Lladro Contentment Limited Edition. Available at Rustan’s
Fashion designer Maureen Disini-Teichert and Bonsai Fojas-Balboa, creators of bridal and entourage headware brand Bonne Handmade Headcandy, collaborate in a retail clothing brand for little girls called Mari Maru.
Pronounced “mar-ee-ma-roo,” the playful name combines Maria (Bonsai’s birth name) and Maru (Maureen’s childhood nickname). The two were high school classmates.
“Our aim is to design beautiful, well-made, comfortable ready-to-wear clothing for little girls, ages 1 to 7. Dresses with good-quality cuts, which will wear well and can be handed down,” says Teichert.
“You’ll find classic fabrics and designs freshened up with a bright palette of colors and patterns for a unique and contemporary twist,” adds Balboa. “Each dress also comes with a free matching bunny we fondly call Mari.” (Available at Instagram @marimaru.ph) —ANNE A. JAMBORA
T-SHIRTS, DRESSES FROM GINGERSNAPS From cool casual wear to fancy, sophisticated looks for more special occasions, children of all ages will enjoy shopping for new looks. Graphic print tees in a variety of colors and prints for boys are always a favorite while girls have a wide selection of dresses, bottoms and tops to choose from and in styles that go beyond the holidays. Available at Gingersnaps.Knife set at Handyman Whether you are slicing a cake or deboning a fish, the right knife for the job will make it easier and even safer. A complete knife set is a must-have in anyone’s kitchen. Get one in stainless steel at only P1,050 at Handyman.Mari Maru dress comes with a matching bunny.Audra 22×15 pillow. Recalling the motifs of 1920s design, Genevieve Bennett created this expressive botanical design printed on silk. The pillow reverses to solid blue crepe. Available at Crate and Barrel.Lego City Fire Ladder Truck. Available at Rustan’sWhite Wood Alpine accent table. The Alpine accent table tops a cone of richly toned acacia wood with a cool round of beautiful white “banswara” marble. Solid yet scaled small, Alpine adds polished rusticity and a welcome surface. Available at Crate and Barrel.
