Thank you Steve and Lindy for inviting us to join you at the Commanderie Gala Night. We are truly honored to be part of this very exclusive group. We had a really great time. We enjoyed all the wines that evening! and the food and company of course! Congratulations Lindy and the rest of the newly inducted members of the Commanderie de Bordeaux, Manila Chapter
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Congratulations to my friend, Aileen!!!! on the launch of your latest cookbook! It is so timely and perfect for Christmas!!!
Previous entry: Home Cafe by Aileen Anastacio March 3, 2010
Like last year, food from the cookbook were served during the launch, too bad I missed it!
Thank you Aileen for sending me a copy. It is so beautifully done!!! I will definitely try the recipes with Javier and will buy some more copies to give as gifts!! You have always been very generous with your recipes
Here are some pages from the book. Each recipe has a photo. It’s very well done!!! Love the photos! This is just a few of the many other nice recipes and photos in the book!! YOU HAVE TO GET A COPY OF THIS RECIPE BOOK!!!
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“The perfect gift for those who enjoy the finer things in life…..”
We are now booking your preferred pick up date and location.
MAKATI: Dasmarinas Village or
RELISH at Ponte (Valero St)
ALABANG: Kalipayan Homes
Book your orders now! 09178113711 / 2159587
AMAZZONE: THE STORY OF A MUST-HAVE ITEM
AMAZZONE is a bag with a strong, yet highly feminine personality rooted in the brand’s historic archives, and is the result of a reinterpretation of a cult model from the past.
The concepts around each variation developed are multi-functionality, versatility and practicality. Each choice of material, detail and colour is dictated by the desire to transform a single bag into many bags, with multiple personalities: AMAZZONE is classic in the nappa-leather, youthful dressed in pony skin, unconventional in the animal-print, super-chic in ostrich-print leather and aggressive with gold or bronze embellished studs chosen this season to interpret the rock-chic mood to perfection.
A distinctive element that lends character to the bag is the presence of large side zips that not only increase its capacity, thanks to the interior expandable pockets, but also conceal unexpected constructive and creative solutions: inserts in contrasting colours and materials.
MINI & MAXI BAGS
The season’s fashion speaks to us of a dynamic, elegant, refined lady who loves a vaguely retro style made of precious details.
The bag is an essential accessory: it has sober lines, is always chic and is preferably carried in the hand.
Maxi bags designed for working girls and mini bags in perfect ladylike style. To be used day and night, combined with the most special outfits. To be carried together or one “dangling” from the other like a curious maxi-charm. And, always, with an original twist.
Furla has developed some of its iconic seasonal lines in mini & maxi versions: alongside the classic St. Germain handbag of somewhat retro taste is the mini version in the same colour variations and made from the same materials (nappa, leather, crocodile and ostrich-print leather, pony skin and suede).
The Candy line, now a Furla must, has also been developed in the two sizes. The classic rectangular rubber bag, proposed in new tones, is joined by the new, small Candy, a mini-bag to be carried in the hand or worn with a strap in a wealth of sparkling colors.
In the Philippines, Furla is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Greenbelt 5, Rustan’s Makati, and Shangri-La Plaza Mall.
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Believe it or not, we have not yet moved! I have been packed and ready since July 5!
Previous Entry: Packing Up July 5, 2011
We have been moving things slowly and many things we have decided not to take with us except for a few things. One of them is our Sub Zero. When we got married 17 years ago and moved to our house, one of the first investments we made was buying a Sub Zero. They did not have it yet available in the Philippines at that time, so we had to even get it from the States and have it shipped here.
This is it being dismantled and removed from our kitchen. Good thing I was still able to take a photo. The white wood has already turned somewhat beige in color
This is the inside which is still okay except for a few spots where paint has been removed already through time and from opening and closing the refrigerator
We transferred it to the new place and we called Focus Global to transfer it. We trust only them to do the transfer to make sure that it is done properly and correctly. We had it repainted first before putting it in the kitchen. And here it is now in it’s new home. The photo is not too good but the wood is now back to white and it looks like brand new and still functioning well 🙂
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It takes Real Passion to Give. Leyende, which started from a small kitchen where one woman learned to hand-mix eco-friendly natural and organic body products, is now a 140sqm workshop, where founder and President, Neva Kares P. Talladen trains and employs empowered women in the artisanal process of production, something we like to call “passionately handmade” — working with respect for the environment and pride in using one’s hands.
