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Philippine International Furniture Show 2015

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PIFS 2015 banner PIFS ribbon cutting 2015Scenes from this years Philippine International Furniture Show

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This year, the Million Dollar Decorators,  Mary McDonald and Nathan Turner came to the Philippines to talk in the PIFS.  Too bad I missed this 🙁

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My most favourite booth in the show – Prizmic and Brill.  Suppliers to the best Safari camps in Africa.  The flooring is Philippine International Furniture Show (5)

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Love this booth!!  Apparently it was designed by Gabrielle Lichauco
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Pretty displays

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Old Navy Summer Collection 2015

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For 20 years now, Old Navy has made current American fashion essentials accessible for every family with its on-trend offerings and value pricing. Providing a dynamic and colorful shopping experience, Old Navy features a mix of fashion items, elevated basics and accessories in collections for men, women, children, babies, and expectant mothers.  The brand’s energy and  fashionable apparel captured the hearts of Filipinos with its first store last year, and affinity for the retailer continues to grow.

OLD NAVY CAPTURES THE FREEDOM OF SUMMER WITH LATEST COLLECTION

Palm Beach (May): Old Navy is taking the basics and giving them the true summer treatment with tropical prints and effortlessly comfortable fabrics. The collection includes relaxation-ready separates, long, drapey tops, loose-fitted bottoms and flowing skirts. Men will enjoy summer khakis and flat-front shorts as well as button-down short-sleeve shirts in palm tree prints.

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Global Village (June): Bold prints and patterns in ikat, tribal and geo, inspired by the global traveler, can be worn on their own or as a great balance to summer neutrals. Rompers in silk-like woven fabrics and effortlessly chic maxi dresses pair perfectly with accessories such as a fringe purse, jacquard tote and strappy sandals.

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Americana (July): Capture the California cool vibe with linens, chambray and denim offerings. This collection celebrates the classic American colors of red, white and blue in relaxed separates that work seamlessly with our famous flip flops.

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With plenty of inspiration and fun to kick-start your family’s summer fashion pursuits, Old Navy rounds up all of the season’s best looks in one spot. It’s the time of the year when Old Navy invites you to be carefree and enjoy the warm-weather styles with the world.

With the success of its first 6 stores last 2014 in Bonifacio High Street, Glorietta 3, SM Megamall, Fairview Terraces, Estancia and Shangri-La Plaza, the classic American retailer now welcomes a new store to bring fashion closer to every fun-loving and stylish Filipino.

MANILA – April 17, 2015 – Old Navy is making a summer splash that will keep everyone excited for the whole year round. Popular and aspirational American fashion brand Old Navy is ecstatic to announce the opening of its 7th Philippines store in premium shopping destination,Robinsons Galleria on May 1, 2015.

In the Philippines, Old Navy is exclusively distributed by SSI Group, Inc. and is located at Bonifacio High Street, Glorietta 3, SM Megamall, Fairview Terraces, Estancia and Shangri-la Plaza. Visit www.ssilife.com.ph for more information

Degustazione di Ricette Tratte

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Once again I find myself blessed to have attended another Degustazione with Carla and Gaita!Degustazione di Ricette Tratte CAS ARTUSI (5)

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 This time it was held in the new Ascott Hotel in Bonifacio Global City.  It just opened this year and they have 220 rooms with 26 floors.  They are almost complete and are already finished up tot he 20th floor

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Rick de Jesus F & B Manage of Ascott and is the maker of the yummy MUDGE cookies!!

Previous entry:  Mudge April 23, 2014

Walter Lim who is part of the family that owns Ascott BGC. They own Benson too which explains the Benson store in the building.  They also own Walter Mart and I am guessing they named it after him 🙂  Degustazione di Ricette Tratte  (12)

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Recipes from two cookbooks were served for dinner.

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The cookbook by Giancarlo Fre is not even for sale anymore

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Olive Limpe Aw of Disteleria Limtuaco with her latest liqueurs – Manille Liquer de Dalandan and Manille Liquer de Calamansi.

Previous entry:  Manille Liquer Dalandan and Calamansi April 15, 2015

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It went very well with the Gelato di Aranci

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Gaita and Undersecretary Berna Romulo Puyat introduces Adlai or Job’s Tears

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Rustan’s launches a Fun-Filled Summer Adventure with Rustan’s Children

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A Fun-Filled Summer Adventure with Rustan’s Children

With school out and the long days of summer upon us, the kids are no doubt excited to enjoy the break. Make it count and create the most memorable moments with fun activities for you and the little ones. Adding oomph to any experience, Rustan’s Children launches its newest collection every fashionable kid and parent will surely love.

