Monthly Archives: August 2010

By Franklin Mariano

By | Homes and Interiors | 6 Comments

I remember Bulgin and Lils house being behind walls and I could not even see where the house was, so when we went back a year later,  we definitely did not miss the house.  BEAUTIFUL!  I told them it reminded me of a Palm Springs home

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The architect is Franklin Mariano who is the uncle of Lils….. 

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…but everything inside is done by Lils.  She told me that she picked each and every single thing inside the house and took charge of every single detail that was done inside the house 

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A beautiful and very valuable vintage Baccarat chandelier

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Den 

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Bulgin’s Burago car collection  

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Master Bedroom 

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Two Bedrooms 

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Stairs leading to the attic 

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Which is Bulgin’s playroom 🙂 

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More height!! The dining room window facing the pool 

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My favorite part of the house 

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Pool area..soon we will be having wood bricked oven pizza by the pool…watch out for that here in a few months! 🙂 

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It’s Time To Bloom

By | Finds | 3 Comments

Heart2Heart loves colognes and is so happy that we have many choices nowadays and even locally made!  

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Remember my friend, Michelle?

 Beginnings September 21, 2008

If there is one thing we have in common…it is our love for colognes!!  So as soon as she released her product, of course I bought some immediately!! My favorite is Hierbas and Hoja

She is the creative person behind Nueve Colognes, she formulates them and she designs everything for the product

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For orders, Please send a message to nuevecologne@gmail.com 

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Korea Garden

By | Celebrations, Foodie | 3 Comments

We celebrated Tito Totoy’s Birthday! This is the 77th already and looking forward to more and more!  So far, we have not missed one every year since 2007.  Thanks for always making us a part of your family.  We love you all!

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We admire Tito Totoy for being a very simple gentleman!

He was so happy and proud he was wearing a vintage Tag Heur watch 🙂  Apparently, it was a watch James sold to Suharto twenty years ago when we were still in London.  Then somehow Suharto sold it to his brother who sold it to his father ( Tito Totoy ) 🙂    Looking at it now, it would be nice to buy that watch back – but Tito Totoy will probably not sell it because he loves it! 

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We had Korean food this time in one of the popular restaurants since we can remember – Korea Garden.  Still YUMMY as ever!  

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 128 Jupiter St., Bel-Air 2 Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines  Phone Number: (63 2) 895-5443, (63 2) 896-4361

Tito Totoy’s 76th Birthday August 25, 2009 

75th Birthday of Tito Totoy August 28, 2008 

Blue Leaf August 3, 2007

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Massimiliano Giornetti New Creative Director of the Salvatore Ferragamo Group

By | What's New at Rustan's | No Comments

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From the Fall Winter 2011 collection fashion designer Massimiliano Giornetti will also take on the role of Creative Director for all the product lines of the Salvatore Ferragamo Group, , one of the main global players in the luxury goods industry.

Coherently with the Florence-based fashion group’s brand vision strategies, Massimiliano Giornetti, who was in charge of the men’s and women’s ready to wear collections — will also be responsible for addressing the creative and style development of the different product categories of Salvatore Ferragamo.

With this new role Giornetti, who will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Michele Norsa, will guarantee the brand’s collections with a further coherence, in line with the philosophy of style that is typical of Salvatore Ferragamo.

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“Our entire family has always deeply appreciated Massimiliano Giornetti,” said Ferruccio Ferragamo, Chairman of Salvatore Ferragamo Italia S.p.A. “We are happy of his new role because we consider him the right person to impersonate the Ferragamo style and I am certain that his creativity will bring a further strong contribution to who has up until now worked to represent in the best way possible the Ferragamo style in all product categories.”

“The appointment of Massimiliano as new creative Director for the entire Group represents the natural evolution of his career in full coherence with the strategic positioning of the brand,” underlined Michele Norsa, Chief Executive Officer of Salvatore Ferragamo Italia S.p.A.

“I am deeply honored of the confidence the Ferragamo family and the management of the Company have entrusted me with,” said Massimiliano Giornetti. “I hope to be able to continue to contribute with my work to the success of a brand that is so famous and recognized at a global level.”

 

In the Philippines, Salvatore Ferragamo is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists Inc. (SSI) and is located at Power Plant Mall, Greenbelt 4, Rustan’s Tower, Rustan’s Makati, Alabang Town Centre and Rustan’s Ayala Cebu.

 

Photo Credits:  cwta.org.cn

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Limited Edition Assumption Shoes

By | Velada 2012 | 17 Comments

Limited Edition Shoebox & Me Assumption Shoes!

