Posts made in April, 2007

Window Curtains, Draperies and Roman Shades Design by Ra’Fe

Window Curtains, Draperies and Roman Shades Design by Ra’Fe

I think I have mentioned before that my window treatment of previous homes were mere blinds. I never had any idea that window curtains could be so expensive. I could have chosen to buy ready made curtains at department stores. The problem was we had bay windows. Curtains rods needed to be customized. Shopping for a curtain designer was not easy. I wanted to see if they offered quality sewing....

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Car Wash

Car Wash

The great thing about living in this new neighborhood is that services are so accessible. Take for instance the car wash. I used to drive out of my neighborhood just to get the weekly wash. This particular car wash is a few streest away from my home. The service is quite cheap 80 pesos (less than $2.00). The car wash services include jet spraying followed by a foamy wash which is then washed...

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White Square Shaped Plates, Saucers and More

White Square Shaped Plates, Saucers and More

I have been dying to change my dinner plates for the past year. Mistmatched plates and bowls were tolerated until we moved to our new home. I needed new plates. And I got them. For at total of 4,400 pesos or roughly $91.00, I got the following white pieces of dinnerware 6 pieces square shaped dinner plates 6 pieces square shaped Salad plates 2 pieces square shaped serving platter (small) 6...

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Vintage Jewelry

Vintage Jewelry

My daughter recently developed a love of jewelry not just any jewelry. It had to be [tag]vintage jewelry[/tag]. Strolling one bright sunday morning at the Tiendesitas Antique Village along C-5 E Rodriguez Avenue, she spotted some old vintage rings. She immediately loved the “amber” ring because of it’s old look. Not contented with one ring, she got a green turquoise All in...

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