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Love, love, Lavender

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ July is almost at an end, which means that the lavender fields of Provence have most probably peaked already. And while you might have missed that flight to Southern France to witness it — due to the numerous travel restrictions in place — you…

Keep your sanity in check with these scented candles

By Hermes Joy Tunac Lighting up a scented candle is one of the go-to ways of relaxing in any space—may it be at the comforts of your own homes, in a hotel, or even in a restaurant. The dim light brings out a sense of coziness coupled with its relaxing…

American with a dash of French and a hint of Chinese

Having spent a considerable part of her youth in the United States, Toni Abad was naturally drawn to American furniture pieces and design aesthetics when she and her husband started building their new home several years ago. But her heart is still very much Pinoy, from the dishes she cooks…

Pinay caregiver gets a house from Michael Bublé

The Canadian crooner fulfills his late grandfather's dying wish by gifting his Filipina nurse with a dream home to call her own. By ALEX Y. VERGARA/ Photos from thescottbrothers.com Michael Bublé, with twin brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott, shows Minette the renovated home before making the big reveal. Amid dark,…

Lockdown-compliant, Internet-famous Korean coffee to ward off the quarantine blues away

Text and photos by Hermes Joy Tunac If you've been on social media since the start of the enhanced community quarantine, you probably have a friend or two who've been sharing images of the frothy drink dubbed as "Dalgona Coffee." Some have probably even gone one step further, posting their…

Furniture pieces steeped in Italian fashion tradition

When it comes to furnishing the home, it’s important to bear in mind that furniture, no matter the price tag, can make or break a space. Choosing the right pieces can transform even the simplest of homes from drab to fab. The same guy who redefined luxury home furnishing almost…

No such thing as ‘”exes baggage” this Valentine’s Day

Filipinos are taking advantage of the growing online marketplace to sell their pre-loved items. But did you know that nine out of 10 Filipinos are willing to let go of their exes’ gifts? They’ve got hugot (a Filipino slang which refers to drawing emotions from somewhere deep within) and…

Say goodbye to smelly bathrooms with Ambi-pur!

For Filipinos, a dirty home is something to be ashamed of. As hosts, they put a lot value on how to present themselves in front of their visitors, assuring them that their house will be tidy and comfortable—from the living room down to the bedrooms and bathrooms. According to research,…

Ryan Chris’ new bridal collection takes us into the ETHEREAL

Imagine your favorite fairy tale characters brought to life, added by a twist of modern-day minimalism and profound taste. This is what you get with fashion designer Ryan Chris Baylen's newest bridal collection. R Y A N C H R I S™️' launches "ETHEREAL - The Tale of a Bridal…

Menarco Tower receives the WELL Gold certification plaque

By Bryle B. Suralta The "healthiest building in the Philippines" has finally received its WELL Gold plaque from the International Well Building Institute (IWBI) Asia. The first office building project of Menarco Development Corp., Menarco Tower was recently honored at its food hall at the 32nd street tower in Bonifacio Global City.…