Growing up in Abulug, a small province in Cagayan Philippines, my first glimpse of hospitality was through my immediate family and adopted aunties. From hosting neighborhood luncheons, week-long holiday celebrations, to midnight snack breaks with mamang Gelly (my grandma), the reason for gathering was never occasional, it was intentional.

Since joining B&Co., it’s been really special discovering ways to bring intentionality through design. Daily, I get to learn about stories and express them visually – a gathering of ideas, shapes, and colors to capture a feeling and evoke an emotion. It’s a puzzle, but I believe that when an impression turns into a lasting memory, it’s magic.

Hosting dinner parties
Dancing salsa ‘til the crack of dawn
Going through every rack at a thrift store with my mom
Dialing in a single origin coffee from a local coffee shop