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Chavit Singson has soft elegant style (would you believe?)

By: Marge C. Enriquez
THE BAR, made of kamagong, narra and slate chips teamed with Moroso bar stools, on the roof deck is in a faux rock gazebo made of fiberglass. The surfaces are made of renewable materials. Droplights by Stelz.

Since Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis “Chavit” Singson loves to entertain, practically his entire home—the gold-clad nine-story Torre del Baluarte—is devoted to public space.

Posted: February 22nd, 2012 in Editor's Pick,Featured Gallery,Headlines,Home and Entertaining,Photos & Videos | Read More »

Write it with sparkle

By: Anton BarrettoMarissa Lopa
PERSONALIZED gift with ribbons, bows and beaded letter

Personalize presents by adding a sparkling touch with a beaded letter. It’s an easy way to add pizazz to wrapping presents.

Posted: February 22nd, 2012 in Editor's Pick,Headlines,Home and Entertaining | Read More »

Now, a website for Philippine medicinal plants

By: Linda B. Bolido

Some readers have asked where they can see photographs of the medicinal plants listed by journalist-turned-chef Bert Clemeña. Reader Manuel Kiok has very kindly provided a link where readers can find photos of medicinal Philippine plants, at least.

Posted: February 22nd, 2012 in Columns,Home and Entertaining | Read More »

New colors light up beauty scene

By: Maurice Arcache
MOI, Vanessa and Dharmesh Goshalia, Nikka Abes

Being beautiful, or at least doing one’s best to be attractive and handsome, is the loud call of today’s fast, modern world, dahlings.

Posted: February 22nd, 2012 in Columns,Home and Entertaining | Read More »

SMDC opens the doors to new Shell Residences showroom

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SM Development Corp. (SMDC), the no. 1 residential condominium developer in the country, recently unveiled its newest showroom featuring its latest project, Shell Residences – a tropical sanctuary in the SM Mall of Asia Complex. Homeowners can enjoy luxurious resort-quality living right in the center of the metro with features and amenities such as the [...]

Posted: February 17th, 2012 in Home and Entertaining | Read More »

That luxury-condominium lifestyle

By: Marge C. Enriquez
“THE GRAND Penthouses have been designed with the ideal owner in mind: highly successful, welltraveled, with a keen appreciation of diverse cultures, fine dining and casual luxury,” says Vicente Formoso, vice president of Shang Properties. PHOTOS BY NELSON MATAWARAN

It feels like living in the sky in the grand penthouse in a luxury development in Ortigas. The three-story enclave offers a sweeping panorama of Manila Bay and Laguna Lake; an infinity pool on the rooftop, a glass-walled lounge, open space with double-height ceiling, and floor-to-ceiling windows that let the outdoor view in.

Posted: February 15th, 2012 in Editor's Pick,Featured Gallery,Headlines,Home and Entertaining,Photos & Videos | Read More »

Artist does unique furniture using hardwood

By: Alex Y. Vergara
SCULPTOR-FURNITURE designer Niccolo Jose in Makati studio

Even before US-educated Filipino sculptor Niccolo Jose used his training in the visual arts to create functional art pieces such as furniture, “pyrographic” portraitures and even costume jewelry, the young artist has been into carpentry. He’s been doing carpentry work, in fact, since he was 10.

Posted: February 15th, 2012 in Editor's Pick,Featured Gallery,Headlines,Home and Entertaining,Photos & Videos | Read More »

12 steps to a green 2012

By: Linda B. Bolido

The Worldwatch Institute, one of the institutions I truly admire, has come up with a list of 12 steps for the developing world to go green. Some, if not all, of these steps you have already heard before. But we can always use a reminder every now and then.

Posted: February 15th, 2012 in Columns,Editor's Pick,Home and Entertaining | Read More »

Rose water: A gift of scent

By: Anton BarrettoMarissa Lopa
MAKE your own rosewater from petals. PHOTOS BY RODEL ROTONI

A bottle of rose water will make a good gift or party giveaway. This concoction dates back to the middle ages, and is still very much in use to this day.

Posted: February 15th, 2012 in Featured Gallery,Headlines,Home and Entertaining,Photos & Videos | Read More »

In rare feat, Filipina joins autumn ikebana

By: Joy Balatbat
JOY BALATBAT by her rikka shimputai entry at the Autumn Tanabata Exhibition of 2011 in West 18 Building in central Kyoto

Once there was a king of the heavens. He realized that his daughter, the Princess Weaver Star, and her husband, the Cow Herder Star, were so madly in love with each other that they were no longer performing their daily assigned tasks. The king then drastically decided to keep the Princess Weaver Star away from her husband, the Cow Herder Star.

Posted: February 15th, 2012 in Featured Gallery,Headlines,Home and Entertaining,Photos & Videos | Read More »

Cupid’s hits and misses

By: Maurice Arcache
AT SHANGRI-LA Boracay’s beachfront, Cris and Butch Albert renew their wedding vow.

Saint Valentine’s Day this year is on a leap year. So, gals, stop being coy, take a leap and go for it!

Posted: February 15th, 2012 in Columns,Home and Entertaining | Read More »

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