Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Popular Example of Modern Home in the Philippines

A home is considered modern if it can accommodate today’s modern demands, as well as today’s fast-changing lifestyles. Popular examples of a modern home available in the Philippines today are condominiums. So what kinds of benefits can these types of resident real estate in the Philippines offer to its residents?

Benefits that made Condominiums Modern
There are several benefits that made condominiums a popular and modern home in the Philippines. One of those is because of its choice of location.

Condominiums in Business and Commercial Districts
There first types of condominiums that became popular and in-demand in the Philippines are those that are found in major business and commercial districts, such as in Makati City, Ortigas Center, Eastwood, and other similar districts in across Metro Manila.

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Monday, February 20, 2012

Ways to Use Scented Candles

Scented candles belong in that group of “risk free” gifts, along with classics like cute coffee mugs, picture frames and baked pastries. Everyone has probably received a scented candle as a gift of sorts at one point in life. Some take it the next level and make an effort to collect.



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Scented candles belong in that group of "risk free" gifts, along with classics like cute coffee mugs, picture frames and baked pastries. Everyone has probably received a scented candle as a gift of sorts at one point in life. Some take it the next level and make an effort to collect.

Practicality wise, scented candles are not high up on the list. But there are several ways we can use them apart from collecting dust on display.

1.) Scented candles are mostly used for aromatherapy. The essential oils imbued in the product during the candle making process are what gives off the healing aroma. When you're feeling like a giant walking ball of stress, set up a comfy chair, light a couple of scented candles, lie back and close your eyes. The wonderful scents will soon help you unwind, and you will feel your stress being siphoned away by the relaxing aroma. Take it a notch higher, and throw in a good back rub or even a massage while you're at it. This is what scented candles are primarily used for, and they're very effective for their purpose.

2.) They can also serve as odor neutralizers. Remember that trick where people use lighters or matches to get rid of the lingering stink after using the bathroom for number 2? Well, scented candles do that while adding sweet and relaxing smells to the air. This can also be used for people with pets. Cat lovers might want to keep a couple of candles near the litter box to help neutralize the potency of cat waste. This can also be applicable to places with strong and not entirely pleasant odors such as pet food storage, kennels, feeding areas, etc. You can also use them to add pleasant scents to your linens and laundry, or put them inside your drawers.

3.) Aside from its pleasant aroma and relaxing properties, scented candles also make for great ambiance. It's not just their scent that adds a dash of romance in any give setting- it's also the soft candle light that bathes everything in a warm glow. Scented candles make even a patch of grass with a checked blanket look romantic. Light some on a cool summer evening while you're gazing up at the stars from the rooftop, or when you're getting a good soak in the bathtub.

4.) If you don't feel like using the candle for its scents, you can always use them as decorative pieces. With just a few stationery materials (like ribbons, gold glitter glue and art paper), they could serve as centerpieces for the holidays. It's all up to your imagination how you can turn a block of fragrant cooled wax into something amazing.

So what are you waiting for? If you've never tried actually lighting any of those scented candles you've received over the years, now is a good time to start.

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Thursday, February 16, 2012

More Family-Oriented Benefits of Modern Houses

There are a number of new houses available in the Philippines today which can offer its residents a number of new benefits that can accommodate today’s modern trends and lifestyles, particularly in today’s growing demands for modern family-homes. Here are some of those:

What kinds of benefits can houses offer that made these types of housings in-demand particularly in today’s modern trends in which modern family-homes had become in-demand in the Philippine market?

Houses are considered as the typical or basic types of housing in the Philippines, according to many Philippine real estate experts. And although it lacks the kinds of modern benefits that made Filipinos are looking for in today’s modern trends, it still is considered as the only type of housing suitable as a family-home or an ancestral home. This is the reason why houses are still in-demand in the country.

However, there are a number of new houses available in the Philippines today which can offer its residents a number of new benefits that can accommodate today’s modern trends and lifestyles, particularly in today’s growing demands for modern family-homes. Here are some of those:

New LocationUnlike most types of houses found across Metro Manila, mostly in major residential districts such as in Manila, Quezon City, and many others, most of these new houses are found in exclusive housing communities around the outskirts of Metro Manila, as well as in a number of neighboring provinces such as in Cavite, Bulacan, Laguna, and many more.

Although found far from the city, many of these new housing communities can still offer its residents the accessibility to major parts of Metro Manila, which further made these new houses even more popular as a modern home for Filipino families.

Because of its choice of location, these new houses can offer its residents the perfect environment suitable for their growing children. And because of the privacy and security that its community can offer, residents are assured that their children can play safely within the community.

