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Craft Your Dream Oasis: The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Home Bar

May 5, 2024 / Filed Under: house and home

Your home bar is more than just a cabinet stocked with liquor. It’s a space to unwind, entertain friends, and experiment with your inner mixologist. But where do you begin? This guide will walk you through everything you need to transform a corner of your home into the perfect personal bar.

Finding Your Foundation: Space and Storage

First things first: consider the space you have to dedicate. Do you have a spare room for a full-fledged bar, or are you working with a corner of your living room? Embrace the limitations! A bar cart or floating shelves can create a charming mini-bar, while a dedicated room allows for a built-in wet bar with all the bells and whistles.

Stocking Up: Must-Have Spirits and Tools

Now for the fun part: the essentials! Here’s a starting point for your liquor cabinet:

Base Spirits: Vodka, gin, tequila, bourbon, rye whiskey, and a dark rum will allow you to whip up a vast array of cocktails.
Liqueurs and Bitters: A splash of grenadine, orange liqueur, and aromatic bitters can elevate your drink game.
Mixers: Stock up on classic mixers like club soda, tonic water, and various fruit juices.

Don’t forget the bar tools: a jigger, bar spoon, muddler, shaker, strainer, and a good corkscrew are all you need to craft impressive cocktails.

Glassware: Selecting the Right Vessels

The right glass can truly elevate a drink. Here are a few essentials:

Coupe Glasses: Perfect for classic cocktails like Manhattans and Daquiris.
Highball Glasses: Ideal for taller drinks like Gin & Tonics and Mojitos.
Old Fashioned Glasses: These short, sturdy glasses are great for Old Fashioneds and other whiskey-based drinks.
Wine Glasses: Include both red and white wine glasses for versatility.

The Finishing Touches: Personality and Ambiance

Make your home bar your own! Incorporate decorative elements that reflect your style. A vintage cocktail shaker, a bowl of fresh citrus fruits, or interesting coasters can add personality.

Lighting is key: Low lighting creates a warm, inviting atmosphere. String lights, hanging lamps, or well-placed spotlights can set the mood.

Don’t forget the extras! A small refrigerator for keeping ingredients chilled, a cheese board and some gourmet crackers, and a few bar napkins elevate the experience for you and your guests.

Stool Selection: Where Comfort Meets Style

Bar stools are the unsung heroes of any home bar. They provide a comfortable perch for you and your guests, and their style significantly impacts the overall aesthetic. Here’s what to consider:

Height: Ensure your stools are the right height for your bar counter. Aim for 10-12 inches between the seat and the underside of the counter for comfortable legroom.
Material: Wood stools offer warmth, while leather or upholstered options provide a touch of luxury. Consider the amount of wear and tear the stools will endure when choosing the material.
Back Support: For extended gatherings, stools with backs provide added comfort.
Swivel vs. Stationary: Swivel stools offer greater ease of movement and conversation flow.

Pro Tip: When measuring stool height, factor in the thickness of the bar counter and any cushioning on the stools themselves.

With a little planning and these handy tips, you’ll be well on your way to crafting the perfect home bar for your needs and entertaining desires. So grab your shaker, unleash your inner bartender, and cheers to creating a homey oasis fit for both relaxation and merriment!

#AirMadeClean at Home with acerpure Cool

March 24, 2022 / Filed Under: air purifiers, house and home, Product Feature, Technology

These days we can never have too much air purifiers! As I’ve said over and over again – health is our number one priority. That means from the food that we eat, to getting physical activity, to inhaling fresh , clean air all the time. Plus, we have lots of pets at home pa and they sleep with us in our bedroom as well. Daddydoodledoo has allergic rhinitis din — so an air purifier is a must have. We have one in our bedroom, one in Ykaie’s room, and I put this in the living room is extended na up to our kitchen.

Before I changed to desktop computers, my last two laptops were from acer, so I was really happy when I got this acerpure Cool from acer Philippines. It’s a brand I already trust and love so I know that having this at home would be beneficial. And I really love how it looks! It’s aesthetic, sleek, and a space saver. But most of all, I love it because it has a 2-in-1 function – it’s an air purifier + a circulation fan.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:

4-in1 HEPA Filter, Four-layer Protection
Pre Filter, HEPA, Filter, HEPA 13 Main Filter, Activated Carbon Filter
10 speed Circulator & 5 speed purifier
DC Motor expect high performance of purification at a low energy cost
Smart Censor and LCD Display , Acerpure life Smart App Compatible
Power Consumption: 65W
PRICE: P14,999

Unboxing, this comes with a manual, power cord, and a remote control.

