Heaven at Calea.

I dream of someday owning a place as beautiful as Calea. It is a sweet tooth’s delight to visit this wonderful realm of cakes and pastries. I love how the owner has put into reality his or her touches and all the modest niceties that contain the place. Sometimes, I think it has me written all over it. It is just so nice. I could stay there forever.


I love the Cornflower colored door. It looks like the entrance to an old castle. It also has a shabby finish which I totally dig in.

The sight of this mouth-watering cake display leaves me in total awe and I only have high-praises for the owner whoever he or she is.


And perhaps my favorite thing in the whole cafe is this white-bricked wall and a yellow lamp fixture on it. It looks so chic and shabby all together. Oh how I love it. I wish I could take one home.

A part of the wall is adorned with this white framed beauties. I love it to the nth level.

I also love the extra size lamps that hangs above each window side table. It looks so warm and romantic at night.

White Chocolate Cheesecake. This was recommended to me by cousin Franco. I love it. The flavor is full and creamy.

The Imported Chocolate Cake is a must-try. It is decadent and rich. The caramel filling is just so good.

Tiramisu. Always a classic accompaniment to my Cappuccino. It is light and tasty.

As I write this entry, I already am proud for my 4 types of Cheesecakes. One day, I will have 10 kinds. Someday...

Calea is located in Bacolod City in these following branches:

Calea Branches:

• Calea Lacson Street (beside L’Fisher Hotel) – main branch
• Calea Robinsons Place Bacolod
• Calea East Block

Old things and many.

For some reason, I've always been a fan of old things. Not just any ordinary stuff but the ones that are really lovely and one that has a story behind it, it makes everything old and unique all together.

Growing up, I would see my mother bring home old jars or any intricate antique piece from her friend's house or some bought from local vendors. I would look at it and for some reason always appreciating how lovely those things were. Thinking, maybe my love for vintage teapots would all go beyond those influences of always seeing antiques from my mother, her sisters and even my grandmother.

I am getting married in less than 2 months now and hopefully in God's perfect time would be getting a house to call our own. I don't know if I will fill my house with lots of this old and lovely things. Maybe I will, maybe I won't.

On a recent trip to the City of Smiles - Bacolod City, I was indeed lucky to go and visit some beautiful homes with old things dating to early 1900's. I cannot imagine how precious the things that still remain in their houses after all these years. The heirs of the respective families must be so proud.

This is the staircase of the Gaston House in Silay. It leads to further 2 more staircases which is designed one for the females and one for the male. I love the shade of blue on the walls, it makes the place more vintage.

Oh how I love to see curtains tied on the side of walls or doors. It is simply pretty.

I love how they placed all this things together. The mirror looks so regal and classic.

Found this very old typewriter at the Museum.

Very old and pretty coffee tins. I wonder where these came from. From the looks of it, I could trace it back to any European country. I wonder if it was good coffee?

And old Telephone. They say, it still works up to now. I remember having a vintage telephone in our old house before. I will try to look for it and maybe do another post all about it.

This was taken at the Museum as well. Oh how I love the setting of this room. It reminds me of the home of one blogger that I constantly follow.

An old Tea Set. Not my type. But it looks very well kept and preserved.

I love how they put all the old frames together in this little piano. The doily looks so clean and fresh.

This particular room was a Library. I am amazed how much books the owner has. He or she must be an avid reader. O

House of Teapots.

For someone like myself who is specifically fond of teapots will be in total bliss when visiting this House of Collection somewhere in Xavierville, Quezon City in the Philippines.

I met this lady in a dinner party and as soon as she knew I was into collecting teapots, she dragged me a couple of blocks to visit her house.

This lady particularly collected NOVELTY Teapots. I have never heard that such exist not until I saw it for myself. I personally collect Antique and Vintage Teapots as I find it very dainty and worthwhile collecting.

She has a total of 141 Teapots to be exact housed in a very huge Glass Cabinet specifically made for her collection. She has all sorts of Disney Characters, Presidents of the US, all the good things to be exact. She buys them from her trips abroad and from thrift shops elsewhere. And mind you, her teapots aren't cheap at all, they even have brands as I recall her story, she must be an avid shopper.

