Where to find IKEA furniture in the Philippines?

Every city is filled with secret places with the best bargains or rare gems. Well hidden and surrounded by a quiet residential area in Makati is an Ikea reseller store popular among Manila's bargain hunters.

Just to make things clear - this is an Ikea reseller store. Its not an official mindblowing Ikea warehouse made of sweet Swedish dreams. The nearest official Ikea store in Asia is at the Tampines in Singapore.

Still, if you want all that clever Swedish DYI stuff to fill your condo or some semblance of it, this is the place to go and the prices are reasonably within the Ikea price range. Its hard not to fall for Ikea's very stylish and functional designs when it comes to home wares and furnishings. Ikea is a definite hip forerunner and a must-have in my list.

At this Ikea shop, there are lotsa things to marvel at besides the regular Ikea offerings like the ottomans and kitchen knick-knacks. They have sofas, beds, separators, dividers, shelves, coffee tables, rugs, etc. Besides ogling and mentally planning your next purchase on payday, I would suggest buying the item on the spot as these may no longer be available the next time you come back. Stocks are limited and smart shoppers are keen to snap up one-of-kind products especially the large space savers.

How to get to the IKEA showroom in Makati:



3/F Eastman Building
4977 Enrique St. Palanan, Makati City (near Bautista Street)
Monday to Saturday 10am-7pm
Sunday 2pm-7pm

They also have another branch in Quezon city.

23a Calvary Hills St. New Rolling Hills Subdivision 9th Street
New Manila, Quezon City

Visit their online shop http://rooms101.multiply.com/

In Kamias Road, you can find another IKEA reseller shop frequented by collectors, DIY hobbyist and interior designers.



KAMIAS SHOP: 120 Kamias Road, QC
800am to 5pm WEEKDAYS, 1030am to 730pm WEEKENDS

WHITEPLAINS SHOP: 129 Katipunan Avenue, QC
1030am to 730pm DAILY

You may visit their online site http://ikeaph.multiply.com/

Where to find VHS, DVD, MINIDV transfer services in the Philippines

Got tapes? Have PAL to NTSC problems? Or your home videos are piling up? Have your video transfers done by these professionals:



Super King Photography
Transfer Services include Beta, V8, VHS, MINIDV to VCD, DVD, MINIDV
Student Rate
Contact them at 3030561, 2550880
Mobile number 0922-8811803, 0922-8811814
Business Address: University Mall, 2nd Floor Taft Avenue (beside LaSalle University)
Ideal for students or those wanting family home videos for transfer, reasonably price.

Pixel Art Media Production Company
Caters to students and independent films
Transfer Services include VHS, MINIDV to VCD, DVD, MINIDV
Unit 929 South Star Plaza, South Super Highway, Bangkal, Makati City, Philippines Tel. No. (632) 845-2659 Mobile No. +6390626937
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Website: www.pixelartmedia.net

E-mail: info@pixelartmedia.net


Keep Me Posted Inc.
Professional Dubbing and Transfer Services
KEEP ME POSTED, INC. (KMP) is located at Rm. 602, 6thFloor, Greenbelt Mansion, Perea St., Makati City. Telephone nos. 813‐6583, 892‐9675
and facsimile number 813‐2440 with
E‐mail address sales@kmposted.com
Or visit our website: http://www.kmposted.com
Prices are on the high-end range, professional rates. They offer broadcast-quality service for TVCs and AVPs.

Transfer Services include:
DAT – Betacam/Umatic
Data source – Digi or SP (mpeg.etc)
Digital Betacam – Betacam SP
Digital Betacam – Mini DV
Digital Betacam – DVD
Betacam SP – DVD
VHS – VCD

Embroidery Services in Manila, Philippines

These are Actual samples from the supplier - Buckingham Embroidery services

For quality Custom Embroidery services for your business or personal items such as towels, caps, company logos, badges - I would like to recommend Buckingham Embroidery services located in the heart of Quiapo, Manila.

