Beautiful article by Francis Kong from the Philippine Star shared by Tita Merl
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I recently posted Rustan’s Christmas in the Makati store,
Previous entry: Rustan’s Christmas 2016 October 20, 2016
but then I recently visited the Shangrila Plaza store and wow!!
There must be something happening here soon 🙂 
Bring home the holiday cheer with Rustan’s
Tis’ the season to be jolly, especially as Rustan’s opens its doors and welcomes excited homemakers and families into its magical Christmas Shop. Deck the halls and trim the trees with beautiful holiday decor and memorable trinkets that reflect the joy and warmth of the season.
Starting this October, Rustan’s, the purveyor of style and home luxury, shares its exquisite inspirations through whimsical vignettes that aim to bring a little more magic into the holidays. Celebrate Christmas in the finest style with glamorous holiday furnishings by Rustan’s.
Here Comes Santa Claus!
Ready your home to welcome this season in style with fun and humorous pieces inspired by Santa Claus.Bring a chuckle and a smile to every face seeing withclimbing Santas displayed on the Tree. Spread the holiday cheer with stuffed Christmas stockings, elegant Christmas balls in silver and mistletoe red. Capture the fun and exuberance of the holidays with a Traditional Santa Claus Christmas Tree.
Into the Woods
Create the experience of a rustic chalet tucked in the snow-covered Alps and bring a touch of warmth into your abode with delightful accents of nature. With pieces that bring a more earthy appeal like weathered wood, rustic pine cones, and holly berry pine sticks, transform living spaces into the perfect setting to host the most memorable celebrations this season. To add more glitter and sophistication, place ornaments like reindeers, flowers and Christmas stockings that come in earth and eco colors at Rustan’s.
Winter Whimsy
Add vibrant touches of emerald and gold to a unique white Christmas tree. Turn any home into a winter wonderland with the fine selection of frosted, snow-inspired decor from Rustan’s. These luxurious pieces complementwell interiors in a muted palette of cream and champagne. Delicate metallic trimmings and touches of glitter can help bring a touch of glam and whimsy to the Holiday season.
Lest we forget, Christmas is not all about the gifts that we receive or give; it is also about the moments we share with our loved ones, so set the mood and dress up your home in the most luxurious and wonderful Christmas decors only from the Rustan’s Christmas Shop.
Check out Rustan’s Christmas Shop at Rustan’s Makati, Rustan’s Shangri-la, Rustan’sAlabang Town Center, Rustan’s at Gateway Mall and Rustan’s Cebu.
Visiting Len in her beautiful abode
My favorite in the coffee table of Len @lenl0pez is the Kusama in the middle ? #H2HHomes #H2HArt #Kusama
Beautiful view from the dining table of Len @lenl0pez LOVE her Fandango chandelier and Voyage Baby bed by @kennethcobonpue and the cool lamp in the corner #H2HHomes
Finally I get to try the Buko pie of @wildflourmanila Yum?Love the topping and sauce and I would add grated cheese 🙂 Thank you Len @lenl0pez for sharing #H2HDessertFinds #H2HDesserts #H2HBuko
Passing through the den – more beautiful artwork – Arturo Luz
Super cute!!! Harry the Norwich Terrier 🙂 
Heart2Heart loves babies #H2HBabies Baby Olivia 2 months old -half British half Filipino from Mommy Len @lenl0pez
With visiting cousin Penny @pennykatigbak
We are cousins 🙂
In 2007, Ricardo Preto started showcasing collections at Lisbon Fashion Week under his own label, Ricardo Preto.
While the brand’s core business is Women’s ready-to-wear, bags, and shoes, it also offers Menswear and accessories. Soon after the designer’s success in the runway, brands like Levi’s, Energie and Nike sought his expertise, confirming Ricardo’s exceptional eye in fashion through their successful collaborations. He is also regularly invited to present his beautiful collections in Vienna’s Fashion Week in Austria. Since his debut, Ricardo Preto has been singled out by an audience of well-informed, stylish people, who appreciate the designer’s singular vision of exploring the concept of style over fast changing fashion. Ricardo Preto’s collections are made for a cosmopolitan lifestyle, which demand a contemporary wardrobe.
Ricardo Preto for Rustan’s
The brand offers functional pieces made for a sophisticated career person, who lives a fast paced lifestyle. The brand’s core values are easy, stylish and comfortable.
