Once an empty open space, now one of the most active and busy locations nationwide. If you are looking for a place to stay for good, having all the things you need, a luxury house and lot in Metro Manila, you might want to know more about the villages and subdivisions in the most coveted location, Daang Hari. 

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Empty lots are spaces where higher and greater things can rise. | Photo from Unsplash Website

 

Daang Hari Road: Road leading to Many Roads

Found in the South of Metro Manila, Daang Hari is now widely known for being a famous and well-curated access road leading to many municipalities in the south of Metro and parts of Cavite. It is one of the busiest roads in Metro Manila surrounded by the most beautiful houses in the Philippines which are the majority from the most accomplished builder in the nation, the Vista Land Company. Apart from the beautiful and most expensive houses in the Philippines, Daang Hari is encircled by a number of commercial and business centers especially in Vista Alabang with the renowned Evia Lifestyle Center, a now go-to-place for families and barkadas. 

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Evia Lifestyle Center, where you can dine-in, shop, and enjoy a walk.

 

Evia Lifestyle Center: Being your Home Outdoors and the Basics Everyday

It became part of the family’s get-together to visit this commercial space, for it symbolizes home for many. There are various restaurant choices, large grocery outlets, and multiple specialty stores for everyone’s different needs. It has served to bring families together because it provides the basic needs and special wants of everyone with class. 

Many people were choosing to stay near this place because it got all you need. Schools, malls, hospitals, and open spaces for breathers are very easy to access. There is no way that you will not find what you need. 

Good news! There are a lot of luxury homes in Daang Hari. Portofino Alabang is one, still under the well-accomplished developer Vista Land Company. Generally speaking, Portofino Alabang are consisting of the most beautiful houses in the Philippines. You can indeed line up their luxury house and lot in Daang Hari to other big and exclusive owned subdivisions. Portofino Alabang is one of the most expensive houses in the Philippines as well but if you will see it with your own eyes you will know that the cost is worth it for this real estate allows you to enter another side of the world.

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Amore in Portofino, Italian inspired home for the family.

 

Portofino Alabang: Your Dream Property 

Any person would dream of having their own house at Portofino Alabang. If you are one of those who have passed by Daang Hari and cannot stop staring at the beautiful luxury house and lot in Daang Hari, you might have whispered the same prayer, “Lord, I will have a house in Portofino Alabang“. 

Portofino Alabang is the #Goals (Hashtag Goals). The beauty and built it bears. The community gives to its people. The exclusivity and security that gives peace. The all-access and everything at your fingertips neighborhood. Indeed, Portofino Alabang is your dream property. If money is not an issue, you would choose the luxury house and lot for sale in Daang Hari. You would choose Portofino Alabang.  

Portofino Alabang portrays grand Italian homes in the stretch of Daang Hari. Offering grand spaces and classic landscapes, as if every day is a vacation. All architectures, colors, and designs are all Italian-inspired. Architectures are built to amaze anyone who will step on the premises. The colors and designs are so cool and good for the eyes. None of what is put in the luxury homes in Daang Hari are well thought of. Every detail put together created a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. 

More than the elegance, Portofino Alabang will also give you the perfect ambiance for Christmas. Christmas in Portofino is surely one for the books. A lot of beautiful memories await you as you stay and choose to celebrate Christmas in Portofino

Christmas in Portofino: Class and Fun in One 

Every family, Filipino or Foreign would love to stay and build memories in Portofino Alabang. With the safest environment it can offer to its children, and a good set of a neighborhood to socialize with, there is no reason that anyone would hold back in acquiring a luxury house and lot in Metro Manila– in Portofino Alabang.

As you create good memories with the whole family especially in the midst of the pandemic, being creative in your ways to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year is a must. Christmas in Portofino is not boxed on your accustomed Christmas traditions. There are a lot of choices you can do to celebrate Christmas in Portofino.

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Going on shopping has the power to release your stress and make yourself feel good. | Photo from Pexels

 

Shop in the Nearby Malls

Surrounded by various commercial and business centers, Portofino Alabang is a place you would want to live the rest of your life. As you celebrate Christmas in Portofino, you can go on shopping in the malls that surround this exclusive village. It is more than spoiling yourself and being updated on the latest fashion trade, it is a quick escape to the reality of life. It gives you the ability to be in control for once and make yourself happy. Shopping is more than a hobby; it is a way to refresh and unwind. Give yourself some break as you celebrate Christmas in Portofino. Put yourself first. You deserve it with all the challenges you face during the pandemic. If you don’t feel like buying for yourself, you can also shop for your family and friends to make them feel good and important.  

Dine-in to Fancy Restaurants

Don’t feel like preparing your Christmas dinner at your luxury homes in Daang Hari? You are lucky! Your luxury house and lot in Daang Hari are perfectly placed within the vicinity of multiple restaurants. Not just ordinary restaurants but high-class restaurants that will give you an experience like staying in a 5-star hotel. You may spend money for fine dine-in, but the appetizing dishes made up by highly talented and creative chefs will make it worth it. Adding the experience from the staff with faultless manners, and the aroma of wine will surely encourage you to return. 

Your Christmas in Portofino is not just bounded within the area of your home but extended to even the nearby commercial outlets that will give you the best experience. Full stomach and hearts filled with joy because of your decision to live in Portofino Alabang.  

Share a Good Dinner to Families around your Place

As you choose to celebrate Christmas in the most beautiful houses in the PhilippinesPortofino Alabang, you will make your Christmas in Portofino extra memorable. One way is to be a blessing on Christmas day. You are blessed to be a blessing. Overflowing blessings are not made to be consumed on your own but to be shared with others especially those who are in need. Tell your whole family that you’ve got a family affair and it will be fun. On the night of your Christmas in Portofino, you can prepare a delicious lavish dinner and allow other people to have an experience of that kind of meal. Drive around your place and look for families who you want to bless with your tasty dish. Your food will not just fill their stomachs but will be comforting during Christmas Eve. Christmas in Portofino will be extra meaningful knowing that you have touched others’ lives. 

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Prepare a simple yet well thought of gift for your loved ones| Photo from Unsplash Website

 

Secret Santa

While you stay in your luxury house and lot in Daang Hari, bring your families together and agree to have Secret Santa. A time to bless one another and give gifts. It is good that you also prepare your version of Wishlist to be the guide for your Secret Santa. It is more fulfilling to receive gifts if it’s what you truly want more than what you just need. You can include in your Christmas Eve program that before you reveal to whom you are a Secret Santa, it’s heartwarming to share or tell a short message of appreciation to the receiver of your gift to make time honoring one another while you are alive. Secret Santa is a good step to knowing more of your family member by knowing their likes and wants through the gifts they listed. You can buy your gifts in malls or online gift shops. As your Christmas in Portofino is to be spent with a Secret Santa portion, expect that you will create a closer bond with your family. 

Treat Yourself with an Expensive Gift

Buying yourself a gift is okay. You do not have to feel guilty and ashamed of this action. It is a form of self-care. As you celebrate Christmas in Portofino, remember to treat yourself with high regard. Go on shopping and check out that item you’ve been eyeing for so long. You deserve it more than ever. You worked hard; you deserve to have it. You give yourself what you want, and that will make you have. Also, buying yourself a gift is a form of therapy, and cheaper than a session. Get out of your luxury house and lot in Metro Manila, roam around and spot that perfect item for yourself. It’s good that as you celebrate Christmas in Portofino, you have your item bought for yourself. 

Go on Nature Walks

A different yet meaningful way to celebrate Christmas in Portofino? Go on nature walks. Don’t you know that as busy and active Daang Hari is, there are still a lot of empty lots in the area? Many buildings are rising, but there are still spaces vacant where you can take walks. During your Christmas in Portofino, you may want to go around with family and friends, to enjoy the greenery and classic landscapes of Daang Hari. Seeing greenery views while the sun sets gives an unwinding for the spirit. It also can increase your energy and reduce your stress. As you welcome Christmas Eve it is a great way to have given yourself a break from busyness and just be still and present in that very moment.

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The essence of Christmas is spending it with family| Photo from Pexels

 

Christmas in Portofino: The Best with Family

Christmas is an important time of the year to celebrate. It has been a tradition to the Philippines and around the world to celebrate this season. 

Apart from the cool breeze and the Christmas scent it brings, you will know it’s Christmas when people start to be more forgiving, more giving, and more loving. There is something about Christmas that makes us change our hearts towards people. 

But Christmas will just be another day if not spent with the people you love. That’s the key element of celebrating Christmas. Your luxury house and lot in Metro Manila is nothing if you just live on it alone. Your Christmas in Portofino will give you a perfect picture if you celebrate it with family. All the things you can do in your Christmas in Portofino is more meaningful and memorable if you allow your family or loved ones to be involved in it. It has been a tough season for all of us, celebrating seasons with the family will keep us more alive and fulfilled. 

May our Christmas be filled with joy and love! Make the most out of it with your family living in the most expensive houses in the Philippines- Portofino Alabang

Want to enjoy Christmas in Portofino? 

To build more memories with families in the most beautiful houses in the Philippines, you can check on the luxury house and lot for sale in Daang Hari. Apart from the beauty of the houses they offer, they have a competitive sales force that will help you decide on what to get. Visit Brittany Corporation’s Official Facebook or their website to learn more about their houses.


