Dinner party, part 1

My cousin has the coolest friends. They’re funny, they’re divers, and they’re foodies. Need I say more?

One of them is an amazing chef, among other things. Some time ago, this chef named Boy hosted a dinner party at his house. And I got invited.

(Yes, I realize I said the chef was named Boy. That’s not my lame attempt at anonymity. That’s actually his nickname. Now, if you’re not from the Philippines, that may seem strange. But trust me. You’ll get over it soon enough.)

The first thing that struck me when we reached there was how beautifully designed his house was.

See that tall candle sitting under the frame? He made that.

See those horns? He didn’t make those. But I’m pretty sure he could if he wanted to.

I wish I took more photos of his place, because it was really beautifully done. Except, I didn’t want to embarrass my cousin by bringing my camera inside, say, the powder room. After all, the smells coming from the kitchen told me that I’d be hoping for a repeat invite.

So for now, these photos of the lovely decorative touches around his house will have to suffice.

Next up, the absolutely fabulous dinner. Brace yourselves for the gastronomic onslaught.

(I have no idea what that meant. Just ignore me. I’ve been looking at the food photos and the hunger pangs are making me light-headed.)

5 Responses to Dinner party, part 1
  1. thedailyclick
    April 19, 2009 | 7:57 am

    Wow, that really IS a beautiful place. I wish you had more photos of it, too!

  2. Mary Holy Mackerel
    April 19, 2009 | 10:05 am

    Looks lovely! Obviously, Boy has no boys!!

  3. burstmode
    April 19, 2009 | 10:08 am

    Lots of texture…nice photos.

  4. MichelleSG
    April 19, 2009 | 12:14 pm

    I’m half pinay and I didn’t even think twice when you said his name is Boy. Totally normal! I think you end up getting used to pinoy oddities and they just kinda roll right off ya.
    Lovely house! It makes me a bit embarassed about my total lack of decorative talent…

  5. shrewspeaks
    April 19, 2009 | 7:58 pm

    These are amazing. The light is truly spectacular.

    Do you get tired of me saying that?

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