TWG Tea used to be one of our favorite meeting places in Singapore. It’s where my mom likes to cool off her heels after a day of shopping at Ion Orchard.

Known for the finest luxury teas, macarons, and even burgers, it was a nice surprise to walk into the newly opened TWG Tea at Greenbelt 5.
Obviously they didn’t cut any corners to recreate this fancy teahouse in Makati.

Aside from delicious-looking sweets on display, it was great to see the sparkling new store fully stocked for the holidays.

This season, TWG Tea offers a Christmas collection designed around the rarest silver needle white tea.
Noel! Noel!’s golden caviar tin contains a black tea blend with a scattering of Yin Zhen white tea glows with fragrant spices and tones of clementine and rich Tahitian vanilla.

The Noel! Noel! Tea Set is composed of a tin of Noel! Noel! Tea, a Design Teapot, conceived to keep tea warm for a whole hour, a silver tea scoop and 100% cotton tea filters enclosed in an elegant box and sleeve.

For privileged connoisseurs, White Christmas Tea is a Yin Zhen white tea melded with an exquisite blend of fruits and spices, creating an enchanting mix of flavors.

The Winterland Tea Set reunites the White Christmas Tea and Red Christmas Tea into a magical pair of 50 gram tins encased in a TWG Tea gift box and sleeve.

Midnight Hour Haute Couture Tea is a magical infusion of decaffeinated black tea blended with a swirl of fragrant tropical fruits.

Best of all TWG Tea wraps them beautifully, making your gifts look even more special.

See for yourself at TWG Tea Salon & Boutique, Level 1, Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati.

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“Bright star” is a textile created by Milanese designer Luisa Cevese for Comme des Garçons, which combines black polyurethane and tiny aluminium stars.
They are handmade in Italy in a sustainable production environment, where human beings, not machines, are involved in the manufacturing process. For that reason each piece is unique—similar but not identical.
Polyurethane is a unique material that offers the elasticity of rubber combined with the toughness and durability of metal. Like silk and leather, expect this special material to change over time from use, lack of use, or exposure to elements.
The Bright Stars collection is available at Comme des Garçons, One Rockwell Tower, Makati.

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This season, Fiori di M offers stylized floral arrangements and wreaths using nature discards and indigenous materials.
When ordering, quote the style number below. Please note that flowers or materials depicted in the photos may be replaced if not available at the time of your order.
To order, call 729-0030 or email m.commissary@gmail.com.

FC-01 (Php 3,050)

FC-02 (Php 3,850)

FC-03 (Php 1,250)

FC-04 (Php 1,350)

FC-05 (Php 2,700)

FC-06 (Php 2,350)

FC-07 (Php 2,000)

FC-08 (Php 1,800)

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CIBO’s holiday gift sets are now available to order, packed in either wooden tray or habi box made of handwoven scrap materials. Habi boxes provide livelihood to the indigent people of Baseco, through a project of the Kabalikat sa Kaunlaran ng Baseco Inc., Urban Poor Associates, Maraming Bayani Foundation, Zesto and Oishi Corp.

GIFT SET 1 (Php 2,950)
Lavazza Qualita Oro (beans), Lingue di Gatto (Cioccolatto), Lingue di Gatto (Plain), Sardine (Peperoncini, 2 bottles), Crostini, Marmellatta (mango, 2 bottles), Palmieri (2 packs), habi box

GIFT SET 2 (Php 2,350)
Lingue di Gatto (Cioccolatto), Lingue di Gatto (Plain), Lavazza Qualita Oro (ground coffee in can), Sardine (Peperoncini), Marmellatta (mango), Crostini (2 packs), Palmieri (2 packs), habi box

GIFT SET 3 (Php 1,450)
Lingue di Gatto (Cioccolatto), Lingue di Gatto (plain), Sardine (Peperoncini), Marmellatta (mango), Crostini, Palmieri, white wooden tray

GIFT SET 4 (Php 550)
Sardine (Peperoncini, 3 bottles), habi box

GIFT SET 5 (Php 450)
Sardine (Peperoncini), Marmellatta (mango), habi box

GIFT SET 6 (Php 550)
Patatine Fritte, Cibo Bimbi T-shirt for kids, white wooden tray

GIFT SET 7 (Php 2,500)
2 Cibo 15 Anniversary Mugs, Lavazza Qualita Oro (beans), Lingue di Gatto (Cioccolatto), Lingue di Gatto (plain), Palmieri, habi box (optional: add Casa di M woven bag + PHP 650)

GIFT SET 8 (Php 990)
Cibo 15 Anniversary Mug, Lavazza Qualita Oro in can, habi box

May I suggest the Chuvaness Gift Set at Php 850?
Patatine Fritte (Potato Chips), Lingue di Gatto (Plain), Maionese, habi box

All gift sets may be purchased with a Casa di M woven bag for an additional PHP 650.