With the same dedication and passion, we proudly introduce three Limited Edition products with embellishments designed by Sharon See and handmade by Invisible Sisters Foundation,
which directly benefits the following advocacies:
**UNICEF Product: Mother Butter Limited Edition, 100ml Motto: “Save a Mother, Save the Future” Advocacy: Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare program Pledge: P100 per product unit sold is donated to UNICEF
**SCHOOL H.O.U.S.E. Product: Clean Slate Pump Limited Edition, 100ml Motto: “Wash away ignorance” Advocacy: Project H.O.U.S.E. College Education Fund Pledge: P100 per product unit sold is donated to Project H.O.U.S.E. (under Messy Bessy)
***MARILLAC HILLS SHELTER FOR WOMEN Product: Beach Bomb Wings Limited Edition, 50ml Motto: “The Sweet Scent of Freedom” Advocacy: Marillac Women’s Shelter Pledge: P100 per product unit sold is donated to Marilac Rehabilitation Center and Shelter for Abused Women
Tis the season of giving once more! But with all the gadgets, toys and accessories available in shops and on-line, choosing presents has become more of a chore than a thoughtful process. With everyone scrambling to the next new shiny thing, the value of handmade gifts seems a thing of the past.
What do you give someone who means the world to you? Or someone who gets the latest and trendiest gifts each season?
Instead of adding to the culture of excess that each holiday brings, Leyende offers a refreshing take on truly meaningful gifts: the
Real Benefits Campaign.
Holiday shopping takes on a new, socially-relevant dimension with the following limited-edition Leyende products:
Clean Slate Multi-tasking Face Cleanser (limited edition packaging with crocheted waterdrop phone charm) 100mL – P450.00 Wash away ignorance!
For every purchase of limited edition Clean Slate Multi-tasking Face Cleanser that cleanses skin without overdrying or stripping off natural oils, you donate P100 to the Project H.OU.S.E. College Fund, which is going to sponsor the education of at-risk, out-of-school youth who undergo work-study program with Messy Bessy worry-free, ecofriendly household cleaners.
Clean Slate Multi-tasking Face Cleanser key ingredients:
trehalose (a form of sugar that helps skin retain moisture, antioxidant) pineapple extract (nature’s toner and skin freshener)
Ecocert-certified sweet almond oil (skin moisturizer without greasiness, calms skin irritation and inflammation, rich in vitamin A, E, B1, B2 and B6)
Clean Slate complete list of ingredients: DEIONIZED WATER, ORGANIC SWEET ALMOND OIL*, VIRGIN COCONUT OIL, PINEAPPLE EXTRACT, LIPOSORB**, EMULSIFYING WAX**, DISTILLED GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE**, SUGARCANE OLIGOSACCHARIDES*, TREHALOSE*, A-TOCOPHEROL (VITAMIN E), CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, GLUCONALACTONE-SODIUM BENZOATE**, FRAGRANCE (*ECOCERT-certified, **ECOCERT-approved)
Mother Butter Cocoa Butter Body Moisturizer (limited edition packaging with crocheted sleeve made from recycled plastic bags) 100mL – P450.00 Save a Mother, Save the Future!
For every purchase of limited edition Mother Butter, you stave off stretchmarks and dry skin, and contribute P100 to help UNICEF’s Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare Program reach more expectant women in need from remote areas.
Mother Butter Cocoa Butter Lotion key ingredients:
theobroma cacao (polyphenol-rich antioxidant, moisturizing, relief for itchiness, safe for pregnant women) Ecocert-certified sweet almond oil (skin moisturizer without greasiness, calms skin irritation and inflammation, rich in vitamin A, E, B1, B2 and B6)
Virgin coconut oil (natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, rich in lauric acid) Mother Butter complete list of ingredients:
40% THEOBROMA CACAO**, ORGANIC SWEET ALMOND OIL*, SUPERFATTED COCOA
EXTRACT, DEIONIZED WATER, VIRGIN COCONUT OIL, LECITHIN, XANTHAN GUM**, VIT. C, VIT B3, ORRIS ROOT EXTRACT, VANILLA EXTRACT, A-TOCOPHEROL (VIT. E)
(*ECOCERT-certified, **ECOCERT-approved)
Beach Bomb (limited edition packaging with crocheted wings lariat) 50mL – P450.00
The Sweet Scent of Freedom!
