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remove water stain on granite with virgin coconut oil

this may sound counter-intuitive since common knowledge suggests that any type of oil can cause stain on granite countertop.  the trick is to apply the littlest amount of virgin coconut oil as possible and to wipe any excess immediately.  i didn't use photo editor for this post to show you guys the real result.

water stain on granite.  i tried isopropyl alcohol, vinegar (please use with caution), baking soda with dish detergent poultice, and other chemical-based granite cleaners on the market with no luck.

i used giga virgin coconut oil, but you could also use whatever brand you have at hand.

rub in circular motion with lint-free cotton towel.

wait for a few minutes, and then buff to shine with the same towel.  do not add any more virgin coconut oil.

done!  use it also to shine your faucet and other silver kitchenware!

ming-ming has a new playmate!

my blog entry today might sound off-topic to my usual all-things-vintage-local-handmade-secondhand posts.  however, it's about my fur baby, and so i felt the need to share it here.  okay, to make it somewhat related, you could see the massive hand carved wooden masks in these pictures.  ming-ming and his new friend thought it was a good idea to turn it into a playground.  cats are pretty imaginative like that.

i still miss my sweet little kuti from time to time though, but it's getting a tad better now.  she will always have a special place in my heart.

selling: lot of 2 wooden ethnic statues (sold)

wooden ethnic statues from the early 90s.  solid philippine mahogany wood.  100% hand carved. these will look really awesome in your man cave.

30 inches height

51 inches height

pick-up preferred

behind sm molino, bacoor, cavite

3500 pesos (fixed price)

many thanks!

selling: lot of 4 hand carved wooden masks (sold)

wall art wooden masks from the early 90s.  solid philippine mahogany wood.  100% handmade.  you may check the back part for age and condition of wood.  with hairline cracks and missing carabao horn inlays.  still intact and zero dry rot.  perfect for your man cave, outdoor space, or ethnic style decors.

mask 1:
45 inches height
23 inches width
huge and heavy

mask 2:
37 inches height
21 inches width
huge and heavy

wooden mask 3:
36 inches height
19 inches width
huge and heavy

mask 4:
22 inches height
9.5 inches width
small

pickup preferred
behind sm molino, bacoor, cavite
6500 pesos or best offer

many thanks!

hallway makeover (sold)

the yellow walls with heart-shaped chalkboard paint in our hallway before was pretty cute.  for a more cohesive look, however, i decided to paint it a warm and inviting hue of orange.  besides, the yellow paint was quite difficult to maintain because it showed a lot of fingerprints and dirt marks.

i used three ikea hyllis to serve as a display-slash-storage rack for my online merchandise.  ikea hyllis is one of my favorite products from the brand.  it is quite affordable and very easy to put together even without any help.  just a side note though, please attach it to the wall when you have kids to avoid any unnecessary accidents from happening.  there are pre-drilled holes where you can secure the unit to the wall with screws.

these handcrafted woven mat bags are still waiting for their right owner.  if you want them, please email me so i could put them on hold for you.

hello, plants!

here's the customary before shot.

selling: papier-mache deer head

faux taxidermy for a touch of whimsy on your decor.  handmade.

22 inches width
16 inches height
pick-up preferred
behind sm molino, bacoor, cavite
800 pesos

many thanks!

selling: antique-style "the healer" wooden statue (sold)

a conversation piece.

23 inches height
pick-up preferred
location is behind sm molino, bacoor, cavite
900 pesos

many thanks!

selling: large zebra-style vase (sold)

organic shape.  handmade.  beautiful.  please see pictures for flaw.

15 inches width
16.5 inches height
pick-up preferred
behind sm molino, bacoor, cavite
500 pesos

many thanks!

selling: large wooden pear decor

large wooden pear decor.  it will look really awesome on top of your bookshelf or as a stand-alone piece.  rustic, handmade, and beautiful.  so much better in actual.

15 inches height
pick-up preferred
behind sm molino, bacoor, cavite
700 pesos

many thanks!