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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.…

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…

Holiday décor ideas: Themed works make the dream work

Home is definitely where the heart – and art – is for the holidays. As such, it pays to prepare early and plan ahead on how you, too, can “deck the halls” this Christmas. Here are some tips from the Rustan’s Christmas Shop that might come in handy. Red, white…

Queen Street West resumes her reign

After shutting its doors in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Queen Street West or QSW, the ready-to-wear and lifestyle boutique in San Juan, recently reopened for business. Apart from following standard protocols such as temperature checks, limiting the number of people inside the shop, thorough disinfection of garments and…

Real estate exec cites challenges and opportunities amidst crisis

That the raging COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world and life as we know it is an understatement. As talk of the new normal occupies us these days, one can’t help but think if new means better, or more of the same. In the end, it really depends on how…

CBK Hardware Inc. brings world-class security brand Chubbsafes to the Philippines

Security, in terms of our valuables and information, is of paramount importance. Whether it's jewelry or any other treasures we consider near and dear to our hearts, these possessions need to be protected at all costs. Even our business transactions need to be secured, as well. What we need are security…

Work space in today’s world redefined

If an ideal work space is a constant problem for most professionals and students alike, a new culture of productivity, professionalism and flexibility recently opened right in the heart of the country’s business district. Work Folk redefines the area of collaborative working space, most commonly restricted to cramped offices or…