Welcome to my newly decorated abode. Isn’t it awesome? There’s my virtual pet fish, my cup of tea, my journal and oh, me with two of my favorite activities: daydreaming and writing!
I have a very talented woman to thank: Kala. She’s a joy to work with, immensely talented, playfully creative and a fantastic visionary. Girl, thank you to the max galore. You absolutely RAWK. Hugs and kisses to you big time. Cheers to you!
And much thanks also goes to Christine, our Marikit hostess. She’s totally helpful, sincerely accommodating, keeps us Marikit sisters on our toes with updates and guides us well. Thank YOU, Marikit Ate! Cheers to you!
Now everyone make yourselves comfortable. I’m passing cups of tea around to celebrate!
Hi! I'm Toni Tiu,
and I've been blogging at
at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.
barbara
March 22, 2006 at 10:05 am (18 years ago)i like the new look, very clean and fresh – nice colours too – can’t help but comment on those – designer in me kasi – hehehehe
format is still cool – only thing i had a hard time is reading the green text in this section of the comments, maybe a stronger green for the text or a blue – just a bit hard to read against a white background.
other than that..v ery cool
the illustration is great too!
barbara
March 22, 2006 at 10:10 am (18 years ago)hmmm that cute cup of tea made me get up and make me a nice cuppa – now, what sort of tea are you into at the moment? right now, im doing a nice cleansing green tea – helps to loose weight daw and boost the metabolism.
it’s either im doing healthy food thing and exercise or this tea really works.
hehehe
–miss b
ps. now i feel like revamping my site! thank you for the inspiration.
Joey
March 22, 2006 at 10:16 am (18 years ago)Huy wag mo akong po-poin, nanang!
Ganda ng redesign ng blog mo. Btw, check out my blog after I eat dinner – that’s probably an hour from now, ok?
Toni
March 22, 2006 at 10:29 am (18 years ago)barbara: I love green tea! I also love Pu Er (uh oh, I am so sure I didn’t spell that correctly) especially after a heavy meal.
Joey: Hehehehehehehe ok ok, tatang, no more “po.” Sige I will visit your blog during my lunch hour — around one hour from now! Nagredesign ka rin? 😀
jher
March 22, 2006 at 10:54 am (18 years ago)lurrrvvvv lurrrvvv lurrrvvv the new look. pa cute!
jey
March 22, 2006 at 11:55 am (18 years ago)wow!
very bubbly!=)
Toni
March 22, 2006 at 12:17 pm (18 years ago)jher: Hahaha I love the cuteness!
jey: Oooh you’re lovin’ it too!!!
jeanny
March 22, 2006 at 12:21 pm (18 years ago)uy nice place….cutie.
geez…im so busy lately na nde na ko nakaka pag update at bloghop. hay miss ko na ang chikahan naten 😀
Toni
March 22, 2006 at 2:57 pm (18 years ago)jeanny: Long time no hear, sister! I’m glad nagparamdam ka naman!
tin
March 22, 2006 at 5:52 pm (18 years ago)hello! thumbs up to kala!!! i like, like, like the masthead!! i like the watercolors/pastel shades.. it’s so homey here!
don’t mention it, dear. it’s my pleasure.
iska
March 22, 2006 at 8:15 pm (18 years ago)really cool! what can i say? i always like white background and i like the doodles…
Toni
March 22, 2006 at 9:38 pm (18 years ago)tin: You got it right! We talked about how we wanted the feel to be cozy and homey and Kala did it really well!
iska: Cute illustrations ‘no! That’s all Kala!
dexie
March 22, 2006 at 9:50 pm (18 years ago)ganda. love the colors too
Jerome Daclison
March 22, 2006 at 10:35 pm (18 years ago)i hate the look of your web. (jooooookee! at least, it’s a different first line and i caught your attention). My dear, i love the look of your site. Hmmm. I think you just gave me The Moment: you love fish? Is so, you and Jher are gonna have one hell of a chat about fish. Read your entry on poverty…
pinayhekmi
March 22, 2006 at 11:51 pm (18 years ago)OMG Toni! I can just picture you and Woody talking on and on about tea. He needs to buy some Phu Eurr i don’t know the spelling either. He just finished his stash. I LOOOOVE the banner. Very cool.
