Yearly Archives: 2012

Nadaman Island Shangrila Hotel Hong Kong

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It is official!! This is our family’s favorite restaurant in Hong Kong 🙂  It is the first one we go to everytime we go there and if we can go twice or three times, we will!  We go for lunch since it is cheaper than dinner- I think by half.  Not sure.  But a big difference, so I suggest Lunch over dinner.  

Previous entry:  Nadaman April 6, 2008 

Nadaman Part 2 Island Shangrila Hotel Hong Kong  June 23, 2010 

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Dickson!  Still there!!!  A loyal employee!

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Toro!

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 Toro on rice with seaweed wrapper

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James ordered this tofu and I love it – it has kani shreds ( crab )

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We always choose the Teppanyaki table

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Many of us order this!  No one cooks it like Mok, we miss him.  But this chef cooked it well too – still tasted good!!

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YUMMY Usuyaki!

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Beef Teppanyaki!

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Foie Gras Teppanyaki!!!

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Salvatore Ferragamo The Art of Shoemaking

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 To celebrate more than 80 years of quality craftsmanship, the Florentine label Salvatore Ferragamo brings to Manila a replica of its iconic wedge – one of the most famous fashion inventions of the 1930’s. The memorabilia will be displayed at the Greenbelt 4 Lobby for the whole month of September.

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What started out as the cork wedge, this most recognizable Ferragamo symbol has generated a number of new models over the years. The wedge today continuously evolves originating in an autarkic period to answer a specific functional need—that of replacing the steel plate Ferragamo had patented in the 1920s to support the arch of the foot.

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“I started working with bits of Sardinian cork”, wrote Salvatore, “pressing it, gluing it, fixing and finishing it till the space between sole and heel was filled up.”

 

This was the birth of the wedge. The Duchessa Visconti di Modrone had the honor of launching the first pair. Within a few weeks it became Salvatore Ferragamo’s most popular model. The wedge enabled the creativity of an artist like Ferragamo to express itself on surfaces more ample than those of uppers and heel alone. He experimented with many variants on the wedge, both platform and heel, with layers pressed and rounded, sculpted and painted, decorated with bits of mirror glass like an antique mosaic or with floral patterned brass latticework spattered with stones. Such creations had more in common with contemporary design or with architectures such as the Chrysler Building in New York than with the fashion accessories of the moment.

 

The art of shoemaking remains to be a core identity of the brand. The principles guiding the company right from its start are handed down from generation to generation by the production department, which is trained in-house. From size and fit, shape, material, design to workmanship, the company has managed to maintain all technical principles inherited from its founder.

 

Quality workmanship and materials, attention to form and fit are still the fundamentals of the brand. The creation of shapes is a result of many days of calculations in regard to the model for each new line. Salvatore Ferragamo uses only the finest leathers, which guarantee flexibility and resistance to ensure comfort for the entire life of the shoe.

 

In footwear construction the arch plays a very important part. Salvatore Ferragamo has always made shoes with a stable arch, internally supported by a high-quality steel reinforcement. Each pair of shoes requires ten days to make, five of them spent in lasts. The production cycle consists of 134 stages, controlled and directed by specialized personnel. Many parts of the production process are still done by hand, such as modeling, leather cutting, and shoe mounting and joining.

 

Since the 1920’s Salvatore Ferragamo has been an international leader in women’s footwear design and production due to its fine craftsmanship.  Shoppers will get the chance to appreciate more and understand how each pair of shoe is carefully created through an exclusive demonstration by an Italian craftsman in the Salvatore Ferragamo Store in Greenbelt 4.

 

Today Salvatore Ferragamo continues to lead in the world of shoe-making and producing iconic designs for women all over the world.

 

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 Center and Rustan’s Ayala Cebu.

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Mustela

By | For kids, Great Inventions, Shopping | 2 Comments

Heart2Heart is so happy to meet the two women behind Mustela in the Philippines.  Tammy Tancingco and Sharleen Cu Unjeng

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Sharleen told us how she discovered Mustela which was through her yaya 🙂  and she realized it was a good product because it actually worked for her baby.  Mustela has many products for babies, mommies and for any adult.  They even have a line for eczema called Stelatopia.  And good news is it is available in Rustan’s department store.  

For any questions, there is a Mustela hotline 0917 -8958988

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Other mothers who love using Mustela

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Mustela has been part of skin care regimes for generations. Its wide array of skin care products meet the needs of people in various stages of their lives, ranging from an expectant mother, a  baby’s delicate first few months and even into adulthood.  Mustela has been working hand in hand with respected health care professionals for over 60 years and has been at the forefront of research and innovation to ease the everyday lives of mothers and providing excellent care to their babies’ delicate skin.

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Mustela 9 Months is a complete line of products developed to address skin changes that occur during pregnancy and after giving birth. For infants, there’s the Mustela Bébé range, which includes dermatologically-tested products for daily hygiene, bath, diaper change and skin protection of newborns, babies and children.

 

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Mustela also collaborated with top dermatologists and pediatricians in developing the Mustela Dermo-Pediatrics line. These products address the symptoms and causes of skin disorders among babies. To protect babies from harmful UV rays that can lead to irreversible skin damage, Mustela Sun Protection has babies covered.

