Early this year I had the honor of being a key not speaker at the first Philippine Women Eiffel Tower Awards ceremony hosted by French teahouse Janat and their Foundation "Femmes du Monde" in cooperation with the French Embassy. Charlotte Douillet of Janat had personally messaged
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It’s hard to believe that the promising new graphic-design icon Leslie David worked in black and white before mastering the world of color. Studying at Beaux-Arts in Lyon and Arts Deco in Strasbourg, her academic background initially gave her a taste for geometry and orderly
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Whenever I go to Paris I often always catch myself saying “je rentre à Paris” instead of the more obvious “je vais à Paris”. For those who speak French, you will know that the major difference is that instead of simply “going” to Paris I usually say I am “going home” to
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As a Filipino, the craving for a bowl of comforting rice will pop up every now and then. It's probably genetic! However I'm always looking for better alternatives to our plain old white kanin. Brown rice is probably one of the quickest and easiest switches you
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Why go: Because India is truly incredible and that being said, it can be overwhelming. Just a short flight away from Delhi with regular connections, Jaipur is a vibrant city that is not only rich in culture and historical heritage but full of fresh, current energy.
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One of the hottest crazes in the food scene is the Hawaiian favorite - the Poké Bowl. Usually made with sushi rice and very rich and heavy sauces, I wanted to give it a healthier spin by making it with antioxidant and fiber rich black
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There are moments of rivalry, doubt, exasperation. borrowing clothes, pointing fingers, misunderstandings. However, despite all this stems an rather unbreakable bond built on shared secrets, whispers under the covers late at night, shoulders that catch sobs from first heartaches, adventures and experiences forged by blood.
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One of my goals this year was to truly unplug. A friend of mine mentioned that they were waiting for the flood of South Africa pictures on my IG feed while I was there over the holidays, but the truth was I really just enjoyed
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I'm a sucker for making the everyday beautiful. For filling your space with life and vibrant color. The Mink Collection is curated by one of the most amazing women I know - Mikaela Martinez. I don't think I could ever stop singing her praises because
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I am a self-confessed Cookie Monster. Even as a child my absolute favorite character from Sesame Street was Cookie Monster. "C is for cookie
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