Blog Posts

  • Verdon Parc’s Exclusive Walk-Through

    They say that millennials barely think about getting their own houses but let me tell you this: Verdon Parc will probably change every millennial’s mind about owning something. Located in Ecoland, Verdon Parc’s luminous clubhouse will draw anyone in. Once you step inside, though, you are definitely done for. The building’s high ceiling and restort-esque…

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  • The Importance of Financial Planning

    If we’re being totally honest, most millennials rarely talk about financial planning and investing in something for the future. It is often construed as a lot of work… and I’m no exception. I honestly have no idea about financial management. When I first started receiving paychecks, I almost always end up spending most of it…

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  • Daily Gaelley’s First Giveaway!

    Hey, everyone! I’ve recently changed my blog name yet I still haven’t lived up to it. Sorry about that. To make up for it and to celebrate my official Facebook Page,  I’m doing my first giveaway! Here are the items you could win:   * one polka dotted pink and gold clipboard * one gold-streaked…

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  • Acrylics and Watercolour 

    In the aspect of art, I’ve always been literary-inclined. I’ve written more essays and poetry than I’ve used a pencil to sketch. This comes as a suprise to some because I come from a family who designs for a living. My grandfather is an architect, my parents have taken architecture and have designed the interior…

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  • The Art of the Semi-Perfect Flat Lay

    A flat lay is an image that consists of a set of objects of the same theme arranged in an order. The image is usually taken from a height and it should usually appear neat and organized. Here are a couple of flat lays of films I found on Twitter that I liked: This immediately…

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  • Max’s New Rice Bowls

    The words “Kare-Kare” and “Crispy Pata” are usually immediately connected with the word “celebration”. These Filipino dishes are the staples in every birthday, graduation, promotion, or even just a mere barkada meal. It is rarely ordered by an individual diner as it is commonly served in groups; and most restaurants serve these dishes in platters.…

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  • The 100 Day Project

    The 100 Day Project

    If you’re a lazy person like myself, you’d probably know the struggle of maintaining a hobby, let alone any form of  daily activity. (This blog is proof of that.) The 100 Day Project is a movement by Elle Luna and it celebrates the art of making. They let you sign up for a newsletter and you…

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  • Artsy Saturdays

    Artsy Saturdays

    If you rummage through my posts, you’ll see that I have this fascination with calligraphy. I’ve always liked it. The first time I’ve tried typography was in 5th or 6th grade, creating pieces that consisted of angsty lyrics from my favorite bands. Granted, most of the work was dark and full of angst (I had…

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  • Little Lalay

    Little Lalay

    The kids from House of Hope in the Southern Philippine Medical Center will always have a place in my heart. I’ll always feel the need to help them and I will always be here, ready to feel bittersweet all over again. The last time I visited HoH was last June. I was with family friends…

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  • My Photo Wall 

    My Photo Wall 

    I’ve always liked the idea of a polaroid camera. Aside from their aesthetic value, instant photographs are amazing because there’s something about literally capturing a moment and seeing the photograph instantly. I received my first Instax Mini8 from Fujifilm June last year. It was pretty hard to master it and I’m still learning to but…

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I’m Gaelle.

I’m a lifestyle content creator and writer based in Davao City. Most of the time you’ll find me sharing stories about everyday life, food spots around the city, and little ways to make things simpler and more enjoyable.

If you’re from Davao or just curious about what life here is like, think of me as your friendly guide and big sister on the internet. I share honest recommendations, personal lessons, and bits of inspiration from living and creating in this city I love.

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