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What better way to kick off the summer fun than a “kidchella” themed party with teepees, fun activities, summer coolers and a fashion show showcasing the Summer Collection of Rustan’s Children fashion brands. Happening at 3 PM on April 25 in Rustan’s Makati and April 26 in Rustan’s Alabang, celebrate the most exciting season with Rustan’s Sound of Sunshine. Fun and exciting activities that will make kids of all ages happy and entertained are lined up: hair braiding with Goody, bracelet making with Charmazing, coloring activities with Crayola, glitter tattoo with Glimmer Body Art, bubbles and nail Polish with Barbie, design your own pancakes by Pancake House, and donut decorating by Krispy Kreme.

Summertime for kids will never be complete without delightful snacks! Rustan’s will treat guests to popcorn, cotton candy, mini burgers, mini hotdogs, and ice pops. Enjoy all of this while being inspired by the latest styles from Rustanette, Rustan Jr., Kiddos, Neck & Neck, Baby Club, Little Me, Periwinkle, Desigual Kids, Tarte Tatin, and Belle Mama– all in captivating colors, and fun prints and designs. All outfits finished off with footwear from Feiyue, Meet My Feet, Jelly Nelly, Walnut, and ELLE Shoes.

Whether you’re in for a memorable family outing or you want to spend a fun, chill weekend together, be sure to get the camera out and capture the moment. Clad the kids in stylish pieces and must-haves from Neck & Neck to make any activity nothing short of picture-perfect.Rustan's launches a Fun-Filled Summer Adventure with Rustan's Children (2)

Nothing says summer like an unforgettable picnic and bicycle ride with the family. Take a peek into your linen closet for old quilts, choose a good spot, and have the kids dressed in soft and dreamy hues to complete the splendid vibe. Rustanette offers a collection with lots of floral patterns, embroidery details, and fabric appliques for the girls while Rustan Jr. has a selection fit for a little playful prince.

For a getaway trip, Little Me’s 2015 Summer Collection has the most adorable fusion of nautical and floral print in vibrant and pastel colors. For a laid-back and stroll-in-the-park vibe, Baby Club has a cute selection with zesty fruit prints in refreshing colors.

Bring the island vibe anywhere with you with the “Athletic Islander” theme of Kiddos – a perfect combination of sporty aesthetics and tropical elements in bright hues of blue, red, yellow, orange, pink, purple and green. Desigual Kids “Being Grown-up” collection features garments identical to those from the Women’s collection that will make the chic youngsters enjoy a fun dress up game. Desigual Kids also has stylish prints of colorful animals, ink stamps, bikes, and footballs. The tropical fruits, gemstones, and photo print patterns will instantly make any teeny trendsetter a fashion standout.Rustan's launches a Fun-Filled Summer Adventure with Rustan's Children (3)

Periwinkle also has a wide assortment of trendy ensembles that will make your tot dazzle this season. Its Summer Cruise Collection has nautical-inspired prints and graphics with a classic yellow, red and navy color palette — a must-wear for a fun day out! For the young belles of the ball, they deserve nothing but the most whimsical fashion outfits from Tarte Tatin.

Look no further to find the perfect pair of shoes to complement every kid’s summer ready outfit with all the footwear Rustan’s has to offer. Pick out canvas sneakers from Feiyue, Meet My Feet and Walnut to match a casual and sporty ensemble. Glitzy and girly designs from Jelly Nelly and Elle Shoes will make any little girl feel like a princess.

Proving that maternity doesn’t mean nine months in the sartorial wilderness, Belle Mama has a chic and stylish assortment for expecting moms – a breezy and comfortable outfit that will let every woman embrace those pregnant curves in style.

Find all your summer holiday essentials and kick off your escapades with a blast! Rustan’s is rolling out special summer deals starting March 24 to April 30, 2015. Shopping for your kids at Rustan’s is also made more awesome this season with its Summering Escape raffle promo. For every Php 3,000.00 purchase worth of merchandise from Rustan’s Department Store, a shopper can have a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of the five Gift Certificates for a 3D/2N stay for 2 at Huma Island Resort & Spa in Palawan.

Citi cardholders entitle customers to three (3) raffle tickets for every Php 3,000.00 purchase worth of merchandise. The Grand raffle draw will be held in Rustan’s Department Store Makati on May 14, 2015 and this promotion is open to all Rustan’s customers of participating stores: Rustan’s Department Store Makati, Shangri-la, Alabang, Gateway and Cebu.

Get for yourself a little something from all this wonderful shopping. Enjoy Rustan’s Candy Colored Summer promo from March 13-April 30, 2015 where shoppers receive a limited edition Candy Time Watch for a minimum single-receipt purchase of Php 15,000.

For ultimate comfort and style this season, Rustan’s has the hottest picks for the young, hip, and trendy style setters!

Wingstop Philippines

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 Wingstop Is finally in Makati!!! Glorietta 2 ( beside Jade Garden across Landmark ) They opened their first branch last May 2014 and now he has already 9 and soon it will be 11 with another Makati branch in Bonifacio Stopover and the 11th store in UP Towncenter. Wingstop has been around for 21 years and they are based in Texas.

