Celebrating GRACEfully: Stillness and Calmness amidst Stress and Chaos

A month ago, my good friend life coach Kimi Lu and I hosted the fourth run of Celebrating GRACEfully, the Positivity Workshop.

From Holy Carabao’s Organic Farm to The Peninsula’s Old Manila

Here’s some very exciting news from Manila’s ever evolving restaurant / dining scene! From May 15 to June 2, 2018, join the Farm to Table: Old Manila and Holy Carabao Farms Organic Eats Collaborative Dinners, a series of signature dinner experiences and a celebration of sustainable food in The Peninsula Manila’s iconic signature restaurant, Old… Continue reading From Holy Carabao’s Organic Farm to The Peninsula’s Old Manila

TSM FAVE THINGS – FEBRUARY

So we are on the last day of the shortest month of the year! Whew, February just came, wheezed us by and is now about to leave — that was really fast, don’t you think?! And as most of you who are following me on Instagram know, I spent half of this month in Italy… and… Continue reading TSM FAVE THINGS – FEBRUARY

Sense & Sensibility: An Art and Jewelry Auction Preview

Sometimes, it’s not enough to simply attend art auctions when in the market for a good addition to one’s collection. This is where auction previews, held sometime before the actual auctions, come into play. They are a good way to have a better sense of what’s on sale so you can make better, informed decisions… Continue reading Sense & Sensibility: An Art and Jewelry Auction Preview

How To Select The Best Restaurants in the Country

As a country who loves to eat and has an evolving culinary industry, how do you navigate your way to the very best of restaurants? What separates a mere good restaurant from the great ones? The Philippine Tatler has just launched its 2016 edition of the Philippines’ Best Restaurants, recognizing 170 establishments, after being reviewed by trusted reviewers, all well-travelled and… Continue reading How To Select The Best Restaurants in the Country

Get into the Spirit of Giving with Limited Edition SnowPage at The Peninsula Manila

Last week, I had lunch at The Peninsula Manila and learned about the worthy cause its holiday ambassador, the SnowPage toy, is pushing. Its 2015 edition is a collection of 10 limited luxury designs by toy-art collective Papinee, and sales of each will go towards the Make-A-Wish Foundation. I think it’s a worthy idea to gift your… Continue reading Get into the Spirit of Giving with Limited Edition SnowPage at The Peninsula Manila

Hermès Silk Ball in Manila

Last September 18, Hermès held its much anticipated Silk Ball in The Rigodon Ballroom of The Peninsula Manila. Dashing men wearing mysterious masks and lovely ladies donning silk capes welcomed the guests to the venue.

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