This was among my top picks for the gift registry for our wedding a few years ago. They have such…read moreamazing items from ceramics to throw pillows to unique lamps -- I could spend hours just shopping for decorative and functional items from Regalong Pambahay. They are very proud of the fact that a lot of their items are locally made, which is another good reason for me to shop here. The designs for their home decor are edgy, fun and youthful. I love the bold patterns of their lamps -- from geometrical shapes in black and white to fuschia damask patterns. While they offer amazing gift ideas for newlyweds and about-to-be-weds, I really go here for selfish reasons. I just feel like buying items from Regalong Pambahay transforms my home. The pieces they have look like expensive designer items but in reality they are within a very affordable price range.

I always knew that Starmall EDSA-Shaw is a good place to hunt for bargain items. But it's only…read morerecently that I discovered Japan Selection on the second floor. At first glance, the store looked like just any ordinary thrift shop selling Japan-made goods. Look closer, or better yet get inside, and you will see that they are more than just the usual stocks of cookware, kitchen gadgets, chopsticks, Lucky (or Pocky) biscuit sticks, and whatnots from the land of the rising sun. They sell second-hand appliances on an 'as is, where is' basis. This means they will test the appliance you want to buy in the store. But if it doesn't work later when you bring it home, you can't claim a refund. They also have pre-owned baby strollers and other baby furniture. Heck, they even have used surfboards. What really lured me to the place was the stacks of original Japanese manga comics, many of them are Naruto. I was giddy because my cousin who's learning how to read and write Japanese can now spice up his studies by reading one of his favorite manga/anime series in its original language. Without hesitation, I grabbed three books to buy. Right across the manga section was the used toy shelves. Here, I found countless Ultraman figures, diecast cars, robots, and baby toys. Clumsy me grazed one of the items on a shelf and it fell with a beautiful percussive sound. When I picked it up, I realized that it was a bamboo baby rattle. I bought it for twenty bucks to use as decoration at home. The only downside to Japan Selections is their dusty, topsy-turvy store. If you suffer from asthma, better stay out.

I bought a 200 cm linnmon table. The item is perfect it fits my budget BUT they gave me a missing…read moreleg. There's suppose to be 5 legs for a table this long in the middle but they didn't give me. It turns out they edited the image from the website and removed the 5th leg and sells "extra" legs for this kind of table. WHAT A HASSLE! delivery charges are also expensive! They didn't do anything about my complaint and asked me to just buy the leg and have it picked up or delivered (with delivery fee almost the same price as the extra leg) So please beware. They edited out a table leg from other 200cm tables too. Check ikea website for the original images

THIS STORE DOESNT TAKE ACCOUNTABILITY AT ALL. Please save yourself from the hassle... the quality…read moreof their furniture is OK but they have the worst customer support! no matter how mych you complain, no action at all on their behalf! So please buy somewhere else and not from them.

Slow living and handmade things - that's what Craftsmith Living aims to instill in their customers…read more You will be shocked because you will find the most bespoke, indie and minimalist shop in a housing tower. Located at the second floor of Crown Tower, you will feel like you're in a another country upon seeing the store. When you enter, it feels like you've entered a studio of an artist. You will see rustic items everywhere - from the wall, to the tables, and even to the merchandises. It makes you think you've been transported to Copenhagen. Magazines like Kinfolk, Cereal and Truve are available here, all of which are leisure magazines. High-end looking arts and crafts materials such as nib pens, notebooks, cards can also be found here. If you're looking for home stuff it's also found here! There are just different kinds of items you can find, it's hard to categorize them! I can't stop thinking on how pretty the place is - calligraphy posters are everywhere, along with vintage looking ones. How I wish my room could look that artsy all the time!

Best place to find those one-of-a-kind accessories and furniture. Even if you're not shopping, a…read moretrip down here is just so inspirational!

