We've seen a lot of pretty backdrops in our Homemade Parties community so we're sharing some of them to help you plan and style your next party. It's nice to set-up against an interesting piece of home decor (a painting or an architectural piece, perhaps) - then you wouldn't have to worry so much about making an intricate backdrop. But most venues have bare or blank walls (or ... Continue Reading
Play Gyms and Playgrounds for Your Next Party
The kiddie party scene in Manila has evolved from throwing parties at home, to throwing them in fast food chains, to renting out event venues and large restaurants, sometimes even hotels. Today, we list down some of the other venues you can consider for your active toddlers or kids as we share with you play gyms and play areas in the Metro! Most of these places have sections ... Continue Reading
How to Make Paper Cup String Lights
You've probably seen the string light garland we did for our Pretty in Pink (and Gold) spread in Canvas {if not, check it out here} I already got some messages asking where I got the lights, how I did the pattern, where I bought the gold cups, etc. As promised, here is our tutorial video, plus a step by step guide and tips on how to make your ... Continue Reading
How to Set-up a DIY Dessert Table
Parties nowadays won’t be complete without dessert tables. From baptisms to kiddie parties, even to weddings, dessert tables have become a staple in the party scene. I, for one, am a fan of it! So today I'm sharing with you my step-by-step process in making a drool-worthy dessert table, plus some DIY styling tips here and there! Oh but before that, watch how we styled a simple ... Continue Reading
Wedding Wednesdays: Wedding Venues in Tagaytay
I love Tagaytay for so many reasons. When I was younger, and back when it wasn't as commercialised as it is today, we would have family reunions and overnight stays in the quarters by Tagaytay's radar station. As a teenager growing up in the South, my high school friends and I would go to Tagaytay for lunch or merienda and still manage to be back in time for dinner with the ... Continue Reading
Jollibee Kiddie Party Packages
I woke up today thinking of how my son just turned two and of how many parties i'll throw for him as he grows up and how one of them will probably be a Jollibee or McDonald's party (because every kid has to have at least one of these for their parties right?) - and that's how I ended up in this blog post. I was curious what the packages were and was delighted to find out that ... Continue Reading
20 Party Venues to Consider: Northern Manila
Our "Party Venues" series is back with a list of party places you can find in the northern part of Metro Manila. Think about options in Pasig, Mandaluyong, San Juan, Marikina; even extending to some parts of Rizal like Antipolo. And please note, I grew up in the South, so anything north of the Pasig River is north enough for me!😅 You might ask, but where is Quezon City? ... Continue Reading
Hello, Coco! Baby Shower
My friend and I recently threw a baby shower for a dear mommy-to-be and her little Coco, and boy, how fun it was to plan! So today, I'm whisking you away to a little island paradise with our DIY tropical party! Filled with coconuts, pineapples, palm trees and umbrellas, this homemade party sure made me wish I was by the ocean, enjoying the warm breeze while sipping my ... Continue Reading
Party Venues to Consider: Central Metro Manila
Last month, I shared with you some possible venues for a party for the Southern folks. In the second installment of “Party Venues to Consider,” we move to Central Metro Manila as we feature options you can find in Manila, Pasay, Makati, Taguig, and some parts of Parañaque that's in between being in the South and center of Manila. Your friends will surely love you for choosing ... Continue Reading
20 Party Venues to Consider: South of the Metro
And by South of the Metro, I mean Muntinlupa, Las Piñas, Parañaque...yes, even Laguna and Cavite! You must be wondering...why just the South? There are a lot more venues to choose from up North (Makati, Pasig, Quezon City, etc). And that, right there, is the answer to your question. There are tons of venues to choose from so we'll break this into several posts. ... Continue Reading