All I want for Christmas is a Tefal appliance

This year’s holiday shopping season will likely involve gifts featuring one similar theme – budget! While none of us wants to leave anyone off our holiday gift list, we will all certainly focus on putting a smile on our loved ones’ faces while still getting the largest bang for our buck.  With that in mind, Tefal brings you holiday gifts that won’t hurt your pocket!

For the bread lovers, the perfect gift would be Tefal Invent 2-slot Toaster. This essential toaster can accommodate two slices of bread simultaneously. Its toast-lift system automatically lifts the bread for easier use. You also need not worry about scalding your fingertips because this toaster has a built-in tong which you can use to snip out the bread from the slots. It is also designed with adjustable electronic browning control to avoid having burnt toast! Anyone would be glad to have a Tefal Invent 2-slot Toaster in their homes.

For those who love a good hot cup every morning would appreciate having a Tefal Express White Electric Kettle. Also known as an eco-kettle, this special appliance is designed with a 1-cup water level indicator – perfect for individuals who want to save time, water and energy! This kettle can accommodate up to 1.5 L of water and is equipped with all the essential features a kettle should have. 

Anyone who wants versatility in the kitchen would be happy to receive a Tefal Easy Grill Barbecue. This compact griller is a reliable appliance in serving the healthiest and most savory dishes whether you cook indoors or outdoors. Expect smokeless grilling and healthy cooking as it drains the fat and oils with the help of its water tray. Enjoy a hassle-free grilling experience with its cool touch plastic body to avoid the risk of burns and adjustable thermostat to regulate the heat!

With Tefal’s budget-friendly holiday gift choices, you’ll never go overboard - keeping you, your pocket and your loved ones happier this Christmas season!

Tefal is exclusively distributed nationwide by Rustan Marketing Corporation and available in leading department stores nationwide.

17 and Loving It! - Bioessence 17th Anniversary

Bioessence is one of the leaders in the beauty and wellness industry. They are celebrating their 17^th year this month hence 17 years of making lives beautiful.

Anniversary Month

In line with their anniversary celebration, Bioessence is giving a 50% discount on premium services, a chance to win a designer bag or jewelry, and hundreds of other items from September 9, 2011 to October 30, 2011. And in their effort to be able to provide holistic wellness they have partnered with a!Life, Medchef, Boardwalk and Yoshinoya.

Good for the Soul

Bioessence is not only about making your skin and body beautiful, they also aim to provide a relaxing environment conducive to meditation, relaxation and having a deeper connection with your yourself. We take ourselves for granted most of the time but in Bioessence, it’s all about you. Loving ones self and taking care of ones self leads to better relations. It is important that we make time for ourselves and say, “This time it’s me time!”

The Bioessence Way

You will always be greeted by a soothing aroma and a warm welcome from their friendly staff that will put you at ease right away. The relaxing atmosphere in Bioessence and excellent treatments from beauty to wellness will help you start the week right, take a mid-week break or de-stress from a hectic one. If it’s your first time in their branch they would be happy to give you a guided tour of their facilities and give a detailed description of their services. Hot or cold refreshments are always served together with free consultations from knowledgeable staff.

Me Time

After my relaxing day in Bioessence, I’ll make sure to visit them regularly for my own good. It is now my sanctuary where I feel like a princess with their pampering services such as relaxing massages, rejuvenating facials and effective slimming treatments.With 51 branches nationwide be sure to visit a branch near you and experience the Bioessence way! You may call 0918-8BEAUTY for inquiries and appointments.

BoConcept : Living large in small spaces

The number of small homes continue to grow as the big cities turn bigger and we are drawn to the urban way of living. Space is a limitation and calls for clever multi-purpose solutions in your furniture. BoConcept specialises in this area and with the 2012 BoConcept collection more new options for functional living are introduced.

Multi-purpose in combination with great design

To live small does not need to be cramped or uncomfortable. The key is to think multi-purpose designs which allow you to work, sleep and dine in the same space effortlessly.

A great example is the new adjustable Occa 3200 table in black-stained oak veneer with brushed steel legs. Use it as a great-looking coffee table, raise it for a TV snack or set it at the highest position and use the built-in extension leaf and it is a perfect and elegant dinner table for up to 8 people. Dining chairs takes up space but with the new Oslo folding chair you get a solution which not only is easy to set aside but also is a great design piece and truly comfortable.

When your quarters are small it does not take much before things look messy. Good storage is the answer to keeping it neat. The new mobile cabinet from BoConcept offers good space in the huge drawer or on the deep shelves and when you flip the top board open you have a small dining space or a workplace to sit with your laptop. The wheels makes it easy to move around so you can place it up against the wall for daily use and pull it out as a bar desk for a party with friends.

