Crescent Moon Cafe & Pottery studio: Outdoor Stories

Commuting to Antipolo was fun but summer is here I KNOW IT! Super init! huhu (╥_╥) Note to self: bring plenty of water.

It was all worth it though. I bought 4 kilo of Lanelle Abueva-Fernando's ceramic works. Ψ(｀∀´)Ψ  I can't wait to come back here and buy more!! Next time I'll come early so I can try the food too.

How to get there:
From Ortigas: Take Antipolo-Teresa jeepney, get off at Budget Lane shopping center. Ride a tricycle to Robina Diez and ask to be dropped off at Crescent Moon Cafe.

From Cubao: Ride the MRT2 (go to Gateway Mall). Get off at Santolan Station. Take the Antipolo-Shopwise jeep, get off at Budget Lane. Ride a tricycle to Robina Diez and ask to be dropped off at Crescent Moon Cafe.

More #artventure posts about Pinto Museum:

A day at Pinto Museum, part 2!
Outdoor Stories: A day at Pinto

Pretty things: Mia Casal ceramics

You know how I said I find it sad that I live so far away from amazing ceramic artists? Well, I finally found a local one whose style I find charming. (✿ ♥‿♥)

(However, before I continue—a little clarification—I am not saying our local ceramic artists are not great. Obviously I have not seen that many and the few designs that I see are basically not my cup of tea. So that is where I'm basing my comments!)

I can't remember how I found Mia Casal's works. I followed a bunch of links and voila I am all of a sudden seeing awesomeness!

I like the colors and the look of the clay/glaze/paint (?) it reminds me of Japanese ceramics. I like how she incorporates these flora patterns. They make the ceramic elegant and feminine.

She makes tiny confectionery plates!!! (or at least that's what I think they are—she put wooden spoons & fork there see?~ hmmm) How I longed to find one of these...but again, as with most stuff I like...they are only found in Japan!

I can't wait to see these up close!

Mia Casal
27 Riverview Drive, Blue Ridge B, Quezon City

website: ClayAve / blog: Transforming Clay / email: clay.ave@gmail.com
contact: +632 (348-2342) / +63 (922-834-7859)

photos © Mia Casal

Things I Love: ceramic teapot

My new teapot! That I absolutely love. I got it on sale at Landmark while I was searching for dinnerware. It looks ordinary to some people but I like it~ the shape and beautiful white cover~ is perfect. *happy*





Also bought a pack of green tea to brew~

I don't usually drink tea or anything bitter. My coffee almost always has more sugar. So I'm finding ways to drink my tea more comfortably.

edit: Thea suggested using honey instead of sugar as it tastes better :)

Pretty Things: Kim Westad ceramics

I have a preference for white ceramics because I can put them anywhere and they blend in. Kim Westad's ceramics have been on my wishlist since I saw her pieces. She's my current favorite potter~