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For the past year and a half, we have all been kept safe within our luxury house and lot in Santa Rosa or Luxury home in Laguna — others mostly in the Metro — and we are slowly starting to go back to normal. Now with the lessening cases of COVID-19 and the continuous rolling of the vaccines, we begin to go back to the business centers of our country. Just like before, we would also need those moments of calmness, rest, and relaxation during our free time. Despite working from home in our house and lot near Nuvali or within our home within Brittany Corporation we cannot escape stress. Fortunately, wherever you are right now, there are loads of places to unwind, especially in Laguna.

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People in a ride in Enchanted Kingdom | Photo from Two Monkeys Travel Group

 

Work Hard, Play Hard, Unwind

Stress is inevitable especially if you always work hard for yourself and for your family — to achieve your own definition of success. Most people would drink out on Fridays, others would head out for a vacation, some others might prefer enjoying their whole day with their family, but everyone is sure to want a whole day of rest or even sleep. Who would not want to spend the entire day in their luxury house and lot in Santa Rosa or a Luxury home in Laguna? Well if you are tired of just staying in your house for relaxation, wellness spots in Laguna are the place to be. 

It’s all over the Philippines, Laguna Included

According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, “Wellness” is defined as being in good health; for others, wellness also means being happy. With that in mind, it is truly what anyone would desire regularly — be it in-home or in various places. Although you can find wellness by eating a proper diet and by working out; both can be easily achieved even within Brittany Corporation. Aside from those usual wellness activities, you are sure to have thought about going to a spa or even an amazing massage. Residing in your Luxury house and lot in Santa Rosa or even in Brittany Santa Rosa, you can easily get to the many wellness spots in Laguna. 

Suggested Read: Your Laguna Food Trip Guide | Brittany Corporation

88 Hotspring Resort

Looking to enjoy your time with family or friends while relaxing? 88 Hotspring resort can cater to your every need. Found in Calamba, Laguna, this resort offers rooms with various amenities, Korean cuisine for your meals, villas with ocean views, and a massage service to top it all off. What makes going here a whole lot better is the fact that it is a couple of minute drive from your house and lot near Nuvali or luxury house and lot in Santa Rosa — you can even choose to spend the night there. If you are looking to spend your weekend resting and relaxing out of home with family or friends, then this is the place for you.

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One of the four pools in 88 Hotspring Resort | Photo from TripAdvisor

 

LOS BAÑOS THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE CENTER AND HEALTH SPA

Heading to the cheaper side of things, the Los Baños Therapeutic Massage Center and Health Spa is the wellness spot in Laguna for you. Offering what seems to be the cheapest yet surprisingly good massage, this Health Spa is a livelihood training program of Los Baños, Laguna. Despite being far away from your home in Brittany Corporation, this is an ideal stop during your long road trip in Laguna.

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Inside the Los Baños Therapeutic Massage Center and Health Spa | Photo from Vanessa Liwanag

 

Hidden Valley Springs

If your idea of relaxation is a silent retreat within nature then this not-so-hidden gem within Calauan, Laguna is the place for you. Showcasing cool flowing waters from waterfalls, surrounded by an array of unique flora, behind the infamous mount Makiling, nothing says nature relaxation more than Hidden Valley Springs. Around an hour’s drive from Manila or less if you will be coming from Brittany Santa Rosa, you can regularly take time out from the hustle and bustle of everyday life here. What makes this an amazing wellness spot in Laguna is mostly its natural beauty and atmosphere.

Suggested Read: Hidden Gems of Tagaytay | Brittany Corporation

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A handful of people enjoying Hidden Valley Springs all to themselves | Photo from Biyaheng Laguna

 

Enchanted Kingdom

Aside from having health as one of the many definitions of wellness, happiness is sure to be one of those definitions that makes wellness. With happiness and enjoyment in mind especially with your friends and your family, then Enchanted Kingdom is the place for everyone. Found in Santa Rosa, Laguna, you are sure to see the towering height of their rides and attractions from the South Luzon Expressway — more so if you reside in a Luxury home in Laguna. Despite putting the relaxation aside for the thrilling joys and entertainment the rides and attractions bring, you are sure to come back for more. What makes going to Enchanted Kingdom a whole lot better is that it caters to anyone regardless of their age, making it an ideal place to bring your friends and family for a day or two of fun and excitement.

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The Front Gates of Enchanted Kingdom | Photo from Cebu Best Spots

 

The Joys of Wellness

There are probably more health and wellness spots in Laguna not mentioned in this list but are still worth the travel. Residing within Brittany Corporation can help turn what is a rare opportunity into a regularly done hobby. Always be sure to stay safe and healthy to enjoy more of what life has to offer — with the easing COVID-19 restrictions, there are more places to go, food to eat, and things to enjoy. 


 

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With the COVID-19 cases lessening and the restrictions loosening by the day, more and more people are starting to dine out with friends and family. We have to admit that Laguna is quite the size of a province in the Philippines having thirty cities and municipalities altogether. Like any tourist or even locals, we are always in search of exquisite food wherever we go. Even if you could cook spectacular food in your house and lot in Nuvali, Luxury House and lot in Santa Rosa, or even in your Luxury Home in Laguna, you are still in the search for more combinations of flavors and textures. Regardless if you came straight from Manila or from your home within Brittany Corporation, it is sure that you would want to discover more delicacies.

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Various Filipino dishes | Out of Town Blog

 

Dine-in, dine-out

With another opportunity to bring out that Luxury Car from your luxury home in Laguna or from Brittany Santa Rosa and dine in the finest eateries all over Laguna. This food trip can most probably fill up your instagram feed with mouth watering food from all over the province. Without any particular order, here are the places you should dine in during your Laguna food trip. Although the list may look like an itinerary for your entire food trip.

The Morning After

Starting with a restaurant known for its breakfast menu for your Laguna food trip, The Morning After is a Filipino, American, and European restaurant found in Santa Rosa, Laguna. An amazing way to start your food trip with breakfast especially if you would be starting your journey from your luxury house and lot in Santa Rosa or from Brittany Santa Rosa. Despite serving spectacular breakfasts, they also serve Pizza, Pasta, and a whole array of entrées.

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The Morning After Restaurant in Santa Rosa | Photo from The Morning After Facebook account

 

Suggested Read: These Wellness Spots in Laguna Have Your Back | Brittany Corporation

NAPA

Now for a restaurant just a tad bit outside of Laguna, but you cannot deny how magnificent the food and the view is from NAPA. A North Californian-inspired cafe found in Crosswinds Tagaytay, which is actually within Brittany Corporation, serves spectacular coffee which goes very well with the rather cold weather up in Tagaytay. You may opt to have a mid day snack or even lunch, then you can say “NAPAsarap ang kain” in preparation for the long road trip ahead.

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You can say “NAPAsarap ang kain” in preparation for the long road trip ahead.

 

Kanin Club

After a couple minute drive from the previous entry, you might find yourself back in Santa Rosa just in time for Lunch. Known for its ambiance, service of staff, serving and taste of food, Kanin Club is a worthy addition to your Laguna Food Trip. Serving Filipino food, the size of their menu and flavor of their dishes can have you coming back for more. What makes dining in Kanin Club a whole lot better is the service of their staff, giving you all the reasons to dine here again This is good news especially if you live in a luxury house and lot in Santa Rosa or even a house and lot near Nuvali — you have the opportunity to try out all their dishes. In addition to just that, this restaurant will give you another reason to live in Santa Rosa or in any Luxury Home in Laguna for that matter

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Front of Kanin Club in Santa Rosa, Laguna | Photo from Awesome.

 

Suki Alfresco 

For a snack that is quite the distance away. Known for being a go-to place due to its stress-free and out-of-the-ordinary dining experience, Suki Alfresco is a Japanese restobar that can be found in San Pablo, Laguna. Despite serving their Japanese specialties of maki, sushi, bento, and dotonbori, they also serve kebab and sizzling dishes. Even if you reside in a house and lot near Nuvali or even within Brittany Santa Rosa, Suki Alfresco is worth the trip.

Owl Fab Caffe

Be it breakfast, lunch or dinner, the Owl Caffe has got your back. This Italian, Mexican, and Filipino serving restaurant found in Alaminos has been rated NUMBER ONE(1) out of thirty-nine(39) restaurants in the whole municipality. Being a cafe, it rated as the third out of eight. With spectacular Mexican, Italian, and Filipino Food to go with the restaurant’s ambience, Owl Fab Cafe is a must go in your food trip. What seals the deal here is also their knowledgeable staff who would be showcasing their service, keeping the Caffe on top. 

Ted’s Kitchen

With the overwhelming presence of Asian, Mexican, and Filipino cuisine all over Laguna, this American Cafe is a refreshing site for your enormous food trip all over the province. Found in Santa Cruz, Laguna, this Cafe is known more for their food. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Ted’s is an amazing place to top off your entire Laguna Food trip. Despite being quite far, they do offer rooms to sleep in — making a two day food trip an ideal option as well.

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Photo of Ted’s Bed and Breakfast | Photo from Nana Nadal

 

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Repeat

Laguna is an enormous province with a vast number of restaurants, cafes, and everything in between. With that in mind, the listed destination above may not be enough and there are many more all over the province. Just like any foodie, it is wise to try and find those hidden gems as well. What makes this better is if you reside within Brittany Corporation, making this food trip and new ones possible and regular. With all the food you eat, do not forget to enjoy every flavor and scenery you encounter in this provincial food trip. 


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For many years, Tagaytay has always been a popular destination to many tourists. It was always a place to stay at, not to stay in. However, permanent life in Tagaytay would be the ultimate dream as it features a picturesque view and a cooler climate. 