This is the 4-in-1 HEPA Filter that provides four-layer protection. It eliminates up to 99% of airborne bacteria, 99.97% of ultrafine dust, PM1.0, and allergens. The HEPA Plus+ has been certified by the 3rd party research center to be effective against 99.9% coronavirus (229E) and influenza A (H1N1) virus activity.

Although you can download a smart app and control it using your mobile phone, I like that it has a remote control that you can use to regulate the purifier speed, circulation, swing, and the quiet mode. It also has a Smart Sensor that automatically regulates the purifier speed (gusto ko to kasi isang click lang) and you’ll see in the LCD display the air quality in the room. Purple means Poor, Orange means medium, and Green means good. As you can see, the air in our living room is now of good quality. Purple yan when I turned this on.

The acerpure cool is good for a room that 45sqm in size and the air circulation fan can generate constantly spiral airflow to over 12 meters away to circulate and recirculate the air all over the room. It’s energy efficient din — it has a DC motor, which gives high performance of purification at a low energy cost.

I told you I put this in the living room because this is where we are most of the time — kaming family and the pets. At kapag nandun kaming lahat, air circulation is very important. Not only because of odor elimination but because of virus and allergens. Lalo na ngayon that we are in the middle of Covid-19 pandemic, it’s really something that we need . Mommies, pandemic is not over yet so we should really be careful and take care of our health. I’m happy that the husband is not sneezing as much as well.

Mommies, if there’s one thing that you’re thinking of buying for your family — dizizit! Ang sarap huminga sa bahay because you’re breathing fresh and clean air all the time.

What more do I love about the acerpure Cool?

It has Quiet Mode – Reduced noise and turned-off display make for the perfect environment for a good night’s sleep.
It has a safety lock – With safety lock , so you don’t have to worry about the mistaken touch by children and pet.

The acerpure cool is available at https://store.acer.com/en-ph/acerpure/ and at Lazada.

Using The Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Lite

March 4, 2022 / Filed Under: air purifiers, house and home, Product Feature, Technology

These days, taking care of our health should be our number one priority and it’s not just about eating a healthy diet or being physically active. We should also take into consideration the air that we breathe. The air is filled with pollutants that pose a risk to our health especially because of the pandemic, so an air purifier will help to make sure that we breathe clean air that is pollutant-free.

I was really happy that we got this Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Lite. It has a room coverage of 25-43m² and a 360°All-round air intake. I did a little reading about it and it says that it is able to deliver 6000L of clean air per minute and it has a powerful purification speed that can keep the air in our home cleaner for longer.

The filter is made of large-area high-efficiency filter and large volume high-quality activated carbon which can lasts for last 6-12 months so there’s no need for frequent filter replacement. This means we can have everyday freshness with a long-lasting filter because the filter is good enough for one year’s usage.

Smart Remote Control

I downloaded the Mi Home/Xiaomi Home app in my mobile phone and I can access the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Lite from there. So even if we’re not at home, I can always ensure that it is always working and we can return to a home filled with clean, fresh air. It has three modes nga pala — Automatic, Night Mode, and Favourite mode. I always use the automatic lang.

As you can see, I am a furmom — we have two beagles and three cats. One of the advantages of having the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Lite is that it has Triple-layer filtration which helps in the filtration of pet hair and a powerful odour elimination. Syempre, marami kaming pets — so it really helps not only in keeping the air clean but also in keeping it fresh.

The triple-layer filtration also helps in filtering pollen, dust particles, dander, cotton fiber, and smoke. The activated carbon naman not only helps with eliminating pet odors, it also helps in eliminating cooking odors. Alam nyo naman, food blogger ako, I’m always cooking — so goodbye cooking odor..hihihi.

What I love about the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Lite?

It has a unique, sleek, beautiful design – pang Home Buddies.
It has a small base area — you can easily store your air purifier in small spaces.
It has a low noise and Night Mode* allows the display light to be turned off. You can sleep or take a nap with no disruptions.
It has energy-saving purification. Meaning it consumes less electricity — so matipid sya.

Breathe clean and breathe healthy with The Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Lite is available at Lazada for Php 7,599.00. You can but it here: https://tinyurl.com/XiaomiSmartAirPurifier4Lite