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Pomp, circumstance & artistry

by Christian Espiritu - December 3, 2005 - 12:00am

The glass, steel and shimmering granite floors that permeate the Syjuco manse tempt onlookers to classify it as having a very industrial design sensibility. While the lady of the house welcomed us to see the entire...

Pockets of simplicity

by Christian Espiritu - March 12, 2005 - 12:00am

The annual garden shows hosted by the Ayala Alabang Garden Club are events awaited with bated breath not only by the residents of the village but by the neighboring enclaves surrounding it, too. It is much awaited...

Out of New York, into Africa & Asia

by Christian Espiritu - August 7, 2004 - 12:00am

In everyday life we all thrive on change. It may be a cliché, but it could not be truer in one’s personal environment especially his private interiors. Truth to tell, an additional accessory, say, a lamp...

AAGC celebrates 11 years

by Christian Espiritu - February 22, 2004 - 12:00am

The Narra Park in Ayala Alabang had a super festive air when the Ayala Alabang Garden Club (AAGC) celebrated its 11th year recently. For the occasion, the Club held a garden show which will be hard to beat ever....

AAGC celebrates 11 years

by Christian Espiritu - February 21, 2004 - 12:00am

Eclectic home with a touch of the past

by Christian Espiritu - September 27, 2003 - 12:00am

It has been said many times before that young minds are like parched sponges, absorbing anything and everything that comes their way. This belief was affirmed when we visited the home of a young and energetic ...

A taste of the Orient

by Christian Espiritu - February 2, 2002 - 12:00am

People leave their mark in the house where they once lived. This is the case in a newly reinvented house, once belonging to Digna Rosales. I knew Digna rather well during my couturing days. I remember her for her...

A getaway with a horseful of stories to tell

by Christian Espiritu - January 19, 2002 - 12:00am

Having their cake and eating it, too, is a concession only the privileged few get to enjoy. Hardworking men or women, at some point in their careers, reward themselves with expensive toys. But some guys get even...

All white is all right, says designer Junior Makapugay

by Christian Espiritu - January 5, 2002 - 12:00am

One only has to browse the latest issues of locally published design magazines to discover that there’s a silent underground movement among the proponents of home design. The Eighties saw the proliferation of...

And Zen there were Archie and Anna Castillo

by Christian Espiritu - December 29, 2001 - 12:00am

As we leave 2001, design-wise let’s focus on a simple house devoid of useless clutter and enveloped in Zen-like sensibilities. May its divine simplicity remind our readers that in this decade, everyone should...

Alan and Marissa Sycip’s Island hideaway

by Christian Espiritu - December 8, 2001 - 12:00am

To get away from it all, the more blessed ones drive to getaways, rented or owned, whenever their busy schedules allow it. Some build to their heart’s content while others simply buy shares or memberships...

Zen scenes from the home of Edwin & Jecelyn Gumila

by Christian Espiritu - December 1, 2001 - 12:00am

Two heads are better than one, we are often told. I have been somewhat skeptical about this, but my latest Talking Design foray has somehow assured me that, yes, whoever said that couldn’t be more accurate....

Manny And Cynthia Villar: A Heart For Art

by Christian Espiritu - November 10, 2001 - 12:00am

The rise of Senator Manny Villar in the political firmament is one for the books. At some point, I remember his think tank people painting him as a rags-to-riches kind of a wonder boy. From very humble beginnings,...

Gracious Suburban Living

by Christian Espiritu - October 27, 2001 - 12:00am

Zeroing in on the right type of interiors for you, dear readers, is a task you surely will not envy. The shooting and writing part is usually a breeze and almost always, quite pleasurable. Luckily for me, the homeowners...

Hacienda in the City

by Christian Espiritu - October 13, 2001 - 12:00am

Stunning creations most often are the handiwork of ordinary people who unknowingly are gifted with design talents. They instinctively produce works that ooze with originality. Their works are unpredictable and unique...

A model house for a former fashion model

by Christian Espiritu - September 1, 2001 - 12:00am

Good pieces of furniture are like loyal friends. Nothing and nobody can separate them from their owners. Because just like good wine, a perfectly designed and crafted wooden chair or table will gracefully age with...

House of Religious Relics

by Christian Espiritu - August 25, 2001 - 12:00am

When the news leaked out that Rev. Fr. Roy Rosales was to be assigned elsewhere, the reaction of the parishioners openly revealed he was loved deeply by a significant fraction of the faithful in the parish of Saint...

A collector's haven

by Christian Espiritu - August 4, 2001 - 12:00am

A private haven where a collection of collections thrives can best describe the Vasquez Prada home. Upon being ushered inside, I was at a loss for words over the collections that decorate every nook and cranny....

Maximizing style for apartment living

by Christian Espiritu - July 28, 2001 - 12:00am

Minimalism in interiors is a tough act to follow. It’s difficult to achieve unless of course one is willing to throw almost all if not all of his worldly possessions away! Getting into it even halfway is a feat...

A cozy nesting place

by Christian Espiritu - July 21, 2001 - 12:00am

After rendering dedicated service for a certain number of years, employees are gifted with the traditional pricey wristwatch. Even dogs who display unfaltering loyalty are rewarded by their masters with bones or...

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