Joey
March 23, 2006 at 4:13 am (18 years ago)i redesigned my blog logo. but the latest post is on CAPTION GAMES. guess who gave me that idea?
hahaha, so ikaw dapat ang unang magbigay ng caption, ha. 😉
Junnie
March 23, 2006 at 6:40 am (18 years ago)Kala and Christine are angels.
They turned me into one when we worked together.
Junnie
March 23, 2006 at 6:41 am (18 years ago)Kala and Christine are angels.
They turned me into one when we worked together years ago.
kat
March 23, 2006 at 7:53 am (18 years ago)what a sweet new template!! it’s so *you*!
i may have to ask ms.kala for some re-decorating help as well!
have a great rest-of-the-week!
Paul
March 23, 2006 at 7:56 am (18 years ago)Your new template suits you very well.
Special note on that fish food thing on the left side. It was the title of my first blog.
Toni
March 23, 2006 at 9:43 am (18 years ago)dexie : Thanks! I love the pastels!
Jerome : Hahahaha kakaloka ka Bridget ha. I like fish! I used to have pet fish but I gave them away na huhuhu. If I had the chance to have a big aquarium (with someone to clean it), I’d go for it all over again!
tintin: I luv the banner too! Kala is awesome! And oh yeah, Woody’s into tea nga pala! It’d be interesting to know what teas he’s into! I remember your entry on the different teapots/mugs in the sink!
Joey : Awww I inspired you, hehehe. I visited na and placed my caption. I love the picture! Nahuli ka ba ng bagets na kinukunan mo siya?
Junnie : Angel Junnie! Bagay!
kat : Thanks sweetie! Yes I do feel that it’s so “me.” Hugs to your baby!
Paul : “Fish Food” was your 1st blog’s name? How cute! Is there a reason why you chose that title?
jennie
March 23, 2006 at 2:00 pm (18 years ago)oooh.. nice. 😀 i love your new layout!
Toni
March 23, 2006 at 2:09 pm (18 years ago)jennie: Thank you thank you! The compliments go to Kala!
Meeyagirl
March 23, 2006 at 2:54 pm (18 years ago)ako din sasali sa mga makiki-“i love your new look” 😀 it suits you perfectly! 😀 hats off to kala, and a standing ovation to ate tin as well (she really deserves it for all the help she has given us :D). o basta ha keep writing and writing and writing (while daydreaming :D) para we have an excuse to come back and view your pretty pretty site often, hehe.
Toni
March 23, 2006 at 3:21 pm (18 years ago)meeya: Standing ovation! Standing ovation! To Tin and Kala! I agree! Thanks for the compliments! They all go to those two talented ladies!
ces
March 23, 2006 at 11:31 pm (18 years ago)it’s nice really…sometimes[err lots for me!;)] we need change, huh!
Toni
March 24, 2006 at 8:47 am (18 years ago)ces: Thanks! I find change refreshing.
kala
March 24, 2006 at 6:37 pm (18 years ago)Whew, I’m glad you like it, Toni! I will be making the other changes in a few days…when my wacom starts cooperating with me again! Hehehe.
Toni
March 24, 2006 at 6:39 pm (18 years ago)kala: I like it and so does everybody! No rush with the other changes. Take it easy. And I can’t stop giving thanks to you.
Thanks thanks thanks thanks thanks!
iska
March 24, 2006 at 9:46 pm (18 years ago)so you found my site and like the template
that’s white as milk theme, the banner is done by my hubby and i did that sketch of myself… the LP8 logo was done by our 5-yr old son 😀
Toni
March 24, 2006 at 10:01 pm (18 years ago)iska: How creative! And the LP8 logo is cute! Your son is an artist!
BabyPink
March 28, 2006 at 3:49 am (18 years ago)kakatuwa! simple lang pero ang ganda. ang linis. ang toni!:)
Toni
March 28, 2006 at 9:06 am (18 years ago)Diane: Thanks dear! All the compliments go to Kala!