With its magnificent Taal Lake and unending nature activities to do, Tagaytay offers a respite from the city life even while it’s near the city. More importantly, it is home not just to many beautiful sceneries but also home to many talented artists! Sculptors, painters, and contemporary artists- you name it!

Indeed, art is the language of the wise and creative. In search of the people who speak this language fluently, it’s time to look for a property for sale in the legendary “Tags”!  

From locally homegrown talents to Tagaytay-based visual artists, here are up and coming Tagaytay artists whose works you have to be on the lookout for: 

Roman Orlina

Arguably the most famous artist on this list, Roman Orlina is a contemporary glass art sculptor who graduated from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) with a degree in architecture. He currently owns a Museo Orlina in Tagaytay, which features some of his greatest works! His primary material in all of his works is the use of glass, which he claims is “an endlessly intriguing material.” 

His first breakthrough, “Wings of Victory,” was the artwork that gave him fame as an international artist. It was displayed at the eight-story atrium in Wisma Atria, a shopping center at Orchard Street in Singapore, in 1986. The “Wings Of Victory” is an all-metal sculpture consisting of 67 birds, each measuring 1 meter in length.

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Ramon Orlina’s first international installation was a hanging sculpture of 67 birds entitled “Wings of Victory” | Photo by Peter Schoppert from Public Art SG

 

However, even before 1986, Orlina has commissioned major public works in the Philippines, such as his 1983 four-part project for the Sto. Niño de Paz Community Chapel in Makati City. The project included an 8-meter sculptural design called “Dove of Peace,” a 10-meter high “Mudras Cross,” a chapel centerpiece “Altar Tabernacle,” and a flexiglass portrait of “God the Father.” 

Moreover, in 2011, Orlina made a 10-meter high bronze & carved glass sculpture on a granite base for his alma mater, the University of Santo Tomas (UST), entitled “QuattroMondial Monument.” The design features four people holding up a globe, with the four people representing the 400 years that UST has upheld “erudition” and “excellence.” In fact, one of the models for the male statue’s body is Piolo Pascual, a theater alumnus of UST.

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To celebrate UST’s 400 year-anniversary, Orlina was commissioned to create a sculpture for his alma mater | Photo by Marvin Alejandro from Causing Great Wonder

 

Orlina, with his innovative use of glass as a material for sculpting, painting, and designing, helped bring forth a new medium and a new spirit to art in the Philippines. The origin of using glass as his medium began during the Martial Law era, wherein he lost some of his major architectural clients. Because of this, he found respite in exploring his creative side and trying out a more modern perspective on painting and sculpting. 

Some of his glass artworks are currently put up at auction on the Art-Net Website, but most of them are already sold to art buyers and collectors. If you’re looking to add unique glass designs and etchings to your household collection of grand and valuable items, Orlina’s pieces are definitely something to invest in!

 For further viewings of this glass-sculpting pioneer’s works, you can visit his Museo Orlina located at Hollywood St., Hollywood Subd. Tolentino East 4120 Tagaytay City, Philippines. They are currently accepting museum tour bookings, with a maximum of 15 people per group. 

Christian Culangan 

This young artist has incomparable talent that brings out a new level of audio and visual art creativity. Hailing from the Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) in Manila as a Fine Arts Graduate with a Major in Advertising, Christian Culangan communicates emotive portraits of ourselves through figurative and expressionist paintings. A man of many talents, Christian utilizes a lot of mediums to express himself through art.

He is skilled in graphic designing, video editing, sound designing, drawing, and painting. He imbues a lot of his designs with found objects such as zippers and fabric, creating a detailed texture that helps his art speak more volumes.

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Christian Culangan’s “Bigay Todo”, showcasing his use of zippers to act as a revealer of humanity’s inner skin, representing their innermost selves | Photo by Galerie Roberto

 

His career as an artist started from humble beginnings, back when he was awarded the Graphic Artist of the Year award by his high school, Salvador Araneta Memorial Institute. From then on, he has since joined multiple art competitions during college, such as the Metrobank Art and Design Excellence Competition (MADE), from which he was a semi-finalist in 2016. In 2017, his art won 2nd place at the Shell National Student Art Competition (NSAC). 

One of his most striking artwork series is a project on Caloocan City, which he dedicates to the concept of “conceal and reveal.” It includes impasto paintings of glum and dreary figures in dull-themed backgrounds who appear to be bleeding out bright pastel colors. According to Culangan, the portraits advocate against the suppression of our natural emotions. To Culangan, the zippers represent the reality of our society, in which we are called to conform and bury our innermost feelings and trauma. 

His most recent work, Lack: Down, features his take on the current pandemic situation that the country faces. It is a 48×36 inch oil painting of a bald man wearing a face mask, with a zipper incorporated into the upper half of the man’s face mask. It is available for viewing at the gallery of Tagaytay Contemporary, which hosted an online exhibit last 2020 instead to make way for the health and travel restrictions imposed by the government.   

His artworks are also available for viewing at Artcube Gallery PH, Village Art Gallery, Art Verite Gallery, Kaida Contemporary, Boston Art Gallery PH and Art Break, and Christian Culangan’s Instagram page.

Khrisna Rosette E. Nañola 

Khrisna, a young, talented, and empowered woman speaks the language of art fluently in a variety of styles. From gouache and acrylic painting in realism, expressionism, cubism, abstract, and impressionism, there is almost nothing that this prodigy can’t create!

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Entitled, “Love is the Secret Code”, Khrisna portrays a mother as a machine, due to recent scientific development that aims to create AI to take care of children | Photo by Khrisna Rosette on Facebook

 

Coming from an “artist family,” her roots as an artist started with influences from her siblings and family members, who also dabble in the field of art. She is a member of the University of the Philippines’ Painter Club (UPPC), a University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) alumna who graduated with a degree in BS Development Communication. 

Her artworks have been featured in many shows all over the country, such as exhibits in the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), UPPC’s annual Labing-Isang Daliri, and Manila FAME International. She has also been part of the South Arts Festival and a Philippine-Malaysia Joint Art exhibit entitled “Of Art and Wine,” to name a few. 

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Khrisna’s own beautiful rendition of Van Gogh’s Starry Night is a trademark of her talent as an artist | Photo by Khrisna Rosette on Pinterest

 

Her works feature a lot of traditional, abstract, and mosaic-like figures that convey meaningful statements. One of her works, entitled “Hesukristo,” is an acrylic painting on canvas that portrays the body of Jesus Christ held by the Virgin Mary, whose figure is painted like a stained glass window. According to Khrisna herself, the artwork symbolizes “compassion, hope, and new life.” The painting was sold and auctioned off together with other pieces she displays online or in show exhibits. 

She also has an environmental piece, “Beauty at its Purest,” that showcases the various 12 Philippine endemic species making up the clothing of a beautiful woman, presumably the “Inang Bayan, Perlas ng Silanganan.” It was submitted as part of the artworks auctioneered off for a nature conservation exhibit by the Philippine Faura Art Society, sold at Php 25,000.000.   

For inquiries or commissions for Khrisna’s art, she can be contacted directly through her Facebook profile, Krishna Rosette Nañola, and email at [email protected]

Indeed, it is fascinating to know that there is a multitude of artists whose works are displayed in areas of Tagaytay! Excluding the honor of being presented in galleries, another one of the most suitable destinations for a magnificent piece of art is a home that is equal in its grandeur. Like an art and design organization, Brittany Corporation also boasts the work of its own architect artists, who design pieces of living art that begs to be lived in. 

Imagine living in a place that looks like something that came out of a museum painting! That imagined daydream will soon be a reality with the luxury real estate properties for sale in Tagaytay! Designed after the aesthetic view of the Swiss Alps, Brittany Corporation’s Crosswinds Tagaytay will make your home life more meaningful in its tranquil and pleasant landscape. 

Homes are our own artworks that we get to choose and design. Make sure to select the perfect canvas to do it in with a Brittany Property. A luxury condominium for sale is waiting for your artistic touch, so take up the brush and paint it now! 

Patrick M. Agluba

Patrick is a 24-year old sculptor artist based in Tagaytay whose art dwells on the themes of imagined characters and the concepts of human nature! He also commissions work for people who would want sculptures that provide traditional touches to modern living. He is a member of the ARAL Artist Community, a group of Philippine artists advocating to elevate arts in the country through shared learning and experiences! 

He graduated from the Bataan Peninsula State University and is currently an AG Arts and Craft member in Tagaytay. In his job, he creates caricatures, statues, and art statement pieces. One of his recent works, involving a man drowning in a tin can full of water, tackles the social issues faced by Filipinos during this pandemic. 

According to Patrick, the tin can symbolizes poverty. Tin cans are commonly seen and associated with poverty-stricken areas because the more affordable food selections such as sardines are packed in tin cans. Furthermore, Badjao singers and street beggars typically pass around tin cans to get alms. He uses a tin can to signify how Filipinos feel like they are helplessly drowning in the multitude of issues that they face daily.

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A recent sculpture by Patrick is an art statement piece on the poverty struggles of Filipinos during the COVID-19 pandemic | Photo by Patrick Agluba from Facebook

 

Most of these issues are related to poverty exacerbated by the pandemic. Since the lockdown, lots of livelihoods, businesses, and jobs were lost. People were forced to stay indoors. This resulted in difficulty in scourging for funds and a piling amount of unpaid bills and debt. Patrick Agluba manifests these issues in his art sculpture, displaying his prowess for sculptures that provide important messages. 