Preto’s collections, exclusively for Rustan’s, consider the desire to look effortless in a short time. It is with this premise that the designer delivers pieces that live beyond the seasons, that are inspired by beauty and harmony of forms, that are designed to evolve along with the individual.
Ricardo Preto for Rustan’s collections
The FW16 Collections are inspired by the minimalist lines of modern architecture, as reflected in the purity of the silhouettes and the continuity of their lines. In this first collection designed by Ricardo Preto for Rustan’s, the designer took inspiration from the lush vegetation and beautiful semi-precious stones found in Philippines, translating them into inspired prints as camouflage for the urban jungle. With structured fabrics and fitted silhouettes, the modern men and women will definitely find the perfect pieces that will suit their respective ways of life.
U by RP Brand
Envisioned for everyday casual living, U by Ricardo Preto pays respect to the need in staying comfortable yet stylish at the same time. Not compromising structure with flow, find ease in a wardrobe that is adaptable to every wearing occasion.
U by RP FW16 Collections
These collections took inspiration from Classical Greek art history, mixed with fun geometrics printed on flowing fabrics, featuring and “fit and flare” silhouettes.
Ricardo Preto Exclusive For Rustan’s and U by Ricardo Preto are available at Rustan’s Ayala Center Makati, Rustan’s Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Rustan’s at Gateway Mall Cubao, Rustan’s Alabang Town Center, and Rustans’s Ayala Center Cebu.
Ricardo Preto studied architecture at the Lusiada University in Lisbon. He served as an apprentice of his teacher Maria Emilia Sobreira and completed a handbag workshop at St. Martins School of Arts in London.
As a creator, Ricardo Preto designed a collection for Amarras –a fast-fashion brand in Spain–; created bags for another spanish brand Perteguaz; and produced hats and accessories for designers like Dino Alves and Osvaldo Martins. He presented two collections at Manobras de Maio and presented his first collection at Portugal Fashion in 2005. He became part of the ModaLisboa LAB platform in March 2006, and integrated the list of designers for the Senior Creator Circuit of ModaLisboa in March 2007.
He has developed custom designs for various international brands, like Levi´s, Energie, Nike, Miss Sixty and Pepe Jeans. Aside from crafting his collections, Ricardo has also produced fashion editorials for magazines like Dif, Máxima, Zoot, Umbigo, to name a few. In 2007 and 2008, the designer led the art direction for Vista Alegre’s campaigns, and was also the campaign stylist for Água das Pedras, Moviflor and BPI.
Ricardo Preto has also developed collections and creative partnerships with brands like Oliveira da Serra, Canon, Toshiba, Fita Azul, Bic and Italian Motor Village – Spazio Dual.
In 2010, he created the costumes for the opera, Paint Me – a co-production with São Carlos and Cuturgest, and staged by Rui Horta.
Ricardo collaborated with Meam Style between 2010-2015. As Creative Director, he produced three RTW lines per season that were sold in Spain, France and Italy. During this period, Ricardo Preto also designed shoes for the Portuguese brand, Clays.
Today, Ricardo Preto is the Creative Director of Ricardo Preto Exclusive for Rustan’s and U by Ricardo Preto for Rustan’s. Both brands are under the management of Rustan Commercial Corporation and are sold at Rustan’s Department Stores.
Ricardo Preto sells his main label in one of the luxury stores in Lisbon, next to renowned international designers.
Dinner for Tats @canarymum and Antonio who are visiting from Singapore 
and with these 2 beautiful ladies. Tess @mgvtrb And Annette @annettegozon Apparently they love to eat too And Bambi @bambi_linkedge likes to feed them with LOVE 🙂 Bambi tells me that they have been very supportive of her new business venture and order all the time. Thank you Tess and Annette #H2HPeople We were so happy to see Dexter Tan @dxtanga last night and even more so when he brought for us his latest product from @nyfdpremiere Salted Egg So yummy! Even more yummy when you’re watching a movie so make sure to try some at NYFD @nyfdpremiere #NYFDPremiere #NYFD #H2HSaltedEgg #SaltedEgg #SaltedEggFries 
When Bambi invites us, she gives us all advance notice of her menu. She’s so cute
?MENU FOR OCT 12 Dinner
THAN LONG CRABS
?PASTA TIVOLI
POT ROAST BEEF
ROAST CHICKEN WITH TRUFFLE PORCINI STUFFING
LENGUA TRUFFLE
??Desserts:? Bambi’s Signature Apple Pie?Tiramisu?Deconstructed Chocolate Cheesecake #H2HBambisKitchen #H2HCrabs #H2HApplePies #H2HDesserts #H2HTastingGroup
Bambi bringing my favorite 🙂 with the Food Tasting gang + Dexter @dxtanga Fun get together!