Here are some snippets of her Teapot Collection. I felt so tiny as my collection is only 5 teapots, but I have lovely ones, I proudly say. :)

I love how she managed to adorn her Glass Cabinet with a Giant Teapot.

Betty Boop and her charming glory on a shape of a Teapot.

This corner was my favorite. I love the flowery things.

She mentioned that this particular teapot was pricey and branded. Mickey and Minnie Mouse.

How lovely this kitchen replica of a teapot is? It is amazing how someone finds this. I have never ever seen a Novelty Teapot.

Dainty things are my favorite.

US Presidents and famous people. Novelty, indeed.

Fairy Tale Cottages

Fairy Tale Cottages

Please click on the link above.

I wish one day when I am old and slightly grumpy, I would be living in something as pretty as this. :)

Lamps for sale.

These are hand crafted in Cebu City and is made of shells and other native materials. It is truly a Filipino made Lamp. It varies in design and shape. When lit up at night, you get a romantic and warm ambiance. It can sit anywhere, any corner, any table, any room to your liking.






To order please call or text Nacho at 09173064673.

Grace and Beauty.

My friend Joana posted her beauty rituals and beauty products that she uses day to day or on some special occasion too. She has tagged me and some of her friends in her post too so that we will do the same. So, here I am, posting my daily grind on what goes in and out my face.

I specifically use Pond's products for my face as far as cleansing goes. I believe that Pond's Cold Cream is the greatest beauty invention ever. I usually use this after a a heavy day out in the sun and when ever I have make up on. I use it before washing my face. It works like magic. It removes make-up too. Currently, I am using Pond's line of Flawless White for the main reason that my wedding is just around the corner and my sister has made a comment that my skin isn't wedding ready. Oh well, that was a constructive criticism for my part and I did very well gladly embraced it.

Eye Cream has been my constant friend these past few years. I once met somebody who told me that the area below my eyes were absolutely dry and I was concerned right away. I am currently using Kiehl's, so far, it has been good. As far as Eye Make-up goes, I use MAC which was given to me by future sister-in-law. It works day and night. I use Mary Kay Signature line in Black and Maybelline in Dark Brown as an Eye Liner. As for my lashes, I am a Maybelline fan of their Black Mascara. I also am using LOREAL'S.

I never use foundation or powder without sunscreen. Somehow it helps a lot aside from the Sunscreen that I dab on my face every morning. I am also a fan of Elianto's Mineral Powder. Currently I am using MAC for my foundation and Anna Sui's blush.

I have to say that NIVEA Creme is also one of the greatest beauty invention. You must try it for yourself some time. I usually use it before bed time on my legs and elbows.

The scents that I love all these years are Bench's Bubble Gum Cologne, D&G's Light Blue and Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush. I use different scents on different occasions or whatever mood I am in.

What's your beauty ritual?

Do you want to age naturally and gracefully like I do?

These photos are taken by Grace Kelly's good friend Howell Conant on her trip to Jamaica. I love how carefree she looks here. She is a beauty.

I am a huge fan of this beautiful lady and how I wish I will age gracefully like her.

Cake and Confusion.

Here I am again, bravely anticipating for the months, weeks and days ahead. It is awfully and excitingly near all together. I cannot believe that in a few more months, weeks and days, I will be united as one with the person whom I fell in love with not simply knowing - almost everyday.

Looking at the bigger picture, my wedding preparations has been amazingly okay. I know stress comes uninvited day by day but somehow, the whole thing has turned out to be bright and sunny.

I just got back from a recent trip to Manila and today I am going to Cebu to accomplish my wedding chores. I hope I get back home feeling productive and fulfilled. Oh, how I love to write and daydream about my daily tasks in Manila but I have yet to pack and sort my things, empty my bag that hasn't been touched for days, and get myself together.

Time will come that all I will ever do is scribble into a tiny notebook about what stories I could possibly share in this little corner of mine. That day will come.

And as I write this entry, I am confused. There are just too many choices. I am currently looking for the perfect cake for my Pre-Wedding Celebration.

A little help would mean a lot.

My First Choice.

My Second Choice.

And lastly, my last choice.

My Pre-Wedding Celebration is Floral Themed but still it is Formal. I just adore simplicity so much that those huge and fancy cakes don't excite me at all.
Just saying...