Occasions of Joy

Joy wears Tanya Cordero, El Nido Likha, Rose Necklace over a black top. 

Joining bazaars has given us the opportunity to meet new people- from new customers, fellow artist-entreprenuers and bloggers. Joy Mendiola is the woman behind the blog "Occasions ofJoy". It was in 2012 when we joined the Global Pinoy Bazaar, a yearly bazaar organized by Yabang Pinoy, that promotes and cultivates a "community of entrepreneurs and consumers that value Filipino craftsmanship and culture." 

I shared the booth then with a fellow handmade brand, PiTaka , which was the brainchild of Ana Janer Locsin. It was our second time to join the yearly bazaar and I remember having the best moments and memories when I first joined. We met new friends and this second round was not a disappointment as well for it was when we met Joy. 

 

Joy is wearing our Willow Necklace when she covered the Property Brother's Event. 

Mother's Day Outfit by Joy. She's wearing Steph Lopez's Teardrop Necklace .

Joy featured us in 2012 on her blog,Occasions of Joy. It was not until recently, during the first quarter of this year, that we have reconnected over a cup of coffee at one of my favorite places in the Metro, Coffee Bean in Shangri-La. I asked her to help us to promote our revamped website, which features not only our works, but the creations of other Filipino women artisans.  Our meeting was like catching up among two old friends who haven't seen each other for a while, and Joy has been very supportive of Palamuti and our other artists ever since. Last February, Novie and I with Stephanie Lopez gave a workshop along with others on Occasions of Joys 5th anniversary. Paola Germar provided gift cards for the kids while Kim Basa sponsored giveaways for the volunteers, teachers and principals. 

She's definitely a fan of Steph Lopez's wire art necklace and this mom is rockin' it! 

Joy has be wearing our handmade pieces and continue to do so. Today is her 42nd birthday and this super woman deserves a shout out from us for bringing joy not only to her family but as well as to those people around her. 

Photos by Occasions of Joy

Keeping it real. -PJV