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A Great Party: Designing the Perfect Celebration BRYAN RAFANELLI; FOREWORD BY CHELSEA CLINTON Rizzoli New York Formulating the right mix of ingredients to create the kind of party that goes off with a bang—one where people flirt, drink too much champagne and say, “OMG! Is that the time?”—is a complex recipe that we have been debating for centuries. But it seems Bryan Rafanelli, who has designed and produced some of the US’s most exclusive and high-profile events, including many for Barack Obama at the White House and Chelsea Clinton’s wedding, knows exactly what to include. In his first book, Rafanelli explains everything, including how to create a beach wedding that’s not tacky and a masquerade fête that’s not ridiculous. His most important rule? Consider everything—from the floor, walls, and ceiling…

Looking for unique gifts to give away this holiday season? Try Zuny’s handcrafted animal designs in customised synthetic leather for gifts that have both beauty and functionality. Bookends, paperweights, and doorstops—surely any of these will be most appreciated as pieces that could add a pop of colour or a touch of whimsy and still serve a functional purpose in a home. Zuny has two stylish collections to choose from. The Classic Series captures the authenticity of animals. The Giraffe, Elephant, and Hippopotamus bookends are a lively addition and inject humour to any space. The Hippopotamus stool Is easily a conversation piece—if not being sat on. These pieces can be placed anywhere in your area: the desk, beside the bed, or on the shelf. Incorporating these tiny animal figurines in your…

With the end of the year just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to kick your feet up and indulge in a good pampering session. And you don’t have to go far to get that decadent experience. By elevating your bathroom and turning it into a lush sanctuary, you can loosen up and unwind in the comforts of your very own home. Whether you are looking to create a completely new bathroom or simply update your current space, adding an air of opulence to your bath will certainly make your downtime more special. It’s all in the details. A stylish floor can tie a room together, while elegant fixtures in just the right finish can be just what a space needs to reach the next level. From the latest…

Danish brand Normann Copenhagen brings stylish home pieces to Asia with its newly opened 200-square-metre showroom at the heart of Bonifacio Global City. Poul Madsen shares his insights about the brand as well as tips for new homeowners. HOW DID NORMANN COPENHAGEN START? We just turned 20 years. I co-founded this with my friend, Jan Andersen in 1999 as a small store in Copenhagen. In 2001, we met Simon Karkov, a Danish designer, who consequently showed us his Norm 69 lamp, which had been lying in a loft since he designed it back in 1969. We fell in love with the lamp and decided to put it into production. This was the beginning of Normann Copenhagen as design producer. Twenty years later, we are so happy to have presence in…

Staying true to their design philosophy of blending diverse and unique pieces, Andres Vazquez-Prada and Kaye Tinga of W/17 unveil tasteful touches to welcome the holiday season. It is all about understated style and deliberate composition, bringing out the best of natural elements with deep, earth tones. Complement oriental jade–to bring in good feng shui of harmony and balance for the New Year-with forest green foliage and pinecones carefully scattered over tablescapes and vignettes. Rustic wooden elements and vintage pieces make for timeless and romantic settings. The subtle, warm sheen of metals adds a playful contrast and vibrant touch to conjure up a festive, yet sophisticated, atmosphere. Vazquez-Prada and Tinga advocate for “less is more” when it comes to decorating. “All the unnecessary frills and ornamentation distract from the most…

The way to a man’s heart is through the stomach, and true enough, for kitchen guru Ann Puno, cooking for family and friends is her language of love. “I bake and cook, and [love to] serve what I concoct to my family and friends. It is my passion,” she shares. Every year, Ann cooks up a feast for her husband’s birthday, as her special gift to him. “I enjoy every detail of it—from planning the menu to going to the market and preparing every dish, from appetiser down to dessert.” The dessert diva, whose eponymous brand, Ann Puno’s Kitchen is popular among the country’s sweet tooths, did not formally attend a culinary school but was instead mentored by her grandmother—who was a great cook—and her 93-year-old mum, who cooks and…

London-based interior designer Nebihe Cihan is no stranger to the Big Apple—she studied at the Parsons School of Design and worked in retail design for fashion brands Catherine Malandrino and Michael Kors in New York. In fact, she lived for many years on 57th Street, in the same area where she recently completed the interior design of this stunning 3,576-square-feet penthouse. The three-bedroom apartment is the home of a modern art connoisseur who wanted an intimate, museum-like haven in the heart of Manhattan. Enclosed in a newly built high-rise property designed by Rafael Viñoly, the penthouse was fitted with large windows that frame unparallelled views of the city. Its high ceilings provide large expanses of wall space that are ideal for showcasing its owner’s collection of modern art. “My inspiration…

