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Stillness is the Key

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Super love this book! Thank you Tali and EO family Leah @leahcaringal for telling me about this & JP @jptuason & Jeanette @jnt_ipapo_tuason for giving us a copy It is the stillness of the pandemic that we need so much! Before we were just too busy – too much going on – I could not focus, I was making haphazard decisions, I started many tasks and couldn’t follow through. It was too noisy! But within this one year or so – the peace and silence made our life so clear. Stillness gives us time to see things more clearly moving forward #h2hhotoffthepress #h2heo #h2hquotes

Lidak Massage Gun

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Super love my new gadget from Gianina @gianinadayrit I’ve been planning to get one of these!! The Lidak Massage gun! It’s the safest gun you can own and you can have your own massage in the safety of your own home! I use it also to massage areas that ache and just need to let your blood circulate – and it gets better! I’m going to teach my housegirl to use it on me while lying down so it’s like having a therapist massaging me Love love love this and it’s available online at Rustans.com @rustansph or in store through your personal shopper  #raphasgear #LidakPh #rustansph #h2hrustans #h2hgadgets #h2hspa

RUSTAN’S STUDIO ARTESAN CONCEPT SPOTLIGHTS HANDCRAFTED, LOCAL, AND ETHICALLY-MADE FASHION & HOME ITEMS

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Handcrafted, Local, and Ethically-Made:

The Spirit of Community at the Heart of Rustan’s Studio Artesan Concept

It’s been awhile since we’ve been able to venture out of our homes. For those of us who love traveling, it’s been a huge feat staying planted in place, dreaming of all the wonderful discoveries and adventures we might be missing.

But maybe like us, you’ve begun to have a renewed sense of appreciation for your immediate surroundings. We can go out again, even if it’s just nearby, to enjoy the sparkling waters along the coast of El Nido, marvel at the historical streets of Vigan, or take in the pinecone smell of Baguio for the first time in a long while.

There is so much beauty where we live. The most beautiful part though? The people who make a place. The real faces and hands that craft the things we use every day. Rustan’s turns the spotlight on these creative communities through its new fashion and home concept Studio Artesan, which will launch this July 7 in stores and on the rustans.com website.

A love letter to a beautiful country and its people

Studio Artesan is a love letter by Rustan’s to all things locally-produced, handcrafted, and ethically-made. The vision was to create an online and in-store destination that would highlight the handiwork of local artisans, the tradition of their wares, and the special care, attention, and respect given to the islands that provide their livelihood.

Some of the featured brands at the Rustan’spop-in have been years-long partners. Tali Handmade is a line of chic bags that provides employment to female inmates and Silnag isa brand that produces minimalist jewelry from natural materials. Others are new offerings of the store, such as the socially-conscious fashion brands Etika Collective and Maison Metisse.

Rustan’s has also partnered with a line-up of furniture and lifestyle brands to freshen up the home. Philux and The Olive Tree Company are known for reinterpreting traditional designs for Filipino customers today. Tadeco Home, Manang PH, and Shell Arts Co Inc will add a stylish, ethnic touch to your lanai and sala, while brands like Amber and Anne and Tienda Verda bring the vibrant colors of Batangas and Ilocos straight to your tabletop.

Living culture and the vibrant arts community

The Filipino-owned department store aims to take customers on a wondrous journey exploring Studio Artesan’s inclusive collection of fashion, jewelry, accessories, furniture, and home décor from creative communities around the Philippines. To take this inspiration further, Rustan’s is focusing its campaign on content that calls attention to the richness of our Filipino heritage.

In collaboration with Ballet Philippines and the local government, Rustan’s will launch an online video of dancers performing in several tourist spots around the city of Manila. Dressed in the brands of Studio Artesan, the campaign will spotlight the intersectionality between classic and contemporary, art and wear-ability, and the melting pot that our capital has always represented.

In addition, Rustan’s will also run a playful and stylish campaign on its website, social media, and Viber in celebration of the fun and joyful nature of Philippine creativity.

Livelihood for all

Rustan’s has always been a purveyor and staunch supporter of Philippine arts and culture. As the pandemic presents many challenges, it is more important than ever to invest in Philippine-made design and foster homegrown talent.

In the spirit of bayanihan, Rustan’s Private Labels have donated excess fabrics to Cristal Cares, a livelihood program based in Manila’s District 5 that provides jobs to local seamsters and seamstresses. Founded by Cristal Bagatsing, a third-generation Manileña, the foundation has been involved in helping eradicate poverty in the area for decades. Her advocacy extends to caring for the environment as well, and all donated materials will be upcycled into reusable bags.

From July 7 onwards, customers will be able to discover and shop Studio Artesan, our local designers showcase at the rustans.com website and at Rustan’s Makati.

Shop local. Shop artisan. Because the people who make our things and the way they make them matters.

Mommy Dolor’s Kitchen

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So colorful & so yummy food from @mommydolorskitchen in Malabon! The son of Mommy Dolor is Jaison Yang @jaison.yang and he made available their family heirloom recipes from his Mom. Yummy hamonado ( salted egg, sausage, pork) which reminds me of galantina, Tortang alimasag, palabok and kakanin. Make sure to order the cheese pimiento and bagoong!!!! Super yum! Makes nice gifts too! The pasabuy section are other Malabon specialties like the best broas of @betsyscakesmalabon Give them 2 days notice to prepare your order as everything is made fresh upon order. So order already now for the weekend!! Support our local ?? food #mommydolors #h2hcloudkitchens #h2hpartyplatters #h2hproudtobepinoy #h2hrecipes #h2hhomemade

Misua Queen

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We received this super yummy Cha misua from T. Boni & T. Rose Choa @patch0a Yummy! Love the peanuts & crispy fish topping too! I messaged the Misua queen
Analyne Acero
( 09175202588 ) and she gave me her pricelist. She has many others and she said her other bestsellers are her Chili ? chicken & Hongma with cuapao – swipe left to see photos! A must try noodle dish – I read these are birthday noodles! But don’t wait for a birthday – call her and order some now!! Let me know if you like it too!! #misuaqueen #h2hcloudkitchens #h2hpartyplatters #h2hpasta

Best of Cupcakes by Sonja in Minis

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The best of cupcakes by Sonja @cupcakesbysonja in Minis. For a limited time only from July 5-10 so make sure you order already now It comes packed so nicely & it has piping on top so the top won’t get smashed I highly recommend the 12s because the 2 new ones are there & the really yummy one is Sweet pleasures which is a hazelnut dacquoise biscuit w/crunchy hazelnut praline, milk chocolate ganache & nilk chocolate chantilly enclosed in a paper thin Belgian milk chocolate cup. I’m planning to order a dozen of that for the hubby If you are more than one, order the 24 because you will end up fighting for them Mom gobbled up the Bunny huggers carrot cupcake so I never got to try it. This for me is always the best way to eat A little of everything You get to try everything, you don’t waste when you can’t finish a whole piece & follows the principle of “everything in moderation “ More power Sonja @sonjaocampo #cupcakesbysonja #h2hdesserts #h2hlimitededition #h2hsweets #h2hchocolate

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