Santa wearing a barong and a salakot as he comes to town with a lechon . . . amazing foldable Christmas lanterns that bring the spirit of Christmas everywhere . . . translucent capiz shell ornaments in angel, star, and tree designs.
Kultura’s curated Christmas decors made by local artisan will bring paskong pinoy close to your heart. Have these in your home or send these to your loved ones abroad who long to be home for Christmas, to friends who wish to add a homespun touch to their home office, or to foreign business associates who want to know more about our country.
In the Philippines, the parol has become an iconic symbol of Filipino Christmas and is as important to Filipinos as the Christmas tree is to Western cultures.
Kultura’s creatively crafted lanterns will light up the Christmas skies at home and abroad. There are foldable fabric parols proudly made by the Kababaihan ng Maynila Foundation, available in red, green, and gold; abaca lanterns made by empowered Sorsogon artisans; elegant parols made from capiz shells with a beautiful, soft glow when lit.
This elegant, classic and festive capiz lantern lights up with a beautiful soft glow
Capiz Nativity Candle Holder
Even Santa goes homespun dressed in a salakot and barong outfit. These Filipino-themed Santa ornaments carry gifts of Filipino icons such as lechon, sorbetes, bahay kubo and jeepney – bringing nostalgic childhood memories to you.
There are also abaca wreaths and ornaments, as well as capiz shell nativity sets and angel candle holders.
Now shipping worldwide – check out www.kulturafilipino.com for all things uniquely Filipino holiday decor and have it delivered here and abroad conveniently.
Let’s Support Locals together! Kultura’s Christmas Décor is handcrafted by artisanal communities in the Philippines. Help preserve crafts and traditions and sustain these communities by providing them with opportunities for livelihood.
The Christmas Décor Collection is available at Kultura Stores. You can also shop thru Kultura’s Website: http://www.kulturafilipino.com or thru Call to Deliver 0917-5174096 / 0967-6093407. Kultura ships here and abroad.
When you think about Christmas, traditional colors of red, green, and gold come to mind. But with most of us spending more time at home, it’s a good idea to be more creative when selecting holiday hues to add a contemporary touch to Christmas celebrations.
Frosty White, Classic Red, Blush Luxe, and Dusk are SM Home’s four main color themes to bring the holidays to our homes.
With probably the widest assortment of décor in town, and more than 500 ornaments to choose from, SM Home shares with us some imaginative ways- and colors – to celebrate all that is inspired, inventive, and innovative.
Frosty White. A white palette makes your fir or frosted-berry tree merry and magical. Deck your tree with sparkly silver and white ornaments, blended with luxurious ribbons to create a cozy, snowy, and wintry wonderland. Also, add some dazzle with some glittered snowmen and penguin plushies.
Have a Sparkling Frosty Christmas.
Classic Red. Create a cozy and casual holiday living room with classic reds that never go out of style. Add shades of white, and don’t forget a bit of sparkle for added flair. Nutcracker toy soldiers, potted berry trees, wreaths and Christmas trees, snow globes, and miniature vintage villages will help showcase a traditional holiday scene at home.
Whimsical and festive Nutcracker tabletop.
Blush Luxe. Metallic hues make an elegant and polished holiday look. This year, add a rosy palette update of white and blush pink into your Christmas design. Glam up your tabletop with Nordic Gonk plushies or Pink Angel dolls for your little girl’s dreamy Christmas.
Bring in the cozy cabin and rustic vibe with a twist by decking out your tree with copper, blues, and other jewel tones ornaments. Add some neutral-toned reindeers and burlap Christmas trees for more green and neutral vibes.
Check out the latest SM Home Christmas catalog and shop online with The SM Store website www.thesmstore.com or via the SM Store’s Call to Deliver services #143SM(#14376). For more info and updates, follow them at SM Home at the SM Store in Instagram or visit thesmstore.com website.
Formica Philippines rises higher in the country’s interior design industry by becoming the exclusive distributor of the FENIX range presenting innovative materials designed in Italy.
Following a significant and well-established presence of FENIX® in the Philippines market for interiors, Formica Philippines strengthens its positioning by becoming the exclusive distributor of these innovative materials.
