Revisiting Papemelrotti
It’s been awhile really since I entered this store. Being the opinionated person that I am, I have this habit of labeling shops and outfits even expressions and refer them to a certain era. This time the 80’s! Just like how I have avoided entering “Blue Magic”, of my college days circa 1990s? HAHAHA.It’s like being caught in a time zone that is too passe for things happening in the outside world. (sama ko ba? hehe) I will never dare though, and buy those cigarette alkansya anymore, and those plastic turds?! (uber funny, pero iwan na natin sa 90s diba?)
Anyways while toiling around a mall in the Eastside, and in my desire to do some rush gift shopping at a very good (uh, hear low) priced gifting….I see Papemelrotti’s signage urging me on. The heck with it, i’ll give it a chance. And lo behold, despite the country-ness of it all, which is far from the taste I have for my home…there are bits and pieces of charming items i was able to buy for my friends. Papemelrotti has recaptured my heart in a certain Martha Stewart sort of way. They had a certain “personal” feel to them while not breaking the bank, so it was perfect! I especially liked those LOVE, PEACE, FAITH, JOY inscriptions, which had accompanying symbols imprinted in square-shaped clays. So I hoarded a number of those. Just wonderful for hanging alongside your books by the bed, or as a paper weight on your desk. A nice reminder of what’s really important, yes? So as i continue browsing through the gazillion wooden displays , I caught sight of this miniature figures made of wood i think. I thought, this would fit mine and nina’s room i guess. Rarely do I like hearts mind you, but this one I had to have. I love seeing cat drawings (not the pet) and it somehow reminds me of how Nina has helped mend my heart in a way. 
I’m definitely going back for some more trinkets. Best thing is,,,I got a 20% discount pa from all the things I bought! Hehehe.
“it’s the thought, not the value” diba friends? 