SM Home Makati just completed its biggest store transformation yet. Here’s what a design professional noticed walking through it.
I’ve been shopping at SM Home for years. The new Makati flagship stopped me in my tracks.
Lifestyle & Leisure
Home is in the little joys.
From quiet mornings with coffee to spontaneous trips, hobby rabbit holes, and things that simply spark joy—this is the part of home that’s about what makes life feel full and rich. We talk play, rest, creativity, food, and everything in between. Not always deep or profound, but still meaningful in their own way.
I found out my Venus sign is in Aries. Here’s why that completely changed how I think about my home.
You probably know your zodiac sign. But your birth chart has a lot more to say about the spaces you love, the aesthetics you keep returning to, and why certain rooms just feel right.
Why modern European furniture works beautifully in condo homes
Learn how modern European furniture in the Philippines blends thoughtful design, quality materials, and comfort for today’s homes.
A closer look at the Francis Libiran for Our Home 2026 collection
Explore the Francis Libiran for Our Home 2026 collection and its calm, structured approach to furniture, textiles, and everyday living.
A complete care guide for every type of laundry stain
Knowing how to care for every type of laundry stain can save your family’s favorite clothes from disaster. Here’s a complete guide to get started!
The secrets to stress-free home maintenance
This article may contain links to the author’s or their clients’ websites, which are included for reader reference. Keeping up with home maintenance can feel overwhelming when you’re juggling work, family, and everything else life throws your way. Between sticky cabinet doors, leaky faucets, and that growing list of “someday” repairs, it’s easy to feel […]
How to live a sustainable life as a working mom
Sustainability becomes more important to build a cleaner future for our children, and as a working mom, there are ways to balance this greener lifestyle.
What K-Pop Demon Hunters taught me about fighting our real-world demons
In K-Pop Demon Hunters, a group of flawed yet vibrant characters learn that harmony comes from differences, not perfection. Their journey isn’t just about defeating Gwi-ma — it’s a mirror for our own world, showing how embracing imperfections and working together can help us face the real-world demons that divide us.
How to create more storage space in your home: Lessons from the Our Home masterclass
Last month, I attended one of Our Home’s inspiring masterclasses called Creating Space for What Truly Matters. It was held at their SM Megamall branch on June 18, 2025, and was led by Christine Dychiao, one of the Philippines’ first certified KonMari experts, a previous Gal at Home collaborator, and someone whose work I deeply […]
I went on a “Well-Being Day” around the neighborhood on a ₱1,000 budget
One of the things I’ve always wanted to do when I started this blog (in 2015! Can you believe it?) was to be able to do a proper “neighborhood crawl” and feature many of the small businesses and establishments here. I’ve always been a QC girl. That’s Quezon City in the Philippines, I mean. I […]