The new relationship between Arpa Industriale and Formica Group dates back to June 2019 with the acquisition of Formica Group by Broadview Holding B.V. Since then, Formica Group has joined Arpa Industriale S.p.A., Trespa International B.V., and Westag & Getalit AG as part of Broadview’s family of businesses in the field of material technology. The main focus, which connotes the sister companies, is on coordinated strategy and synergies, with the main goal to offer customers world-class surface materials.
As the main result of this new partnership, Formica Asia expands its product portfolio in the Philippines to include the award-winning FENIX® range through its distribution network. In the Philippines market, Formica Philippines is the exclusive distributor of FENIX starting April 1, 2021.
FENIX is the innovative materials created for interior design by Arpa Industriale in 2013. They arise from the Italian design tradition, reflected in the project stylistic choices: from the colors selection to the overall aesthetic result of the interiors applications. Applying proprietary technologies, the external surface of FENIX is characterized by the use of next-generation acrylic resins, hardened and fixed through an Electronic Beam Curing process. With low light reflectivity, the FENIX surface is extremely opaque, soft touch, and anti-fingerprint. Thermal healing of superficial micro-scratches is also possible. They are suitable for both vertical and horizontal applications in the following sectors: kitchens, bathrooms, design furniture, retail, offices, and contract.
The FENIX family includes: FENIX NTM®: the first to be introduced in 2013 to meet the market request for smart materials and matt surfaces: it is available in 20 refined and timeless colors. Colors have been selected to highlight and match the latest trends in interior design: a collection of silent elegant colors, enriched by the very recent addition of Bianco Dover to complete the palette of whites. All its innovative features – a matt, soft touch, and anti-fingerprint surface, as well as the possible thermal healing of superficial micro-scratches – make FENIX NTM the smart material.
FENIX NTA®: its empowered metallic surface features the same characteristics as FENIX. Hence, it is extremely matt with visual comfort and a very pleasant soft touch, as well as anti-fingerprint. Thermal healing of superficial micro-scratches is also possible. The metallic color range includes Acciaio Hamilton, Argento Dukat, and Oro Cortez. Among its pluses, FENIX NTA is suitable both for vertical and horizontal application, and is easy to work with standard carpenters tools, such as regular cutting, milling, polishing, and drilling tools; it is also customizable with laser engraving techniques and CNC machining.
A new system concept consolidates the role of FENIX as an ingredient brand aimed at offering aesthetic solutions and simplifications for the interiors, with the result to engage our customers as true partners in exploiting the value-creation opportunities offered by our innovative ‘ingredients’, as well as in the launching of newly co-developed projects. This system is called “FENIX INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS. Kitchen Sinks”, a collection of sinks designed to be integrated with kitchen worktops made of FENIX NTM. Products are made from acrylic resin with an extremely matt finish, allowing for a perfect integration between the FENIX NTM worktop and the sink in kitchen designs. Two models and fourteen FENIX NTM colors are available in the catalog.
Innovation and sustainability are two core values for the whole Group, whose objective is to foresee and create cutting-edge aesthetic and technical solutions designed with sustainability in mind. These values are perfectly summed up in FENIX materials: the smart surface of FENIX with its innovative features made with proprietary technology has struck the world of interiors; its more natural core, thanks to the use of lignin in the formulation of thermosetting resins, represents not only a more sustainable choice but at the same time a significant technical innovation. This is possible thanks to Arpa’s constant investment in research and development.
With this new distribution partnership in the Philippines with its sister company Formica Asia, a new core value is likewise highlighted: the sharing of a common vision to support a mutually profitable long-term growth and, above all, to offer Philippines designers and customers innovative surface solutions for new neverending design stories.
For further information, visit: arpaindustriale.com Follow them on Twitter (a_arpa), Facebook (@arpaindustriale), YouTube (arpaforinteriors), Pinterest (arpaindustriale)
As we continue to spend our time indoors, more and more people have shifted their focus towards improving the areas within their own homes, and rightfully so.
A well-curated and organized room is key to making anyone feel their best, and having the perfect equipment for cooking and cleaning is equally important, too. Indeed, there is no better time than now to spruce up your surroundings and create an inspiring atmosphere for you and your family.
Voluspa Moso Bamboo Home Ambience.
