Friday, January 18, 2013

SHOPPING IN MANILA

There's no better way to fight off jet lag(14-hour time difference!)  than to go shopping with my sisters.

{This photo was taken from W17, a very chic asian furniture store
I got distracted from all the eye candy I only managed to take 2 photos}

Here is the other one.  A chinese chippendale chair made of shells...


We also went to Balikbayan Handicrafts(it is more of a souvenir, touristy store) but they had a lot of goodies too.

venetian mirror...


shell napkin rings...


 wooden elephants...



 capiz lotus candle holders in every color...


bamboo baskets...



and straw baskets...



Believe it or not, I didn't get a single thing.  (More stores to visit!)


We ended at my sisters' shop called Religioso (our maiden name, more on this later).  

{My sisters- Choc, Yvette and Me}

It sure is nice to be home.

Have a great weekend everyone!

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12 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 18, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    I hope you brought an extra suitcase! Wonderful shot of you and your lovely sisters, enjoy every minute with them!

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  2. KatieJanuary 18, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Have a great trip, Charmaine!!

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  3. KristenJanuary 18, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    Ok that Venetian mirror and those elephants need to be in my home asap! LOVE.

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  4. Albertina || MimosaLaneJanuary 18, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    so glad you are safe and with your family!! Enjoy and relax!! I saw so many beauties there!! OMG

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  5. Linda {Calling it Home}January 18, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    That altar table reminds me of the one I found on CL. Is it too expensive to ship things back? Wow, what great stuff they have there.

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  6. Brandy@MAKE+MODELJanuary 18, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    Oh it looks like you are having a great time. I see more elephants!!! Seriously...they are everywhere. - Brandy

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  7. DesignwaliJanuary 19, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    Wow looks like fun. What would we do without our sisters eh?

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  8. LiveLaughDecorateJanuary 19, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Such great finds! nothing more fun that shopping with family who gets the same thrill outa shopping. Have a blast.

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  9. Vel CristeJanuary 20, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    I miss home so much and i love all the stuff there. It's ok not to get anythign from Balikbayan handicrafts, if you have time, go to Quiapo ilalim instead, same stuff, half the price! BTW, didn't know you guys own a store? Where? must visit when I go home. Enjoy!

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  10. Kerry Steele- Design du MondeJanuary 20, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    Looks like fun. I don't think I could have resisted the elephants.

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  11. MimiJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Loving that venetian mirror. Visiting from My Crafty Home Life.

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  12. UnknownApril 29, 2013 at 2:44 AM

    wow! Philippines has a lot to showcase! its good artistic design in making handicrafts and furniture is one of the best. hope you had a good stay



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