My Five Favorites

This category of my blog is truly one of my favorites because I get to share things, places and moments that I love and inspiring to me.

Available in National Book Store

1. Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter. This was a gift from my daughter Aryanna. She knows me so well. First of all, I love the title and the book cover (in this case, judging a book by it’s cover is OK, haha). It’s a glorious novel that crosses decades, continents and genres. I personally love the ancient charms of the Italian coast on the Ligurian Sea setting. The plot is engaging and there are thousands of characters in the book but a lot of them are memorable. If you’re up to reading a novel of love, loss and hope I highly recommend this book!

Available in leading groceries

2. Sunny Select Non-Dairy Coffee Creamer, French Vanilla. All it took was one whiff of the French vanilla scent of this non-dairy creamer and I’m hooked! It’s sweeter than the regular coffee creamer so if you take sugar in your cup of Joe, you won’t be needing it anymore. The calories per serving is not bad either: 3 tsp. = 50 calories

Got these in Watsons

3. Pantene Pro-V Aqua Pure Shampoo & Conditioner, No Silicone Formula. In my opinion, silicone is a necessary evil for those who have long, thick and/or damaged hair to maintain its luster and shine. But those who have fine hair like mine, silicone-free shampoos are bliss as it doesn’t weigh it down.

I bought this in Rustan’s grocery

4. Shady Maple Farms Organic Maple Butter. Maple syrup that is whipped into submission is ove! Perfect with popovers and waffles!

From our garden

5. Leafy centerpiece. Using leaves as centerpiece for Maison Epperson is my new obsession. I love the simplicity and calmness of it. Look around your backyard or go around the neighborhood or check out the flower market for lovely leaves. Group them together or just use a single leaf in a vessel to decorate your home.