It was the second of January, and I woke up to the right side of the bed - I do not know why. New Year hangover I must say - in a nice way, that is.
My mother-in-law and my Tita Inday has long planned a little getaway for Julia and I for that day as long as Julia finished napping. But Little Miss Julia, nosy as she is already, knew that we were up to something and that's probably why she skipped her afternoon nap; so we all decided to head over to - The Pink House.
At first I became hesitant knowing that Julia could get fussy and bored there, but still, we journeyed to this little quaint house somewhere in Makati. There lived a woman named Portia. She loves all things pink and pretty. My Mommy told me that she is very talkative and very warm. It was her who taught Tita Inday and my sister-in-law Lucy to wrap beautifully and make little knick-knacks such as beaded bracelets, brooches and what not. I was so excited to meet her - and her pink loveliness.
We arrive to this place. Her over grown bougainvillea looked so pretty.
What a lovely sign for the fellows to enter. PL stands for her name.
Even her canopy and doors are painted PINK. I already fell in love - just upon entering.
The walls that lead to her shack is even decorated with pretty little things from her friends and travels.
Look at her stairway. Decorated with Floral Pink Tiles that I am sure are pre-cut to beautify this place.
In her foyer.
Her Main Door.
Upon entering her place, this is what I saw just adjacent to the entrance. So pretty.
Her beautiful chandelier. So vintage.
Strand of pearls hanging by a rod. A great DIY project.
Look at how she organizes her things.
One of the many lovely places in her house. I am head over heels in love.
All set for tea. I am loss for words. Everything is oh-so-pretty.
Look at how nice this corner is! She can set up an afternoon tea party for a very reasonable price.
Look at those plates. I am drooling with envy. How I wish I had a comfort shack like hers.
I can stare at this corner forever.
I am in love!
Head over heels in love!
Dying in PINK glory.
All things bright and beautiful!
Her little kitchen space.
Since it was just after the holidays, she still has all her Christmas spirit lit up even in broad daylight. I love how she adorned her tree with little things.
Keep calm and buy pink stuff.
Organization is key.
I thought it was only for decor purposes not until it rang beautifully and she actually had a good chit chat for a minute or two.
All thins shabby and chic!
My little girl and I.
Oh Julia, someday we will have a little shabby cottage where we would tire ourselves with all the loveliness in the world!
And there was tea. Even the drink was pink! I am in love.
She served these delicious brownie bites on a cake display along with fresh flowers. That's a great DIY too.
My mother-in-law gamely poses as her helper pours tea.
My afternoon delight plus Julia. Mommy, I, Julia and her nanny, Miss Portia and Tita Inday.
Of course, I wouldn't miss it for the world! A visit to the loo is a MUST for me, just because...
She bathes here. Its not just for show. She actually uses this pretty bathroom.
Afternoon light.
Guest's Loo.
Just lovely.
Her private place amidst the afternoon light.
Pure loveliness.
Organization is key I must say.
A shot of her shabby place.
Another tree. She has two trees to boost. This one was leading to the loo and her bedroom. Her bedroom sadly was her private haven. I didn't get to see it.
I wish I could take some home.
Lovely!
Little things to prettify a wall.
Thank you Portia for a very lovely afternoon. I had too many servings of brownie bites and lots of laughter upon hearing your stories. I shall go back whenever I am in the big city.
An obligatory selfie.
Till then my pink lovelies,
Rica