Regardless of the design aesthetic or your room of priority, creating a more pleasant and comfortable space is made easier with the World of Rustan’s Home. This month-long celebration, starting from August 16, allows everyone the privilege of enjoying amazing offers from a variety of home appliances, décor, and accents – the best products from the finest brands all over the world, housed within the Home Department of Rustan’s.
Home appliances
A highly functional kitchen? An impeccably clean home? Check and check! Level up your home appliances with brands like Monarc, Philips, Russell Hobbs, Dyson, Kitchenaid, and Tefal. Enjoy up to 20% off on selected items, which can also be purchased through a 0% installment plan of 3 to 12 months. Purchase Trusens air purifiers at 10% off until August 31 and expect your dwellings to smell fresh and relaxing all day long.
Experience better home living with Rustan’s Home brands at 30% off on selected items featuring Conair, Cuisinart, Gaggia, Gorenje, and Maximus. Time to upgrade your kitchen appliances as Tefal extends its 50% off promo on selected items until December 31.
Home luxury
Elevate the living room with products up to 20% off on regular-tagged items from Crystalite Bohemia, Dome Deco, Franz, Goebel, Light & Living, Sagebrook Home, Zecchin, Moroccan, and Italian décor brands from August 20 to September 30, 2021.
Ralph Lauren California Romantic Single Wick-Gold.
Mark your calendar for additional x10 FSP points when you purchase Ralph Lauren Gifts & Décor on August 21 and 22, and from Christofle on August 28 to 30.
Kitchenware and tabletop
Take your table settings to the next level using impeccable kitchenware and tabletop accessories at Rustan’s. With up to 20% off on selected items from Schott Zwiesel and a 30% discount on selected items from WMF Flatware, Beka, and Tramontina cookware and tools, dining will become an even more enjoyable experience for the entire family.
FSP members are in for even bigger treats. Exclusive to Frequent Shoppers Plus, select table linen items from Amber & Anne and all SIP eco-friendly utensils are on 10% off. Whip up more scrumptious meals with items from Kitchencraft, Lacor, Nerthus, Pedrini, and Polder, and finish your table with the stunning pieces from Lenox, Cristina Re, Herdmar, and Luigi Bormioli. These amazing brands are allowing FSP members to earn x5 FSP points. Claytan and Wilmax are also offering 10% off on all items until August 31.
Breville Smart Oven Air-Fryer.
Liven up your table with elegant and quality-crafted pieces while earning more points. Receive x10 FSP points when you purchase items from Pip Studio, Reed & Barton, Royal Albert, and table products from Rustan’s Home on August 21 and 22. The same privilege is offered by EME Posaterie on September 4 and 5.
Health essentials
It’s easier to keep your family safe with a 10% discount on Easy Flow kit and accessories & GreenBox facemask. Use only proper health gear and stay protected amid this pandemic, get x5 FSP points on Fine Guard masks.
Bed and bath, gifts and novelties
It’s time to spoil yourself with new bed and bath products with brands like Greenington, Malouf, Slumberland, Linen and Homes, and Joseph Joseph offering up to 20% discount on selected items. Lauren by Ralph Lauren and Rustan’s Home Bed and Bath is guaranteed to keep you feeling fresh and rested throughout the day.
Get up to a 30% discount on selected items from Kimmi Dolls. Relax and unwind with Esteban and Voluspa candles and diffusers, which lets you earn x5 FSP points.
Home Filipiniana
Support and indulge in our very own local products! Rustan’s offers x10 FSP points on selected regular items from August 16 to 31 from Rustan’s Filipiniana Our Very Own. Enjoy the aroma and taste the wonderful blends of specialty coffee with a 10% discount on Gourmet Farms products. Shop curated Filipino-made pieces with a great selection of clothes from Mithi and enjoy a 15% discount.
Gourmet Farms Immuni-Tea Purse.
Get more points and discounts
Get more exclusive deals as Rustan’s extends discounts for Home Appliances brands! Don’t miss out on up to Php 4,000 cash discount on selected items of Breville until September 30. Before the year ends, indulge in Dyson products with 3 months 0% installment plans on selected items; make your kitchen more efficient with up to 40% discount on select Russel Hobbs appliances; and finally, make cleaning a habit with Karcher and enjoy up to 25% discount on selected items.
Good news for those collecting FSP points! Shopping for these products lets you earn x5 FSP points with no minimum purchase required.
