Daily Tribune (Philippines)

Home for the holidays

As we get busy for the holidays, let’s not forget the true essence of the season — our families should be in our hearts and that should be enough to keep the spirit of Christmas alive

- BY PAULINE L. SONGCO @tribunephl_pau

If your idea of a cozy home involves a jovial setup like red ornaments, gold lanterns, graphic crystal silverware­s or green table décors, then you should consider the coming holidays as the most wonderful time of the year. But under current circumstan­ces, the thought of celebratin­g Christmas brings a profound feeling of joy and a steadfast atmosphere that we all haven’t had for long. As they say, we still have plenty of reasons to smile about Christmas — it could either be the idea of shopping, gift giving, home decorating or the simple realizatio­n that you could be with your loved ones in the comforts of your home. Rustan’s holiday 2020 campaign, ‘Home for Christmas,’ aims to share the sentiments of love, gratitude and memories we have with the people we love by highlighti­ng home pieces that speak of the true meaning of Christmas.

As far as realizatio­n goes, the one thing that the pandemic has taught us is to value our family, said Anton Huang, president of Stores Specialist­s Inc. He said, “Apart from the business perspectiv­e, just seeing our own version of frontliner­s, our employees’ eagerness to serve, that the company’s operation has to move on, their sense of malasakit. It’s very heartwarmi­ng, just seeing people go out there and do what they can for the company.” While traveling may not be an option this season, nothing should keep you from turning your dream Christmas home into a reality. Bring the sparkle of the holidays into your humble abode with select dinnerware from Bernardaud, Christofle, Leonardo, Bugatti, Guzzini, Sambonet, Luigi Bormioli, Lalique and Ralph Lauren. Or go crimson with holiday pieces from Easy Life and Excellent Houseware.

Shopping at Rustan’s this holiday season amid the pandemic is made even easier through Rustan’s ‘Personal Shopper On Call’ program beginning 24 October. A secure and stress-free way to shop, this service allows customers to enjoy shopping at the department store without having to leave their homes. More items are available for purchase at www.Rustans.com.

 ?? PHOTOGRAPH­S COURTESY OF RUSTANS ?? IT’S a ‘beary’ merry Yuletide with this teddy-bear decorated Christmas tree.
PHOTOGRAPH­S COURTESY OF RUSTANS IT’S a ‘beary’ merry Yuletide with this teddy-bear decorated Christmas tree.
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SHINY balls.
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WINGED decors.
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STARS and laces.

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