Aside from serious art statement pieces, Patrick Agluba also creates miniature figures of popular characters such as Saitama from the anime series of “One Punch Man” and other pop-culture personalities. He has also submitted a multitude of works to Art Show Philippines, including a creative sculpture on a reimagination of Vincent Van Gogh and his iconic sunflower painting.  

Being relatively early in his art career, this man still has a lot of potential in the art industry, with his works awaiting the local recognition it deserves! To learn more about this promising young artist, you may contact him directly through his Facebook account, Miranda Patrick Jam, or through his contact number, 0906-809-0312. 

There is nothing better than supporting these local artists. 

With their support, Filipinos help local artists pursue their passion and enrich lives and communities. Through local artists’ works, people can discover more about themselves, their cultural values, and social issues about their nation. It’s also better for the local economy! 

All in all, art seeks to create impact and bring purpose to humanity’s life here on Earth. By supporting local artists, a greater appreciation is made with regard to understanding the unique story and setting that these pieces tell. Filipinos can help the country’s artists by commissioning artworks, donating to art organizations, attending exhibits, and wording out encouragements to continue their work! 

 A wonderful place home to culture, arts, sights, and properties for sale, Tagaytay truly has it all! Overall, there is a lot of artistic talent to be found in the magical land of Tagaytay. There are still many unknown and unlisted artists in this city, so be on the lookout for their works online and in art galleries on your next trip to Tagaytay


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Luxury real estate offers a wide range of career options that also come with great rewards, flexibility, growth, and fulfillment. | Photo by Sean Pollock on Unsplash

 

Real estate is a thriving industry in the Philippines – and it has no signs of slowing down. The growing market makes luxury real estate careers a great opportunity for everyone looking for job stability and financial success. Most professionals in the field enjoy stellar commissions on top of a stable monthly income. Beyond the outstanding earning potential, the job also promises valuable intangible perks. You have full control of your time and you can enjoy opportunities to network with high-profile real estate investors. Plus, you are helping people get through one of life’s biggest milestones – buying their dream luxury homes

Needless to say, luxury real estate careers are worth a shot. Being a luxury real estate salesperson or agent is the most common profession linked with the industry, but it is definitely not the only option. Wondering what other opportunities are ahead on this professional road? Whether you are thinking of starting a new career path or pursuing a profitable side hustle, ahead is a roundup of options to consider.

 

Career Opportunities Waiting For You in Luxury Real Estate

REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

Think of real estate salespersons or real estate agents as extensions of the property developer they are working for. Generally speaking, they serve as the bridge between a homebuyer and the seller. As a real estate salesperson, you spend most of your time actively interacting with clients by arranging necessary sales transactions and negotiations for them. A real estate salesperson’s work involves research, paperwork, and marketing. This includes updating luxury property listings, answering real-estate-related queries, scheduling appointments, hosting open houses and showings, staying up to date with real estate market trends, and more. Simply put, real estate salespersons have the expertise needed to:

1. Help home developers actively market and sell their real estate properties at the best price possible, or;

2. Help home buyers find a luxury house and lot (from the agent’s partner real estate developer) that will match their needs, lifestyle, and preferences. 

 

What does it take to be a real estate salesperson?

There are particular skills and knowledge you should have if you want to be a real estate salesperson. First, you must know your local area well – and this includes surrounding districts and other relevant neighborhoods. Doing so will help you present prime real estate locations and find the right luxury property for your clients. You will also handle several paperwork related to sales, so make sure you are familiar with the local laws and regulations of a property’s location. Lastly, a great real estate professional should be a good communicator. You need to relay accurate information to clients and negotiate various housing deals. Because the most luxury house and lot investors are not familiar with the technicalities of buying a house, they mostly depend on real estate agents to guide them through the process.  

 

DIGITAL MARKETERS

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Real estate’s shift to digitalization solidifies the importance of digital marketers in the sector. | Photo by KOBU Agency via Unsplash

 

The real estate industry has always been more reliant on traditional marketing (e.g. newspaper ads, face-to-face networking, word of mouth, etc.)  But the Covid-19 pandemic compels many businesses to embrace digital transformation. This is where digital marketers take the stage. A real estate digital marketer is responsible for incorporating enhanced digital solutions and promoting real estate projects online and offline. 

 

What does it take to be a real estate digital marketer?

For this role, your understanding of the digital marketing mix is essential. You understand how digital platforms like social media and property listings websites can connect you to the right audience and you know the latest trends in the market. For instance, digital marketers of the Brittany Salesforce—the selling arm of Brittany Corporation—enhance the buying experience of their affluent clients through the digitalization of sales. A typical working day in the life of digital marketers in Brittany involves reaching leads online, actively interacting with clients through social media platforms, and presenting virtual luxury house and lot tours. They also market Brittany properties through digital ads, webinars, and other virtual promotional tools. 

 

LUXURY REAL ESTATE BROKER

A luxury real estate broker is often misconstrued as a real estate salesperson. Although both help clients buy and sell luxury properties, there are key differences in their roles, expertise, and positions on the career ladder. First off, real estate brokers have a special license to network and negotiate with property investors, sellers, and renters. This means they have a wider grasp on the market trends, real estate laws, and the overall ins and outs of the real estate biz than a regular real estate salesperson. Brokers can do everything a real estate salesperson does, but they can work independently and be accredited by various real estate developers. They can also run their own brokerage firm and hire real estate agents to work with them. 

A typical working day for brokers involves listing luxury properties (typically on the local Multiple Listing Service or MLS), sharing brokerage listings with other brokers, and helping buyers find many real estate options that will fit their preferences. They also perform management activities like supervising agents or overseeing financial transactions on house deals. 

 

What does it take to be a luxury real estate broker?

As mentioned earlier, real estate brokers are licensed professionals. The Real Estate Service Act or the RESA Law lays down several qualifications and rules that real estate brokers must have and comply with so that they can be licensed to start their practice. To get a license, aspiring brokers must take and pass the Real Estate Licensure Examination. You can take this test only if you meet the criteria below.

Real Estate Licensure Exam Requirements:

1. You must be a Filipino citizen

2. You must have a good moral character

3. You must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Real Estate Management or BS REM

In the past, the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) recognized any relevant bachelor’s degree in screening eligible exam takers. However, the rolling out of BS REM to various universities called for new educational requirements. As of writing, only graduates of the course are allowed to take the brokers’ licensure exam. Some of the popular local universities offering BS REM are De La Salle University – College of St. Benilde, University of Cebu (Cebu City, Cebu), and Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan.  

 

MULTIMEDIA ARTISTS OR GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

Creative professionals have an important spot to fill in real estate, even more so in luxury real estate. Promoting luxury homes is not just about selling a house – it’s about relaying the grand experience that comes with owning one of the most beautiful houses in the Philippines. And in the age when visual communication is vital to a successful business, high-quality graphics and well-made videos are valuable marketing tools for attracting leads, creating audience connection, and selling. As a creative professional on a luxury real estate brand like Brittany, your role is to capture the grandiose architecture, comfort, and exclusivity of Brittany homes in your visual materials. These include virtual tours, digital walkthroughs, and eye-catching promotional photos of world-class Brittany properties.

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Buildings at the Grand Quartier, with the distinct balconies

 

A taste of cosmopolitan Italy awaits you in this Virtual tour at Portofino and Amore.

 

You also need to convert important real estate information and business data into easy-to-digest visual materials. These include infographics and marketing collateral like flyers and brochures. Attracting eyes is one thing, and making them stay is another. You want your audience to easily see the brand’s projects, the latest changes in the luxury real estate sector, real estate statistics, and more. High-quality visual materials also help in building brand authority and credibility in the competitive market. 

 

What does it take to be a multimedia artist in the real estate industry? 

Your creative flair is your strongest asset if you want to be a creative professional in the luxury real estate industry. You must be able to conceptualize attractive marketing concepts and execute them on your visual designs. You should also be proficient in media editing software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and video editing tools.  

 

Why Brittany is the Best Place to Elevate Your Career in Real Estate

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The real estate industry is one of the steadiest businesses there is, standing strong against economic setbacks and even the Covid-19 pandemic. | Photo by Nastuh Abootalebi via Unsplash

 

This ever-growing market of luxury real estate means more opportunities for stable and rewarding careers for experts and young professionals alike. The key is finding the right workforce that will provide a working environment that supports professional growth. Brittany Salesforce continues to set the standard for a new generation of real estate professionals. As the driving force behind Brittany – the luxury arm of the real estate giant Vista Land – Brittany Salesforce builds the path to professional excellence by providing unlimited earning opportunities, positive company culture, and continuous training and development to its members. 

Ready to take the big leap? Build your real estate career by joining the next generation of top-notch real estate professionals in the country. Explore job opportunities in Brittany by clicking here. Interested applicants may also send their updated resume to [email protected] or call 794-9999.


 

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How can discarding and sorting stuff spark joy and purpose in one’s house and mind? Know more about The KonMari Method and what it teaches us about the importance of mindful and introspective tidying process. | Photo from Spacejoy via Unsplash

 

The Christmas season is approaching fast and the year is almost over. The past few years have been a ride. But the coming New Year carries a promise of new beginnings – mostly in the form of New Year’s resolutions with the common goal of transforming life for the better. Turns out, a good place to spark positive change on your overall life (if you need one) is right inside your home.  The pandemic made many people realize that their houses are not simply a place to rest. For most, it is where work, play, family connections, and life happen. Marie Kondo, author of one of the best self-help books, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, and the organizing consultant in the Netflix hit Tidying Up with Marie Kondo  and Sparking Joy, believes that cleaning and tidying up your luxury house and your workplace extends a positive impact to many areas of your life.

