Rizal Day 2010

Jose Rizal (1861-1896)

Happy Rizal Day from the Crazy Nun!

2011 is a special year for National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal.

June 19, 2011 marks a 150 years of Rizal.

Check http://www.facebook.com/rizal150 for updates.

a lovely day for a picnic

Here's an idea:

Take this handmade picnic hamper (available at La Monja Loca now!), an abel Iloko blanket (also available at La Monja!), then stuff it with your favorite food and drink. Find your most fun friends and head down to the gardens of Fort Santiago for a Saturday afternoon picnic. I guarantee a wonderful time.

Besos,

Sor Juana

JUST ARRIVED

It's all a trick of the wrist. A sudden flick, a flare, a stroke, a turn of the page.

New at La Monja Loca:

Embroidered jusi fans and hand bound journals from Kalibo, Aklan.

Visit La Monja Loca, Plaza San Luis Intramuros, Manila. (Let Carlos Celdran guide you there.)

The Fresh Stuff

Fresh from Kalibo, Aklan--abaca slippers and a handwoven bayong.

Summer ain't over yet.

new textures at la monja loca

There's a whole bunch of wonderful products made of indigenous materials at La Monja Loca.

From slippers worn by the Ivatan fishermen of Batanes:

(one pair only!)

To handcrafted capiz lamps made by Palayan Lamps:
(and cute little kalesas and jeepneys!)

And the famous handwoven abel from Ilocos:

(we have runners, pillow cases, placemats, blankets, and bed covers!)

For the best of Philippine handicrafts and a lot more, visit La Monja Loca at Plaza San Luis, Intramuros, Manila.

More from Ilocos!

Gorgeous banig chic, anyone? This bag is one of a kind, only at La Monja Loca!

Check out the Ilocos loot and more at The Crazy Nun's bedroom.

J'adore Ilocos

Fresh from Ilocos--

Adorable bags (like this Doctor's Bag made from woven Pandan reed), gorgeous fabrics (handmade by the weavers of Paoay), and all new bayongs!

It's time to visit La Monja Loca. The Crazy Nun misses you!

Besos,

Sor Juana

We Have Books at La Monja Loca!

...Among them, contemporary English translations for Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo by Jose Rizal. Also, books on Philippine culture, architecture, and fiction.

Visit La Monja Loca, Plaza San Luis, Intramuros, Manila for this and so much more!

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June 19th. Oye. Happy Birthday, Joe Riz. (Visit him here, behind the Rizal Shrine in Fort Santiago, Intramuros. Just a few blocks down from this crazy cell!)

Besos,

Sor Juana

Groovy Maps on sale! Plus gift with purchase!

Find your way around the city with a Groovy Map of Manila. (Aren't they cute?)

Available at La Monja Loca.

INDEPENDENCE DAY SALE

Carry on with your carry all.

Come to the Independence Day Sale at the crazy nun's bedroom!

At La Monja Loca, all bayongs are 50% off.

Come for a visit! I look forward to seeing you.

Besos, Sor Juana

Bring It!

Oh the bayong! Use it as either market bag, summer tote, or small doggie carrier, a bayong is chic, useful, and durable. It's a great alternative to plastic bags.

It's bayong season at La Monja Loca! Come down and grab one, we have them in different shapes, sizes, colors, and materials.

La Monja Loca Store

3-A Plaza San Luis

Intramuros Manila

post cards on the edge (of a window sill)

Whatever the Chinaman sells, you buy.

This is my friend Ysidra. Isn't she fabulous?

For more vintage Filipiniana-themed post cards and a dose of old world charm, drop by the crazy nun's bedroom!

La Monja Loca is in Plaza San Luis, Intramuros, Manila (right across the street from San Agustin Church).

Besos,

Sor Juana

ghostly picture of the day

Carlos en la Ventana

there's nothing like a pamaypay

Dios mio. Hace calor.

There's nothing like a true blue abanico to beat the heat.

We have these and an array of other fans at La Monja Loca. We're right beside Casa Manila, Intramuros.

If you're in the area, drop by this crazy nun's bedroom for postcards of vintage filipiniana, anting-antings (amulets) from Quiapo, Team manila t-shirts and Ivatan raincoats.

Besos,
Sor Juana