Place your orders at least 3-5 days in advance at the nearest Cibo:
Glorietta 4: 729-2426
Shangri-La Plaza: 633-2426
Alabang Town Center: 842-7285
Rockwell: 898-2426
Promenade Greenhills: 727-2426
Gateway Araneta Center: 913-2426
Greenbelt 5: 758-2426
Eastwood Mall: 470-2426

For bulk orders, call Bernadette Ong at 912-3524 (Cibo Central Office) or email cibomarketing@yahoo.com

http://www.cibo.ph/

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“Where do you buy your gadgets?” I’m often asked.
While many of my gadgets are gifts from my Dad or sponsors, I do occasionally buy my own—either on Amazon (shipped via Johnny Air) or Fortress (if in Hong Kong).
I’m really scared to buy from unknown stores in the streets of Hong Kong.

More than 12 years ago, I was pressured/harassed by a Chinese salesman in Tsim Sha Tsui to buy a portable Panasonic DVD player for US$ 1,000. I was too scared to call the cops, so I just paid for it then.
I enjoyed it for a while until it conked out a few times. I paid again (twice) to have it fixed in Hong Kong instead of just buying a cheaper model—just because I was thinking of how much I paid for it.
Finally after three years, I gave up. And now those portable DVD players can be had for less than US$100.
I’ll never forget it.

In Manila, I rely Gadget Grocery because the owner is only a BBM or tweet away @gadgetgrocery.
They deliver to your home or office and you can pay by credit card with their portable swipe machine—so you can get your airmiles on top of your purchase. (What I really hate are appliance stores whose prices go up when you take your credit card out.)

Gadget Grocery offers some of the most in-demand gifts this Christmas.

Samsung Galaxy Note II (16gb) PhP 27,900∆
On top of the list is the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, which I love and tell everyone to get.
It’s an improved version of the original Galaxy Note. Pretty much the same size with the built-in stylus, but faster and with a better camera.
Only thing is, I haven’t quite figured out how to remove the repetitions in my synced contacts.
I don’t leave home without this.

Apple iPad Mini (16gb – WiFi Only) PhP 19,900∆
The iPad Mini is a great gift because it’s affordable compared to other iPads and tablets. I love its size. I’m just waiting for everyone else to create nifty cases and accessories to go with it because it’s so damn cute.
I use the iPad mini for storing iTunes movies, which the Samsung can’t do. I was never a big iPad fan, but this one I like.

Apple iPhone 5 (16 GB) Php 39,900∆
I don’t know a lot of people who use the iPhone 5. Just my Dad, Dr. Vicki Belo, Maxene Magalona, my friend Harold, and Mr. Fashion Pulis. I understand it uses a lightning cable, which complicates matters due to lack of accessories.
But I know a lot of people have this on their wish lists.

Apple iPad 4 (16gb – WiFi Only) PhP 23,900∆
Woah. I didn’t even know there was an iPad 4. I don’t think this was hyped at all.
It features the best Retina display on an iPad with twice the speed and 10-hour battery life.
It has a new FaceTime FD camera (not sure if I want to be seen in HD though) and shoots 5-megapixel still images.
Then there’s the lightning thing again.

To see more of Gadget Grocery, click HERE.

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Watch the trailer and see if you agree:
1. Doesn’t GMA Network have an HD version of this trailer?

2) Coño #1: Scary bag
3) Coño #2: I can understand brushing teeth with Evian. But how can she do it chilled water? #notfun
4) Coño #3: The shoes.
5) Cono #4: Looks convincing. But even if there’s no Internet where they’re at, surely she must have a 3G phone with data plan?
6) Try using your cellphone after stepping out of a helicopter. I don’t know if you can hear anything.
7) Listen to Cherie Gil pronounce “snakeskin buh-kin bag”. #fannoying
8) Ruffa looks fab! Let’s watch!
9) Wala man lang official website??
10) Wala ba talagang HD??

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The year’s top e-commerce products have been identified, and now begins the judging and voting for the Multiply Origination Awards.

