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Tablescaping that’s straight from the heart

Chemist and tablescape diva Pinky Tobiano creates several “wow moments,” as she teams up anew, this time with Rustan’s Department Store, to unveil a number of table arrangements that are artforms in and of themselves. She also shares useful tips to readers to inspire them as they embark on their…

‘Tablescape diva’ draws inspiration from Italy’s Amalfi Coast to produce latest setup

Pinky Tobiano, host of TablelovebyPinky, partners with Williams-Sonoma Brands, including Pottery Barn and West Elm, to evoke cobalt blue coastline, rocky shores and vivid, fragrant lemons in newest masterpiece. Chemist, TV host and “tablescape diva” Pinky Tobiano drew inspiration this time from Italy’s picturesque Amalfi Coast along the Sorrento peninsula…

Made in Italy, made for keeps

Bring home a piece of Italy from Opulence Design Concept. The newest high-end home store to open at The Podium carries a huge range of functional as well decorative pieces that whisper a beautiful life well lived. Opulence Design Concept, the latest luxury home store to open recently at The…

Feast of gratitude

The dining table is Pinky Pe Tobiano’s canvas of gratitude. The plates, glassware, silverware and other accessories are her colors. The vibrance of her tablescape is inescapable; it creates the imaginary lines and strokes only an artistic person like her can do. Joyful. Celebratory. Grateful. By Büm D. Tenorio Jr.…

SM Home’s Christmas décor sale proves that it’s never too late to decorate

With only a few days to go before Christmas, you might just want to drop by SM Home’s Christmas Décor Sale and get your hands on a rich selection of more than 500 stylish ornaments — all at 20 percent off! Classic Christmas The “Classic” selection offers the familiar holiday…

M Maison Manila: Better plates than never

After turning her passion into a thriving business, this public relations maven is set to add color to Yuletide feasts with her bone china, ceramic tableware, plates and goblets — not to mention her bright ideas for avoiding cabin fever through the joys of table setting. By JOSE PAOLO S.…

Sweet-smelling home for the holidays minus the toxins

Saying goodbye to synthetic fragrances coming from candles, air fresheners and room sprays doesn’t mean your home can’t smell amazing. You can freshen the air naturally with soothing aromas of pure essential oils. No matter how we cocoon ourselves at home these days, as we work from home and keep…

Green, green leaves of home

Teddy Manuel’s Filipino-inspired holiday arrangements are lush with owers from Baguio, via the Dangwa ower market in Manila, to nearby Divisoria; and several ephemeral masterpieces of anahaw and kamuning leaves. And, of course, there’s the iconic belen. By Alex Y. Vergara With prices of imported flowers, from Ecuadorian roses to…

German furniture brand captures ‘joy and art of living’

The KARE showroom at the Podium also features a new concept in interior design: Furniture and lights, as well as accessories and gift items, which are displayed like art objects. German furniture brand KARE recently opened its first-ever showroom in the Philippines at The Podium. People behind this development hope…

High-end furniture chain marks fifth year with huge discounts

In less than five years, Bernhardt has won the hearts of countless Filipinos who aspire for the finer things in life, as we stay home longer and more often because of the challenging times. Bernhardt marks its fifth anniversary with huge discounts of up to 50 percent on most items…