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Here’s why cockroaches won’t go away

cartoon, may 25, 2013

People have been getting rid of cockroaches for decades by setting out bait mixed with poison. But in the late 1980s, in an apartment test kitchen in Florida, something went very wrong.

Posted: May 25th, 2013 in Lifestyle Stories | Read More »

A burst of summer for your table


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ALTERNATE centerpieces on a long table runner

Usher summer into your home by bringing in some garden freshness and breathing new life into your table. You can start by realizing there’s more than meets the eye while shopping for produce in the supermarket. Also give another look at the things you have and use in your kitchen.

Posted: April 3rd, 2013 in Columns,Home and Entertaining | Read More »

Now, they’re designing furniture and accessories for the ‘millennials’

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OLIVIA D’Aboville’s t’nalak lighting fixtures by Tadeco. PHOTOS BY NELSON MATAWARAN

Trend is a dangerous word,” declared James Booth, project director of the recent Manila FAME (Furnishings and Apparel Manufacturers’ Exchange).

Posted: March 27th, 2013 in Editor's Pick,Featured Gallery,Headlines,Home and Entertaining,Photos & Videos | Read More »

How to achieve a look and ambiance using your art pieces

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THE UNEXPECTED touch of the trompe l’oeil on the velvet doors lends a surreal effect.

A Daum crystal of a head with a square cavity on the face is as much a symbol as it is a décor.

Posted: January 30th, 2013 in Editor's Pick,Headlines,Home and Entertaining,Photos & Videos | Read More »

Isabel Preysler graces opening of luxe European home furnishings showroom in Manila


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A follow-up to the trés successful showroom opening of Porcelanosa Grupo in Manila, dahlings, was another impressive celebration held to welcome its stunning brand ambassador, Isabel Preysler Boyer.

Posted: January 18th, 2013 in Columns,Fashion and Beauty,Featured Columns | Read More »

Want to build your dream home next door to Obama?

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Have you got a cool million or two and a burning desire to live next door to President Barack Obama? You may be in luck. The empty lot next to Obama’s Chicago home is for sale.

Posted: November 15th, 2012 in Lifestyle Stories,Photos & Videos | Read More »

From the fridge to the makeup table


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MINI dish racks to organize your makeup and other personal items.

There are many basic ways to keep things organized around us. For storage units such as refrigerators, one usually arranges contents by food groups or their containers. Here’s a suggestion that makes the items in there easier to locate and get our hands on.

Posted: September 26th, 2012 in Columns,Editor's Pick,Home and Entertaining | Read More »

Tessa Valdes and Ernie Lopez let readers in on how to get a good night’s sleep

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FOCUS Global Inc. president Steven Sy, Gamboa, Valdes, Lopez

A nice bed with comfy mattress and pillows makes staying at home special for frequent travelers Tessa Prieto-Valdes and Ernie Lopez.

Posted: July 4th, 2012 in Editor's Pick,Featured Gallery,Headlines,Home and Entertaining,Photos & Videos | Read More »

Is your home too hot this Summer? Try Tinting it.

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Most people regard window tint as a car accessory, and don’t normally associate it with homes and buildings. Most people who install window tint in their cars, do so simply because they think it looks good. The truth of the matter is though, premium tints such as US made Sun-Gard can do so much for your car and even your home especially during the hot summer months. Premium tint can help make your home cooler, safer, and even more energy efficient.

Posted: May 11th, 2012 in Featured Gallery,Lifestyle Stories | Read More »

How to display bric a brac in your home

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REPETITION Repeating visual elements such as line, color, shape, texture and image unifies an arrangement as well as creates a rhythm. The clear vases with Thai grass and wild ginger emphasize the length of the marble-top table.

Whenever Interior designer Sigvard “Jigs” Adefuin visits a home, he can’t help but notice the visual faux pas committed by the inhabitants. Like, placing a floor lamp in a corner; displaying lamp shades with plastic covers; or leaving the lampshade closures exposed.

Posted: April 11th, 2012 in Headlines,Home and Entertaining,Photos & Videos | Read More »

Easter moss bunny centerpiece

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This DIY activity will add whimsy to your tablesetting.

Posted: April 3rd, 2012 in Editor's Pick,Featured Gallery,Headlines,Home and Entertaining,Photos & Videos | Read More »

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