They’ve narrowed down 2012’s most outstanding local products in fashion, food and beverage, and home and family care available on the Multiply Philippines website.
From almost 1,000 nominations, Multiply has shortlisted 30 local products that represent outstanding originality and creativity in the e-commerce space.
These will be reviewed by a panel of authorities in the world of e-commerce and entrepreneurship, and judged for the strength and innovativeness of the product concept, perceived value and marketability.

The judges for Multiply Origination: the Call to be a Business Stand-Out are:
GoNegosyo Founder and RFM Corp. CEO and President Joey Concepcion; Sulit.com.ph co-founder and Managing Director RJ David, BDO’s Sr. AVP for E-Commerce Lending Cofa Gutierrez; Multiply.com Philippines Country Manager Jack Madrid; and Chuvaness.com founder and lifestyle blogger Cecile van Straten.

The finalists for the following categories are:

Original Fashion Forward Ideas:
Honey Badger Bags, Manila Sole Shoes, Cabo Feather Miallot , Macy Satchel, Butter Tint, Under the Sea Charm Bracelet, Customizeable Wire Hangers, The Weekend Bag, USB Camera Necklace, and Smart Passport Folio.

Most Original Gourmand Idea:
Chuco Portrait, Enchanted Purple Hand-tied Purple Bouquet, Paris Halloween Treat Bracelet, Pineapple Vinegar, Trigona Sugar Bag, Crispy Tahong, Cake Clothes Line Design, Decorated Cake with 3D Designs, Dainty Vanilla I Love You Cookies, and 60% South Cotabato-Coco Regular Mini Crave.

Most Original Mommy Management Idea:
Hoot Hats, Sniffles Balm, Milea Bath andBody Wellness Essentials, The Mommy Patch Anti-Mosquito Rescue Stickts, BCV Tank Top, Mommy Mundo’s Mom 24/7 2012 Planner, The Proud Mama Reversible Nursing Cover, Momease Diaperbag Converter, Shoo Fly Insect Repellant Home Spray, and Tee Hee Shirts.

The public is also invited to vote for their favorite original product online at http://origination.multiply.com/#8 from December 1 to 20, 2012. Online results will contribute 30% to the final score of each finalist.

The three winners of the Multiply Origination Award will receive an Online Business Package worth Php 200,000, which includes a Samsung Galaxy SIII, a Cherry Superion Tablet, Smart Bro Pocket Wifi, a Gold Package from Sulit.com.ph worth Php 100,000, digital advertising and billboard exposure care of Multiply.com, and more.

Winners will be revealed on January 14, 2013.
The Multiply Origination Awards is presented by Multiply.com in partnership with Smart Money and Sulit.com.ph.

http://origination.multiply.com/#8

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Give the gift of wearable art by Freeway, Ensembles and Solo, as they put their special collections—Freeway’s National Artist Collectors’ Series, Ensembles’ Young Designer Series and Solo’s Pinoy Cartoonist Memorabilia Series—under one roof.

ARTE PILIPINO is a pop-up museum concept store located in Rockwell (former Hobbes and Landes on the 2nd level) and Greenbelt 5 (in front of Toys ‘R US).
To know more, go to http://www.artepilipino.com/

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Forget those bulky planners you have to drown yourself in coffee in order to get.
Here’s something I love and asked Pepper Lunch to make: a page-a-day calendar notepad/to-do list for OC people like me.

It’s free with Php 5,000 worth of accumulated Pepper Lunch receipts (dated December 2012 onwards) or until supplies last. Or buy it now for only Php 650. It comes loaded with cutout coupons. Hurry, they’re very limited!
Available at Pepper Lunch Rockwell, Shangri-La, Alabang Town Center, Greenbelt 5, Robinson’s Place Ermita, SM Megamall and SM Mall of Asia only.

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This morning I woke up at 10 AM, just in time to look for a livestream of the Paquiao-Marquez fight for my husband. I found one in a Mexican site.
While waiting for the main event, my dear husband, in turn, grilled the most delicious steak for me.

After lunch, I had planned a shopping date with my youngest son, so I started to get dressed and was ready to go by 1 PM—only to find out that my husband had taken the car and driver to do an errand in Taguig.
While waiting for them to come back, I went upstairs to check the fight. My husband came back shortly (there was no traffic anywhere). I decided to stay longer and told him to come watch with me in bed.

