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Want to restore a 40-year-old decoration to its former glory? Try these simple, safe cleaning tricks that won’t damage the finish.

Have you ever seen a decoration your parents kept, carrying it with them from another country or a previous marriage? Carmina realized that parents often hold onto items they've purchased in the past. While browsing Greenhill's shopping center, she stepped into  Mystic Gems by Bensani and saw so many nostalgic items that reminded her of growing up.  I pointed out to Mom Violy that she had a similar crystal tree decoration at home. She said it was forty years old and already dirty. The saleslady explained it could be cleaned easily with soap and water. Carmina decided to take Mom Violy home and bring the crystal tree decoration with her. Mom Violy questioned why she was taking it, and I said I would clean it and return it.  I noticed Mom Violy had placed planting seeds inside the decoration, for reasons I didn’t understand. Before cleaning it, I checked online to see what was needed, knowing its value. I placed a towel underneath, prepared a plastic container with dishwas...

Santa Cruz Boardwalk in Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz Boardwalk use to be one our hang out when we’re single to visit a beach that is close by and hang out with your friends. No need to wear swim wear to explore in the beach to play with the water and be so carefree. When we’re young and single our world was so colorful we didn’t have problems. We had more time to figure out what we want from our life and the future dreams.   Note: Carmina is not selling or advertising for just a place I use to hang out with my friend.

The Pantry in Dusit Thani Manila Hotel in Makati, Philippines

Every once in awhile my family loves eating in a buffet restaurant to try different dishes cooked from other countries in one place and this way we get to spend time together. This time my sister was staying at the Dusit Thani Manila Hotel in Makati. We had lunch at The Pantry before my sister was leaving from her trip back to her homeland.

Tea Time

When we’re little girls we use to pretend having miniature tea cup sets playing with our close friends having a cup a tea with some cookies to match with our conversation. Now, we’re all grown up we can have a cup of tea at Dusit Thani Manila Hotel in Makati served during Afternoon Tea in the Del Club Lounge.  The great part the atmosphere is elegant to have a cup of tea of different flavors. You get to experience something different tasting different mini sandwiches and pastries that come in a tower. Enjoy yourself to experience something worthwhile you're in town! NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support.