ShareI intended to have a green roof (grass floor) for my roofdeck, but since we decided to cover 3/4 of the third floor, that’s not a viable option anymore. Now exploring the artificial grass alternative and researching suppliers… was surprised to learn that the cost ranges from P 950-2,500/sqm plus installation and delivery. Just scratching [...]
ShareWas scanning through recent pics of the house build, and got overwhelmed with the blog backlog. So much to say, wish I had said them when they needed saying! I would very much like to just move on and share about what happens now (i.e. gardening, biking, raw food, green living–how exciting!), but it also [...]
ShareSharing today my first official post from Nuvali. Been South-based for three weeks and counting, shuttling back and forth Nuvali-Tagaytay everyday to personally oversee construction. Getting used to the Southern lifestyle– which is so calming! Birds, crickets, mountains and fog– who’s to complain? Photo above is from Tagaytay, which is such an easy drive from [...]
ShareHere are progress pics showing the living room accent wall of the house, with wooden panels salvaged from old sites in Pampanga. Mounting of salvaged wood in early April 2012: Sanded, a week or so after: As of yesterday, April 18, 2012: Would’ve preferred the distressed feel of chipped off paint on some parts, but [...]
ShareLeft the house smiling a big smile today, and realized it was because I kept seeing yellow everywhere. I’ve always loved yellow, even use it as my default base color in painting and drawing, and am very happy that I’m going to have a yellow home. Bedrooms will have softer, more relaxing greens and tans, [...]
ShareFinally have windows! The decision to upgrade to PVC windows (vs. aluminum) set construction/finishing back nearly another month, but after seeing them installed firsthand today, I’m glad I switched. Best gift is the quiet — I literally have the option of shutting out everything, even white noise. White noise in the neighborhood is more [...]
ShareWhen I was just starting out with house plans and design, I was hopping between two extremes: modern-minimalist (“less is more”) and warm-lived in (“more is more” aka Mexican). I like clean, simple lines, but also the coziness and freeing energy of color. For the exterior, I knew I had no choice but to follow [...]
Share Just got back from a site visit and wahhhh, it’s finally happening. We’ve committed to a move in date– when the moon is in between waxing and waning in February! Here’s mom taking our shipoo on a special house tour– she’s one of the lucky first visitors of My Nuvali Home. This month will [...]
ShareToday was the deadliest deadline I set for the house, but despite best efforts from everyone, the house just needed more time for finishing. To manage expectations, I’ve already accepted a February 2012 move-in date — almost a year behind my original intended date of May 2011. As they say though, good things come to [...]
ShareHere’s the house as of last Sunday, November 11, showing partially primed exterior and interior walls. My family is not so sure that it will be ready in a month, but my architect keeps assuring me that I will get to have my birthday picnic on my roofdeck come mid-December. I have faith. For now, [...]
SharePolished concrete on the way, yay. The house is coming along really well, with a realistic move in date in late November to early December. Can’t wait to finally say “Welcome to My Nuvali Home!” to friends and family. Here’s mom all smiles right by the front door, taken a month ago. Today we had [...]
ShareThis is the green space closest to my house in Avida Settings Nuvali: my own green ribbon. Doesn’t looking at it make you smile? I chose my lot specifically for this tree :) Technically the green ribbon is across the street from me–that’s my friend Claud checking out the construction! The green ribbon is a common [...]
I am Johanna -- an artist, professional real estate broker and new resident of Nuvali.
Follow my adventures in My Nuvali Home as I find beauty in this new eco-city south of Manila, build my dream green home, and transition towards everyday green living in the Philippines.
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