I was sure Manny would win. Of course what Filipino wouldn’t want that.
When Manny Pacquiao fell on Round 3, I was shocked. My husband, a former boxer told me Manny has to be careful because if he falls a second time, it’s over.
When Marquez fell on Round 5, I thought great, it’s even.
But what happened next was something I didn’t expect. I saw Pacquiao fall face down. I sat up from bed and yelled, “Oh my God it’s over!”

(Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images)

The kids ran to the computer screen and asked us to explain.
I saw Jinkee’s face. I had never seen her cry like this. I felt her pain.

It reminded me of Talia Shire in Rocky, when Rocky lost and shouted “Adriiiiian!”
I am no boxing expert (as a couple of Twitter followers liked to point out). To me, Manny looked dead.

I freaked out. The livestream I was watching went dead for a while. The last image I had was Manny was not moving.
Finally it came back on. Manny had gotten up somehow. We turned it off.
I gathered my son and finally went to the mall, but I couldn’t help but feel profoundly sad and angry.

As I went down in front of Shangri-La Plaza, the doorman greeted me by saying, “Talo tayo.”
“Nakakabwiset,” I blurted out. And for the next hour I was in a bad mood and felt like barking at whoever crossed my path.

The first store we went to was a pajama store. Holding Christian by the hand I asked the saleslady to find his size.
The first thing she said: “Pang ilang taon?”
“Anong ilang taon? Just look at him. Can’t you tell what size? What if I tell you he’s ten and he’s a midget??”

She pulled out the 4-year-old pajamas. The top fit Christian very well, but the bottoms were way too long.
“Bakit ang haba?” I complained.
“Ganon talaga ang style,” she answered.
“Ano ba to, pajama ng Swedish children??”

Laughter ensued, but I was not in the mood to laugh and walked out.
I couldn’t erase the image of Manny falling face down and not moving. I just couldn’t take it.
Somehow I finished my errands. We found Christian’s pajamas and other needs at Mothercare, which has excellent service.
We bought fabric and shades for his Christmas program. At Payless we found the brown sandals for his role as a shepherd boy.
Moving in slow traffic on the way home, I couldn’t help but recall certain images that have stuck to my memory through the years, like when Imelda Marcos was stabbed in 1972

Or when Margie Moran won Miss Universe in 1973. They replayed this on TV several times for days. I didn’t realize how dumb the questions and answers were. You have the sipsip answer (Miss USA) and the honest, boring answer (Philippines). It’s a good think she won.

When Ninoy Aquino was killed (1983)

When Princess Diana died (1997)

When John F. Kennedy Jr.’s plane went missing (1999)

When the second plane hit the World Trade Center (2000)

When white smoke signaled the election of a new Pope (2005)

When the tsunami ravaged Sendai (2011)

When Manny Pacquiao fell (2012)

I’m just really glad he didn’t die.
What did you think when Manny fell? What are the TV moments you can’t forget?

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Only two weeks before Christmas, and how are you doing with your shopping?
I’m nearly done! Just waiting for my stuff from Johnny Air, while a few other things can be bought in Manila.
Finding cool things in Manila is nowhere as easy as, say, Hong Kong or Japan.
So I’m happy to share whenever I find something cool cause we need to support!

One of my favorite shops in Manila is a mini-wasteland called QUIRKS. I usually pass by the Shangri-La kiosk or the little hole in the wall at Rockwell, if I’m in the area.
I heard they’ve opened a real store at SM Megamall-A but I’ve yet to see it.
Good thing they now have an online store because traffic is no joke in Metro Manila.
Some of the cool things I’ve found are:

The Gay Bar I hoarded for friends (“Perfect for booking,” said one of them.)

I have a couple of J-ME tape dispensers at home

The undercover iPad case makes your gadgets less attractive to thieves (also comes in laptop sizes)

I love: Dynomighty tech cases and wallets (also less attractive to thieves)

This is the cutest thing: Dynomighty Manila wallet (special collaboration with Punchdrunk Panda)

The food tin is perfect for office people who hide food inside their desks (or “dieters” who hide food under their beds)

I adore shopping carts of various sizes

And the homeless cup wallet, which reminds me of the New York years

The color-coded chopping boards for the O.C. mom

For my sister who loves to doodle on napkins

The chalkboard mini crate (write on its side)

The recycle bin desk organizer

And more! I’m really glad someone has started a wasteland in Manila. I’ve known QUIRKS since the beginning. Back then the selection wasn’t so great, but now it’s starting to get interesting.
Click HERE to see what I’m talking about.

