YORI DIY furniture now available at select SM stores and ShopSM.com

One of our most natural instincts is to create. It doesn’t have to be traditional works of art. There is joy in taking simple photographs, cooking a recipe you found online, or fixing something around the house. A DIY (do-it-yourself) project doesn’t have to be complicated to be rewarding, this is what YORI is all about.

YORI is about making DIY furniture experience better. We are committed to building furniture that is smart, easy, yet rewarding to own. Each YORI furniture is made for the first-time homeowner and young upstart professional who value efficiency, practicality, and ultimately good design. It is also perfect for professional doing work from home for a comfortable, home corner office setup. We make it as simple as possible by putting all you need for a fulfilling DIY project in one flatpack box.

Bayani Agbayani Takes On A New Character With Home Suite

There is no doubt that what Bayani Agbayani touches becomes comedy gold. His jolly and comedic timing made him lovable and a household name. And speaking of household, he just landed a new endorsement for the furnishing brand Home Suite.

The brand is under CLC Marketing Ventures Corp., whose brands include Giant Carrier (infant care  items), Anthro Office Systems (Office furniture), Furnicon (hotel and restaurant furnishings), and Espacio (premium products). Home Suite provides a wide selection of Bedroom, Living, Dining Room items that are suited for the Filipino home.

A cozy reading nook just for 18K‏

Make a cozy reading nook for your home for 18K. Thinking of ways to turn your vacant space at home into a useful spot for reading and relaxation? 

Transform it into a cozy reading nook. A comfy Gavin Lounge Chair in Fixed Seat Cushion matched with throw pillows is a must for your reading corner. This is a perfect spot where you can sit and relax while reading your favorite book. If you don’t feel like sitting, curl up in a Black Maze SR011 print shaggy carpet instead. Add a side table for your books’ storage or a place where you can put your cup of coffee. 

To complete the vibe of your nook, put an F1035 Modern Arc Floor Lamp with soft lighting that brings out a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, perfect for your reading time. You can also add string lights and sheer canopy if you want a homier feel for your corner. Making a reading nook for your home is surprisingly easy, follow these guides and create one for your home. To know more tips on making a reading corner for your home, visit Mandaue Foam on Facebook or www.mandauefoam.ph.

Gus* Studio Manila's Trade-in Trade-Up Promo

Planning to change or get new furniture for you home? You can check out Gus* Studio Manila's Trade-in Trade-Up Promo for 2013! Great deals plus each purchase will also help Habitat for Humanity! Check out the details and mechanics here:

Trade-in Trade-Up Promo Mechanics:

Promo Period is from January 16, 2013 to April 15, 2013.

To avail of the promo, clients must make their trade-in and purchase during the promo period.

Clients may trade-in their old furniture at Gus* Studio Manila and get an instant 25% discount on any Gus* furniture purchase listed as eligible Trade-up item under the promo.

All Trade-in Items will be forwarded and donated to Habitat for Humanity Philippines.

Clients participating in the Trade-In, Trade-Up campaign shall be issued a Certificate of Appreciation for their donation to Habitat for Humanity Philippines.

The following item categories may be traded-in for the promo: Sofas, Dining Tables, Dining Chairs, Lounge Chairs, Arm Chairs, Coffee/Center Tables, Side Tables, Beds and Storage Cabinets.

ART IS A BANG: Art Fair Philippines 2013

Art in a car park? Yes it can and will happen in Makati with Art Fair Philippines 2013 on February 7 to 10, 2013.  

Featuring the best in Philippine contemporary art, Art Fair Philippines 2013 will take place in an alternative urban venue--The Link car park located between the Makati Shangri-La Hotel and the Landmark Department Store. Many know the building because its walls convert into a glowing palette of ever-changing color in the evenings.  

Twenty-four invited galleries and art groups, chosen for carefully edited selections from their roster of artists, will transform Level 6 of the Ayala Land-owned car park into a boutique art fair.  Names familiar to followers of the Philippine art scene, stalwarts of regional art auctions, as well as promising newcomers will show work in all types of media. Visitors will be welcomed at a specially commissioned reception desk created entirely of iconic San Miguel Beer crates by artist Norberto “Peewee” Roldan, Jr.