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 Congratulations to my handsome 🙂 and good friend Jay Ong On the opening of the 9th branch of Wingstop.  He is Vice President and shareholder of the Table Group which has restaurants, food distribution, commissary and pest control. He is also President of Porcelanosa. Good luck and More power!! Wingstop Philippines (3)

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 There are 9 flavors of wings at Wingstop!

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They sometimes have limited offer flavors -It’s Mango Habanero for now and I heard its very popularMango Habanero wingstop

and Jay told me they are trying to come up with Filipino flavors! Looking forward to that

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Miranda Kerr and Kate Hudson in Michael Kors

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Michael Kors is pleased to announce that the following celebrities carried the MICHAEL Michael Kors Riley, a polished handbag with a pragmatic sensibility:

Kate Hudson carried a peanut MICHAEL Michael Kors Riley satchel at LAX on April 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.

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Miranda Kerr carried a pale blue MICHAEL Michael Kors Riley satchel at LAX on April 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.

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The modern design of the Riley features a softly structured silhouette with top handles, a removable shoulder strap and high-shine logo hardware. The spacious interior has multiple compartments for storing all the essentials, offering chic practicality for the girl on the go.

Crafted from new, refined pebbled leather, with hand-painted edges, the Riley is as luxe as it is laid-back.

Offered in an array of colors, the Riley is available in the Philippines retailing at Php24,850 for large styles and Php27,950 for the Diamante Multipython Leather in large.

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In the Philippines, Michael Kors is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc., a member of SSI Group, Inc., and is located at The Power Plant Mall, Greenbelt 5, Rustan’s Makati, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Newport and Bonifacio High Street Central Square. Visit www.ssilife.com.ph for more information.

TaclobBand

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My very active batchmate, Yvonne Dayrit Romualdez with Fr. Gerard Deveza who is very close to the Dayrit family and who celebrated the Holy mass for the event.  Yvonne was always a leader- whether it be our class President or the batch President – when we were in Assumption Highschool.

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During the Pope’s visit, Yvonne was so lucky to have been able to attend the mass in Tacloban with the Pope!!!!! Good thing she loves us and prayed for us while she was there!!! And it was because of her most touching experience that she and her family decided to help and build homes in Tacloban!

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Last month, she was able to build more than her goal of 40 homes through TACLOBBAND a dinner featuring a band that was a victim of Yolanda. They sang for us while we had a wonderful dinner by Chef Jessie Sincioco. God is definitely working through Yvonne who brings us closer to God

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 Thank you to the Lim family for sponsoring the venue of Tacloband

Previous entry:  The Eye at Green Sun April 28, 2015
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 Eric De Leon who sang the responsorial psalm during the mass of Pope Francis in Tacloban. He sang for the Tacloband Mass this evening. I requested him to sing the response from that mass with the Pope which he sang in Waray “Lord your word is my spirit and my life” (Ginoo Espiritu ug kinabuhi an imo mga pulong) together with Edwin Espino who was asst to the conductor during the Pope’s mass but had to conduct the choir when the conductor had to go to a shelter to protect the instrument. How lucky they are to have served the Pope during his visit

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Our host for the evening, Direk Freddie Santos

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Our family has been waiting for a project where we could be involved in and help Tacloban after the storm.  I waited and we waited for more than a year for the right project to come along and this came up!  My family entrusted me with their funds and for some reason when I heard about this, I knew this was the one I was waiting for.

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 What an interesting dinner we had at Tacloband! Chef Jessie Sincioco – the official chef of Pope Francis while he was here – prepared our kuchinillio dinner!!  A parade of Banana leaves and kuchinillio came out! We thought we were going to eat with our hands  but eventually they gave us utensils!! haha!! Boodle fight!!! Super love this unique dinner

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I was able to take photos of some of the tables!

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The Belenismo group was there in full support since Tita Isabel and Isa got a table!!  I wanted to be part of so many tables that evening!!Tacloband (23)

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 It was because Yvonne was stranded in Tacloban that she met the I love Tacloban band. They are all victims of Yolanda. It must have been fate that Yvonne met them.   The band will be traveling to 6 different countries to raise funds for Tacloban. They performed for TaclobBand and they were amazing

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 Fr. Gerard Deveza told us the story about how the Sto, Nino answered his prayer and gave him the 1.4 hectare lot in Tacloban to build the houses!! Each house costs P60,000.00 and thanks to Buensalido Architects – Nikki Boncan Buensalido ( daughter of Jackie Dayrit Boncan) – for designing such a beautiful home! How amazing how this family works and joins forces to come up with such a great initiative.

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Thank you Yvonne and family for giving all of us the opportunity to help and to be part of your project.  If you still want to build a home please contact Shayne Esteban at +632 9228986749 or +632 8997738

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The Eye at Green Sun

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We attended an event at Green Sun – THE EYE which is on the fourth floor.  It is a square shaped venue and has a 360 visualisation where you can put thematic backgrounds, videos, photos and images depending on the theme that you want!  It’s amazing!  It can fit 600 to 800 standing or 500 seated peopleGreen Sun  (2)

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