Locations:

Power Plant Mall
Stall 320-a Level R3 Power Plant Mall, Rockwell, Makati
(632) 757.3096

Shangri-la Plaza Mall
Unit K-516 & K-517 Level 5 Shangri-la Plaza, Mandaluyong
(632) 577.9058

SM Megamall
Unit 175-A SM Megamall Bldg. A, Mandaluyong
(632) 720.2535

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When we were kids, one of my favorite things was a little Fisher-Price turntable like this.

I used to take it down to our basement, hang out with the maids and the laundry and play my “Rock The Boat” single over and over again.
I still remember the first album I ever bought: DEVO.

Pretty sure I still have it in storage downstairs with my Lotus Eaters and Kajagoogoo. Yes, I’m still holding on to my ’80s vinyls. One day maybe I will play them again.
My dad used to buy my vinyls at Ishimaru in Ginza. I was a lucky girl.
Now if only I had one of these…
Heima brings in Crosley turntables in time for Christmas.

While CDs and MP3s are cool, there’s nothing like the sound and warmth of a vinyl, with its crackling imperfections and nostalgic feel. I even miss cleaning out the lint from under the needle.
It’s been a while.

To know more, go to http://www.heimastore.com/

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Ooh, I love seeing Royce’ Christmas goodies whenever I travel. So glad they have them here.
I found out too late last year, so this year I’ll make sure to get some.
My favorite is the simplest kind—Royce’ Kids Pure Chocolate: a set of individually wrapped mild milk and creamy white chocolate rounds meant for sharing. Or maybe not. (Php 720)

Chocobolos are crispy egg “bolos” coated with strawberry chocolate and finished with a coat of chocolate. A fine combination of tarty taste and crunch. (Php 560)

Royce’ Christmas Cookies are thick cookies that are half-coated with mild milk chocolate.
Each cookie features a different motif of Santa Claus, Christmas tree, or Santa’s boot. (Php 690)

The Royce’ Kids Happy Selection contains Christmas season items, the Royce’ Kids series, and other popular Royce’ products. (Php 1,700)

The Royce’ Christmas Selection is an assortment of Christmas cookies, Royce’ Kids Pure Chocolate, and other popular items. Comes in two sizes: Small (2,370) and Large (Php 3,460).

To find a Royce’ store near you, click HERE. (Best to call for availability.)

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There’s always something to discover at Bleach Home, found inside Bleach Catastophe at Greenbelt 5.

Dressing up one’s space can be just as fun as getting dressed. Or maybe funner, because you don’t have to change it everyday. Bleach Home just added a few more items to its collection of home items and accessories, like the felt coasters at Php 129/piece (mug not included)

Choose from a selection of felt placemats to complete a fun dining concept (Php 295/piece)

Get organized with felt buckets in three sizes (Php 595, 695, or 795/piece)

Because there’s more to life than just fashion anymore.

Bleach Catastrophe is on the 2nd level of Greenbelt 5 mall, Ayala Center, Makati.

http://bleachcatastrophe.com/

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This holiday season, the Mandarin Oriental Manila offers Christmas hampers prepared by Executive Chef Rene Ottlik and Executive Pastry Chef Roberto Molleman and their teams.
The Christmas hampers range from Php 2,288 net to Php 9,988 and include Duck Foie Gras Terrine, Chicken Liver Pate, traditional English Fruit Cake, and premium red and white wines, as well as Chef Roberto’s English Fruit Pudding, Traditional Mince Pies, Hazelnut-Pistachio Biscotti, Chocolate Santas and Gingerbread House.

Gift-givers may also customize their hampers by choosing from the Mandarin Deli’s vast array of homemade goodies and gifts to be packed in either a small-, medium-, or large-sized hamper.

The Mandarin Deli makes available a selection of Christmas Carvings, such as traditional Whole Roast Turkey and Honey-Glazed Ham, Whole Roast US Beef Rib Eye, Baked Leg of Lamb and Norwegian Salmon Fillet, by advance order.
All of these will be available until December 30, 2012 at The Mandarin Deli and at Level One of the Powerplant Mall, Rockwell Center during mall hours.

Delivery within Makati is free to one destination for a minimum purchase of Php 25,000.
For orders and inquiries call The Mandarin Deli at 750 8888 or 0917 822 1225 or email momnl-deli@mohg.com.
For Rockwell orders, call 506-4125.

To delight the children, Santa Claus will be a special guest on Christmas Eve dinner and at lunch on Christmas Day. A Christmas Eve Mass will also be held at 10 pm on December 24 at the Mandarin Oriental Lounge

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Thanks to French Macaroons for sending me something that was on my wish list!

