Preventive Potions
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This saying resonates immensely with mothers. One of the most difficult things that a parent has to face is taking…
Golden Glow for Two
Valentine’s day is exactly ten days away. For us bitten by l’amour, it’s an occasion that must be made extraordinarily special for those we hold dear. For busy wives, such…
Love, Exclusively at The Grande Dame
Woo her with fine wine, Ecuadorian flowers and a helicopter ride over Manila bay before sunset Emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal for his third wife 300 years ago.…
Whip up New Dishes for the New Year!
As a homemaker, I already have my favorite brands of ingredients. Admittedly, I’m quite skeptical about trying other products because those that I normally buy are tried and tested in…
Choose Healthy for the Holidays
Everybody is busy, busy, busy! Our social calendars are filled with Christmas parties, reunions and annual meet-ups with friends and family. For the ladies who are hosting festive soireés in…
Fall in Love with Folded & Hung’s Holiday Collection
Whew! What a hectic week! I sat front row on the first day of the four day long Manila Fashion Festival (MFF). The Marquee at the Edsa Shangrila Hotel was…
The Deconstruction of Joel Escober
I’ve been perusing different accessories, purses and shoes for the past fifteen minutes. My heart beats a little faster as I ask to take a closer look at one of…
Athleisure by Avel Bacudio
Whew! What a hectic week! I sat front row on last show of the four day long Manila Fashion Festival (MFF). The Marquee at the Edsa Shangrila Hotel was teeming…
A Grand Salute to Teachers
Many children dream of becoming doctors, lawyers, or engineers. Some who are artistically inclined see themselves as sculptors, pianists or painters. Still others desire to be beauty queens, racecar drivers…
Take Me Back to Mario’s
An old favorite attracts a new generation of diners. I remember Mario’s back in the 80’s. Situated at the very heart of Tomas Morato, it was the citadel of all…