Loralee Alcantara Design

Makes me so happy to see that my Lola enjoyed her ! 📸 PC:

In just 10 days my Lola is turning 100 years old! Oh how I wish I had the time and money to fly to CA, to thank her in person for helping raise me when I was young, to see her smile and hear her stories. While my parents were out working late, I grew up watching her skills in sewing (she handmade all my dresses), her ingenuity in the garden (we literally ate the fruits - and veggies - of her labor), her creativity in art and decor (she was always making something)... we played school together (I even made her pledge allegiance to the flag and take math tests lol), she taught me Filipino cooking, and she imparted nuggets of wisdom (from staying healthy, to real estate, to boys 😂). She's strong and tough, and her encounters with the Lord are amazing. Since I can't be there I'm pouring out whatever I can to help my mom celebrate with friends and family, and collect an album full of memories to remind her of the 100 years worth of blessings she's been in our lives. ❤️

Happy 2018!! The highlight of our year was renewing vows with my love. 10 years as his bride, 8 years as mama bear, 15 years designing... he's supported me through every new turn and passing tide in my business ventures. He understands my passion to create and tolerates the artistic mess I bring into our home! 😆 This year I'm closing doors of my freelance design services for an unknown period of time in order to focus on a new business venture. It's an idea conceived 4 years ago that just won't go away, and I haven't made enough room to focus and finally develop it. So this will be the year! It's scary, it's exciting. And I'll definitely be back to share it with you! Wishing you all the best year ever! 🎉