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Today, Mustela continues to break new grounds as the skin care expert for babies and mothers to be, and holds its position as the number one selling product in European pharmacies. Mustela is manufactured by Laboratoires Expanscience, which is the 6th largest independent laboratory in France, and ensures its high quality products that are free from paraben, phthalate, phenoxyethanol, alcohol, chlorphenesin and essential oils. Priority is given to ingredients of natural origins ranging form 80% to 98%. Mustela continues to create a legacy of unparalled skin care.

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Keeping infant eczema at bay

Stelatopia is a line of high quality skin care for babies developed to gently yet effectively treat infant eczema. It offers a complete response to dry and eczema-prone skin with four high quality products guaranteed safe for babies.   Stelatopia’s active ingredient is Sunflower Oil Distillate.  It’s a patented ingredient of natural origin.  It has lipid replenishing action and breaks the vicious cycle of atopic dermatitis by reducing xerosis, desquamation and itching.

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Stelatopia Cream Cleanser is ideal for daily cleansing of baby’s face, hair and body. It protects skin against dryness with its patented Active Lipid-Replenishing Process, and quickly soothes discomfort by reducing the sensation of irritation and itching. 

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When skin flare-ups occur, Stelatopia Milky Bath Oil comes to the rescue. Frequent use of this emollient-rich bath oil diminishes the frequency and intensity of flare-ups due to the presence of sunflower oil distillate. Stelatopia Milky Bath Oil requires no rinsing and does not leave an oily film.

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Stelatopia Emollient Cream is a handy companion to keep skin nourished.  It restores moisture balance by replenishing lipids while purifying the skin as it restructures even the driest skin, rebalances cutaneous flora and limits microbial proliferation. Stelatopia Emollient Cream limits the need for corticosteroids by up to 100%.

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Finally, Stelatopia No-rinse Cleansing Water is a gentle, one-step daily use cleanser for face, body, and diaper area of babies. It gently cleanses the skin with an ultra-mild, no-rinse washing base to help form a barrier against hard water that may cause more irritation.

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Mustela is available at the following outlets:

    Ayala Trinoma, 1st Level (beside Cafe Mary Grace)

    Robinson’s Manila, 1st Level Midtown Wing (beside Topshop)

    Glorietta 4, 3rd Level (in front of Gourdo’s and Play & Display)

    Shangri-la Mall, 4th Level (in front of Mothercare)

    Megamall A, 2nd Level (in front of Esprit) 

    The Shops, Greenhills Shopping Center 1st Level (in front of

    Watson’s and Mary Grace)

    Alabang Town Center, Upper Ground Floor, Connector Mall (in          

    front of K & Company) 

 

Distributed at the following:

    PureBeauty, 2nd Floor Serendra, BGC

    All Landmark Department Stores

    All Rustan’s Department Stores

    Numa Echo Baby Store, QC

 

For more information:

    MUSTELA HOTLINE:

    0917-8959988

    Email: mustelaphilippines@yahoo.com

    Website: www.mustela.com

    Facebook: Mustela Philippines

 

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Welcoming Talitha

By | Celebrations, For kids | One Comment

We are so happy to have more baby girls coming into the Lopez side of the family!!  We only have a few girls and it seems that The Johnny Lopezes are having a bunch of them one after the other 🙂  Congratulations to Carlo and Monique!  We are looking forward to the coming of Talitha!!

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Pretty and blooming Mom, Monique Albert Lopez

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The two moms of Monique 🙂 Thank you for inviting us to the baby shower of Talitha

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What a cute baby shower for Talitha 

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And many beautiful young friends of Monique

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FUN BABY SHOWER GAMES! 🙂

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Yummy food in between 🙂

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And more games!

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And many many presents for Baby Talitha 

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Nice giveaways by the sister of Monique, Rina Albert 

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Air Purifying House Plants

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6 Air Purifing house plants

1. Bamboo Palm: According to NASA, it removes formaldahyde and is also said to act as a natural humidifier.

2. Snake Plant: Found by NASA to absorb nitrogen oxides and formaldahyde.

3. Areca Palm: One of the best air purifying plants for general air cleanliness.

4. Spider Plant: Great indoor plant for removing carbon monoxide and other toxins or impurities. Spider plants are one of three plants NASA deems best at removing formaldahyde from the air.

5. Peace Lily: Peace lilies could be called the “clean-all.” They’re often placed in bathrooms or laundry rooms because they’re known for removing mold spores. Also know to remove formaldahyde and trichloroethylene.

6. Gerbera Daisy: Not only do these gorgeous flowers remove benzene from the air, they’re known to improve sleep by absorbing carbon dioxide and giving off more oxygen over night.

 

 

 

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Breakfast at Moms

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Breakfast is Mom’s favorite meal of the day.  I like joining her as long as it is not so early 🙂  I caught one of her breakfasts at home with some guests and I managed to take photos of the food which was still let when i arrived.  I love the atmosphere when it is light, happy and just having no worries and that is most of the time how I feel when with Mom, which is why Breakfast is always a pleasant meal….or any meal for that matter with Mom 

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Javier made this one-honey cooked bacon using Vande Rose bacon 

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Banoffee from Starbucks 

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