In case you are not familiar with her hit book and series, Marie created “The KonMari Method,” a joy-focused approach to decluttering your luxury home, and eventually, organizing your life. The goal of the KonMari Method is simple: to help you live a joyful life by keeping only the things that “spark joy” to you and getting rid of those that don’t. 

Here are some of the key takeaways from this popular approach to tidying up.

Decluttering Lessons from the KonMari Method

Clutter Can Ruin Your Well-Being

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Cluttered workspaces overstimulate the mind with the distracting surrounding, which negatively affects your focus and memory. | Photo from Wonderlane via Unsplash

 

A cluttered house is a stressful house. Just like how mental clutter drains you emotionally, physical clutter at home can also stress you out. But first things first: what makes the items inside your luxury home categorized as clutter? 

Physical clutters are various types of:

broken items that need to be discarded 

stuff that has not been used for a long time

misplaced items

borrowed stuff that needs to be returned to their rightful owners

Many fail to notice that physical clutter creates debilitating emotional and mental stress. Think about it; how would you feel if you see piles of folders or a few used take-out coffee cups in your workplace almost every day?  You will likely lose your focus or be unproductive unless you clear the area. A study by UCLA also shows that a cluttered house increases a person’s Cortisol (a stress hormone) level. So how do you deal with this serious problem?  

According to The Konmari Method, the secret to a clutter-free luxury house is simple: give every item a home. Put them back in their proper places (and throw away those that no longer spark joy). Marie believes that clutter has less to do with how many or how much you own. The problem with clutter begins when people fail to put stuff back to its rightful places. 

Always Ask Yourself: Does This Stuff Spark Joy to Me?

The underlying values of The Konmari Method focus on what sparks joy in one’s life. But what does sparking joy really means? How do you know if a certain item truly sparks joy? What makes you happy is personal to you. That being said, there is no specific answer to that question because your feelings are your measuring stick in making a choice on what to keep and what to let go of. You can test this out as you organize your stuff. Pick up certain items in your luxury house one at a time. Focus on the function they have on your life and they will have on the ideal life you have in mind. Then, observe how it makes you feel and ask yourself: “does this spark joy?” Pay attention to any sensations, warmth, or thrill in your body. By doing this process, you can easily identify the things that spark joy in your luxury home. Remember that the goal is not to discard or donate as much as you can. Although there is nothing wrong with those options, the purpose of decluttering using the KonMari Method is to ensure that the things you decide to keep truly make you happy. 

Decluttering Connects You With the Past

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Sentimental clutters are particularly challenging to discard because of the memories and emotions attached to them | Photo from Ainur Iman via Unsplash

 

There’s a lot to unpack when tidying up a home. Often they connect us to our past and call us to clear out sentimental clutters. Perhaps you come across some sentimental stuff, like worn-out leather shoes you bought with your first paycheck. Or maybe you saw a barely put-together photo of a deceased loved one. You felt sad about discarding them, but you know that you can’t keep them either, given their current state. What you feel is totally normal. Saying goodbye to very personal stuff is hard because it feels like we’re also discarding the memories attached to them. But here’s some precious advice from Marie: focus on what you are keeping instead of what you are discarding.  The memories from these objects are already in your heart forever.  You do not have to force yourself to discard sentimental items, but if they no longer spark joy in your life, it is okay to acknowledge that they have served their purpose and it is now time to part ways with them. 

Tip: Other people take a photo of their memorable item instead to have some sort of copy that they can look back on from time to time. 

Storing Things Vertically Does Magic in Maximizing Space

Clothes are perhaps the fastest and most unnoticeable items contributing to the physical clutter in one’s luxury home – not unless they are properly sorted. One of the takeaways on Episode 2 of Netflix’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up is the shocking amount of clothes some people own. With the steady rise of attractive sartorial options from top fashion brands, other people can’t help but fill their wardrobes with fresh fashion picks. Sadly, most of these clothes end up in landfills or eventually become clutter in one’s home. And even if you are not into fashion, you’d be surprised by the amount of clothing you actually have when you start organizing them.

The KonMari method’s solution: put all the clothes you own into a big pile and sort out what and what no longer sparks joy to you. Next, fold the remaining clothes using the popular “KonMari Fold” or simply the Vertical Fold, and stack them vertically or in an upright position. The purpose of vertical stacking is to maximize space and efficiency. Since you have a bird’s eye view of all your clothes, it would be easy to find what you want to wear, monitor how many clothes you have to prevent duplicate purchases, and prevent overstuffing your wardrobe later on. 

Here’s a short and detailed video tutorial of the KonMari Fold.

 

Sort Things by Category, Not Location

Another unique tidying approach you can learn from the KonMari Method is sorting things by category and material, rather than by area. For instance, instead of cleaning your luxury home from one room to another, (i.e. starting in the kitchen and then moving to the bedroom and so on,) try picking a category like clothing, books, dry food, or bath essentials and take it from there.  Doing this helps you monitor how many items you have on your inventory and easily find them when you need them later on. 

You Can Also Use the KonMari Method in Organizing Your Day

Marie Kondo’s tidying up method begins in envisioning your ideal lifestyle and holding on to this mental picture while you discard or hold on to certain things in your home. In Sparking Joy, Marie shares that she uses the same principle in organizing or “tidying up” her daily schedule. To begin this technique, you should write all the activities set on your schedule. Next, think about the ideal day that allows you to be happy, productive, and comfortable. Adjust your schedule accordingly and discard other plans accordingly.   

Beyond Tidying Up Your Luxury Home

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Tidying up your home or your workspace is a powerful reset. Reevaluating your space gives you the power to spruce up not only your work life but also your physical and mental space. | Photo from Spacejoy via Unsplash

 

The KonMari Method truly goes beyond the practicalities of home cleaning, storage, and organization. It teaches homeowners that mindful and purposeful decluttering is not only for the sake of tidying up, but also for embracing life changes, letting go of emotional baggage, and creating their own version of a dream home and ideal lifestyle. It sends a message that true luxury living is living in a home surrounded by things that bring happiness, peace, and balance to its dwellers. For others, these could be a grandiose mansion or cozy chalet-inspired luxury condos nestled in nature. Regardless, joy is personal and each individual’s version of their ideal home is unique. In the end, it’s all about settling on and maintaining a  home that sparks true joy to your life. 


 

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What image comes first to your mind when you hear the words “holidays” or “Christmas?” | Photo from Roberto Nickson via Unsplash

 

Other than luxury homes adorned with festive holiday home decors, shining trinkets on Christmas trees, and holiday songs blasting on every corner, the quintessential celebration for the Christmas season paints a clear picture no matter where you are in the world: togetherness. Nothing wrong with living alone though!

Family members are exchanging carefully-wrapped holiday gifts; friends and relatives are sharing a sumptuous feast and doing fun holiday activities. All of these traditions strongly highlight team spirit and love in various forms: community, family, and friends. Something warmly observed in typical Filipino households that celebrate Christmas as soon as the first day of the ‘ber months arrive.  This makes one ask an important question: how about those who will be celebrating Christmas alone? What does “celebrating” the holidays mean for them? More importantly, does being alone during this time of the year really equate to loneliness? 

Because of the high value most people place on togetherness and human connection during Christmas, it might be difficult for others to figure out how to enjoy the holidays without the presence of family or friends. If you are in the same boat, you can still bask in the holiday cheer by using some of these ideas and tips to celebrate Christmas alone

Suggested Read: Fancy Luxury Holiday Home | Brittany Corporation

Bring the Holiday Cheer in Your Brittany Home

Spring-Clean & Decorate Your Luxury House

Why not take Christmas day as the day dedicated to flipping your old bed covers, scrubbing the tub, or organizing some clutter? Living alone and Doing house chores during a supposedly festive season sounds like a terrible idea. But hear this out: every mom and dad out there is right – cleaning the house can actually clear your mind and eventually makes you happy. For others, cleaning and organizing their luxury homes offer the same calming effect one would get from yoga or other mindfulness practices. And for many, the simple sight of their cleanroom or home is enough to do the trick. 

How is this possible? The mood-boosting effects of cleaning have a lot to with the sense of control it brings. Repetitive behaviors like scrubbing, mopping, or cleaning, in general, can make the doer focus on one thing and be in full control of his environment. Subsequently, not having any clutter around can calm down anxious thoughts. Finish the act with a sip of wine or a fancy dinner for one and voila – you have a clean and clutter-free Christmas house, a clear mind, and satisfied taste buds. Talk about a holiday well spent!

Rest Up and Spoil Yourself a Little

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You can also forget about being productive – declare your Christmas Day as a rest and self-care day! | Photo from Alisa Anton via Unsplash

 

Start by buying yourself a nice Christmas gift. Think of what you wanted to buy for quite a while and splurge if you may. You can have the gift wrapped up in greens and reds (with a nice card to boot) to complete the whole gift-giving ordeal.  Now is also a good time to truly rest your mind and body. An easy idea: transform your Brittany luxury home or luxury condo into a home spa. Take a warm bath, catch up with your skincare routine, sit down on your massage chair (if you own one), and treat yourself to a delicious meal later on while living alone. 

