Pinspired - Launching Mythic Creatures Postcards and Exhibit

Last February, Pinspired Philippines launched a new set of postcards featuring our beloved Filipino mythical creatures by artist Alex Jusay. It's a theme that's close to most Filipinos because these mythical creatures were a common part of our childhood. We heard stories of white ladies sighted in old school buildings, a tikbalang in the forest, a kapre sitting in a big tree, a beautiful diwata living in an enchanted forest, duwendes living under the rocks. These creatures were usually part of scary stories and most of the time, were told to children who like to disobey parents, those who love to wander away in unknown places.

It was held at The Flying Fish and a number of people went to check out the merchandise and prints or simply just talk about mythical creatures! There were two lovely ladies who dressed up as the diwata and the white lady, which were pretty cool! Some sweets served in the form of apples and cupcakes, with a twist! While the guests enjoyed these, Alex got to sign prints, meet guests and also sat on the spot to create another creature and showed us his process.

These artworks are now available as prints and postcards, given new life by artist Alex Jusay. They are done in amazing digital art, open for viewing until Mar 23rd at the Flying Fish Hostel.

The postcards are available and sold by Pinspired Philippines, along with many other souvenir items featuring our beautiful country.

Celebrate with Khloe and Arthur

Highlights from a joint birthday celebration
Khloe turns 5 / Arthur turns 1

Here's something you don't see very often. I loved this idea of a party! There were Filipino traditional toys, a sari-sari store desert corner, native hats, bags and giveaways. People have mostly forgotten to use and pass on to the kids these things that make us Filipino and it's just nice that it gets this kind of appreciation especially in a party. Wonderful job by team PP and mommy Kris MV.

Filipino Fiesta Theme
Styling by The Purple Parasol team
Cakes and cupcakes by Chabeli Sagarbarria of Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries
Turon and puto cheese by Jeanne Ong
Lights and sounds by SoundHub

This welcomes you.

Life-giving Seagrass Exhibit

A project by Caus Planet Creative supported by Big Blue Network to shed awareness on sea grass, its benefits and protection.

A's Bridal Shower

I love intimate gatherings like this bridal shower in honor for A. Her sister N threw this party for her as a surprise. It's truly challenging to keep a party a surprise to the bride because they were very close.

There were only ten of her best and closest friends and I was very pleased to take photos of everything. So much fun and laughter that it felt like I was part of the group.

Bachelorette parties usually have very naughty themes and decorations but this one is quite nice because it was wholesome. It was just pure fun and celebration for A and everything to remind you of how fun girls can be around each other.

Gray Turns Seven

Gray's birthday party was a little different from the usual ones I covered. The theme was FIFA world cup and what a great idea to have a mini football field inside the party venue. Some actual footballs and balloon footballs were provided to entertain the kids. There was a lot of running back and forth and ball kicking in all directions.

A friend of Gray's parents stood as coach for the mini tournaments. There were four teams, colored singlets were provided for the players to wear during the game. They did some warm up and had total of two elimination games and one championship game. They even had a tropy and pretend medals for the winners! You can tell the kids were exhausted but really enjoyed their time!

Coordination and styling: Purple Parasol Events
Cake and sweets: Isabel Sagarbarria of Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries

FIFA pillowcases for souvenirs

Gray and his older brother Forty

Photobooth moments

Trophy and medals for the champions!

White team, the Champs!