Starbucks kicks off the Christmas season with celebrated seasonal coffee, food and beverage offerings in the Philippines
Starbucks beloved handcrafted holiday beverages return to stores in the Philippines for a limited time, along with the 2016 vintage Christmas Blend coffee, new food and beverage offerings and an exclusive selection of curated merchandise for gifting. Customers are invited to stop by to celebrate the arrival of Christmas season at Starbucks – a time to rejoice, with traditions rooted in more than four decades of passion for coffee and experiences and the connections that are inspired by the spirit of the season.
“I’m delighted that the holiday season has arrived in our stores again, a special time at Starbucks with tastes and experiences that inspire our partners and customers. We are honored to be a part of our customers’ yearly holiday tradition here in the Philippines.” said Keith Cole, head of marketing for Starbucks Philippines “Our customers highly anticipate our seasonal beverages, and this year we offer a delicious mix of returning favorites and new handcrafted beverages – celebrating the best of the season with them.”
This year, in addition to returning favorites Peppermint Mocha and Toffee Nut Latte, Starbucks is pleased to introduce a new handcrafted beverage for the holiday season, the Santa Hat Dark Mocha.
Santa Hat Dark Mocha: Decadent dark mocha topped with a base of strawberry whipped cream, strawberry drizzle and a dollop of snowy white whipped cream to create a playful “Santa Hat.”
Peppermint Mocha: Espresso and steamed milk sweetened with flavors of chocolate and peppermint, topped with whipped cream, mocha drizzle, and candy cane pieces.
Toffee Nut Latte: Steamed milk, espresso and toffee nut syrup and topped off with whipped cream and toffee nut sprinkles.
Starbucks also welcomes the return of Christmas Blend, our most beloved coffee enjoyed in more than 60 countries around the world. Since 1984, Starbucks has created its special Christmas Blend coffee every year, showcasing its artistry in roasting and blending. In creating the 2016 blend, Starbucks ages the rare Sumatra beans for up to five years, and as the coffee rests, it develops a cedary, deep and earthy flavor. These beans are then combined with robust coffee beans from Asia-Pacific and vibrant coffee beans from Latin America resulting in a full-bodied coffee that pairs well with a variety of Christmas foods, from savory meals to sweet desserts such as the all-time favorite Starbucks Chocolate Toffee Nut Loaf. This year’s Starbucks® Christmas Blend stands apart with pronounced flavors and deep, intriguing layers of spiciness and sweetness.
Customers are invited to choose their favorite Starbucks Christmas Blend from a range of formats to suit their tastes and preferences. Coffee connoisseurs can enjoy whole bean offerings, or share the joy of Christmas with Starbucks® Christmas Blend Origami™, a delightful and convenient single-use filter for the perfect portioned cup of coffee on-the-go. Another thoughtful gift for busy coffee lovers is Starbucks VIA® Ready Brew Christmas Blend, an instant Starbucks kick to create Christmas in a cup – wherever, whenever.
Customers can also explore the deeper, darker Starbucks® Christmas Blend Espresso Roast – an added option alongside Starbucks signature Espresso Roast in handcrafted espresso beverages this season.
The nuanced flavor of our rare aged Sumatra evokes the richness of the season in this bold coffee, inspired by the tradition of Christmas Blend. The addition of dark-roasted Latin American and Indonesian beans lends a caramelly sweetness and hearty spiciness with vibrant cedary spice layers.
Complementary Flavors: Ginger, orange, pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, caramelized sugar
STARBUCKS® CHRISTMAS BLEND
“Vintage 2016” on our bag celebrates this coffee’s unique blend and roast, bringing forward what’s special about this coffee and the year we created it.
Each year our rare aged Sumatra gives Christmas Blend its heart and soul. Sumatran beans take on such intriguing flavors over time – and so we tend them meticulously for up to five years, specially roasting the beans at the exact moment of readiness. Adding lively Latin American and mellow Indonesian coffees completes this blend, remarkably true to the season. Layered and rich with vibrant notes of cedary spice, this is vintage 2016.
