Ibyang Sanchez, Author at Ibyang

Pretty Flower Boxes

15 November 2011 Ibyang Sanchez 0 Comments Category: Everyday Life

If you want to beautify the windows of your home, one suggestion is getting a window box. Once I was surfing online the other day, I saw this dainty window box and led me to WindowboxPlanters. They have different kinds of window boxes to choose from but these two photos are my favorite.

These window boxes can turn a boring window into a charming and stylish window. You can also place them in the rails of your balcony. Other than make your house lovely, it gives more character to the look of your house.

Wouldn’t it be lovely to look outside your window or balcony and see beautiful flowers in classic flower boxes? If it were me, I’d always sip my tea looking out the window if only to see the flowers by the window or maybe hang out by the balcony more often. Seeing flowers outside my window or balcony will surely help me relax.

Have Starbucks Anywhere Via Ready Brew

13 November 2011 Ibyang Sanchez 6 Comments Category: Aussie Life, Food

Two Fridays ago, I dropped by Starbucks to know if they were already serving their Christmas specials (I want my Toffee Nut Latte!) but turned out that they weren’t. Not too disappointed as I was assured by their friendly barista that it will be served the following (this week…yay!) Plus, I discovered the new Starbucks via Ready Brew.

It comes in two flavours: the Italian Roast, strong and bold and the medium roast Columbia. It is available in two types of packaging: one that contains 12 sachets (AUD$9.95) and the other contains 3 sachets (AUD$3.95).

I bought the Italian Roast in 12 packs and the Columbia in 3 packs. The Barista reminded me that the Italian Roast is a very strong coffee and I told her I like my coffee strong.

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Last week, I met someone who has never been to a Starbucks and have never tasted their coffee. It was refreshing to meet someone who hasn’t tasted Starbucks. But it’s actually no surprise. Here in Australia, we only have a few Starbucks branches and people are not dependent in Starbucks for good coffee. In Sydney, you can get great-tasting coffee in every corner.

Since I have Starbucks Ready Brew, I brought two sachets for my friend and she chose the Colombian blend.

For the first time in long while, I had coffee at work since I was left with the Italian Roast blend sachet, might as well have a cup myself.

When my first cup was about 3/4 empty, I decided to fill in my cup with water again and it was still dark and flavourful.

I’m glad that we now have Starbucks Ready Brew in Sydney as the Husband and I sometimes had to buy bottled Starbucks from Korea in Strathfield.

Ready for the K-POP Music Fest in Sydney?

11 November 2011 Ibyang Sanchez 2 Comments Category: Aussie Life, Charmed Life of a Mrs, Save the Environment

For more than two months, I’ve been waiting for the K-POP Music Fest to unravel. I somehow forgot about it in October because life was just busy. Yesterday, I realized that it is happening in a few days. How time flies!

The organizers sent out an email yesterday and for those who weren’t able to buy tickets to the concert, YOU CAN STILL JOIN in the fun that the KPOP Music Fest Outdoor Event will bring.

The KPOP Music Fest Outdoor Event will be held from 12 noon to 5:00pm on 12 November at the ANZ Concourse. Everyone will get the chance to join in activities, eat from various food stalls, buy souvenirs and watch unexpected performances from famous KPOP groups in the evening.

For more details about the concert, please check this out.

Season of the Purple Trees

10 November 2011 Ibyang Sanchez 2 Comments Category: Aussie Life, Photography

In Spring, you’ll see Sydney in a certain purple glow around late October to early November as the Jacaranda Trees come in full bloom. Some places around the world may have Cherry Blossoms during Spring, but in Sydney, we have the Jacaranda Trees that signify that Spring is nearly over.

I’ve fallen inlove with the Jacaranda Tree since I’ve moved here as they’re really beautiful up close. I’m lucky enough to work in a place where I’m able to see Jacaranda Trees as I walk to and from work.

This week, I’ve especially allotted more time for walking after work so I can bask under these lovely purple trees.

*All photos taken by the iPhone 4s Camera*

Things I Love: Banana Case from Morning Glory

8 November 2011 Ibyang Sanchez 0 Comments Category: Things I Love

I finally got around to using the Banana Case I bought from Morning Glory (Chinatown branch) two months ago.

The Husband's Birthday Staycation (September 2011)

It took me awhile to use it because the prices of Bananas skyrocketed due to the floods in Queensland. Now, the prices of Bananas have gone lower (less than AUD$4.00 per kilo) so I bought some right away because I’ve missed having them for morning tea.

Things I Love: Banana Case from Morning Glory

I’ve always wanted to buy a case for my banana because I always bring them to work for my morning tea. I’ve seen some stores sell them but found it pricey (from AUD$11.00 to AUD$15.00). When I visited Morning Glory in September, I found these cases in different colours and for only AUD$2.99! Such great value for something so useful.

I love it for keeping the Banana I bring to work in “healthy” condition–no bruises and definitely not squashed at all.