Mother's Day Extravaganza!

 

I forgot that May 13 was Mother's Day. Perhaps having lost Mom, we tend to not focus too much on this occasion. She would have prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner for all of us. Even if it is HER day. She's just like that. Perfect in every way. 

I had booked a room in Peninsula Manila. I wanted to spend some quality time with my girls while everyone else was out of town. 

When I checked in, I was given the surprise of being upgraded to a one bedroom suite. 

It also seemed like my whole profile was studied because when we entered the room, there were boardgames for my kids! Add a table full of delicious treats such as chocolates, fresh and dried fruits! Everything that my girls and I love to munch on. 

We were getting ready that afternoon to attend a party when suddenly there's a knock on the door. 

Enter the trolley of a whole new set of goodies for me and my girls. It really just proves that The Peninsula Hotel cares so much about their friends/family/clients. 

Can I just say that the kindness didn't stop there? It went WAY further than that when I was treated to a 90 minute massage at The Peninsula Spa. 

While my kids watched a movie upstairs, I entered another world filled with calmness and serenity. I tried my best to stay awake because I didn't want to miss a single second of the wonderful massage I was having but to no avail. I think I even heard myself snore at one point. Shame on me!

The very next day, we went down to the lobby and saw a beautiful splash of pink all over. 

One side of the lobby was prepared for Mother's Day lunch and boy did they prepare!!! 

Check out this mountain of seafood love!

I wanted to gobble it all up. 

And while the parents ate, the kids enjoyed themselves in the play room! 2 function rooms that were converted to a kids play ground!

Alas, it was time to check out and head on out. Bright side of it all? I get to go back to The Peninsula Manila the very next day....and the next...and the next. After all, it is truly my home away from home.

To my dearest Peninsula Family, THANK YOU SO MUCH 

for making our weekend so wonderful. 

Thank Goodness for Goody!

Two weeks ago I received a Goody Stayput headbands. I was so excited to try them that even if I usually like to put my hair down, I tied it up in a bun and wore one of them. 

I loved the fact that I had no hair on my face and the headband didn't move an inch the whole day.

Last Saturday afternoon, we decided to play dress up. Jody took out my whole make up kit, the clothes we picked up from House of Laurel and the Jewel Shine brush set from Goody. 

It was kaartehan on full blast. 

After a refreshing shower and drink at the Peninsula Manila......

.....it was time to bring out the big guns......

I had recently cut 5 inches of my hair and was excited to style it with my Jewel Shine brushes. Each brush is infused with tourmaline to smooth hair, minimize static and enhance shine. 

The outcome? Well see for yourself. 

Jacqueline likes her hair wavy. 

Jody has natural wavy hair so she put hers up in a pony tail will an Ouchless elastic band. 

It's official. We are certified Goody fans but then again, I have been since I was a very young girl. 

They are also constantly giving away products to their followers on Facebook and Twitter!

Go!! Follow GOODY now!

Downton Lobby.

The lobby of Raffles Hotel in Beijing reminds me a lot of my favorite TV series, Downton Abbey. These are a couple of photos of the DA mansion.

Now, here's the beautiful lobby of Raffles Beijing. Don't they have a similar feel to it? 

It's rich, luxurious and classy yet homey. I love every detail of the place from the chandelier to the flower arrangements. The entire area is properly lit with soft lights that give off a sense of calmness. 

I would tell you more about it but I think the photos will say how special it is. 

The Writers Bar is also a favorite place in Beijing for me. 

In this nook, we had our afternoon tea with wonderful friends.

Life is good at the Raffles.