Complementary Flavors: Orange, nutmeg, clove and cinnamon
Great coffee can only be paired with great tasting food. Customers can now look forward to the return of their favorites; Chocolate Toffee Nut Loaf, Peppermint Brownie, Gingerbread Cookie, Chicken Fajita Roll and the Chocolate Crepe Cake. Starbucks is also bringing in new delectable food items to celebrate the festive season; the Single-Origin Chocolate Cake made with Venezuelan Cocoa Beans, Chocolate Fudge Cheesecake, Triple Chocolate Truffle Cookie, Chocolate Cruffin, Cranberry Bliss Bar, Chicken and Turkey with Cranberry Sauce on Croissant Baguette and the Croque Monsieur on Croissant Baguette.
To celebrate the spirit of the season, Starbucks invites customers to participate in the upcoming Christmas Grand Launch to be held on October 29 and 30 at the Grand Atrium of Shangri-la Plaza in Mandaluyong City.
A Delightful Gathering of Flavors
Savor the Christmas season with new and returning favorites
Promotion Period: November 2, 2016 – January 8, 2017
CHOCOLATE TOFFEE NUT LOAF
Moist and decadent chocolate loaf topped with chocolate and toffee.
PEPPERMINT BROWNIE
Moist and chewy chocolate brownie with peppermint cheese filling and topped with chocolate ganache.
GINGERBREAD COOKIE
A polar bear gingerbread cookie decorated with sugar icing.
CHICKEN FAJITA ROLL
A tortilla filled with mouth-watering Mexican flavored chicken breast fillet.
CHOCOLATE CRÊPE CAKE
Seventeen (17) layers of crêpe with Belgian chocolate cream in between each layer.
SINGLE-ORIGIN CHOCOLATE CAKE MADE WITH VENEZUELAN CACAO BEANS
Milky and light vanilla sponge cake layered with creamy milk chocolate and finished with milk chocolate frosting made with Venezuelan cacao beans.
CHOCOLATE FUDGE CHEESECAKE
Dark chocolate cheesecake loaded with chocolate fudge bar, roasted walnuts and chocolate chips
TRIPLE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE COOKIE
Delicious dark chocolate cookie that is crisp on the outside and gooey on the inside
CHOCOLATE CRUFFIN
Light chocolate cream makes a luscious filling for this muffin- shaped croissant. A sprinkling of cocoa powder completes this delectable treat.
CRANBERRY BLISS BAR
This treat is as tasty as it is gorgeous. Made with sweet cream cheese icing, tart dried cranberries, chopped pistachio and then drizzled with white chocolate.
CHICKEN AND TURKEY WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE ON CROISSANT BAGUETTE
Slow-cooked chicken and turkey marinated in Christmas spices, thick cranberry sauce and sweet and salty apple stuffing on a light and buttery croissant baguette. Best served warm.
CROQUE MONSIEUR ON CROISSANT BAGUETTE
A flaky butter croissant baguette filled with slow-roasted honey ham, Fontina and Emmental cheese then topped with béchamel sauce and grated cheese. Best served warm.
HOLIDAY STARBUCKS CARDS
Our holiday collection features warm and vibrant designs to usher the colors of the season. This year’s Snowman and Holiday Tree Cards have a backdrop of wintery scenes in a hand-painted finish, while the Happy Holidays Card decked with mistletoes and holiday holly will be offered for the first time here in the Philippines.
Available for an initial consumable load amount of ?300 per card
Available starting November 2, 2016.
STARBUCKS CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS 2016 PROMO
2017 Starbucks Philippines Planner
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
A customer can avail of a Starbucks® Christmas Traditions Promo card from November 2, 2016 to January 8, 2017 with no purchase required.
One sticker is awarded for each Starbucks® handcrafted beverage purchase. Holder must accumulate a total of eighteen (18) stickers, to redeem one (1) Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2017 Planner.
Holiday Featured Beverages
choice of any of the following:
Toffee Nut Latte*
Peppermint Mocha*
Santa Hat Dark Mocha*
9 Stickers
*(hot, iced or Frappuccino® blended beverage)
Any Starbucks Core Handcrafted Beverage of your choice
EXCEPT bottled beverages
9 Stickers
Customer must present the Starbucks® Christmas Traditions card to the barista upon purchase to get the corresponding number of stickers.
