a haircut and a new bag.

A haircut and a new bag. Feels good to go to school. What's inside: two milk bottles, juice, chicken nuggets for breakfast, chicken adobo for lunch, rice, spoon and fork, plate, extra brief, shorts, t-shirt.

special thanks to: Auntie Nana and Tita Eva for taking Zaiid to the barbershop.

boys and trains

He has been asking for a toy train these days, so I managed to buy him his first set. He was so happy that he forgot about Lightning Mcqueen. For an hour. I can relate why boys love toy cars because I have my own collection back when I was still a kid and even when I started working professionally. But I will never get why boys love trains.

He runs to them after school and shows us the "wow" signature awe look like it's the first time he's seen them. I can't even remember where he found the love for trains - he has not seen Thomas & Friends so he has no idea who these trains are.

I wonder if he would start collecting trains or build more railroads now than adding more cars to his collection.

Day In A Jar

Created in 2004, finally published today! I'm so thrilled to share a story about a brave little faerie who rescues Day from being trapped inside an evil jar. Find out how she and her friends save the Eearth from total darkness.

Buy my eBook!

Story: Govinda Trazo

Cover concept: Tambolbee

hanging out

It's time to hang out with yourself because you deserve a moment to think and take things easy. A colorful hint for your top and a clean crisp of whiteness on your feet would do the trick! It's absolutely a day in paradise.

hanging out by govinda featuring Forever21 accessories

And thanks to Polyvore, they featured one of my sets "summer love". Check it out! 

summer love

Summer love is almost over, but to me it can never end. You can wear this set to the beach or a walk in the park, or even an early evening get together. Hang out comfortably, in smart sweetness and show off some skin without doing much. 

summer love by govinda featuring Gucci bags

happy hour

I found Polyvore and fell inlove with the website's function, simplicity, and shopping experience. It's like playing dress up while pretending you own a bohemian closet or a beach closet paradise. You can create your own outfit, layout your pieces together, and share! Actually, this is not bad for an idle designer that needed some exercise. Hey, maybe I can even do sets everyday as a short me-time therapy!

These are some of my favourite sets while searching for "bohemian".

Presenting to you my first creation. View items' details here. 

hello Hellolulu!

I had to let go of my Case Logic messenger bag because it didn't work for me. It was too big and my shoulders ached everytime I had to take my laptop out to meet a client. True, it was a smart bag - it had extra compartments that provide additional storage, it was padded for your laptop's safety, and it evan has matching usb shuttle that can hold two usb drives. But it wasn't logical for me.

But hello hello, Hellolulu! This compact laptop case fits me so well. It offers two ways of carrying my laptop - horizontal and vertical orientations, and add three more carrying styles with the detachable shoulder strap sling. Variations are good, because sometimes you need to switch carrying positions to help your body breathe - if you know what I mean. 

Ok, I admit. It was the furry green soft velvet lining with that cute stiched-in name tag that closed the deal.

mixing bracelets

I am very particular with bracelets. It's the first thing I notice when somebody walks in the room if she's ever wearing one. Like any other fashionable item I wear, it has to depend on the mood I'm in: lazy or lucky or sunny. 

I love to combine and mix bracelets. This three bracelet combination is on top of my list these days. I think it's a refined, laid back hippie mood. The blue marble one (is actually a necklace which I had to fix and replace the hook using only a nipper!) and the vintage bangle were from my Momsie's (my grandmother) treasure box. The third one which has a lovely mix of charms and beads I got from Monsoon, Accessorize one of my favourite shops in Dubai.

BEEhold! they're here!

Whoot! My Bee Square fabrics are here and  I'm so so so smiling with delight! They smell good and they're shouting for a baby bootie or a pillow case or even a little girl's dress. I can stare at them whole day... 

Thanks for my freebie Diane, you didn't have to. But... uh... I'm glad you did. I am so thrilled to have the airplanes for free :)

thanks fyns!

From her short coming back home swhoosh trip, she didn't forget to bring me a little pasalubong from Singapore. Happy me, it's a little Roxy love keyring! I love the little shells and marbles. So my type! Thanks fyns, love you!

When I'm down I shop.

Not really my motto in life. It's just an appropriate phrase for me today :P

I found my first - and already my favourite! - fabric online shop called Bee Square Fabrics. I had a great time shopping, drooling, and finally deciding what I'd love to have. I can look at them forever.

Thanks to Diane Hoffman for working it out for me. Hooray for freebies! Visit their blog for news and giveaways.

the extraordinary CHAD-ness!

The extraordinary Chad Manzo Madness!

A collection of limited edition shirts and artworks

by Chad Manzo, for HUMAN.

From April 19, 2009 till God knows for how long!

Kitakits! :)

happy ME day!

I celebrated my day with my bestfriend, my woman, my kangolkid, Totingbats. Momi and Dadi agreed I should have my "me-day" on my birthday. Read : yes, we will take care of the babies while you go have fun. 

First stop, ukay-ukay adventure! Phew! Great kicks, wonder finds. Way better when you're doing it with your best friend.

With a sunblock, a panic-bought bikini, zero towels we head out to the beach! What can we do? The dagat is calling us. You know my best friend, she's a water creature so it's like it's her day too. I'm glad I gave you that tan you are craving for so long.

And the best-est part of my happy ME day, for the first time in my whole 29 years here on earth, I went snorkeling and kayaking! Whohoooooo! I can't wait to do it again :) 

thank you momi!

Surprise surprise!

 

I got these adorable fabrics from my mother for my birthday. Sweet sweet momi, she knows me too well. Thank you momi! Now that I'm all set, I need to bring my little dream of tahi-tahi come true.

hand-me-downs

Our BabyManghud is growing up fast! So we're giving his wrap-arounds, socks, jamies, mittens, bottles, plus kuya's bottles away. Just send me a message / comment if you want them. Thanks!

for my doodles :)

bought a bigger and scanner-friendly sketchpad today. 

horray for inspirational doodles and rare flowers 

and made-up creatures + crazy ideas 

+ thoughts and silly dreams 

+ ice cream kisses and bedtime stories...

im super happy!

Doulos comes back

I was totally psyched to know that Doulos is coming back to Cebu. I can't miss this, not with my little bookworm. When my 2.6yo saw the big boat for the first time, he just gave out a silent "boo..." as if in trance. This floating book fair still has that magic vibe that embraces you the minute you hop onboard. 

We bought books and of course we wouln't miss out anything that spells out cars. I'm surprised to see Zaiid drawn into books that has more "words" or information rather than those which has big bold pictures and short phrases only. I think my baby has moved a step up even if he can't read a word. What can I say, we love books!

it's an Amy Butler design!

I got this chic huggable bag from a friend last Christmas. I loved it the minute I saw the fabric's design. It was just until now that I found out that this is actually an amy butler fabric! I was browsing through her website and from a little patch I found a very familiar orange-y lovely design. Truly it was the same fabric from my bag! Weee I can't help but show it off! Have a look: 

light 'em up!

Haha can you believe it? You read it right: Glow-In-The-Dark Thread! These wonderful bright threads are just in time for Christmas. But I will have to skip buying for now, but will definitely get them when I'm ready to stitch something new.

You guys can find these glowy threadies at Sublime Stitching. Happy glowing!

For HOLGA.

This is my gift for my bestfriend. 

She found a new love in lomography so I had to find something that relates to it. 

I didn't want to settle for a typical title that says "PHOTOS" in front of the album, 

so I had my scribbles handy again. 

Yes, she looooved them!

(Told you I couldn't wait till Christmas!)