PROJECT ONE STOREY COMPACT HOUSE - For Our Parents

I have been meaning to record the progress of the construction here but it took me only now to finally share these pictures...

Construction started middle of November last year.  It's been taking a long while because we had several issues against the contractor.  Dad was particulary not very pleased.

Meantime, here are the latest pics of the soon to be abode of our parents- Boy & Carol.

Construction is now in full swing, so they say...

                                                A view of the lanai from the side of the lot

                                                                     The Dining Area

                                                                     Shared Bathroom
                                                 ( I know, one may be not enough right?)

                                                                     Counter Top
                      ( I guess a nice mosaic back splash would be perfect, plus of course some                                                              built in cabinets)

                                                                  Flooring preparation
( Flooring would be "mimicry" by APO. I don't exactly know what these are made of.  I will just add the pics later.  Those are supposed to be low/easy maintenance, and non-skid which are great for senior citizens )

                                                                        Living Room

                                                    
                                                  Another View of the Living Room

                                                                 House Front View
                                                                ( Who's that cute-y?)




(I don't have the latest pics yet of the bedrooms, the painters are currently working double time, I could not get in to take pictures.  Maybe tomorrow...)


There you have it, the parents' house under construction...

Our Little Andi and Viral Infection

Andi would not take his milk and was very feverish.  There were no signs of cough nor colds, so off we went to the emergency.  He underwent blood testing, result of which were normal.  He was found to have an inflamed tonsils but the physician did not give us any meds except paracetamol in case fever persists. (did'nt administer any to the little one, afraid of its impact on his very young liver).

The cutie was crying the whole time but these pictures would tell otherwise yeah? When we got home, the fever was gone.  Thank God...

Andi has been thumb-sucking, so his chances of catching germs, virus and the likes are always a possibility.  Therefore, keeping things around him clean is a must.  His hands are frequently washed nowadays too...

Collectibles!

Sister has been collecting various figurines depicting Couples.  She has some really cute ones displayed in her living room as well as in her formal dining room.

Inspired by these collections, I thought it would be fun to start hunting for my own treasures...


A visit just this morning to a thrift shop selling mostly Japanese surplus and what have you(s), I guess I found my treasures....

A Japanese handwriting(?) at the bottom gives some more value to this little lovely pot, yeah?

I have yet to find  which material these are made of.  These could be earthenwares.  Definitely handmade! the imperfections in shapes contributed to the primitive look.

Hand painted...

Tadah! presenting my new collections...
I hope to find some more odd, primitive earthenwares, to add to these lovely cute-sies...

By the way, I got these so CHEAP!

Bad McDonald's Mcflurry and French Fries

After an impressive 2 km run around Bonifacio Global City, Taguig last night, yours truly indulged today on a Mcflurry and French Fries....Sugar...Cholesterol...BAD, VERY BAD!

My numbers are still diappointing.   I need to keep things under control PRONTO!

New Year, New Resolutions, New Beginning

My 2012 Action Plans

1. Lose weight, ensure good health of all family members, the old & the little ones most especially.
2. Minimize credit card usage
3. Start a Business
4. Start house landscape
5. Do house blessing
6. Boracay with family
7. Acquire one furniture at a time
8. Do regular DIY projects
9. Explore career opportunities
10. Be kinder but not to a fault
11. Organize! De-clutter!

Some of My Wish List items



     1.  Landcape and more plants around the house

     

asian landscape design by los angeles general contractor Carolyn Wesling

asian landscape design by los angeles landscape designer Jesse Im

asian landscape design by los angeles landscape designer Jesse Im

asian landscape design by los angeles landscape designer Jesse Im

 2.  Mudroom

       
3.  Home Office and Craft Room

contemporary home office design by los angeles architect Narita Architects

contemporary home office design by new york interior designer Nanette Baker of Interiors by Nanette

4.  Lighting Fixtures

5.  Kitchen Island Table

contemporary kitchen design by kitchen and bath Peter Cardamone

contemporary kitchen design by toronto design-build Schnarr Craftsmen Inc

I found most of these inspirations from http://www.houzz.com.  Check out this site and you will be so addicted that you will find yourself daydreaming...

Happy New Year! Welcome 2012, Please be soooo good to me!