numa as well as Zalora.

Now, I also want a rug too and those super nice Zebra throw pillows that remind me of Scalamandre wallpaper. Class.

OUT with trends, IN with Personal Style

From Parisian Chic, Weekly Planner 2013

Ahhh, the first post of the year! It took me several days before I could gather the energy to write, grabe. Who else here is still on vacation mode? I know I am!

To make up for dragging my feet, or rather my fingers before finally blogging, here's a great tip to start the year with - DISCOVER YOUR PERSONAL STYLE. Make this your resolution, maybe? 

After all, this AP article which I read on The Philippine Star poses the question:

"Does 2013's style trend spell end of trendy?"

The gist of the article of course is, yes. The focus on fashion is on personal style, and instead of skirt lengths and such, the trend is on value - where "quality, heritage and integrity are factors". I suggest you go and click on the link above and read!

Here's to a Happy and Stylish 2013, dear readers!