Once you are all done, wrap up the holiday with the biggest bang: 8 hours of sleep.  Slip into something comfy like a pair of soft loungewear and rest. You’ll wake up feeling joyful and refreshed after. 

Attend Virtual “Simbang Gabi”

Nothing can make you feel connected with your community this season than by joining the Simbang Gabi. Translated as “Night Mass,” Simbang Gabi is a Filipino Christmas tradition that involves a 9-day series on the days leading up until Christmas. Even with the current lockdown restrictions in the country, you can still continue this Christmas tradition with your loved ones virtually. Simply check out Simbang Gabi live streams to churches that offer them. 

Whip Up Your Favorite Dishes

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Alone or not, a Christmas celebration is not complete without good food. | Photo from Rumman Amin via Unsplash

 

Transform your living alone holiday into a sumptuous celebration of your own by cooking some of your favorite fancy dishes. If you are feeling extra fancy, making your own graze box is a fool-proof idea.  All you need are some cold cuts, cheese, some pastry, dips, fruit, and veggies, along with some sweets. Complete the setup with the star of the table: a luxurious bottle of Domaine Ramonet Montrachet Grand Cru. In honor of the spirit of giving, you can even share some of your food to your neighbors or have it delivered to your family and friends. 

If  You’re Up for it, Adopt a Pet from Your Local Shelter

Maybe you do not have to spend the holidays or celebrate Christmas alone after all. What if it’s time for you to find a four-legged companion and give it a forever home this Christmas? Pets, especially cats and dogs are not only adorable companions but also incredible mood-boosters. Rescuing a pet helps ease loneliness and depression. Plus, they add joy and unconditional love to your life. 

Just remember: having a pet is both a commitment and a responsibility. If you are considering this idea, make sure that you are capable of raising a furry friend and committed to being a fur parent. When you are ready, reach out to local home shelters like PAWS and inquire about the application process for pet fostering or adoption.

If You Can, Go Outside or Book a Holiday Travel

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Meeting locals and travelers helps in fostering social and emotional connections. | Photo from KaLisa Veer via Unsplash

 

If you are vaccinated, healthy, and not part of the Covid-19 high-risk groups, traveling to other cities (or countries) this coming holiday is possible. As things are slowly coming back to normal, several countries open up their borders for safe travel and tourism. But remember, strict health protocols should still be followed even if you’re living alone. 

 If you don’t want to travel far, booking a cozy staycation can match the world-class travel experience you would get from tourists spots abroad. For instance, a holiday night at the luxury condominiums of Crosswinds Tagaytay by Brittany provides an unforgettable Swiss Christmas experience. Its Swiss-inspired exteriors and cozy interiors match the breathtaking view of over 35,000 lofty pine trees in the area. 

But if any forms of leisure travel are out of your bucket lists, for now, you can try a simpler alternative: walk or sit outside and spend some time with nature. Stay cozy on your deck or porch by building a cozy nook adorned with holiday touches.  Brew some warm tea and light up some pine-scented soy candles. Put your favorite soothing music on the play as you enjoy your little Christmas oasis.

Know Someone Spending the Holidays Living Alone? Here’s What You Should & Shouldn’t Do

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‘Tis the season to send some love and care. | Photo from Bench Accounting via Unsplash

 

DO: Check on them.

If a friend, family, acquaintance, or someone you know is celebrating alone, especially those who are in quarantine, solo-dwellers, or those who lost a loved one. Letting them know that you are thinking of them is helpful. It eases negative motions as it ensures that they have a space to open up if they are ready.   

DO: Send a Gift or Christmas Care Package if You Can

If gift-giving is one of your love languages, there is no better way to show you care than by sending a Christmas care package. It is a personalized package that contains various gifts relevant to the receiver. Here is a list of what’s typically inside a Christmas care package: sweet treats, self-care, and leisure-related gift cards, something functional, a cozy present, a bit of personal gift, and lastly a holiday note card. 

DON’T: Say “That’s so sad/miserable!”

This might be coming from an attempt to validate someone’s feelings, but phrases like this can be easily misunderstood as judgment. Plus, other people are not necessarily sad about celebrating Christmas alone. Either way, when they let you know that they do feel lonely, you can validate their feelings by saying something like: “I hear you, and given the recent happenings, it’s normal that you’d feel that way. I’m here to listen if you need me.” 

The Bottomline: Alone Together

As social human beings, it is normal for people to long for connection, especially during the holidays. For many, being alone on a Christmas day is not the ideal way to celebrate the season. But remember, the last few years have been anything but ideal. Spending the holidays alone might not be a personal choice for others, but the experience can still be a fun and new adventure inside or outside of your luxury house. Being alone does not mean drowning in loneliness. As mentioned earlier, you can still reach out to your loved ones or friends, by sending a simple text greeting, hand-written greeting cards, or an easygoing phone call. Keeping in mind that loneliness is a shared experience helps in realizing that you are not truly alone and you are, in fact, connecting with the best companion you have in your life – yourself. 


 

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Luxury is the right combination of sophisticated style, thoughtful detail, and the gentle splash of colour that can elevate the interior and exterior life of your vacation home. With just a few classic touches of decor and a little effort, you will be able to create an ambience that makes staying at home a treat.

Whether you are simply looking for inspiration to enhance your luxury vacation home or boost its value when it comes to selling it, here are some tips that will help you add a more luxurious look and feel to your haven. It could also be time for you to consider some new investments that will never go out of style.

If you’re feeling like your home lacks lustre and needs some coup de grâce, follow these simple steps to introduce timeless touches of style that will make your home feel far more luxurious. Follow these simple steps to introduce timeless touches of style that will make your vacation home feel far more luxurious.

Stick to the classics

When you are staging your luxury vacation home with larger, heavier furniture pieces like a couch or a mantel for your fireplace, consider an item in a neutral style. You can leave the playful aesthetics to the other parts of your home because you can always change your decor, add a new coat of paint, or bring in a new carpet or lighting fixture to add vibrancy when you feel like changing or upgrading it. Yet, heavy furniture pieces are a long-term investment. It is much simpler and easier to add character to your luxury vacation home through accessories, colour and lighting than it is to replace heavy furniture pieces to suit a specific home trend. 

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Timeless styles, which are often in neutral colours, are easy to pair and never go out of trend. Classics in heavy furniture can be styled to last and they are more of an investment than trendy and replaceable items around your house.

 

Bring the outside in

There is no greater source of inspiration than nature’s beauty. And there’s no better way to appreciate the beauty of nature than a view from your windows. Bringing the outside in by using greenery to inspire your style, can bring new life to the exteriors and interiors of your luxury vacation home. According to home stylists, even a smaller detail such as a houseplant can lift the character of a house. From a house with a spacious garden, city house, to a luxury house and lot in the uplands, nature can inspire the sights, sounds and smells of your house.

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Having large indoor plants is an easy and affordable way to make a style statement in your vacation home.

 

They’ve also been proven to create both a calming and enlivening ambience perfect for your family’s weekend getaway or holiday vacation. When placed in a perfect spot, they can turn any empty corner into a stage. 

For the exterior of your house, add lush greenery and a dash of colours and invite nature into your garden. Consider using plants that attract the birds and bees, whether a dash of purple from domestic lavender or a foxglove. These will spring with the seasons and attract nature to your garden, which becomes colourful and scented.

A balcony, or window, is an excellent opportunity to be playful with your gardening and how your house attracts nature.

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When you are designing the interior of your luxury vacation home, you can bring the outside in. You can even be resourceful by having DIY lavender and placing it in the living room to spread its natural scent throughout your home. A house plant can also make your house more attractive, especially for guests.

Add light

Just like any design clichés, lighting is instrumental in adding a luxury touch to a home as it changes the style and experience of your home. With the right balance, capturing proper light can enhance the ambiance and style inside your home. However, you should keep in mind that the effectiveness of lighting in your home will depend on several factors like the height of your ceilings, the layout of each room, the type of fixture and the amount of natural light available.

Vista Alabang | Portofino Heights | Rafaello House Model Main Dining Room with Chandelier | Luxury Homes by Brittany Corporation

Fixtures include chandeliers, standing lamps, and desktop ones, among others.

 

According to home stylists, the fixture is only part of the solution; the energy-efficient bulb should be part of your planning too because different bulbs can affect hue, ranging from warm to cold, or even fluorescence.

You can get creative with sources of light, but the best way to improve the harmony of light and shade in your vacation home is through understanding the availability of natural light. If you are replacing your windows, you can play with styles and materials to make your home more inviting to natural light.

Introduce texture

Home stylists also place a premium on textures to reenergize the interior of your home, which means taking neutral surfaces, like a hardwood floor, and bringing in new colours and fabrics to add character and colour in strong measure. One of the easiest ways to achieve the desired texture is through a rug or carpet. 

Ghiberti luxury house model living room | Luxury Homes by Brittany Corporation

If you are looking to add a real sense of luxury, then a natural material such as wool, sheepskin, jute or sisal will be the way to go instead of having synthetic materials.

 

Alternatively house plants, patterns, textiles, cushions, or curtains can also be considered to add texture. Try to challenge yourself and be creative with colour and fabric, presenting an opportunity to get playful with your styles.

Consider natural woods, linens, stone or leather that are popular textures that can layer in attractive flourishes to your home’s interior design.

Minimalize

Who wouldn’t love a tidy, uncluttered and Zen-like home? Making your home minimalist has benefits which include having an uncluttered design, easier to clean, less stress and a home with less that can feel larger.