 

Another great solution for storage is the storage bed. Just tilt it open and be amazed of how much room you have for the stuff you don’t need right now. With a beautiful bead spread and some big pillows you can even use the bed as a sofa. For your sleeping needs you can also take the idea of the sofa that turns into a bed. The new Seca sofabed is an elegant sofa during the day and at night you can turn the back down and use it as a small double bed. The Seca sofabed is also the ideal solution for when you have guests spending the night.

These are just a selection of BoConcept’s multi-purpose pieces specially developed for living great in small places. Come into the BoConcept store, get assistance from the skilled interior consultants and explore the many other options which allows you great aesthetics and cool design even though your space is limited.

Taking a break at home – the new 2012 collection from BoConcept

In a time where everything is still uncertain our homes grow more important to us. It is at home we find security and balance and it is at home we can take a break and decide what is important to us. The new 2012 BoConcept collection of design furniture and accessories has everything you need to take a break. The collection is now available in BoConcept stores in more than 50 countries.

Inspired by the outdoors

The materials for the new collection are found in nature like the sofa in thick, luxurious leather. There is a new softness in the look – the rounded corners of the voluminous armrests in combination with leather that calls for a relaxed and cozy atmosphere. The same soft lines appear in the dining chair - a refined and expressive piece of design with oak legs and a choice of plain or upholstered seat. The round shapes of the black dining table, the coffee table with glass top and the crisp side tables complement the warm and laidback look.

Wood dominates and colours are subtle and inspired by the 70’s with a palette of browns and greys. The gorgeous moss green in the handmade rug spices up the room without taking all the attention. To prevent the look from being too dark and heavy, white- and glossy surfaces are used as an injection of brightness.

Get the new catalogue for free at your local BoConcept Brand Store

Make it yours

The accessories can be mixed and matched for your personal style. Elegant cushions made from vintage saries or fun coloured ones with 70’s inspired prints give you lots of opportunities. Add a funky lamp with an industrial look or go for the natural with the Woody floor lamp. Top it all off with some playful accessories like a pink horse in acrylic, a blue glass vase or a candle holder with the shape of a gigantic thread spool.

Make your home tell the story of the people who live there. BoConcept gives you lots of choices to build rooms that not only express who you are but also are functional and inviting and offers you space to relax, to party, to play, to be you.

The new collection will be in the stores from September 2011 and featured in the new 164-page Design catalogue. Get the catalogue for free at your local BoConcept Brand Store, which you will find at www.boconcept.com.

Alveo Land Unveils a New Tower of Cosmopolitan Living - LERATO

The Lerato has been anticipated to complement the 

dynamic Makati lifestyle with its amenities and retail establishments. 

When Alveo Land first introduced the residential concept of The Lerato at the northern side of the Makati Business District (MCBD North,) it brought with it the ideals of a lifestyle strongly anchored on retail ease and convenience.

Now, a little over a year since its launch, ALVEO is now unveiling its second tower—a 24-floor building set to mirror the same ideals that its predecessor introduced, while, strengthening the retail component built within The Lerato’s unique masterplan.

The Lerato is the residential ideal that has risen from this concept—and when its first tower was launched in 2010, it marked the steady fruition of Ayala Land’s vision to define an integrated live-work-play lifestyle for its denizens.

With 91% of Tower 1 already sold out, the launch of Tower 2 is a clear demonstration of the demand the real estate market has for residential options within this burgeoning district. 

“From the beginning, The Lerato was envisioned and designed to converge residential and commercial elements, reflecting and complementing the creative and dynamic feel of the MCBD North,” says Jennylle Tupaz, Alveo Land’s Group Head for Project Development. “As part of its masterplan, the ground floor of the development will be designed to house a diverse mix of retail and dining options that adds to the equity of this booming cosmopolis.”

Shops at The Lerato will be a multifaceted locale, home to quaint boutiques and specialty dining destinations that are complemented by a variety of galleries, art spaces and lush green parks. It will showcase 2,800 sq.m. of diverse retail discoveries, inherited from the creative energies surrounding this district. Reminiscent of The Shops at Serendra -- a prominent lifestyle district by Ayala Land at Bonifacio Global City – the project aims to provide its future residents with the ease of having access to shops and restaurants and being adjacent to Makati’s independent art, music, and lifestyle scene.

The Lerato has been anticipated to complement the dynamic Makati lifestyle with its amenities and retail establishments. The development will boast of well-designed amenities that create a balance of features defining the cosmopolitan lifestyle, including a music and theater room for a night of leisure, and a landscaped roof deck to see the astounding views of the Makati skyline. Outdoor amenities, on the other hand, like the adult and kiddie pool areas, open lawns and a jogging trail, will cater to those in search of more

active pursuits.

Indeed, as the northern district carves a niche for itself in the city, The Lerato will redefine cosmopolitan living in the country’s most prominent business district.