Glass and lighting design have been inextricably linked since the birth of the first light bulb. With its intricate filaments encased in thin, transparent glass, the rudimentary light bulb—the nucleus of modern electrical lighting—may be something we take for granted today but when it was first invented by Thomas Edison in 1879, it was an enigmatic wonder that opened the door to myriad possibilities for makers of lighting products. Simple and beautiful, glass is a material that perhaps best captures the spirit of the Industrial Revolution and the Age of Enlightenment, when science and intellectual enquiry triumphed over the Dark Ages’ medieval modes of thinking, transforming the world into a better and brighter place. Today, new technologies and processes allow glass to be altered into an even wider variety of…

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE TREASURE TROVE With Christmas and the New Year rapidly drawing near, there are two dilemmas that challenge even the most savvy of shoppers: what to give to one’s nearest and dearest; and how to add the right touch of Holiday cheer into one’s home. Here, a few delightful gift ideas we love A SCENTED SPECTACLE Jo Malone London has the perfect answers with an extensive range of deliciously scented options that run the gamut from personal fragrances and toiletries to a scrumptious selection of diffusers, sprays, and candles to add warmth to any space. The British perfumer brings the classic scents of the Holidays into your living areas with a choice array of home fragrance options. Pine & Eucalyptus brings a wild, bracing tinge of the Great…

The passionate athleticism of the matador—the bullfighter—is one of the most iconic images in Spanish culture. Strong and masculine yet lithe and graceful all at the same time, the matador evokes nobility and bravery under pressure, as well as the ability to face the most difficult of situations. Sculptor Raul Rubio has captured the spirit of the bullfighter in the porcelain figure El Matador, the latest limited edition piece from Lladro. Here, Rubio portrays the bullfighter in the pensive moment just before he enters the ring and the bull is released: the pose is relaxed, but the mingled excitement and anxiety can be seen in the intense facial expression. His bearing is noble and dignified, yet he seems ready to spring into action: brave and defiant to the last. It…

André Fu: Waldorf Astoria Bangkok The designer Hong Kong-born architect André Fu shot to fame a decade ago with a number of high-profile commissions, including Hong Kong’s The Upper House hotel, and he shows no sign of slowing down. Recent projects by his firm, AFSO, include airy pavilion suites at The Berkeley hotel in London, a spa and restaurant at Villa La Coste in Provence, France, the Andaz Singapore hotel, and a lifestyle line called André Fu Living. The project: Early impressions Fu says he was drawn to the challenge of reflecting a historic brand within a contemporary setting. “I remember when I was first offered the project,” he says. “I looked at the very futuristic, organically shaped building and thought, ‘Oh wow!’ I remember the Waldorf Astoria New York as…

SOHO HOUSE AMSTERDAM THE NETHERLANDS Founder Nick Jones first established Soho House in 1995 as an exclusive members’ club in London with the goal of creating a convivial hub for the creative tribe. Today, the hospitality group has over two dozen locations across Europe and North America, with hotel rooms available in select houses including Amsterdam. Housed in the 1930s-era Bungehuis Building, Soho House Amsterdam draws cues from architectural features that range from Art Deco to the Amsterdam School-style, while integrating elements of Dutch design through its selection of furnishings and artworks. Take, for instance, the glazed floor tiles or the stained glass windows that run the length of the main stairway; their vivid colours are echoed on the fabrics and rugs seen throughout the property. Hotel guests enjoy access…

“A tavola non si invecchia” —or, to put it in English, you never grow old at the table. Indeed, in the Italian context, one feels ageless when there is so much warmth, comfort, and pleasure to be derived at the table. Both the company one dines with and the generous platters of food literally transform the dining table into a place where everyone can gather around to enjoy a bountiful feast of good things. While Thanksgiving in the context of the North American holiday is not officially celebrated in Italy, there are numerous festas di Ringraziamento—literally, thanksgiving feasts—that are held in honour of various patron saints throughout the year. The meals served on these dates are generous and border on the decadent: plates and platters of regional delicacies are spread…

