Category: culture

  • Cradled in Culture: Our Filipino-Chinese Nursery

    Cradled in Culture: Our Filipino-Chinese Nursery

    When I imagined the space where my son would take his first naps, hear his first lullabies, and begin to understand the world, I knew it had to be more than just a nursery. It had to be a reflection of our family’s story—a blend of cultures, creativity, and deep love. This blog post shares…

  • Dreaming of a Cozy Nursery

    Dreaming of a Cozy Nursery

    As I prepare to welcome my first child, creating a nursery has become a labor of love. I dream of a space that feels cozy, inviting, and distinctly ours. Last week, I spent all of my Sunday morning thinking of different ideas and themes for the nursery from tropical vibes, to ocean dreams and even…

  • Reimagining my Filipino-Chinese Qipao Top

    Reimagining my Filipino-Chinese Qipao Top

    When I first envisioned my tea ceremony outfit, I wanted it to celebrate the beautiful intersection of my husband and I’s Filipino and Chinese heritage. I started to play around the idea of combining the Filipino ternos and the Chinese qipao/cheongsam dresses. I knew that I needed help making this vision to life and I…

  • A Look at Our Filipino-Chinese Tea Ceremony

    A Look at Our Filipino-Chinese Tea Ceremony

    As Lunar Year approaches, and as well as my husband and I’s 3rd wedding anniversary, I wanted to reflect on our Filipino-Chinese Tea Ceremony. Our Filipino-Chinese tea ceremony was one of the most meaningful and vibrant moments of our wedding celebration. Rooted in tradition and brimming with love, it allowed us to honor both our…