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Carla

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The Velada 2012. Classic Ballet flats in Gold and Pewter

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Eugenie

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Faith – Available in Adult and Kids sizes – black and red

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The Marjo. Adult and Kids sizes. Perfect for school or casual weekends out with the fam

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Prices are P799 adults, P599 kids shoes 

Please email me 

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at margied@pldtdsl.net or my fb account margie duavit or email Assumption 87 fb account for orders! Please provide size (half sizes available), name, style and contact details both email and cell. I will confirm orders and respond as soon as possible. Pick up points Makati, Alabang, Pasig, Greenhills and Quezon City available. Buy now! Limited supply only! Hoo-Hoo!

A project of AC Batch 87

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as seen in Philippine Tatler August 2010 Charity Issue

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Jenny

By | Recipes, Yummy! | One Comment

Thanks Jenny for sharing all your photos of your yummy and beautifully presented culinary creations!!!

Heart2Heart got so excited to see all the photos of Jenny!!  I knew Jenny was a dentist but I did not know she was a great cook as well!!  And I wonder how she keeps herself so slim and of course as beautiful as always! 🙂  Hopefully we can visit you in Singapore one of these days so we can try some of your yummy food!  Meantime, keep tempting us and keep those photos coming!  Keep cooking and baking 🙂 

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Coffee Cream Cheese Brownies

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Apple Crumble with Vanilla Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce

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Blueberry buckle fresh out of the oven

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Blueberry White Chocolate Tart

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Buttermilk Pancakes ( as good as pancake House ) 🙂

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Buttermilk Waffles

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Chocolate Decadent

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Chocolate Kahlua Coffee Bundt Cake

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Strawberry Compote and Bacon for Waffles and Pancakes

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Fish and Zucchini Stacks with Tomato and Basil

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Lasagna Oozing with Bechamel Sauce

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Lasagna with Queso de Bola Crisps

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 Mixed Greens with Prosciutto and Rock Melon

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Nicoise Salad

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Omeletter Version with Mushroom, Asparague, Shallots and Light Mozzarella Cheese with What, Oats and Mixed Fruitsoatmeal-version-with-mushroomstomatoes-asparaugusshallotsandlightmozzarella-cheese-with-wheattoastand-mixedfruits.jpg

 

Pasta with Grilled Vegetables and Bacon Bits

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Potato Leek Soup

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Banana Republic Fall Essentials 2010

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BANANA REPUBLIC FALL 2010 ESSENTIALS

Cool down then warm up with Banana Republic this fall season, as we anticipate the transition from warm summer months to cooler times ahead.

Women can set themselves up for great fall pieces, in a range of browns and neutrals set in steely and soft blues. Key items include embellished tops and essential skirts that are effortlessly modern and easy to outfit around. A soft print of painterly geometrics and watercolor florals dominate the collection and serve as the identifying look of the season.

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Men can update their wardrobe with short-sleeve tops knits and novelty wovens in cooler, transitional colors – pieces are grounded blacks and denim, accented by navys and cool blues. Pieces for him then warm up with long sleeve mock neck and full-zip sweaters. Graphic and logo printed tees round out the collection, all in deep burgundy tones and Tabasco hues.

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BANANA REPUBLIC FALL 2010 COLLECTION

Effortless strength. Understated cool. These artful juxtapositions inform the fall 2010 collection which revolves around contrasting textures, thoughtful tailoring and effortless modernity. With each piece possessing enduring versatility and limitless opportunities for mixing, the line creates the perfect canvas to display one’s own individual style. “Today there‘s no separation between what we wear to work, to play, to unwind,” notes Creative Director and EVP of Design, Simon Kneen. “For fall, a series of opposing pairings—masculine shapes with feminine details, utilitarian essentials with tailored finery, romantic touches with military classics—creates a modern energy that suits every time and place.”

This multifaceted vision is evident at every angle, from the alluringly tactile materials to the fluid palette and inviting silhouettes. Cargo and military shapes are reduced for her, transformed into lean, graceful shapes. Each piece complements the next: skinny pants and sleek leggings give comforting pieces a citified finish while textured wools warm up cool silk separates. Elongated cardigans drape close to the body and softly structured skirts graze the thigh, while jersey blazers layer with ease. Lithe belts, leopard accents and suede boots add playful punctuation.

With the same refreshing approach, fits for men have been cleverly mixed, pared down and transformed into softly structured shapes. Formal slim stretch wool pant paired with casual washed cotton woven shirts serve as the ideal foundation for autumnal essentials including the tailored item blazer, dapper sweaters and smart wool coats. Suiting is trim in fit and primed for layering. Utilitarian classics like the cargo pant, desert boot and cadet jacket are elevated to timeless designs when reinvented and rendered in the soothing hues of olive, grey and deep charcoal.

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Banana Republic is exclusively distributed in the Philippines by Casual Clothing Specialists, Inc. (CCSI), a subsidiary of Stores Specialists, Inc., and is available at Greenbelt 5 and Rustan’s Department Store Makati.

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