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Monday, May 12, 2014

A Happy Place - Part of my Random Discoveries

Happily discovered a nice place in my neighborhood today. After late lunch at EDGY VEGGIE -- another gem of a place, a vegetarian resto -- my lunch date and I visited HEIMA store right beside it. Its happy colors pop out from the outside. I love the way they painted even the outdoor wall (not shown in photo).
Brixton Bldg, Kapitolyo Pasig

At first I thought it was a children's furniture store but even my husband found items he was interested in. A portable vinyl turntable and some well-made furniture. I fell in love with their books collection. It's by no means extensive but each title, maybe totalling 15, I wanted in my bookshelf. Prices don't come cheap, maybe some items you'd snatch cheaper from your travels abroad but quality does have its price. And with a barrage of poorly made items in many stores these days, this store’s a breath of fresh air!


Two books I love from their shelves: 36 Hours, 125 Weekends in Europe and The Perfectly Imperfect Home




Wednesday, May 7, 2014

THE HUMAN ODYSSEY by Thomas Armstrong, PhD

Cherie's Book Recommendation: THE HUMAN ODYSSEY (Navigating the Twelve Stages of Life) by Thomas Armstrong, PhD

Cherie's Notes:
I was once asked by Lifestyle writer Amyline Ching of Manila Bulletin on what book has mad a big impact on my Parenting Life and why.

Although I answered that no book can effectively teach us how to be great parents, I did mention one book that I still find myself going back to every now and then.

The Human Odyssey -- speaks of the different stages of Life humans go through. Citing history, cultural references, medical studies and folklore, it gives us a wider perception and appreciation of each stage. And ultimately, respect for each chapter of this journey called life.

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Friday, April 18, 2014

POORLY MADE IN CHINA by Paul Midler

Cherie's Book Recommendation: Poorly Made in China: An Insider's Account of the China Production Game by Paul Midler

Cherie's Notes: A revealing book on how China factories do business and deal with the world's rising demand for cheaper goods. Although one must keep in mind its from a Westerner's perspective.


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Thursday, April 17, 2014

BLINK by Malcolm Gladwell

Cherie's Book Recommendation: BLINK by Malcolm Gladwell

Cherie's Notes: "The power of thinking without thinking" -- the best thing about this book is proving that instinctive decision makers aren't so crazy after all! (Yes me!).


Malcolm Gladwell talks about his book, "Blink" with Canadian pollster and media pundit Allan Gregg.

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