Kitty & Bee Summer 2012 Inspiration

i was feeling a little crafty today. ♥

Thank you MIA of http://www.mobudays.com for my pretty boxes & label!

Visit her site and show some love. ♥

Bright Lights! ☀

Hello Summer! It's everyone's favorite season once again. :) The past weeks have been extremely colorful in my work area as I prepare my new posts for Kitty & Bee's Spring/Summer 2012 line. I'm just about to shoot the new stuff this weekend so I'm a few days late in posting but I promise you girls that my new pieces are scorching hot hot hot! ☀ 


In the meantime, here's a little inspiration. Notice how NEON & PASTELS are all over the runways and fashion shows lately? Perhaps it's time to electrify your closet because this trend won't seem to fade out anytime soon. :) Summer just got more playful & whimsical + light & breezy! 

• Pair pastels with more pastels! 
• If you're going head to toe in a neon dress, keep accessories quiet. Or vice versa. -Accessorize brightly over a black tank & denim jeans!
• Create a balancing act. Make neutrals come to life with  little splashes of bright hues. - Mixing fluorescent yellow with grey.
• Wear neon lippie or nail polish if the thought of neon clothing rouses awful childhood memories. :) There are purses and shoes too! 

Oh and these go for your home too! ❤

Get creative & stand out. ❤

xoxo,

KITTY

SOURCES.

http://instyle.com

http://etsy.com

http://www.accessorymagazine.com

http://www.anthology.com

http://www.pantone.com

http://houzz.com/ideabooks/

http://www.stylebyemilyhenderson.com

From Mediterranean to Restored Modern Chic

When a great typhoon brought flood into our home last year, we managed to scrub away all the filth and bring everything back in order. Little did we know that some areas would eventually need repairs. We found paint damage... and an entire kingdom of termites trying to take over some spots too! 

This is a collaborative effort between me and my Tito Ernie. :) A one-week project! Our design inspiration and passion for art does not come out of just indulgence. It comes from the desire to improve lives. 

We both agreed that rather than decorating to impress or to follow a certain style, we'd work on  color, lighting, plus making do with what we already have. I've always believed that your furniture, your paintings, your accessories, the family treasures and pieces you've collected through the years - are a reflection of your personality and can be artfully redesigned to bring fresh life to old rooms. So here's what little color play and accessorizing can do. :)

BEFORE

AFTER

Truffle, grayish-blue and bursts of yellow green and blacks 

replaced the mediterranean colors.

Thank God for gun-tackers that helped us re-upholster these dining chairs, D-I-Y style.. 

transforming the room from the mexican feel to modern chic. :) 

The Details

Old wooden candelabras painted with silver PYLOX.

These black thread curtains and black&white photography wall art 

complete the uniquely  sleek and clean home-ensemble. 

     Nanay's antique dresser turned whimsical! :)

Outside...

We brought the oranges to daylight. :)

Detail on the garage ceiling.

Thank you to couturier and family friend Dennis Sunga for helping us 

match these happy pillow cases with the fountain!

Hope you enjoyed the quick tour! :) Ciao!

This is Me.

I had to decide whether I want my home workspace to feel inviting or make me want to cringe! And here's the makeover result. :) This is where I zone out everyday the past month. Thanks Tito Ernie for letting me do this. 

Here… I bead, sometimes have my product shoot, work on my photo editing, and where I have my morning coffee (and MAYBE entertain future clients?! *wishful thinking*)... :) This area in our home's 2nd floor also displays family memorabilia and other sentimental stuff, including beautiful stock paintings by Tito Erns.