For inquiries, you may reach them:

Buckingham Embroidery Services
123 Carlos Palanca Street
Quiapo, Manila, Philippines

telephone: +632 7339108 or +632 7365240
fax: +632 7355227
email: buckcap@yahoo.com

What channel can I watch the inauguration of President Barack Obama in the Philippines?

Cable channels CNN and HBO will have live telecasts. Local channel GMA TV 7 also have their own coverage.

It is a historic event not to miss and the world awaits and obviously loves Obama.

Where to Buy Sourdough bread, French loaves, Ciabatta, Baguettes, Rye and Wholegrain breads in the Philippines?

The French Baker at the Cash and Carry Supermarket in Buendia always has a steady supply of Ciabatta loaves at P78-P90 (which is the best one- crunchy and crusty!) It lasts 28 days in the freezer. They also have mini-Ciabatta breads. I also love their Wholegrain walnut breads and multigrains.

The French Baker at the Landmark in Ayala, Makati. Doesn't have Ciabattas (hey, I did a stakeout), but they constantly have Rye breads and wholegrain loaves.

Le Coeuer De France in Waltermart Mall in Pasong Tamo has Oatmeal bread, Baguettes, French breads, Pain de Mie, Sultana Loaf, Raisin Bread, Multi-grain loaves. They have a Buy 1-Take 1 promo on their breads on weekdays, but you have to buy it 2 hours before closing time because they usually run out of bread by then.

Le Coeuer De France however offers a special service where you can order your bread in advance at their branch and they will prepare it for you to pick up.

Overall, you can get such breads from these two stores, The French Baker and Le Coeuer De France which are scattered in malls all over the city.

Some specialty bakeshops and bakeries also have these kinds of bread like Amici De Don Bosco Cafeteria in Pasong Tamo and Breadtalk in Glorietta and Cubao Gateway. Other sources of breads are also Delis.

In supermarkets such as Shopwise, SM and Robinsons, you can find a bread brand called Village Gourmet founded by the Fandino Brothers, pinoy siblings who grew up in Arizona. The breads come in Black packaging with an elegant script olive typeface. Yummy and Bromate free, you have to consume the bread within 3 days or they start to mold. Village Gourmet offers sourdough breads, baguettes, pizza crusts, mini loaves, foccacia, bagels, multigrains and pita bread. I love their pizza crusts, I would highly recommend you try making your own pizza at home. They come in thin and thick crust varieties. Their breads cost around P60-P120.

There are also independent bread sellers and bakers at the Salcedo Market in Makati on weekends.

Where can I buy a Mannequin in Manila? Dress Form for Sale

Though there are specialized mannequin and wig shops in Abad Santos and Divisoria. The popular supplier in Manila is Mannequin Incorporated.

They specialized in Visual display products for boutiques such as dress form fitting form mannequins, hangers, paper bags and wigs. Amazingly, the company also accepts orders to customize labels and tags- I think this is essential for any entrepreneur starting her own brand or clothing line.

They sell Mannequins of all kinds & body parts: dress/fitting forms, clothes hangers (wood, plastic, metal), display racks (metal, acrylic), accessory holders (for jewelry pieces), shopping bags (paper , plastic & fabric), labels & tags, boxes & wrapping materials (wedding & other gowns, cakes, gift boxes), personalized costume line, prosthetic & synthetic wigs.

Address: LS 02 Tutuban Primeblock Center, CM Recto, Manila Philippines
Telephone: 252-2122 / 255-5679
Email: mannequin_inc@yahoo.com
Website: www.mannequin.com.ph
Sales: mannequin.sale@gmail.com
For a sketch on how to get there http://www.mannequin.com.ph/map.htm

Where to get Beads and Craft supplies in Manila?

The BeadSnob has a very detailed post on Manila Beads and Craft suppliers in Quiapo, Manila.

A guide for hobbyists, cross-stitchers, jewelry designers. Those who are into crafts and designs in need of appliques, embellishments, beads, yarns, threads and even fabrics.