Shop in any of the Rustan’s stores in Makati, Shangri-La, Gateway, Alabang, and Cebu, or use the expert assistance of your favorite Personal Shopper. Not connected to Personal Shopper yet? Get in touch with our Personal Shopper on Call hotline now by calling 0917 111 1952.
Featured photo: BERNARDAUD Constance Rouge Dinnerplate
For new homeowners, buying a house is only the first step. Making it an actual home is the next big task. After all, having a beautiful and tidy house to lounge around in or come home to after a long day is very important.
Maintaining a home can sound like a lot of grueling work but really, it all comes down to habits. With that, here are cleaning habits that a homeowner should practice daily. Learning these habits and incorporating them into a daily routine will definitely keep the home clean and feel as good as new for longer.
Starting the day by making the bed
Some may think that making the bed is a waste of time — after all, it will just get messed up again during nighttime. However, having a made-up bed contributes greatly to the tidiness of the room and will only take a few minutes.
Having accomplished a task as soon as waking up also gives a sense of productivity very early in the day and will have a positive impact on the next chore that needs to be done.
Adopting a “clean as you go” policy
To avoid any big clean-ups after any activity, homeowners should follow this rule of tidying up and putting things away right after using them. A few examples are putting unused clothes back in the closet after choosing an outfit for the day or washing used items right after cooking a meal so there wouldn’t be any mess to come back to.
Doing a quick clean-up at the end of the day
For all the things that got left behind or unattended, include a quick clean-up around the house in your nighttime routine. This can include plates that weren’t washed, messes that were left unattended, or just doing a quick sweep around the house before calling it a day.
The Samsung Jet Cyclone Stick Vacuum can definitely help in making this nighttime clean-up as quick as possible. This vacuum is equipped with a Digital Inverter Motor that ensures strong suction power and a 3-Way Air Flow Structure that keeps it consistent. It also has an Adjustable Pipe that can be shortened and lengthened in four levels to ensure maximum comfort and movement when cleaning. This also allows easy cleaning of couches, tabletops, and even hard-to-reach corners.
Having a place for everything
If everything at home has a designated spot and gets put back after every use, it’s easier for homeowners to tidy up the place. This habit applies especially to cleaning supplies, such as rugs and appliances, so it’s easier to grab if there’s a mess that needs to be cleaned.
Samsung Digital Appliances Jet Stick Vacuum VS15R8546S5
The Jet Cyclone Stick Vacuum has a Z Station that serves both as a stand and charging station, so not only will it be put away, but also be ready for the next time it will be used.
Allotting days for general cleaning
Even after adopting the “clean as you go” policy and doing quick clean-ups, deep and general cleaning is still a must to keep a home as clean and tidy as it can be. New homeowners should schedule general cleaning on any free day to maximize the time, but note that it should be done at least once a month.
Samsung Clean Station™
Pairing the Clean Station with the vacuum will result in maximum efficiency on general cleaning days, especially since a lot of dust particles have been accumulating around the house. Its Auto Empty Dustbin feature that conveniently and hygienically empties the dustbin makes it the best partner for the vacuum.
Additionally, this and the Jet Cyclone Stick Vacuum both have a 99.999% Multi-layered Filtration System, together with its Anti-Dust Emitting Structure, 99.99% of dust and allergens are captured and even prevents ultra-fine dust from scattering back into the air.
As new homeowners, picking up these five habits and incorporating them into a daily schedule will definitely help maintain the house and make the house feel more like home.
To know more about these products, visit SamsungPH on Facebook and samsung.com/ph/.
With a busy and ever-changing lifestyle, laundry time is an important errand that is easy to miss due to the demands of work and everyday life. Now that the rainy season is here and the chances of having bad weather is bigger, it has become every person’s nightmare when there’s barely any sun or limited space to dry the clothes. But with the help of Samsung’s washing or drying machines, any laundry chore can be adapted to fit those with a fast-paced lifestyle and different clothing care needs.
For hassle-free and personalized washing. Doing laundry for different types of clothes or other home furnishings (such as beddings or curtains) can be an overwhelming task especially when managing home chores all at once. For first-timers most especially, navigating the washing or drying machine can be difficult to even think about because of its complexities.
