Little Town – The Classic Neighborhood Supply Shop

Just-in-time school purchases or cute little impulse buys for the office… Betty and Jamie share what they love about Little Town, that reliable little supply shop.

Be Dazzled at Beadazzled

Yes, it’s a cheesy title. But the selections at Beadazzled Jewelry shop in Pergola are bright, colorful, and classy, and can be dazzling indeed.

Tagaytay and Balisong – An Escape into Natural Art and History

What better place to look for knives than a barangay named Balisong? Miogi discovers an impressive selection of blades, a passionate shop owner, and a bit of history in Taal, Batangas.

Anong nasa Aparador ni Imelda?

…Or, “What’s inside Imelda’s closet?” Betty takes a peek inside Aparador ni Imelda and finds a charming boutique that’s perfect for browsing.

BoNa Coffee and Bohemian Nation Trading Co. Open Their Doors in Westgate

Betty visits the new branch of BoNa Coffee in Westgate and discovers the delightful treasures of the Bohemian Nation Trading Co. just next door.

Scenes from a Detox Weekend

Determined to start “healthy living,” if only for a weekend, Betty sticks to a calming detox diet—with a lot of improvisation and a little help from Healthy Options.

Musings of a Chinese Princess Wannabe (aka Planning a Shopping Spree at N & R Home Décor for My Imperial Palace)

Jamie, obsessed with all things Chinese this month, finds furniture that calls out from her past life and gorgeous antiques for her future home.

Flower Power in BF Homes (and Alabang, too!)

Farah can’t wait to get flowers this Valentine’s Day, and so she shares some tips on where to score beautiful blooms.

Joy Lim’s Charms and Crystals for Your Very Own Charmed Life

Looking for a little luck in the Year of the Rat? Shao takes you on a thoughtful tour through the world of crystals and finds her own personal genie in her charms from Joy Lim’s Charms and Crystals.

Find Some Secret Treasures

Whoops, sorry, we here at Southbound have been busy with all sorts of things (the usual work, of course, but then there are trips to plan, parties to organize, gifts to buy, and all sorts of fun but really hectic things to take care of), so this post is a bit late. We expect you’ve […]

Decorations to Die For at Aling Mila’s - It’s a scream!

Boo!
Oh my goodness, no. That is not a scene from Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” music video. To BF Homes residents and visitors regularly plying Aguirre Avenue, this has become a familiar, if not anticipated display come October.

While strewing skulls across the yard and displaying bats and pumpkins has not yet reached fever pitch here in the […]

Rainy Day Diving Perks - Sale at Scuba World

One of the most spiritual experiences I�ve had is falling off a bangka and plunging into the ocean. With full scuba gear, of course. When I say spiritual experience, I don�t mean the light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel type. After the initial hesitation and the first splash when your tank hits the water, there�s a tremendous feeling of peace […]

Fully Booked - The mother of all bookstores

Readers and booklovers of all stripes, rejoice. The mother of all bookstores has opened. If you haven�t been to the Fully Booked branch in Bonifacio High Street (what many of us know as the home of Krispy Kreme in Bonficaio Global City), you should go check it out, if only for the shock / drool […]

A Passion for Fashion: Get Gift Vouchers with Your Purchase at Neneru

Sorry, this establishment is no longer operating. :(

When you’re willing to step even just a little off the beaten path, you’re bound to make some unique discoveries. Case in point: tucked away in a quiet corner of Casa Susana (the *other building* right next to Alabang Town Center, the one with Omakase, Minggoy’s, and Mandarine) […]

The Cardinal Ceramics Factory Outlet Store

My first encounter with an outlet store was in the States way back when I was in high school. Outlet stores were a big deal there, with whole malls in the middle of nowhere dedicated to selling off-quality items and factory goods. Conversely, perhaps because here we had Divisoria and Baclaran, Philippine malls were dedicated […]

More Tagaytay Classics: Good Shepherd, Bag of Beans, and Ilog Maria

Nothing like a new perspective to shake things up a bit. Skipping out on a company outing somewhere in Batangas, my cohorts and I make a run for Tagaytay (I hope I don’t get anyone in trouble with that little revelation, hehehe). From the Star Tollway, we take the Sambat exit and make our way […]

I Haight Music!!!

Sorry, this establishment is no longer operating. :(

No, I don’t, actually. In a few weeks, I’ll be making music my only source of income, and I have to love it. I do, I assure you; ever since I got back on the music train two years ago, I’ve been meaning to look around in the […]

Step Left! Step Rite!

If you’re itching for new friends for your twinkle toes and you’re kind of on a budget, hie off to Step Rite along Aguirre Avenue. They have different types of sandals and slippers to choose from, with prices ranging from P290 to P590.
 

The fun part is they usually have the beaded styles in at least […]

“That cool store” - Not your typical hole in the wall

I’d been telling my girlfriend for quite some time about this inconspicuous t-shirt store I always pass by on my way to SM Southmall from BF. No, not inconspicuous; in the sea of turo-turos and talyers that is Alabang Zapote Road this store screams “I AM F*CKING HERE!!!” with its varied display of rock shirts, […]