Up for sale is this lovely, elegant set of Mabe pearls in 14k yellow gold. The set includes the earrings, ring and pendant. These particular Mabe pearls are of superior quality, with high luster and orient, and no visible blemishes at all. Sourced from Davao, they were carefully picked to ensure that all mabe pearls in the set will have that same beautiful luster and ... READ MORE
Pre-Christmas Jewelry Sale: Vintage Earrings with Detachable Pearls
Solid 14k yellow gold clip-on earrings in vintage design and weighing 3.4 grams. Adorned with eighteen (18) pieces of brilliant diamonds (all good quality; no inclusions). Made more special by Davao-bought champagne colored baby pearls customized into detachable earring loops. All for a holiday price of Php 15,000.00. Cash sale only. The buyer should ... READ MORE
Things that occupy my mind lately
A lot of things have been occupying my mind lately, which left me feeling exhausted these past few days (hence the absence of blog updates). First, there's this wonderful proposal to partner up in a business that I am very much interested in - jewelry. In fact, I already have a business plan for it, ready to be discussed with my interested partner. It will be an online ... READ MORE
Green Windows Dormitel
I almost forgot to tell you about this amazing dormitel that we stayed in Davao last month. I was there with my boss to attend a conference, and the organization which invited us sponsored our accommodation too. It's called a dormitel because it's a hotel-type dormitory and therefore way cheaper than hotel rates. Our place is called the Green Windows Dormitel and is ... READ MORE
Durian Pie
I don't eat durian mainly because of its strong and penetrating odour, but when I tried a Durian Pie during a work trip in Davao City 3 weeks ago, I just couldn't believe it has durian in it. And how could I? It doesn't smell funny and it looks so heavenly: The taste simply blew me away! It tastes like a custard pie but distinctly original because of the ... READ MORE
Waling Waling Flowers from Davao
During a recent trip to Davao (for work), my boss and I had a chance to visit this orchids farm that houses the "Waling Waling" - one of the most sought after orchid plant in the Philippines. Vanda Sanderiana - the scientific name for Waling Waling. Waling-waling, an orchid endemic to the Philippines and only found originally in Davao-Cotabato, foothills of Mt. ... READ MORE
Happy Halloween!
Because today's Halloween, I would like to share with you these really big pumpkins I saw in Davao City last week: If only the pumpkins weren't 15kg heavy I would have taken one home to Manila. Tomorrow I'll tell you more about this place in Davao where I found the big pumpkins. It was teeming with orchid blooms of various colors and sizes. It's like finding a ... READ MORE
