The Good Life: Our Editors’ Picks of the Week
Every week, we round up our editors’ favorites—restaurants, cocktails, experiences, exhibits, and everything in between. Here is our latest list.
Giant Z Poodles from Luxuri Pets
My little girl has been begging me for a giant poodle from Luxuri Pets, but we already have a very possessive bichon frisé. We’ve been scrolling through their Instagram pages and oohing and aahing at the huge fluffy pups. I must admit they’re absolutely adorable. – Yvette Fernandez, Editor-in-Chief of Content
Luxuri Pets is located at Unit G, Forbestown Road, Bonifacio Global City. +63 917 175 8869.
The Peninsula Bangkok
Sailing up and down the Chao Phraya river on the hotel riverboats adds to the romantic riverside experience that makes its location special, even if some trips are only a minute long. (A big plus: travelling from the west bank to the east bank and vice versa without running into any Bangkok traffic.) Their service is always exceptional, and the brand’s Peninsula Time—where guests can check in and check out at any time from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.—is one of the best conveniences a hotel could ever offer. – Kimberly Rocha-Delgado, Digital Editor
The Peninsula Bangkok‘s Valentine’s Day programmes are available, as well as other packages to suit your tastes. Click here to book your stay.
Meisterstück X Olympic Heritage Chamonix 1924 Classique Fountain Pen
Montblanc pens are usually black, or particularly ornate for the collector specials. This one is completely different, and quite fun. It honors the foot of Mont Blanc—not the top—where the first Olympic Winter Games were held in 1924. The blue-grey tone represents the official color of the games. – Carl Cunanan, Editor, Cars and Watches
The Meisterstück X Olympic Heritage Chamonix 1924 Classique Fountain Pen (F) Gray is available in Rustans. Php49,700
Eau de V by Federico de Vera
Anything Federico de Vera touches is pure magic, and his Eau de V fragrance for men and women is no exception. It has the perfect bottle for him or her for the Year of the Snake!
With its blended notes of cut grass, absinthe, tomato, green apple, moss, and cedar, this special scent is encased in the most gorgeous glass bottle with a burnished bronze serpent cap. Take a close look at the serpent’s eye, as each bottle is available with either the original, all-metal eye, or, with a sparkling diamond eye. How special is that? – Alicia Colby-Sy, Editor, Lifestyle
Eau de V is available through the website. Prices start at approximately Php22,330.
FDL Editions Pentagons Sunglasses
The FDL Editions unisex “Pentagons,” crafted from gold-plated aerospace-grade titanium, are hypoallergenic, ultra-light, and durable. These frames feature a 1970s vintageVintageVintage refers to the specific year a wine's grapes were harvested, with exceptional vintages reflecting particularly favorable growing season conditions within a given region and year. Serious collectors track vintageGo to Vintage Glossary garnet, peridot, or amethyst teardrop motif, with an ethically sourced natural diamond on the temple. Expect crystal-clear vision from the gradient mocha Category 2 lenses with 100% UV protection. The Florentine hand-engraving technique, the “Rigato,” mimics silk grosgrain ribbon. Frames are compliant to the PPE Regulations and Sunglasses standards BS EN ISO 12312-1. – Mawi Fojas de Ocampo, Acting Managing Editor
The jewellery eyewear is available at Janina by Jul Dizon in the Peninsula Manila, and at francisdelara.com. Approximately Php 50,000.