Holy Week Dilemma....solved!

For months now, I have been trying to figure out where I would spend the Holy Week with the family. I have tried checking out packages to Batanes, Boracay, Cebu and Palawan. I told myself that I would support the local tourist industry by just staying in the country but I admit, I also did check Hong Kong packages. But in the end, with everything full, I decided to spend the first few days in Manila and the rest of the week in our rest house in Laguna.

Last week, I invited a few friends over and was amazed at how beautiful it is with all the flowers in bloom. The weather was perfect and the company even better. This is why I have decided that I need not spend so much money, effort and time on finding a getaway place when Paradizo (it's what my parents decided to name the place. I think it sounds cheesy) is just 2 hours away. The good thing about spending Holy Week here is that 2 chefs will be coming to spend it with us! One will make steak and pasta and the other, desserts, of course. That will be something to blog about entirely! WOO HOO! Can't wait!

Here are some photos of what my parents have worked so hard on the past years. ENJOY!

Preview features my WHIMSICAL COLLECTION!

My favorite cover girl, Lucy Gomez, graces once again the March issue of Preview Magazine. She looks hot hot hot in short hair but knowing her, she will never snip snip snip her long lovely tresses.

But aside from the cover story, Alyanna Martinez did a four-page spread entitled, "Washed Ashore", where my Whimsical Collection adorned the super sexy, nude model, Zenya. The jewellery stood out from her perfect tan and fatless body. Alyanna actually wanted ME to be the model for this spread but I refused because my parents are strict. (BWA HA HA HA) Sigh, I can only wish.....

The make up on Zenya was really well done so I have to congratulate Gela Laurel-Stehmeier of Lancome for the wonderful work. I know, I know...it seems like I just won the Oscars and I am thanking everyone on stage but I am just so happy with the outcome of this shoot that I must acknowledge the people behind it. Doc Marlon, the photos are superb and it makes me even more excited about the shoot we had with Kris A.

Bravo to everyone and I wish that I could have a better photo but I just took photos of the magazine....that's the best I can do for now. Please grab your copy but also, keep in mind that only the Seaweed necklace is the only thing available at JUL B. DIZON JEWELLERY. Everything else in the spread is sold.

ENJOY!

#2 at Cicou!

I hardly blog about the same restaurant twice but in this case, it is a must.

Last time I was here with my monthsary with Cheffie and I feel that I didn't get to show more of what Chef Cyrille Soenen has to offer since we only ordered enough for two.

Last week, my Joy Luck Club went to Cicou to celebrate the birthday of the very FORTUNATE FW. (hint hint) We were a total of 10 so more than being busy eating, I was taking photos left and right of the dishes that filled our table. Oh what JOY!

Won't say anymore....you know how I feel about Cicou, otherwise I wouldn't have returned. (le burp)

The French cuisine lovers..


Bon Appetit!!!












And now for the sugary delights!!





Happy Birthday!!!!

A Bejeweled Afternoon Bliss!

Had a small intimate event at CHI Spa at EDSA Shangri-la Hotel last night. I invited great friends who love jewellery as much as I love designing them.

Have to thank EDSA Shangri-la Hotel and Lifestyle Asia and Puey Quinones for all the support for my projects. I look forward to working with them again real soon.

Photos are just a sneak peak of the set up. Junjun Ablaza will always be my event stylist forever and ever... Watch out for the full coverage in Lifestyle Asia soon.