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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…

Giving your personal spaces a refresh is now made easier, more affordable

If you’re thinking of giving spaces in your home a refresh after being holed up indoors all these months either working or studying from home, then this latest development should be welcome news to you. MAV Furniture’s much-awaited annual sale is ongoing up to June 20. Whether you’re shopping for…

Decking the halls with black boxes and gingham runners

An easy and ideal way to produce a DIY table setting this Christmas is to keep the design classic. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun by throwing in an unexpected twist or two. Veteran event designer Zenas Pineda shows you how. By ALEX Y. VERGARA Photography by…

White Christmas in all its many shapes and nuances

The event designer known for his surreal and somewhat extravagant floral arrangements momentarily comes back to the classics for the upcoming holidays. And while one could argue that such a theme has been done time and time again, he deftly manages to make it anything but basic. By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA…

Brighten up your home this Christmas with these unique, holiday finds

As we welcome the holiday season, one of the most luxurious furniture companies in the country is officially launching MAV Details, a collaborative space where you can find finely crafted and carefully curated home accents, accessories and conversation pieces. With their exceptional designs, these unique finds are bound to add…

Environment-friendly company takes virus-zapping technology to a new level

We’ve religiously followed basic health protocols such as frequent hand-washing, masking and physical distancing, and, for the most part, they seem to be working. But what to do with the indoor air we breathe in, especially in public places like offices, restaurants, hotels and shops, which are slowly coming back…