I learned about Urban Decay’s NAKED palette from my friend Ginggay, who was wearing it to dinner last month.
At first I thought she had her makeup done professionally. I was impressed!
Urban Decay’s NAKED comes in two palettes.
NAKED 1 comes in a long and lean felt box, packed with 12 gorgeous neutrals, and includes the Good Karma Shadow Brush.

NAKED 2 comes in a long, sleek metal case, with 12 taupe and greige neutrals, and a double-ended brush.

Both palettes are available at French Macaroons online at Php 3,200/set.
To see their other makeup palettes and gift sets, go to http://frenchmacaroons.multiply.com/

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The nearer it gets, the less scared I am.

Earlier in the bathroom, I was thinking that if it does happen, I just want to be home with my husband and kids.
But did you notice that nobody’s really concerned about it?
Today it was all about the RH Bill being passed, and the memorial for the victims of the Newtown, Connecticut shooting.
At home it’s all about wrapping presents, sending them out and receiving them.
The kids are excited for their Christmas parties, Christmas break and Christmas itself.

I remember the last “end of the world” where I actually camped out with my two babies in my mom’s house, while Mich Dulce and her mom held hands in church. Nothing happened.
I’ve always fantasized about having one day in a year where you could eat anything you wanted and not gain a pound. I used to think about eating a pint of Häagen-Dazs coffee ice cream because I’ve never tried.

I’d say 12-21-12 is a good day to eat everything you want and not feel guilty about it.
And you, what would you do or eat?

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You’re on a date with your loved one. You got the last two seats in the cinema.
You walk in and see 148 tattooed bad boys in the room. Do you take your seats or do you leave?

P.S. I would leave :{

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When Jeroen and I got married 12 years ago, there were only two or three gift registries available: Rustan’s, SM Department Store, and a home store that used to be known as Area.
If Japanese minimalism is your thing, you’re lucky to have the MUJI gift registry option.

Whether you’re an individual or a couple getting married, moving into a new home, celebrating a birthday, graduation or anniversary, MUJI invites you to sign up and select Muji items on your wish list.
The Muji Gift Registry removes the guess work from giving gifts that will be useful, functional, and appreciated.

Visit any Muji store to avail of this service.
Upon registering, you’ll also receive announcement cards offering a 10% discount, that may be inserted in your invitations.

In the Philippines, MUJI is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) with stores at Bonifacio High Street, Power Plant Mall at Rockwell Center, Greenbelt 3, and SM Mall of Asia.

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Ever since I became a fan of Bobbi Brown (cosmetics, not the singer), I’ve looked forward to her Christmas gift sets, particularly the elusive $1,000 Bobbi Brown trunk I can only drool and dream about.
Not to worry: Bobbi Brown offers a more afforable lineup of gift sets sure to be appreciated by your best friend, sister, boss, mom, or even yourself!

Bellini Lip and Eye Palette (Php 4,500)
Ten eye shadows plus a quartet of high-shine lip glosses, with mini brushes in a mirrored compact.

Powder Pearl Eye Trio (PHP 2,700)
Loose-powder eye shadow formulas conveniently packaged in small vials with sponge brush applicator for easy, on-the-go application.

Rich Caviar Eye Shadow Palette (PHP 3,200)
Has six mix-and-match shades that will take your eyes from day to night, with mini Dual Ended-Eye Shadow/Eyeliner Brush.

Black Pearl Eye Shadow Palette (PHP 3,200)
Create dramatically smokey looks through six velvety-rich shades with mesmerizing shimmer.
Includes a Mini Dual-Ended Shadow/Liner Brush for precise application.

Caviar & Oyster Palette (PHP 4,500)
A beautifully edited palette of eight shadows in shimmering pink, rich caviar and pearlescent silver.

Caviar & Oyster Travel Brush Set (Php 7,000)
One of my favorite things. Includes eight of Bobbi’s “must have” brushes in a gorgeous faux-leather zip-around case with pink satin interior.

Caviar & Oyster Mini Brush Set (PHP 3,900)
A purse-friendly kit with five of Bobbi’s must have” brushes in a gorgeous little package.

Caviar & Oyster Deluxe Travel Kit (Php 7,500)
A luxurious beauty kit with several compartments to organize beauty essentials, tools and skincare.

Look for them at Bobbi Brown counters in Rustan’s Makati (812-2507), Rustan’s Shangri-La (633-4636 loc 114) and Rockwell Essenses (822-9400).

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