Sunday Holiday

Our landlady circulated a memo earlier this week stating that all the residents in our flat have to move out due to further renovation and we have to transfer to the upper floor of the same building. Ugh, how I hate packing my things and the laborious task of moving from one place to another. 

At any rate, I went to our housing mother (commonly called landlady) yesterday morning and I took the key of my new room. I really wanted to check and prepare things beforehand - like if I need to clean, mop, arrange the furniture and etc. okay, okay, I admit I have all the slightest excitement to see the room too.

Although every room and furniture are alike in this building, I don't know but the atmosphere is brighter here. During the day, the window beside my desk is enough to enlighten while I am reading. They also place a number of closed wall cupboards in the mini kitchen. The entire room is clean while the furniture are all in good state. The space is sufficient enough for a catastrophic resident like me. I freeze in a moment and visualizing how can I put all my mess here. The remaining days are not enough to fix all my crap.

At noon, the temperature started to drop even if the sun is still up and skies are clear. Cold air is blowing across the building.
I can feel the launch of the short winter season.

 In a desert it doesn't rain that much but last night, it downpours in partnership with a strong thunderstorms and fearful lightning. It never slows and calms until midnight. People including me were captivated because rain is the most anticipated weather period here. We get to experience it at least 3 to 4 times in a year (yes - I really mean in a Year) and as far as my observation it occurs mostly between November and January.

greetings, aileen

This Is Gonna Be A Good Life

Three days ago, skimming the latest showrooms in the heart of Ikea (mentioned here) had become my embodiment tools to weave my dream home (yes, I literally meant "dream").

Take a tour with me where I walked in and walked out transforming my imagination of a castle into magic. 

And judging by these photos it appears I had fun doing this post, while everything, well almost everything I dreamt of a home is under one roof at Ikea.

Do you also fancy a crib to live with your desired style? Well, good luck, and happy homedreaming!

greetings, aileen

Ikea Home Furnishings

My soon-to-be-married couple friends are having their dream house in the Philippines. After my work yesterday, they took me with them to visit Ikea. I know it was my recurrent persuasions about Ikea that influence them. It is customary for Filipinos for a home that infuses warmth with beautiful blend, and yet inexpensive furniture for indoor home decors, and personally, Ikea is the place to be.

I am proud to say that I did not let them down. Perhaps it was because of the bed frames that they focus more their attention as they say it offers them fresh and functional designs, not mentioning the absolute base for snuggling each other (ssshhh…I’m being naughty again… haha..) Eventually, they bought few home accessories for beginners luck, and they will definitely go back there to buy more pieces that will induce serenity fit for a new family.

One afternoon turn to be a fun and inspiring journey in each Ikea showroom we rolled in which I'm gonna separately post soon. And of course, nothing could be more exciting than trying out the offer of their tantalizing menu.

A home doesn't need to be big, just smart. - Ikea 2012

Wish you all the fun!

greetings, aileen