Think minimizing as having clean surfaces, quality items over quantity, less furniture but designing your house around key points and having accent décor. Try to choose the features of each room wisely and build around these key accents. 

Luxury entertainment room with white theme and gold accent interior in a luxury house at Brittany

The clean, tidy aesthetic has been a popular trend lately which is often associated with zen and other meditative acts.

 

While certain styles and fashions can feel exclusive to larger budgets, it is a universal law that style can belong to anyone willing to discover it. You can occasionally delight in the more expensive décor depending on how you want to elevate your home style. 

If you’re thinking about how you can add more touch of luxury to your living experience within your own vacation home, there are several ways to do it. There are a lot of means to make a vacation home look and feel more luxurious. Oftentimes they revolve around making small aesthetic and quality of life changes. 

Adding a touch of luxury is often just about paying attention to the small details. By having a few simple adjustments and strategic styling techniques, you can be able to create a space that feels regal. Doing small renovations and updating the look and feel of your vacation home can make a lot of sense. 

Brittany Corporation is the country’s pioneer in luxury themed developments with proven expertise in developing residential communities inspired by the world’s premium destinations. It offers Old European and American-themed projects and creates masterpieces of upscale living for luxury homebuyers with a taste for artful living. 

It has a fine selection of luxury home designs in excellent locations: Portofino in Alabang, La Posada in Sucat, Augusta, Georgia Club, and Promenade in Sta. Rosa, Laguna and Crosswinds in Tagaytay.

luxury homes for sale portofino alabang golden hour photo | luxury homes by brittany corporation

Brittany Corporation’s communities continue to offer luxury properties that are rich in character and sophisticated in thematic appeal.

 

For more information on Brittany Corporation and its roster of luxury themed properties, visit their official Facebook page.

The luxury real estate market often has an air of “exclusivity and privacy” that feels impenetrable if you’ve never bought a property within the upper-tier price points. 

Meanwhile, when investing in luxury properties, it is recommended to work with a luxury real estate sales professional who has a proven track record and experience in successfully navigating the luxury real estate market. You have to know that all real estate sales professionals have their expertise and it is necessary that you understand the ins and outs as well as the trends in luxury real estate. 

Without a luxury real estate expert, you could see your house sitting, price dropping, with no prospective buyers or you could be led to lesser quality properties in the market. 

Brittany Salesforce, the official selling arm of Villar-led Brittany Corporation, is composed of real estate sales professionals with vast experience in luxury real estate and a proven track record in handling and servicing the most prestigious clientele in the country. 

 

For more information on Brittany Salesforce and its luxury properties, visit Brittany Salesforce Facebook Page.

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There are a lot of perks of working from home. It’s comfortable, it’s convenient, and most of all, you get to wear whatever you want while you work. However, admit it, it’s not as exciting as working in an office or outside where you get to meet people and have a nice change of view.

As tempting as remote work sounds, there are also hurdles that you are likely to face. Some of these include boredom, loss of track of time, and even low productivity. These are even more common among creative professionals such as multimedia artists. However, with discipline, the right mindset, and with an organized workstation, you can maximize your productivity.

An Organized Workstation Can Increase Productivity

A work-from-home setup is very attractive especially for creative professionals and real estate agents. While it’s the most viable option for you especially in the new normal, the reality is entirely different. It takes a lot of focus and determination to stick to a work schedule and maximize your productivity in a work-from-home setup. 

Working at home offers a lot of benefits including convenience since you can just open your laptop at home and work when needed. There is no need to commute to and from the office, which can save you tons of time and money. It even boosts the productivity of employees. Brittany Corporation also implemented a remote work setup for their elite team of marketers and real estate agents.

Neat and organized workstation. | luxury homes by brittany corporation

An organized workstation boosts the productivity of work-from-home professionals. | Photo by Huseyn Kamaladdin from Pexels

 

Brittany Salesforce has adapted to this new setup and further enhanced it with its own modern ideas. This helped them take full advantage of a remote work setup to increase their productivity. Research shows that remote work can actually be beneficial for companies and employees. It helps them maximize their time efficiently and lets them enjoy a work-life balance that makes them thrive even more. 

Moreover, as they stick to a strict work schedule, starting and ending work on the clock, they are able to focus more at work. However, not everyone is as productive as they tend to be when working at home. But as experts explained, having a separate and organized workstation might just do the trick.  

Home is a space of comfort and relaxation. This is probably why some of those who work remotely find it hard to concentrate when they are working. They associate home with their comfort zone. But at the end of the day, it all boils down to your self-control and motivation. When you maximize your work-from-home setup, you can reap the benefits and improve your work productivity. Here are some of the benefits of personalizing your work-from-home setup:

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Minimize Distractions

Having a neat and organized workstation filled with things that you need can minimize distractions while you work. This is one of the challenges that work-from-home professionals face. Working at home presents many distractions that can affect your focus at work. Setting clear boundaries in your workstation also helps your brain separate it from areas of relaxation inside your house. Having too many things at your desk also distracts you from working, which can be the opposite to increase productivity.

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Minimize distraction and improve concentration with an organized workstation. | Photo by Michelangelo Buonarroti from Pexels

 

Improve Concentration

An advantage of working at home is that everything you need is just within reach. However, when you constantly get up from your workstation to look for these things, it can hamper your concentration. Having these things within reach in your workstation allows you to concentrate more during work. Even something as simple as decorating plain white walls or adding indoor plants can help you work more effectively with better focus.

Boost Motivation and Promote Enjoyment

Working at home every day can feel pretty boring especially as you feel like you’re confined in a closed space where your movements are limited. This will not make you increase productivity. However, you can easily remedy it by putting things that you like in your workstation. Decorate it with your favorite figurines. Put up a mood board and hang pictures of you and your loved ones. You can even personalize your accessories so you feel motivated every time you sit in your workstation. 

Reduce Stress

Stress is the number one cause of the low productivity of employees. The build-up of stress due to heavy workload, mental blocks, and lack of enjoyment can affect your mental and even physical health. However, with remote work and by having a personalized workstation, you might be able to avoid stress during work and even maximize a work-from-home setup.

When you exercise self-control by sticking to your schedule and minimizing your distractions, you can further boost your productivity. But the first step to maximizing your productivity is to have a separate space where you work. Make sure that your workstation is also comfortable while being functional. In this blog, we list eight things that can spice up your workstation while helping you focus and work more efficiently.

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Make sure to have reliable internet connection to maximize your productivity. | Photo by Misha Feshchak on Unsplash

 

Prepare a Work Station to Increase Productivity

Reliable Internet Connection

A reliable internet connection is a must if you are a work-from-home professional. As you work remotely, you will be relying a lot on your internet connection not only for simple research but also to communicate with your team and clients. 

Moreover, most businesses dropped traditional storage of data through office servers and are now uploading most of their documents in the cloud. This enables employees to access necessary documents wherever they are. 

Ergonomic Chair and Desk

To improve your productivity while making sure you are comfortable, invest in an ergonomic chair and desk. There is a difference between normal ones and those that are designed ergonomically. Ergonomic desks and chairs are designed to ensure that you are comfortable while helping you work more efficiently.

Invest in a good office chair with good spinal support. You can lessen the risk of having back pain. Your eyesight must be at the top of the monitor to prevent neck pain while your arms and elbows should be resting comfortably at your sides while you are typing. It is also advisable to use a desk with an ideal height since it helps reduce pressure on the neck and joints. Choose desks that have extra storage as well as reduce clutter on the surface of your desk.

Powerful Laptop or PC

The most vital piece of your work-from-home setup is a powerful laptop or personal computer that can handle your workload. If you are a creative professional, it is best to invest in a high-end laptop or pc that provides a smooth experience when designing or editing.

For real estate professionals, a slim, portable laptop is recommended because it can be brought everywhere especially with its high mobility.

Top view picture of a desk with laptop and monitor. | luxury homes by brittany corporation

Invest in a powerful laptop or pc to handle your workload. | Photo by OTAVIO FONSECA from Pexels

 

Personalized Coffee Mug and Tumbler

Make sure you stay hydrated by keeping a tumbler of water near you at all times. A personalized mug or tumbler is a great addition to your workstation as it reminds you to always take a sip. For coffee lovers, their favorite mugs filled with coffee serve as fuel to get through the day.

Even real estate agents and creative professionals such as multimedia artists enjoy a good cup of coffee every morning as it energizes them.

Cute Stationery and Notepads

Take notes and jot down ideas on cute notepads that you keep in your workstation. While there are notepads and other software on your laptop which you can use for these things, you might find that there are benefits in traditionally taking notes on a piece of paper. 

In fact, it is recommended to keep a notepad by your side to take notes or doodle in. Doodling is a mindless activity that is known to help your flow of thoughts especially when working. It has great benefits for your mental health as well. Make it more enjoyable by using cute stationery or colored notepads. 

Vibrant Houseplants

Putting indoor plants in your workstation gives it a touch of life. Moreover, you can benefit from having plants at your desk and you increase productivity. A vibrant leafy plant is known to improve the concentration and productivity of employees. If you don’t have a green thumb, buy succulents that are hard to kill. You will only need to water them a few times every week and keep them in an area with plenty of sunlight to keep them alive. Maybe after you successfully take care of succulents, you might be interested in gardening as a hobby!

