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Book Cover Reveal Party – Somewhere in the Middle

Welcome to the Cover Reveal Party!!! Welcome to the cover reveal party for the forthcoming Philippines travel memoir, Somewhere in the Middle. If you're a first time visitor, I've been writing a memoir on Filipino American identity and my journey to the Philippines as a Peace Corps Volunteer.  You can check out the post from January for more background info. And now, time for the party!   Somewhere in the Middle A journey to the Philippines in search of roots, belonging,…

Somewhere in the Middle - Philippines travel memoir

Somewhere in the Middle – A Philippines Travel Memoir

Somewhere in the Middle - A Philippines Travel Memoir   Why is 2019 a Great Year? My new Philippines memoir Somewhere in the Middle: A journey to the Philippines in search of roots, belonging, and identity is just around the corner! See the details below! Malapit na - tagalog for, "it’s getting close"     Somewhere in the Middle A journey to the Philippines in search of roots, belonging, and identity DEBORAH FRANCISCO DOUGLAS Coming Spring 2019 Half Filipino but raised in…

Meet the Writer Behind the Blog Halo-Halo, Mix-Mix

Meet the Writer Behind the Blog Halo-Halo, Mix-Mix

Meet the Writer Behind the Blog Halo-Halo, Mix-Mix   Hey everyone! Deborah here from Halo-Halo, Mix-Mix. For those of you that don’t know me, I am a Filipino American writer and blogger (and the creator of this blog). I’ve been running HHMM for about 3 years now as a passion project and I absolutely love it! Side note: While I am half Filipino, I was raised in an American household and for most of my life I felt pretty clueless…

Trendy Gifts for Your Favorite Filipina

Trendy Gifts for Your Favorite Filipina

Disclaimer: This post contains some affiliate links which means that I may receive a commission at no cost to you (it helps to keep this blog running). All always, all opinions are my own.   Trendy Gifts for Your Favorite Filipina If you're looking for the perfect gift for your Filipina BFFs, sistas, a girlfriend, or a fellow fashionista, look no further! I'm absolutely in love with these colorful, cute, and trendy gift ideas! Support Local Artisans I love being able…

Inspiring Female Filam Artists You Need to Know

Inspiring Female FilAm Artists You Need to Know

Inspiring Female FilAm Artists You Need to Know If you’re looking for awesome Filipino inspired artwork and illustration, these fabulous Filipino American artists will not disappoint! I have been admiring these pinay artists for a long time and just wanted to share their work with you.  Pinay - a nickname for a Filipino woman. The male version, or referring to both female/male is "pinoy" Don't forget to check out each artists' online shops and Instagram profiles for a full spectrum…

Filipino American Voices - Art of Pao

Filipino American Voices – Art of Pao has a Passion for Creativity

Filipino American Voices - Art of Pao has a Passion for Creativity In the United States, Filipino Americans make up the second largest Asian group population. That’s pretty awesome! And each Filipino American has a unique voice and story to tell. That is why I love this series called Filipino American Voices! It's a place for Filipino Americans to share their stories and narratives and provide inspiration to others. You can read all posts on the Filipino American Voices series…

almusal illustration - Filipino American Artists and Illustrators

Meet the Filipino American Entrepreneur Behind Gunita Designs

Ethel Martinez of Gunita Designs https://www.gunitadesigns.com/ IG: @gunita_designs Ethel Martinez, shop owner of Gunita Designs, is a 2nd Generation Filipino-American and currently resides in Yorba Linda, CA with her husband and two kids. Ethel is a professional graphic designer by day, but loves working on her Filipino-themed designs by night. Strongly inspired by her parents and her imaginative youth, Ethel wants to tell her story and how she remembered the Philippines through art.  She’s also hoping that her Filipino customers get…

mahal kita sign - Filipino American Artists and Illustrators

Pinterest Ready Signs and Designs from Halo Halo Letters

Pinterest Ready Signs and Designs from Halo Halo Letters Gabby of Halo Halo Letters  IG: @halohaloletters My name is Gabby and I am the face behind Halo-Halo Letters. Ever since I was a kid I was obsessed with all things stationary and collecting all the coloring and writing utensils in the world. I loved any project in school that would require crafting and my creative side. I also grew up to appreciate hand written and thoughtful letters. I always get…

Pamela Goodman Art Illustration - Filipino American Artists

Filipino American Children’s Book Illustrator Pamela Goodman

Filipino American Children's Book Illustrator Pamela Goodman   Pamela Goodman http://pamelagoodman.com/ IG: @pamelagoodmanart Hello, I'm a children's book illustrator living near Portland, OR. I have been making art since I was a little kid. I grew up surrounded by piles of books from the library. I loved being immersed in the worlds of fairy tales, Beatrix Potter, Frog and Toad, and the Little House series to name a few. I loved how the pictures could tell so much of the…

How to Become Your Authentic Self

Celebrating YOU – How to Become Your Authentic Self

Celebrating you - How to Be your authentic self With the new year upon us, it’s a perfect time to set out on a journey to become your most authentic self. Why? Because you rock! Who wouldn't want to be you?! Here are a few simple tools you can pack away for the journey ahead.   1. Be Ok With Where You Are At in Life When I was in my mid-twenties, I felt this urge to search for who…

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