I never knew before that home and holiday plastic décors can look and feel so realistic. For too long, I was content with artificial indoor plants made in China, which are usually poorly-made and too fanciful. But just recently, I had finally seen the light, so to speak, after I discovered Ingarden Philippines.
Ingarden is a European brand, specifically Portuguese. It specializes in artificial flowers and plants and other home decorations like Christmas ornaments. It has partnered with a local holiday décor manufacturer and opened up a standalone shop in Quezon City in December 2013.
Shortly after their inauguration, word about the shop rapidly caught fire within celebrity circles. A handful of big shot showbiz personalities bought their Christmas decorations that year from Ingarden, thanks to the shop's realistic trees, new wave designs (black gothic Christmas decors, anyone?), and charming pieces.
Today, the shop enjoys word-of-mouth promotion from satisfied customers. And boasting over 1,000 different varieties of artificial flowers and plants, it now occupies a high place in the hearts of many celebrities and interior designers.
My only complaint is their pricing, which tends to be mostly expensive. Imagine a life-size replica of a coconut fruit going for around PHP 2,000.00. It sure is expensive. But when it comes to quality and appeal of their products, you have nothing to worry about. Just ask Sharon Cuneta, Heart Evangelista and Chiz Escudero (interviewed at the shop by Jessica Soho), and Kris Aquino, among other personalities. read more