New Amenities
Many of these new houses can also offer a number of amenities that made these types of real estate in the Philippines even more popular as a modern family-home for modern Filipino families.

Other than just its security and privacy, many of today’s new housing communities can also offer recreational facilities similar to that kinds of facilities offered by condominiums, condominium complexes, and subdivisions, such as swimming pools, gyms, sports complexes, recreational parks, and playgrounds.

Because of these facilities, houses became even more popular as a modern home for Filipinos, which also made houses a popular choice as a modern family-home.

New Payment Terms
Although these new houses may seem expensive, many of these can offer an even more affordable deal compared to houses available in Metro Manila. This is because many of these new houses can now be bought and owned, while paying for it in installment.

Because of this benefit, many Filipinos were finally given the opportunity to provide their family with the perfect home without having to invest hundreds of thousands of Pesos in one full-payment.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

A Timeless Romance




Unwind to a truly authentic Tagaytay leisure experience that brings you back to what's essential and what matters.

Fall in love with Tagaytay all over again with Kasa Luntian - Alveo Land's first leisure development - and discover an accessible escape that brings you the opportunity to live in harmony with nature.

Join us as we let you taste and relive Tagaytay's intrinsic beauty and timeless charm with sumptuous meals, lush surroundings, relaxing ambiances and the aroma of the city's finest brews.

25 February 2012 (Saturday)
6:00 pm -10:00 pm
The Conservatory, The Peninsula Manila
Ayala corner Makati Avenue
1226 Makati City

RSVP: Marynol Alejandro
(632) 848.5100

Monday, February 13, 2012

Ayala Land Property Exhibit in Singapore




Take an Exclusive Preview of Ayala Land's Residential Portfolio

February 18 and 25, 2012 | Saturday
1:00 PM-6:00 PM

7,107 Flavours: Philippine Cuisine, Culture and Travel
6 Raffles Boulevard, Second Level
Marina Square Unit #02-20, Singapore 039596

R.S.V.P.
Mr. Colen Kho

kho.colen@ayalaland-intl.com

Saturday, February 11, 2012

The Popular Benefits of Condominiums and Houses

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There are many popular types of housings available in the Philippines today that can offer different kinds of benefits which can accommodate the needs of different Filipinos in today’s modern trends and lifestyles.

Two of the most popular types of housings today are condominiums and houses. So what are the kinds of benefits that made these types of housings popular and in-demand in the country?

Popular Benefits of Condominiums Condominiums today are known as some of the most popular and in-demand types of modern residential real estate in the Philippines. The reason why is because of its flexibility in terms of providing the kinds of benefits and advantages that different Filipinos are looking for.

Accessibility to Business and Commercial Districts The first benefit that made condominiums popular is its accessibility to business and commercial districts. This is due to the fact that these types of housings are found in such areas, usually in the middle of some of the busiest districts in the country, such as in Makati City.

The benefit of these types of condominiums is its accessibility, allowing its residents to easily and conveniently access their workplaces from their homes, while allowing them to avoid the bulk of rush hour in the morning as well as in the afternoon.

Modern Homes for Filipino Families Condominium complexes are other types of condominiums which are commonly found in the outskirts of Metro Manila, mostly in exclusive communities or complexes. Because of its choice of location as well as its privacy and security, condominium complexes can offer the perfect environment suitable for growing Filipino families.

Amenities Another reason why condominiums became popular is because of its collection of amenities. Both types of condominiums can offer its own security and maintenance personnel. However, for recreational facilities, condominiums in the city can offer swimming pools, gyms, and sports complexes, while condominium complexes can offer additional benefits such as recreational parks and playgrounds for the children.

Popular Benefits of Houses Houses, according to a number of different real estate experts, had become one of the most popular and in-demand types of modern Philippine properties available in the market today. Part of the reason why it became popular is because of its modern benefits for modern Filipino families, such as with its new location.

Many of today’s new houses in the Philippines are found not in residential districts, but are mostly found around the outskirts of Metro Manila or even in a number of popular provinces around the capital. But what made it even more popular is because of its housing community.

Housing communities, according to many experts, had gained a lot of popularity and demand in the Philippines today, and part of what made it popular is because of its exclusivity. This, along with the seclusion that its location can offer had made houses as one of the most popular and in-demand types of housings in the country.

But what made houses even more popular, according to many real estate experts, is because of its new payment terms. This is because many of today’s new houses can now be bought and paid in installment, making it easier for many Filipinos to provide their family with a proper home for the development of their growing children.

