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style shopping: gift guide under P500

Here is the third installment of our holiday gift guide for 2010. Each of these items is under P500 and they are all available at SM Megamall. -lilli

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Image above: 1. Kultura Filipino Tinalak frame, P299.75, Alibangbang Leaf frame, P349.75; 2. Kultura Filipino Manila tumbler, P259.50 (for two, P129.75 per piece); 3. SM Department Store Store-It Shelf Sweater and Accessory Organizer, P249.75; 4. Kultura Filipino Banana Leaf Coasters, P299.75; 5. Our Home Silver Vase, P499.75; and 6. Dwell Photo frame, P425.60; 7. Kultura Filipino Tissue Holder, P349.

style shopping: gift guide, under P1000

Here’s a collection of less expensive gifts under P1,000. We have  something for the kitchen, something for the living room and something for the bedroom. Take your pick! (Click on the item names for the sources)

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Image above: 1. Paper Towel Holder, P999; 2. Spice Containers, P295; 3. Damask Rectangular Tray, P595; 4. Dahlia Candle Holder, P395; 5. Flat Wine Holder, P645; and 6. 5-pc Clothes Hanger, P250.

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objects of design: a very spatial christmas wish list (part 2)

I already shared with you last Tuesday the wish lists of Ms. Creative Director (artsy nursery) and Ms. CFO (clean, chic office). Now, here’s my wish for an updated powder room (actually, an overhaul is more like it):

[images above, clockwise from top left: charles stone gesso crackle in bronze 24" x 24", $63.24 from ann sacks; laque black, 12x24, $92.82 from ann sacks; morris ribbon pendant lamp from baker; canton floor cube from ethan allen; white phalaenopsis orchid, P600-700 from Market!Market!; neoclassice etagere from kohler; tassel bench from baker; purist hatbox toilet with quiet-close toilet seat & cove from kohler, $4,059.95; purist wading pool wet surface lavatory from kohler, $905.70; stillness wall-mount lavatory faucet from kohler, $486.05]

Yeah, we know… we’re dreaming, haha! So, for “realistic” and more affordable gifts for the home, here are my picks:

(from top left) 1) a set of throwpillow cases or an accent pillow; 2) a nice flower vase with a simple but equally nice floral arrangement that you made; 3) a set of storage baskets in abaca, wicker, or water lily (you can also throw in some goodies like their fave magazines or snacks); 4) a set of framed prints or photographs that you personally took; 5) accent lamps; and 6) accent vases.

TIP: When you give gifts that are meant for the home (or office), do your research and make sure that your gift will go well with the space’s existing décor or, at least, will fit the receiver’s  taste and personal style.