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!

Home-works: Teaser!

The piles of dust and the smell of enamel have been keeping us all high at home the past few days. Hehe... 
But rest assured, it'll be worth it! :) The warm oranges have been stripped down! 

While it's warm outside, it's time to keep it calm and cool on the inside. :) 

Hint hint! :) This is all for now.

Celebrating 50 Golden Years

Speaking of restoration and all things nostalgic, I recently covered a golden wedding anniversary of this wonderful couple with their beautiful family. I could not help but pay attention to all the lovely details from the event. 

The renewal of vows was held at the church were they got married 50 years ago. :) 

Isn't that the sweetest? (San Miguel Church, Manila)

I adored the restoration of the grand chandeliers at the Manila Hotel!

The family was a creative bunch too! 

They made their own shabby-chic box keepsakes as souveneirs. :) So pretty.

The complete set of photos are on my multiply.

Ricardo & Clarita Nuguid - A Golden Wedding

Our home, remixed!

Today’s hot topic is the economy, and while it seems to affect our daily lives, it doesn’t need to stifle your style. That's what my Uncle and master artist in the family, Ernest Panis (everybody's Tito Erns), has shown us through the restoration and transformation of our ancestral home here in the heart of Sta. Ana, Manila.

I recently helped him rearrange! :-) I kept on wishing I've scanned "Before" photos so you could better appreciate the following...




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.

(This old antique cabinet was restored and is now housing our stereo system and stack of CDs.)





Today’s trends don’t box you in like those of the past, so feel free to mix it up a little. Sometimes, it’s just a matter of introducing new pieces to old ones. Like mixing dark brown with accents of black and white; matching dark, exotic woods with stainless steel elements.




Maybe clearing clutter and rearranging your furniture will give you the change you need. Rearranging is by far the least expensive way to transform and improve the look of an area… more importantly, to maximize the flow of energy throughout your home. It's refreshing!

***FUN FACT***
According to www.livestrong.com, rearranging furniture burns approximately
 435 calories per hour for an average, 145-pound person. :-)

Teaser Tidbits!

My line of accessories is currently at its branding stage! My label is coming out soon… =) Yay, exciting!!! Here's a little teaser….




The Concept:

*Accents Design: From arm & neck candies to interiors.
You can give me a choice color pallet or design inspiration and I'll make sure to create a piece that will dazzle up your wardrobe, your favorite furniture, or just about anything that you wanna bring to life!

My designs are mostly one offs or one of a kind. I rarely do repeats of necklaces and a few bracelets. Earrings come in a few stocks per design. You know how fashion works. Trends come and go. Though you don't always have to follow the latest trend, keep in mind that creativity thrives on experimentation. With each style, color, and material… there are endless design options and possibilities to match every persona.

*Vintage Love!


Restoration: From Grandma's closet to the runway!
I can also help you restore old accessories. Be it Grandma's run down Queen Anne chair, that broken rusty Moroccan lamp or Mom's gold floral brooch! So before you throw out all the old stuff, think about how these can be infused with so much personality, meaning, and how they can instantly turn into great conversation pieces!

(Note: Restoration photos above are just concept photos that I googled. =) Not mine. You get the picture. +wink+)

I have a vast variety of items in stock that I have no time to take pictures of at this stage but are so ready to sell. I would love to drop by your Friday-nights-out, bridal shower parties, dinner-w/-the girls, and even at your usual office lunch breaks. You may contact me so we can set-up a rendezvous!

This is all for now sweethearts. =) Toodles.


Kitty
kitty.bunag@yahoo.com