Happy, happy, Oh Joy!

First of all, I loooove the US store Target and I love it more when they do collaborations with designers (like Missoni, Jean Paul Gaultier, Jason Wu, Phillip Lim to name a few) to bring more affordable fashion to everyone.

Now, I was browsing Instagram one day when I saw a photo of this super cute tray pop up with the hashtag #ohjoyfortarget. I clicked on it and was suddenly all giddy with excitement when I saw all the juicy colors and gorgeous prints that belonged to this fab collection from blogger Joy Cho.

Inspired by Joy's love of color and pattern, the Oh Joy for Target collection is an exclusive party-inspired line offering everything you need to throw the perfect party in no time at all. With Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter collections, look out for a full year of Oh Joy parties. 

I immediately knew I needed these in my life (like right now!) so I was literally jumping for joy (pun intended ;p) when I was able to get my hands on these babies! Aren't they the cutest? And the colors really make me so happy!

Fab Finds: Party Supplies

If you're planning a party and don't have time to go to Divisoria to buy supplies, here's some more places you can check out:

NATIONAL BOOKSTORE

I went to the Alabang Town Center branch the other day and was pleasantly surprised to find a whole rack of supplies from Hallmark!

The designs are super cute too, especially the multi-color chevron pattern on the bottom shelf which has got to be my favorite!

Here's the prices:

P105.00 for 10 pcs of 9" paper plates

P52.50 for 10 pcs of 9oz paper cups

P59.50 for 10 pcs of table napkins

P85.00 for a pack of buntings

P84.75 for loot bags

P145.00 for a wine confetti popper

ROBINSONS DEPARTMENT STORE

I found these paper straws and cups at the Robinsons Outlet in Pergola Mall, BF Paranaque. But I'm assuming they have these in other branches of Robinsons too.

lots of cute designs to choose from

P60 per pack

P89 and P99 per pack (depends on the design)

Of course, you can always buy online. But if you want to save on shipping costs and are actually in the mall already, then at least you know where to look. :)

DIY: Sunburst Mirror Makeover

Remember this sunburst mirror I made out of wood shims? Well, I decided to give it to my sister who redecorated her room (actually, it was my old room when hubby and I still lived at my mom's house). She didn't like the natural wood finish since it didn't go with the new paint colors and furniture, so we decided to make it silver. :)

time for a makeover!

We just used a couple of coats of spray paint and the whole thing was done in about 15 minutes.

used masking tape to cover the mirror while painting

Here's the BEFORE and AFTER look. From my living room to it's new home in the bedroom.

If you noticed the reflection in the mirror, the opposite wall is painted with gray and white stripes which we also DIY'd. :p

Doesn't the silver look so much better with the purple background and black furniture? I think it's the perfect accent piece for the room. :)

Local Edition Coffee and Tea

Back when I was still working in advertising, my office was located in Enterprise Bldg. Makati. I loved how there were so many restaurants and cafes within the vicinity where we could have lunch, meetings, or just hang out (or vent!) after work.

When I had a recent get together with my high school friends, one of them suggested we try out her new business venture, Local Edition, which is located in Perea St. I haven't been to the area in a while, but I think me and my officemates have tried almost all the restos in that street back then. So it was quite nostalgic for me walking there and seeing all the office folks out for lunch. That used to be me hehe! ;p

Anyway, Local Edition just opened last June 2014 and it's your new specialty coffee shop in the neighborhood.

love this table that welcomes you as you enter

A cafe where people can gather, be inspired and create.

love all the burlap buntings that hang on the ceiling

The grids on the walls and ceiling can be used to hang artwork / art installations for future exhibits

newspapers to read while having coffee or tea

more seating outside

LE hashtags. Check out their IG account @LocalEdition

orders are taken at the counter

Here's a closer look at their menu. They have one blend using local coffee beans called the Perea Blend (named after their street of course) and then you can choose to have it however way you like. You can also take your pick among their tea variants.

love the iced gem cookie that comes with each cup! so cute!

They also serve some food and we were able to try almost all the items on the menu. Everything was so yummy and reasonably priced too. But I have to say my favorites were the Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Tomato Soup. Super craving right now! ;p

Soup of the Day: Tomato

Gooey Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Chorizo Con Huevos

Caprese Pasta

Chicken Caesar Sandwich

they also serve dessert like Carrot Bars, Tablea Brownies, and Banana Bread

They also have some coffee paraphernalia for sale on one side of the cafe. It was so funny because at first glance, my friend and I thought the plants were the ones for sale since the prices were on the pots. We were like, ang mahal naman ng plants na to! Ooops hehe! ;p

closer look

Local Edition is definitely a welcome addition in Perea St. It's the perfect place to just hang and relax while enjoying a cup of coffee or tea. If you work around the area, this is a great place to brainstorm or have meetings since the atmosphere is just laid-back. It's also a perfect place to hold workshops (just inquire for their rates which are very affordable).

LOCAL EDITION COFFEE AND TEA
116 Perea St. Legaspi Village, 1229 Makati
0917-8310056
M-F: 730AM - 730PM / SAT: 830AM - 6PM
www.facebook.com/localeditionph

Instagram: @LocalEdition

My Fab Finds

I have a habit of buying stuff, stashing them away, then completely forgetting about them! Usually, I'll remember them when I'm searching for something else and then I find them, still with the tags on. Anyway, sharing with you some of these finds, better late than never. ;p

1. I got this embroidered kitchen towel at Metro Department Store for 50% off. I love the design and all the intricate little details. They're so pretty I almost don't want to use them hehe!

love the embroidery

At 50% off, I got 2 towels for just P149!

2. I love cute and quirky decors, especially stuff like fruit. I got this ceramic apple (which happens to be a coinbank) at the Caltex stopover in SLEX. We were on the way home from the beach and we had lunch in KFC. If you've been to this stopover, you'll know that aside from the many restaurants here, they also have stalls where they sell pasalubong. They were also selling other ceramic fruits like cherries and pears, which I might just buy next time (then pwede na pang fruit salad lol!).

3. You all know I love Uniwide and this cowboy set was something I got during one of my shopping trips there. I just had to get the hat since it's perfect for parties - you put the chips on the brim of the hat, then the dip in the center. Super cute right? Or you can just use it for decoration. Total for both is just P150 so you can't beat that! I just need to throw a western themed party and we're all set! ;p

perfect for chips and dip

unbeatable price

4. I wish I could buy all the plates and bowls from Gourdo's Sakura line. The designs are just gorgeous! I just contented myself with buying these assorted miso bowls at P80 each.

I happened to chance upon Gourdo's in ATC one time and saw some items that were 50% off. Turns out these were "damaged". I checked everything thoroughly and the only chip I saw was on the bowl (and it wasn't even sharp and hardly noticeable). The plates on the other hand were just a bit faded, which was fine with me. The plates ended up being P70 each and the bowl P87.50.

5. I just love unicorns! If you're a Sweet Valley book reader like me back in the day, do you remember the "Unicorn Club" which was made up of the prettiest and most popular girls? Hehe, throwback lang... Anyway, I saw this figurine online at Urban Outfitters and luckily someone was able to buy it for me. It's actually a ring holder (you put the rings on the horn) but I'm using it as decor for our living room right now. :)

Stay tuned for more of my fab finds! :)