Friday, February 10, 2012

New Beginnings

Welcome the new year 2012 with peace, prosperity and positive energy in the boutique community of Ametta Place.



Fantastic Feng Shui
Consult the masters on tips and readings for an auspicious 2012

Orient Express
Learn how to incorporate the harmony of Oriental design in your own living spaces

Blissful Belly
Have your fill of authentic Chinese cuisine, delicacies and exciting fortune cookie treats

12 February 2012 (Sunday)
12:00NN to 5:00PM
Ametta Place Clubhouse
Mercedes Avenue, Pasig City

RSVP
Marynol Alejandro
(632) 848.5100

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Out and About A delicious outdoor family party at Ferndale Villas


Ferndale Villas brings the freshness of the outdoors in an afternoon of fun family bonding.

Discover how natural landscapes and open spaces bring a unique campus living experience at Ferndale Villas.

Set to Savor
Taste a delightful picnic-inspired spread of fresh and vibrant Mediterranean flavors.

Poised for Perfection
Have a new year family portrait taken amidst our special landscaped lounge.

11 February 2012 (Saturday)
3PM - 7PM
Mindanao Lobby, Trinoma, Quezon City

RSVP:
Marynol Alejandro
(632) 848.5100

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Difference between Condominiums and Condominium Complexes

There are many reasons that made condominiums popular as modern homes in the Philippines. One of those is because of its flexibility.

Condominiums are some of the most popular types of modern residential real estate available in the Philippines today, and part of what made these types of housings popular, according to many experts, is because of its flexibility which can offer different benefits for different Filipinos and different trends and lifestyles. This is because of condominiums and condominium complexes.

Difference between Condominiums and Condominium Complexes
Condominiums and condominium complexes differs in terms of location. The typically named condominiums are types of condominiums which are commonly found in and around major business and commercial districts, such as in Makati City and in locations surrounding it, and are mostly comprised of a single high-rising or mid-rising building.

The benefit that made these types of condominiums popular, according to many Philippine real estate experts, is because of its accessibility which made it easier for its residents to conveniently access their workplaces as well as entertainment places, while avoiding the bulk of rush hour in the morning as well as in the afternoon.

In addition to its accessibility, these types of condominiums also became popular because of its unique collection of amenities. Other than just its security and maintenance personnel, condominiums are also known for its collection of recreational and resort facilities such as swimming pools, gyms, and sports complexes.

These facilities, according to many realtors, made condominiums even more popular as a modern home for modern Filipinos, particularly for those who spend more time working in their offices rather than spend time in their homes.

But other than the kinds of condominiums found in the city, there are also a number of condominiums which are found outside Metro Manila, mostly in the outskirts. These types of condominiums are known as condominium complexes, and part of what made these types of housings popular is because of its family-oriented environment.

Condominiums for Families
The difference between condominiums and condominium complexes is that most condominium complexes are found around the outskirts of Metro Manila. And unlike the kinds of condominiums found in the city, condominium complexes are comprised of several condominium buildings, from high-rising and mid-rising buildings, to both. But what made it a popular modern family-home is because of its community, which is similar to that of living in an exclusive housing community.

In addition to its family-oriented environment, condominium complexes are also known to provide the same collection of amenities that condominiums in the city can offer, particularly with its own security and maintenance personnel. For its recreational facilities, however, condominium complexes can offer additional benefits which can accommodate the needs of growing children, including recreational parks and playgrounds, making condominium complexes a popular modern real estate in the Philippines for modern Filipino families.

Friday, February 3, 2012

The Beat Defining the rhythm of BGC


Get ready for a home that is in tune with your life and puts you close to BGC's exciting beat - High Street South.

Join us as we take you to an exhilirating discovery of the High Street South lifestyle as expressed through music.

Portrait of an Artist
A shoot filled with flair and drama for portraits worthy of an album cover.

Tune in to Time
Vinyl records are given new life as ticking clocks.

Block Rocking Beats
A game station where you can rock out to Rockband.

Rich in Rhythm
A surprise performance from one of the country's premier rock artists.

February 18, 2012 (Saturday)
3:00PM to 8:00PM
Activity Pod 1 and 2,
near RUNNR
Bonifacio High Street
BGC, Taguig City

RSVP
Marynol Alejandro
(632) 848.5100

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Catch the ALVEO cinema ad this February 2012


Catch the ALVEO cinema ad this February 2012

Feb 1 - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Feb 9 - Journey 2 The Mysterious Island
Feb 16 - Ghost Rider 2
Feb 29 - Extremely Loud Incredibly Close

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