Songs I Like: "Falling Out Of Reach" by Guillemots

Slow down, slow down 
You'll only get burnt out 
Calm down, calm down
You getting so worn out

Songs I Like: One Direction's "Kiss You"

I've only seen it thrice so far. Can you believe it? Haha! I've been laughing at all the hilarious GIFs popping up on the Interwebs. Carry on.

Songs I Like: She & Him's "Baby, It's Cold Outside"

So cute!

Songs I Like: "In My Dreams" by James Morrison

I regret not watching him last night, but I've been listening to his new record all week. I think this is my favorite song off The Awakening.

It sort of articulates the feeling of wanting to see someone in your sleep, if only to talk to them again. Hits close to home, Mr. Morrison. Thank you for singing.

Read my short article on him for our website here.

Unlike Everyone Else

Music Monday

I still get amazed when we get contacted by people outside the Philippines, requesting to be featured on the site or in the mag. Once Upon A Time Music in London got in touch with us to feature their artist Coastal Cities, but I'm liking Crash & The Coots who are also under them.

Tasty Tuesday

It's Christmastime in Casa Alcaraz. We actually also have our black tree up too! Someone's extra excited for the holidays (read: my dad).

Wishful Wednesday

Hopefully I get to finish the rest of this before the year ends. It's quite imperfect and there are some parts I just totally guessed (I'm sure crochet experts can spot those in an instant), but I have to say it's kind of growing on me!

Thoughtful Thursday

{ via Style Scrapbook }

Fashion Friday

My aunt and her husband are back from a trip to Europe and they got this beautiful Murano pendant for me. I still don't know if I'll wear it on a chain or the black ribbon it came with. This is my second glass pendant and I love it!

Pennies And Dimes For A Kiss

Music Monday

Tasty Tuesday

Inception Cookie a la mode ♥

Wishful Wednesday

{ via Parfois }

Thoughtful Thursday

{via Design Sponge 1, 2}

Fashion Friday

Shopping at Forever 21 by conversationbreak featuring boatneck tops

Songs I Like: "Towers" by Bon Iver

Bon Iver - Towers (Official Music Video) from Bon Iver on Vimeo.

Songs I Like: "One More Time With Feeling" - Regina Spektor

Songs I Like: "I Won't Give Up"

A beautiful video for an equally beautiful song. Oh, Mr. A-Z, how I love thee.

Stay Young, Go Dancing

Music Monday

Tasty Tuesday

A slice of chocolate turtle pie to start the year right. Rang in the new year with this pie topped with whipped cream. Here's to a rich 2012!

Wishful Wednesday
I was never big on resolutions. But I did make a few promises that seemed more like challenges to conquer in the coming year. This year, I've thought about what promise I intend to keep and I came up with this: Be ready for anything. I've already experienced a preview of what my year will be like and it won't be an easy feat, but I know for sure that I'll enjoy. Here's hoping I follow through!

Thoughtful Thursday

{via Rifle Paper Co. and Etsy 1, 2 }

Fashion Friday

{ created with Miss Match }

Here's to more writing, baking, and dancing this year. 2012, I'm ready for the adventures. Take me on that ride!

Christmas Time Is Here

Music Monday

Tasty Tuesday

Baked cupcakes for my friend Mikko's family. Piped Cream Cheese frosting roses on Red Velvet and Kahlua cupcakes. And topped S'mores cupcakes with Marshmallow frosting. If you're curious about them, hop on over to my Page on Facebook!


Wishful Wednesday

Praying for all those who lost someone this year. Death isnever easy, but I know it's even more difficult to deal with at this time. I pray and hope for peace in your hearts and for love to surround you in all possible ways.


Thoughtful Thursday

I've been using the same planner for the past 2 years and I finally got one for 2012! I  absolutely fell in love with my first Hanna Werning teNeues planner that I've stuck to it for 3 years and counting. Here's to making plans happen in the coming year. I'm so excited for all the adventures!

Fashion Friday

Madewell Spring 2011 {via Nylon}

The Goal Here After All Is Not To Hurt At All

Music Monday


Tasty Tuesday


Wishful Wednesday
Hoping for sunny skies for the next four weekends. I'm going on a trip with the Candy Girls two weeks from now. I badly need color on my skin (I'm so pale!) so a little sun won't hurt. The Candy Fair is happening the week after and we all don't want another Ondoy to happen. Then on the last weekend of September, I'm attending one of my good friends' sister's wedding. It'll be on the beach! Plus, I don't have anything to wear to that yet! Eep. I wish one of these dresses would magically appear in my closet.



{images via Topshop, and Dorothy Perkins }

Thoughtful Thursday


Been following Gemma Correll on Instagram. Love her cat sketches!

Fashion Friday

Check out this new (and super pretty!) shopping website called Miss Match. There are lots of brands featured that you can create your own looks with. There are also some pretty images you can add to your look (find Stephie's cute stickers!). My best friend is going to love this site!

Tonight, you belong to me

Music Monday


Tasty Tuesday

Don Juan's Crunchy Chili Garlic in Olive Oil and Grilled Cheese and Tomato soup from Borough

Wishful Wednesday

Still thinking about this bag. If there's still one waiting for me on Monday, it is meant to beee! <3

Thoughtful Thursday



{ via Cupcakes and Cashmere }

Fashion Friday

I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you

Music Monday


Tasty Tuesday

I had pie last Saturday and I realized just how much I miss baking. /: I want to make Chocolate Turtle Pie!

Wishful Wednesday

I always want to be on the beach for my birthday, but I know it's not realistic because the weather's always crazy. I do want to go back to Misibis, though.

Thoughtful Thursday

photo by katherinenell

Got a new wallet because one of my friends is moving to a new place and has been clearing out her "junk." Thanks, Tatin! (:

Fashion Friday

Maxi dresses ♥

RIP Amy Winehouse

I wish I could say no regrets,
And no emotional debts,
And as we kiss goodbye the sun sets,
So we are history,
The shadow covers me,
The sky above a blaze that only lovers see

Orpheus Melted The Heart of Persephone But I Never Had Yours

She & Him - Don't Look Back from Merge Records on Vimeo.

I ♥ Zooey. I ♥ She & Him. And I ♥ this adorable video. I was thisclose to cutting my hair short this weekend (as in Patrick-Garcia-ID-photo-short) but after seeing this video, I think I'll grow my hair a little bit longer and give my bangs a trim instead. (:

Songs I Like: Estelle Feat. John Legend - "Fall in Love"

Though I don't always agree with John Legend's lyrics ("Now you can't say I don't love you/Just because I cheat on you" WHAT? NO.), I love his voice. And I love Estelle. This video has Jesse Williams. IDEK. Press play. You'll see what I mean. (:

Why do you let me stay here all by myself?

As if this video couldn't get any cuter.

I ain't missing you at aaaaaaaall!!!

Feeling infinitely better than yesterday. Nothing like hours of deep sleep, warm chicken soup, pitchers of water, and boxes of tissue can't fix.

Lots of gratitude to my angels in the office who donated tea, medicine, and saved me a walk to the convenience store. You're all heaven-sent.

At dahil, in-infect ako ni Mika (GOSSAAAAA!), kayo din, bibiktimahin ko. But with a different version, hahaha!



Kung feel niyo malabuan dun sa original na video, here you go.

I would like you for my own

It's just the type of music video I'd love. Haha! Cartoon blood and all.