Category Archives: XYZ

Back to sewing

Posted on October 4, 2020 by marialeila

The last time I had sewn something for myself and blogged about it was when I made this dress.  It’s been over four years.  I have good and bad memories of this post.  I remember how happy I was when … Continue reading →

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Autumn in Prague

Posted on October 28, 2019 by marialeila

I just realized I write about other European cities but I hardly post about my home,  my Prague.   It’s ironic because Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe or maybe even in the whole world.   I can … Continue reading →

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Waltzing Through The Waves (Part 2)

Posted on December 17, 2016 by marialeila

Interlude: I was 15 when my mother died.  She passed away two months before her 47th birthday. I remember it clearly.  I went home at lunchtime to pick papayas from our side yard because we needed some for our Home … Continue reading →

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Waltzing Through the Waves (Part 1)

Posted on December 10, 2016 by marialeila

Disclaimer:  This is no fiction but our own (mine and my husband’s ) real story, written from my point of view.  I’m posting it without any intention of harming or maligning anyone mentioned here especially the ones in the medical … Continue reading →

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Spring in Prague

Posted on April 12, 2015 by marialeila

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It’s a nice surprise that this weekend has been so warm.  It was snowing just a few days ago it seemed spring had no plans of showing up just yet.  But it did come in a blaze of glory and … Continue reading →

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First snowfall

Posted on December 29, 2014 by marialeila

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You’d think that after almost ten years living in the Czech Republic I would already be immune to snow and its charm but no, I’m still like a kid who would wait  and wait some more for the first snowfall … Continue reading →

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House of U

Posted on November 18, 2014 by marialeila

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House of U is a small business based in Cebu, Philippines that my sister and I started just a few months ago.  We sell brand new and pre-loved clothing at an affordable price, giving styling service for free.  It’s like … Continue reading →

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Ruffle skirt for all seasons

Posted on November 9, 2014 by marialeila

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It was a rare sunny day yesterday.  The autumn weather in Prague is like my mood when I’m hormonal – you’ll never know what happens next.  I actually gave up on checking  the forecast because the weatherman seems to be … Continue reading →

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Osteria Da Clara: A restaurant worth (re)visiting

Posted on October 25, 2013 by marialeila

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Today I’m going to deviate from my usual talk of sewing, cooking and traveling to write about a restaurant.  Not just any restaurant but one of my favorites here in Prague.  It’s called “Osteria Da Clara.” It all started with … Continue reading →

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My domestic disasters

Posted on March 9, 2013 by marialeila

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Eight years ago yesterday,  I arrived in Prague with a big red suitcase in tow.  I still have no idea how I packed my entire life in a 25-kilo luggage to begin a new one with my  husband in his … Continue reading →

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