Picture of a desk with plants and other things such as laptop and notebook. | luxury homes by brittany corporation

Put small indoor plants in your workstation to give it a touch of life. | Photo by Ron Lach from Pexels

 

Functional Desk Lamp

Regardless of your work schedule, it is important to have a source of light. Good lighting ensures high productivity and concentration. Poor lighting affects workers since it can cause various issues such as headaches and eye strain. Some work-at-home professionals even suffer from sleepiness with poor lighting. 

A functional desk lamp with adjustable brightness is the best addition in your workstation. Choose one with a slim design so it does not take too much space. An adjustable brightness function is also more desirable since you can freely choose brightness settings to your preference. 

Scented Candles and Diffusers

Enjoy a wide variety of scents every day with different scented candles and diffusers. Diffusers are becoming a trend because of the many benefits they offer. They do not only liven up your space, there are also benefits for your mental and physical state. 

Aromatherapy is one of the easiest ways you can de-stress and with the help of a good diffuser or scented candle. It promotes relaxation and while lowering stress levels. Using specific scents can even improve your focus during work and increase productivity.

These may be simple additions to your workstation, but as a work-from-home professional, you will appreciate how they can spice up your workstation while boosting your productivity. As proven by Brittany Salesforce’s team of goal-oriented professionals, you can enhance your efficiency and maximize your time with the right tools.


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Luxury properties are distinctly different from your normal real estate property with their unique architectural style and elevated interior design. It is even more distinguished when built by the most successful luxury realty brand in the Philippines, Brittany Corporation. 

Brittany is the luxury real estate branch of Vista Land, the largest and most accomplished homebuilder in the country. As the first realty brand to execute artful upscale home properties, Brittany continues to dominate the market with their luxury communities found in strategic locations around Mega Manila. 

What makes these upscale properties highly coveted is their exclusivity and masterfully-crafted architectural styles. Brittany Corporation brings into life the thematic appeal of the world’s most scenic destinations to build the dream home of their prestigious clientele. 

Their line of upscale properties is built and designed using the most sought-after architectural styles for luxury houses in the Philippines. Whether it’s quiet, countryside living, or an extravagant lifestyle, there’s a masterfully-designed luxury home for you and your family.

Luxury home with wide open area | luxury homes by brittany corporation

Discover what it means to live in luxury with Brittany Corporation’s upscale properties.

 

Most Successful Luxury Real Estate Company

When it comes to luxury real estate, there’s only one brand that tops the list – Brittany Corporation. Their line of upscale properties in exclusive locations in Mega Manila is some of the most coveted properties in the country. Their prestigious clientele only wants the best for their dream house, which is why they chose Brittany Corporation.

One of the many perks of choosing a Brittany luxury property is its strategic location. Their exclusive communities are located near major road networks, making nearby attractions and essential places such as grocery stores, schools, hospitals, and parks. However, what truly sets them apart from the luxury real estate market is their beautiful and extravagant architectural styles. 

As the most successful realty brand in the country, they strive to build only the best luxury property that exceeds international standards. This is why they use only the best architectural styles that will transform your everyday life into one that is filled with luxury. 

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Classic American Style

Characterized by its clean, modest, but sophisticated look, the classic American style of Brittany Sta. Rosa is perfect for you if you desire a quiet, countryside lifestyle. Its architecture features large, symmetrical windows and small, impressive external ornaments. Making full use of the elegance of light colors, the classic American style gives off a modest but still luxurious atmosphere.

Audrey Luxury House model | luxury homes by brittany corporation

Experience the comfort of living in a classic but sophisticated American-style house in Brittany Sta. Rosa.

 

This type of architectural style has features of the Cape Cod architecture and has influences on European manor houses. It has distinct steep, side-gable roofs and a brick exterior wall that can be seen at the lanai, which further enhances the classic American countryside atmosphere. 

The interior layout has multiple divided rooms, which is apparent in most American homes. They also use a lot of neutral tones for the interior design and enhance the countryside lifestyle as they utilize wood in flooring, stairs, and cupboards. There are also various storage rooms all throughout the house. 

However, even with the countryside living, you will still see how Brittany Sta. Rosa is different from the rest with its modern technological features such as an advanced home security system that uses fingerprint scanners, passcode, and a keycard. Even the light switches are touch-sensitive, which can be turned on and off with just one tap. 

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Extravagant Victorian Architecture

The extravagance of Victorian architecture used in Brittany’s La Posada properties is perfect for those who have refined taste. This architectural style is characterized by its many distinct details. It uses a lot of patterns and textures, which can be seen in many of its features in roofs, windows, stairs, and trimmings.

Quadrille house model | luxury homes by brittany corporation

Live in extravagance with Brittany’s La Posada properties.

 

At the heart of Lakefront Sucat, you can live in timeless luxury in the exclusive community of La Posada inspired by San Francisco’s life. The opulence of Victorian architecture is evident in the beautiful details and ornaments. However, the interior design mixes both extravagance and simplicity as they use mostly muted colors while still putting a touch of sophistication with wallpaper patterns.

The Victorian architecture also boasts beautiful, ornate trims that can be found all over the house. The interior design enhances the intimacy of each room in the house, making it look cozier and more romantic, perfect for your family. 

Luxurious Swiss Chalet Style

Live quietly surrounded by nature in Crosswinds Tagaytay where you can enjoy a comfortable and luxurious lifestyle. The abundance of pine trees in Tagaytay along with its cold weather is just some of the reasons why Crosswinds Tagaytay is the perfect and most beautiful place for those who crave a quiet life surrounded by lush terrains.

What makes Crosswinds even more appealing is the Swiss Chalet-inspired architecture that really elevates the luxurious mountainside resort atmosphere. Brittany Corporation strived to give each place the charm of a cozy little cabin while still enhancing its luxurious features.

The simple yet romantic architecture of each house and condo features a lot of wood materials and details in windows, walls, ceilings, and terraces. Brittany Corporation also used an open floor layout for their condos and houses, pairing it with large windows that open up to the amazing view of Tagaytay. They also used warm tones in the interior design, which gives the place an inviting feeling.

The exterior of each house also exudes that Swiss luxury atmosphere with bricks, stones, and chalet-inspired details. The condominiums, on the other hand, boast of the amazing window view of lush greens and mountain slopes. What’s great about Crosswinds is its proximity to many tourist attractions, restaurants, and malls found in Tagaytay as well. You can enjoy a quiet, peaceful life at home and go out once in a while to visit these leisure spots any time you want.

Scenic sunset view in Tagaytay | luxury homes by brittany corporation

Enjoy a quiet and luxurious lifestyle surrounded by lush greenery in Crosswinds Tagaytay.

 

Modern Mediterranean Architecture

The beauty of modern Mediterranean architecture is captured perfectly in Vista Alabang’s Portofino developments. The luxury can be seen inside and out of these properties as they feature one of the most popular architectural styles for upscale living.

Portofino properties emphasize fancy decorative details of architecture inspired by Mediterranean countries such as Italy, Greece, and Spain. The extravagance is seen in its beautiful features such as distinct arches on porches, windows, and doors. 

They use ornate details all over the house from the exterior natural stone walls, even to small details on the beautiful steps. Brittany’s Portofino also uses heavy wooden doors with outstanding carved designs. Another feature of a Mediterranean luxury property in Portofino is the red roof tiles that give the house great character. 

The interior design of the house also incorporates some Mediterranean features especially seen in the intricate design of the tiles, columns, and wall patterns. The tiles are found all over the house – in bedrooms, bathrooms, living room, and even on the patio. However, Brittany Corporation also used a modern approach in designing the interiors using light, neutral colors to elevate the sophistication of the place. 

Portofino properties also exude elegance with beautiful solid wood and natural stone floorings and walls. Even with the beautiful, ornate details, the properties are still designed for functionality with modern fixtures found in various rooms inside the house.

View of a patio inside a Mediterranean house | luxury homes by brittany corporation

Brittany’s Vista Alabang properties perfectly capture the extravagance of Mediterranean architecture.

 

Brittany’s Masterful Execution of Luxurious Architectural Styles

When you say luxury property, it is not only about how large or how expensive the house is. It is all about the architecture, the beautiful details, and ornate designs. To capture the extravagance of luxury living, it is imperative to combine functionality and the beauty of architecture. As the pioneer in luxury homebuilding Brittany Corporation goes above and beyond expectations with its upscale properties.

Their luxury houses all over the country are masterfully built and designed to fit the artful taste of their privileged clients. However, they also ensured that these properties have modern features from lighting to advanced security systems. With these modern features, homebuyers can enjoy luxurious yet comfortable and highly convenient home life. 

Brittany Corporation perfectly executed these luxurious architectural styles that even exceeded international standards. As they use distinct features from each architectural style, they allow their clients to experience life in the most scenic destinations all over the world here in the Philippines. 

Moreover, to raise the standards for luxury living, Brittany Corporation did not only focus on the architecture and interior design of each house. They also made sure that each development has great amenities that their prestigious clients can enjoy. With their vision to make luxury living a reality, they ensured that all you need will always be within reach. The communities they developed also had beautiful views that can be enjoyed by their clients.

Even the strategic locations of their developments were chosen to give their clients that feeling of exclusivity. However, these properties are also near essential establishments and major road networks. What the privileged few truly desire is to live a private, quiet, and luxurious lifestyle, which is possible with Brittany Corporation’s developments. 

Brittany Salesforce is the elite marketing and sales team of the most successful luxury realty brand in the Philippines. They are the driving force behind the excellent marketing and sale strategies that help their prestigious clients find their dream homes. You can be part of this team and experience the perks of working for a luxury real properties company.

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