A cousin had recently joined the bandwagon of wedded bliss. This was where they had exchanged sweet I Dos, and where that neverending curse of simultaneously breaking two pairs of shoes expectedly happened.
My two Mothers celebrated their birthdays a few weeks back. First, my real Mother. Of course, I was once again M.I.A. Read: Philippines. The celebration happened at Little Italy, NYC, with two other August celebrants, my sister Rica (with a cone) and my SIL Jenn (in purple).
Then, here I am with the "original" Marketing girls of the Ayala Malls celebrating the birthday of our "boss/mentor/friend" whom we call Mother. It was two years ago when I wrote about how we had enjoyed her golden celebration. Time flies fast.
Bugsy had finally gotten his long overdue grooming. My intent was to have him groomed a week prior to my trip in October. But with all his mattes, tangles and ape-like aura, I could no longer wait. I was beginning to call him chi-chi (dirty). Bathing and combing are now easy and breezy. Alleluia!
That necklace I had worn above...Well, I've finally made myself my own beaded necklace for the first time. Really! I never had a creation in the past that I could claim and hold on to forever. Not even for a long time. My favorite creations are usually the first to be sold. This time around, I am not selling. My apologies to clients who had inquired. This piece was made with an extra dose of love and care as the cross was an heirloom from Lola Liling (my paternal grandmother), while the medals were blessed and given as gifts by Tita Cyn (my father's sister) from her Lourdes Pilgrimage last year.
I have officially begun my Christmas shopping. It is a must that I scrap this off from my task list before the busy Christmas Bazaars begin.
Unfortunately, I failed on my early attempt to kick off my Christmas shopping. But I am thrilled over my packaging tapes. I went overboard and I want more. Lol!
By Beaded Story has finally reached its 100th like mark in Facebook. Yay! To celebrate, a Mother's Heart arrangement was given for free to two lucky likers. Both winners chose a Mother's Heart bracelet, one of which is bound for Vietnam then Singapore this weekend. Bugsy took care of randomly picking the winners through a sniff and a lick. I swear, I love my packaging tape!
Since I'm doing things in advance these days, I have recently announced By Beaded Story's next raffle gimik that will be drawn on Christmas day. All you have to do is to send a photo of you wearing any By Beaded Story necklace or bracelet in order to get a chance to win a Tala (murano) necklace. You may post your photo via private message in By Beaded Story's facebook account. Detailed mechanics will be shared soon, but in the meantime, here's an entry submitted this week.
And lastly, I'm thrilled over this photo shared by my brother on Facebook. I would love to meet this vendor and drool over his beaded crafts.
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| Nuestra Senora de Gracia Parish Church, Makati City |
My two Mothers celebrated their birthdays a few weeks back. First, my real Mother. Of course, I was once again M.I.A. Read: Philippines. The celebration happened at Little Italy, NYC, with two other August celebrants, my sister Rica (with a cone) and my SIL Jenn (in purple).
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| Photo c/o Mother |
Then, here I am with the "original" Marketing girls of the Ayala Malls celebrating the birthday of our "boss/mentor/friend" whom we call Mother. It was two years ago when I wrote about how we had enjoyed her golden celebration. Time flies fast.
Bugsy had finally gotten his long overdue grooming. My intent was to have him groomed a week prior to my trip in October. But with all his mattes, tangles and ape-like aura, I could no longer wait. I was beginning to call him chi-chi (dirty). Bathing and combing are now easy and breezy. Alleluia!
That necklace I had worn above...Well, I've finally made myself my own beaded necklace for the first time. Really! I never had a creation in the past that I could claim and hold on to forever. Not even for a long time. My favorite creations are usually the first to be sold. This time around, I am not selling. My apologies to clients who had inquired. This piece was made with an extra dose of love and care as the cross was an heirloom from Lola Liling (my paternal grandmother), while the medals were blessed and given as gifts by Tita Cyn (my father's sister) from her Lourdes Pilgrimage last year.
I have officially begun my Christmas shopping. It is a must that I scrap this off from my task list before the busy Christmas Bazaars begin.
Unfortunately, I failed on my early attempt to kick off my Christmas shopping. But I am thrilled over my packaging tapes. I went overboard and I want more. Lol!
By Beaded Story has finally reached its 100th like mark in Facebook. Yay! To celebrate, a Mother's Heart arrangement was given for free to two lucky likers. Both winners chose a Mother's Heart bracelet, one of which is bound for Vietnam then Singapore this weekend. Bugsy took care of randomly picking the winners through a sniff and a lick. I swear, I love my packaging tape!
Since I'm doing things in advance these days, I have recently announced By Beaded Story's next raffle gimik that will be drawn on Christmas day. All you have to do is to send a photo of you wearing any By Beaded Story necklace or bracelet in order to get a chance to win a Tala (murano) necklace. You may post your photo via private message in By Beaded Story's facebook account. Detailed mechanics will be shared soon, but in the meantime, here's an entry submitted this week.
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| Photo c/o client. Necklace: Mother's Heart (Our Lady of Fatima). |
And lastly, I'm thrilled over this photo shared by my brother on Facebook. I would love to meet this vendor and drool over his beaded crafts.