To make the laundry hassle-free and efficient, the Washer Dryer Front Load Combo’s (WD75T554DBE) AI Control feature familiarizes itself with user preferences and combines that knowledge to provide automatic suggestions of wash cycles on its display. This feature also gives updates on the washing status of a certain cycle. Forgot to put clothes that need washing? This washer-dryer has an AddWash™ feature that lets extra clothing or detergent get added into the wash cycle or allows to pop in hand-washed clothes in the cycle to spin dry
For stubborn stains. One of the most tiresome parts of doing laundry is cleaning out stubborn stains that just won’t go away easily. Stains are unavoidable even when really careful. But with most people attending to their laundry chores once or twice a week due to their busy work schedule, prolonged stains can become a bit difficult to remove.
Using the Front Load Washer (WW75T554DTT)’s Eco Bubble™ technology, detergent is turned into soft bubbles allowing for faster penetration to remove dirt easily even in cold water—all these while saving energy and protecting the texture and color of the fabric.
For delicate fabrics. Anyone who is meticulous with the care of their fabrics would be hesitant to use an actual dryer to dry out their delicate clothes. But with the country’s unpredictable rainy weather, it’s hard to air out clothes properly to ensure fresh smelling clothes. The Front Load Dryer (DV80T5220TT)’s OptimalDry feature uses a temperature sensor and monitors the humidity level to prevent clothing from absorbing too much heat to ensure that it won’t be damaged. Additionally, the dryer’s AI Control can help in remembering drying habits and suggest cycles while the Heat Pump Technology gently dries the clothes without using too much electricity to get the job done.
For busy multi-taskers. To maximize time while attending to other household tasks, users can remotely control the laundry settings of the Front Load Washer (WW75T554DTT ), Front Load Dryer (DV80T5220TT), and Washer Dryer Front Load Combo (WD75T554DBE) by using a smartphone with the SmartThings app. Using this app, get notifications once the cycle is done, never skip laundry chores with the Laundry Planner function, and check recommended wash cycles with the Laundry Recipe for a truly personalized laundry experience.
Make laundry days stress free and convenient by availing these washing machine bundles with the Samsung Digital Appliances Cool Summer Bundles Sale:
5kg Wash, 5.0kg Dry Front Load Combo + 60 sqm Air Purifier for only P63,711
Save P18,279
5kg Front Load Washer + 8.0kg Front Load Dryer for only P71,510
Save P17,480
With this promo, Samsung Digital Appliances is offering up to 30% off on individual appliances and even bigger savings on bundles until June 30, 2021! Visit SamsungPH on Facebook and samsung.com/ph/cool-summer-bundles to know more about this promo and other participating products.
Organize your desk with fun and functional accessories and storage systems that highlight your personality.
With working from home emerging as a new lifestyle trend, we are certainly spending more time in our home offices. With that, our desks have become a favorite space where we make reports, plan our schedules, attend zoom meetings, and keep connected with friends and family.
And the start of the New Year is a good time to give our desks at home or in the office, much- needed refresh with stylish accessories from SM Stationery. These desk-mates mirror the latest fashion trends – metallic mesh, geometric pattern – lattice, herringbone, dotted; and as well as a pop of pastel colors that will help you work better and more creatively.
Organize your desk with fun and functional accessories and storage systems that highlight your personality. Showcase the things you love by adding gadget accessories like LED Touch lamp that makes your space modern and contemporary.
Add green in your workspace to welcome new ideas and experiences. Indoor plants can help you keep calm and breathe in your work area. But most of all – make it also an inviting space for yourself as you work long hours, or for visitors who may drop by.
The Techy Artist. Energize your home office space with a combination of techie and artsy accessories from SM Stationery.
The Urbanite. Minimalist gray desk accessories with a sophisticated edge.
The Nature Lover. Bringing the color of the sea and the sky to your desk will help you master the blues. Keep calm and master your online class.
Optimize space with this modern, sleek and metallic mesh organizer.
Jot down your daily activities and thoughts on these journals and notebooks.
Light up your working space with this cute and nifty touch lamp with phone stand.
The desk organizer set collection is available at the selected SM Stationery section of the SM Stores. Also, SM Stationery is now online on www.smstationery.com.ph and with the SM Store’s #143SM Call to Deliver services. You can now have your home office must-haves delivered right to your doorstep. Follow SM Stationery PH on Instagram and Facebook and join their Viber community for more details and info.