In case any of the Holiday featured beverages are not available (ex. Toffee Nut Latte), customers can substitute it with any of the remaining holiday featured beverages (ex. Santa Hat Dark Mocha or Peppermint Mocha). Should all three (3) not be available, only then can customers substitute with any espresso-based or Frappuccino®blended beverage of their choice.
A customer must complete the required number of stickers to qualify for the redemption of one (1) Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2017 Planner. A combination of up to two (2) promo cards will be allowed, provided that the 9 featured plus 9 core beverages have been purchased. Excess stickers for combined cards will be forfeited.
Once all stickers are completed, customer must submit the Starbucks®Christmas Traditions Card/s to redeem one (1) Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2017 Planner from any Starbucks Coffee store in the Philippines.
Tampering with and/or transferring of stickers to obtain the required number of stickers will render all promo cards null and void.
Every purchase of a handcrafted beverage (including Starbucks Signature Pairings bundled beverage) using a Starbucks Card will be awarded one (1) sticker and one (1) Beverage Star. Terms and conditions that apply to the Starbucks Card are available onwww.starbucks.ph/card.
Single receipt bulk purchase of food and other retail items (merchandise, whole bean and Starbucks VIA®) worth at least ?7,000 will entitle the customer to one (1) Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2017 Planner. Combination of receipts is not allowed.
Bulk purchase of gift certificates and Starbucks Card load/reload of at least ?7,000 will not entitle the customer to a planner.
The following transactions and discounts are qualified for this promotion.
Senior Citizen discount
PWD discount
VAT Exempt
Personal Cup/Tumbler ?5 discount
The following coupons and discounts are disqualified for this promotion.
Service Recovery Coupon
Free Tall Beverage Coupon
Customer Voice Redemption
Starbucks Card Registration Treat
Starbucks Card Beverage Treat Redemption
Promotion starts on November 2, 2016. Stickers may be obtained from November 2, 2016 to January 8, 2017.
Redemption of the Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2017 Planner starts November 2, 2016 up to March 9, 2017, at Starbucks stores in the Philippines only.
Per DTI-FTEB SPD Permit No. 12857 Series of 2016
Gifts To Delight You and The Ones You Love
Share the joy of the festive season with these Christmas Favorites
Great Gifts For All
Ignite the warmth of Christmas with a thoughtful gift from Starbucks
About Starbucks Philippines
December 4, 1997, the Philippines had its first taste of the Starbucks Experience with its very first branch at the 6750 Ayala Building in Makati City. Starbucks has since won the hearts of the Filipinos. The opening of the 6750 Ayala store marked an important milestone in our history – the Philippines became the third market to open outside North America. The tradition of warm hospitality, constant need for connection, and love for coffee – these are the qualities that make Starbucks Coffee and the Filipino people a great culture fit.
To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at www.starbucks.ph
Exploring the hood of Carissa @carissima23 in Kapitolyo. We wanted to eat in Taco Vengo but they moved locations and we were lazy to ride the car any further haha!! 
Lunch at Crunchy Crab @crunchycrab #CrunchyCrab #Softshellcrab #H2HCrab 
I remember seeing them at the Best Food Forward a few years back and now they have a shack in Kapitolyo
Rootbeer float
We tried almost everything on the menu! haha
Soft Shell Crab burger – their signature dish. I love soft shell crab 🙂
Soft Shell Taco
Shrimp BLT Burger
We tried all the sauces – original, salted egg, lemon aloha and mango tango
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Discovering Kapitolyo with Carissa @carissima23 Gastropark @gastropark_ph with different food stalls and a Vespa #gastroparkkapitolyofoodpark #GastroPark #GastroParkKapitolyo
For dessert Cookies & Cream cheese nitrogen ice cream at the Seventh Element @theseventhelement at the Gastropark @gastropark_ph #GastroPark #GastroParkKapitolyo #gastroparkkapitolyofoodpark #H2HIceCream #CookiesandCreamcheese
We took the car and Carissa showed me the restaurant around the area. This used to be Cafe Juanita. Now it’s a “SOSYAL” Carinderia. haha!! Carissa says it’s good so I’m hoping to try this next time ?? #Kapitolyo
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