Located in Mitte, Berlin’s bustling central borough which is considered the city’s museum hub as well as a centre for historical architecture, The Corner Berlin was conceived as a platform for the best in international design: fashion, interiors, books, and more. Created 12 years ago by partners Emmanuel de Bayser and Josef Voelk, the store has become one of Berlin’s top shopping destinations, particularly for those looking for exquisite objets that go beyond the ordinary. Four years ago, de Bayser bought an apartment in the same building where the shop is located. The building itself was built in the early decades of the 20th century, and has survived both the Second World War and the subsequent period when East Berlin was communist territory. It is a grand, imposing structure with…

Artistic Expression WHAT: BenCab+Moooi Carpets Series 7 Launch WHERE: The Peninsula Manila Art lovers and interior design buffs were enthralled by National Artist BENEDICTO “BENCAB” CABRERA’s latest collaboration with Abitare Internazionale and Dutch carpet brand Moooi. The BenCab + Moooi Carpets Series 7 collection made its debut at a three-week exhibition at the lobby of The Peninsula Manila. The collection features seven of BenCab’s masterpieces digitally printed onto large-scale carpets. The stunning pieces include a number of the maestro’s most memorable characters, including his iconic muse Sabel. The opening of the exhibition also doubled as the launch of the much-awaited book BenCab: Filipino Artist by renowned art historian PATRICK D FLORES, a tome which covers 50 years of BenCab’s work. Woman of the Hour WHAT: Birthday Party for Susan Joven WHERE: Philip and Ching…

For many Filipinos, the notion of going into a furniture showroom calls to mind an experience that isn’t very pleasant in a space where items are grouped together in stiff, contrived-looking displays that potential buyers aren’t allowed to touch, let alone sit on or move. But the team behind CWC International Corporation is changing that through experiential showrooms where customers can meander through the displays, point out items that have caught the eye, and even sit on chairs and couches in order to get a feel for a desired piece. The new CWC Interiors along BGC’s 5th Avenue has, as a matter of fact, become more than just another furniture and home accents shop: it has become a unique lifestyle hub that serves as a retail establishment, an events venue,…

Most people who think of Gio Ponti picture his elegantly simple Superleggera chair, created for Cassina in 1957—a chair so light that a child could pick it up with one finger—or the razor-edged Pirelli Tower which, when it was built in Milan in 1958, was the tallest building in Europe. But the remarkably versatile Italian architect and designer deserves recognition for so much more. During a prolific six-decade creative career he worked for 120 companies, built projects in 13 countries, produced and contributed to 560 issues as a magazine editor, wrote poetry, painted and taught. Not surprisingly, he was a renowned workaholic sleeping only five hours a night. When he died in 1979 at the age of 87, he was regarded as one of the most influential and revolutionary Italian…

Tales of road grief have kept me city bound. I am one with many in trying to create a bubble—for my work, school, and family life—within a radius that doesn’t require traversing major highways. So, when an invitation to visit an artist workshop in Bulacan came about, I dilly-dallied before committing to go one Sunday morning. And to my surprise, that morning conversation with artist couple Rodel Tapaya and Marina Cruz made me wish I had my own far flung place to go home to, because life outside the city still offers an idyllic escape, surrounded by gardens and chirping birds. Rodel and Marina have created their own bubble, with their studio being a five-minute walk from their home. And anyone will be hard-pressed in getting them out of this…

LA DAME DE PIC Opened in July at Raffles Singapore, La Dame de Pic conveys the old-world charm of its historic venue while bringing together elements inspired by Anne-Sophie Pic’s culinary philosophy. The 46-seater restaurant is the first in Asia by the French chef, who is the third-generation successor of a family of celebrated chefs—Pic took over the reins of the family’s namesake restaurant in Valence, France, in 1997, which was first awarded three Michelin stars in 2007. Housed within the main dining room of Raffles Singapore, the restaurant interiors are designed by New York-based studio Champalimaud Design; also the firm responsible for the hotel’s interior makeover. “We wanted an honesty to the design and for it to embody the same air of timelessness that’s found throughout Raffles Singapore,” says…

In the years since they opened Adefuin Design Studio and their personally curated furniture atelier Sigvard Selections, Jigs Adefuin and Oliver Ortiz have built a reputation for creating exceptional spaces. Their designs make good use of every nook and cranny and give these a purpose beyond what the eye can see. It is a purposefulness that co-exists with their particular standards for contemporary design and, more importantly, great respect for the personal stories written on the walls of the homes they have worked on together. When the time came for them to create their own new home in their dream location, an apartment overlooking Bonifacio Global City, these fundamental elements applied. “As the designer, I first need to know what the client wants,” Adefuin says. “In this case, even though…