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I dunno how anyone can ever miss this place. For one, it's a got a ton of colorful items inside it…read moreand two, it just looks too good not to check out! I'm not entirely sure what Shelter is, I just know it has super cool items in it. They have home decor stuff like plain colored vases in different shapes and sizes, plates, wall lamp posts and pillows with witty phrases on them! But they also have quirky trinkets like notebooks, note pads, paper weights, journals and scented candles, plus a few chic books! Walking into Shelter is like walking into Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory - diabetes not included! If you're feeling particularly down, in need of some visual inspiration or just wanna see and buy something pretty, I'm sure this place will do wonders for you. If that's not enough, you can always just buy yourself a cupcake from Gigi's, which is located right inside of Shelter.

Anyone walking by this area of East Wing will not by any chance miss this catchy place. Everything…read morelooked really bright and pleasing to eyes. It has that fancy outdoor garden feel that a lot would totally admire. Books about art, interior design and even fashion are stacked in an unconventional manner. However, most, if not all of the furniture and home decors that are on sale are to fancy for me. What I loved about the place is that they house Gigi, a coffee shop that sells one of my favorite red velvet cupcakes. I may not be getting anything from the store but I can just sit on the garden seat, drink coffee, enjoy my cupcake and just appreciate the setup and mind my own business. This way, I can still appreciate the place with spending too much. This can be a really peaceful and relaxing way to kill time while waiting for whatever or whomever.

I am in love with Crate and Barrel!…read more I had time to kill and stumbled upon the store in SM Aura recently. What struck me was the selection of premium glassware and ceramicware. I could just imagine having them at my home and transforming our home meals into instant fine-dining experiences. I am a firm believer that food and beverages taste better the nicer the china and glassware are! I was hooked on the immense selection for wine, spirits and beer. There apparently is a proper glass for whatever drink you have - ale, stout, lager, whisky, cognac. Name it. Ah. One day I will have a properly stocked bar in my home with proper glassware and proper implements and all my fellow Yelpers will be invited!

Crate & Barrel is a place that I like to go to whenever I'm in need of a breather. I've come to…read moreMegamall for the sole purpose of coming through C&B, and I've also walked through this place's doors just because I so happened to be in the area. Either way, I always enjoy the experience of walking through this place as I've grown older, I've invested more time, energy and resources in beautifying my personal space as opposed to purchasing makeup or clothes. I find that it makes me happy. In this sense, C&B offers exactly what I'm looking for: kitchenware, bathroom stuff, home decor, garden stuff, and everything in between. Everything is chic and pretty; an asset to any home.

This place offers a wide variety of Filipino handcrafted items. There's a large selection of…read moretraditional and artisan products from wooden decor, parols (star lanterns), fans, capiz frames, pearls, cookware, furniture, to clothing and local food items. This is a great place for unique souvenirs or gifts. This is a great place to shop for gifts & souvenirs. Great options if you're taking gifts home. Can be pricey but very unique gifts.

As soon as we walked in, a lady was called to assist us and hold a basket for us and also answer…read moreany questions. They have a large selection of balikbayan items. Prices are fair.

The quest for the perfect gift for my wife's aunt had led us to Purple Orchid. Her aunt collects…read moreowl figurines but since she has been collecting for a long time now, it's hard to find something that she still doesn't have. This home and décor store just opened in 2014 and we're hoping that they have a unique owl figurine somewhere. Purple Orchid has an eclectic selection of Asian inspired furniture, décors, and other pieces for the home. They have both modern and classic pieces. All the items they offer are not only beautiful but elegant as well. Even the way the store has been designed and decorated will tell you that it's an upscale shop. I love their lamps, dark wood cabinets with intricately designed doors, colorful teapots and teacups, gold gilded seashells, and hand painted peacock throw pillows. I also learned from the storekeeper that they have items that are locally made. Finally, after a few minutes of rummaging through the shop, we found an owl bookend for my wife's aunt. Before buying the piece, we had to make sure that her aunt still didn't have such item. Alas! My mother-in-law trumped us when she told us over the phone that she already bought the exact same owl bookend for her sister's birthday. Too bad, we really thought that this was the store that would end our quest for elusive owl figurines.