For every purchase of limited-edition Beach Bomb cologne, the refreshing blend of aloe, vetiver and coconut essences lifts the spirits, knowing that P100 of it goes directly to the daily needs and rehabilitation costs of the residents of Marillac Shelter for Women.
Beach Bomb Cocoa Butter Lotion key ingredients:
sugarcane alcohol (non-drying, disinfecting properties) aloe vera extract (anti-inflammatory, moisturizing and has skin-healing properties)
Beach Bomb complete list of ingredients:
(*ECOCERT-certified, **ECOCERT-approved)
More information on Invisible Sisters Foundation (women who crocheted the accessories): Started three years ago by American artist Ann Wizer, INVISIBLE Sisters has grown to be a factory without walls—training and providing livelihood to poor women in Manila who transform waste plastic into fashion items such as tote bags. Working especially with crochet techniques, the dozens of INVISIBLE Sisters have recycled over one hundred thousand used shopping bags, turning them into more than 30,000 products including tote bags, coin purses, retail packaging, and clutch bags.
Sharon See (designer for the crocheted accessories):
Stylist and Production Designer, Sharon See, is also a known crafter and accessories designer. Her recent crochet projects are geared towards advocacies such as Invisible Sisters Foundation and other communities of disadvantaged women in Metro Manila. Recently, she has collaborated with Messy Bessy and Leyende to pioneer upcycling projects towards more sustainable packaging.
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This holiday, the Kate Spade New York girl is ringing in the holiday season with style. From party dresses, to sparkling gems, and bright bags, she is ready to celebrate with color. Rounding out the year of color, the October collection is inspired by chocolate,
the November collection is festive and centered around multi-colors,
and just in time for resort, the color for December is navy.
handbags
signature spade
This season, Kate Spade New York is excited to introduce a new signature print featuring the new spade logo in a graphic repeating black and white pattern. This group aims to be timeless, and offers many Kate Spade New York classic silhouettes including the favorite cross body Scout, the roomy Harmony tote, and the classic Quinn, amongst several others.
grove court
This holiday, Kate Spade New York introduces a new core leather handbag group, grove court. These chic day bags are constructed from large pebble embossed cowhide and offered in classic black, buttermilk, hazel, and a bright candy apple red. The Lexie and the Little Lexie are great over the shoulder single strapped hobos perfect for running errands, the Lainey is a great daytime satchel, and the favorite for the season is the Blaine – a spacious oversized top handle satchel perfect for toting around the city or taking on trips.
flicker
One of our favorite groups returns this season with a new shape – the must have day bag for this season is the Flicker Melinda, crafted from sleek patent leather and offered in an array of bold candy colored hues including dark lapis, spearmint, fire fly, and berry- as well as classic doe, black, and gold. Also offered in this group is the versatile Monette which can be worn as an over the shoulder purse, or converted into a clutch for an evening on the town.
pastiche
The Pastiche collection is one of the season’s favorite fashion groups – channeling the mod look. These color blocked patent leather pieces are chic and can be worn day or night. The Darcy is the perfect over the shoulder satchel, and the Helena is a roomy tote perfect for carrying work essentials. This collection is offered in classic black, a chic doe, and modern red for a pop of color.
jewelry
all wrapped up
This season, the All Wrapped Up group featuring gold plated bow jewelry is re-designed with special occasions in mind. The pieces are coated in pave clear crystals – perfect for adding dazzle and shine to any outfit. The collection offers pave studs, lever back earrings, a cocktail ring, a pendant necklace, and a scatter necklace.
cocktail colorfully
Inspired by favorite festive cocktails, the cocktail colorfully collection offers an array of cocktail rings, perfectly packaged in playful gift boxes. Each box comes with a drink recipe on the back for a classic cocktail like a mint julep, a gin daisy, or a cosmopolitan. These are the perfect gifts to give or receive.
In the Philippines, Kate Spade is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at The Power Plant Mall, Greenbelt 3, Rustan’s Makati, and Shangri-La Plaza Mall.
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