Get a Better Night’s Sleep with a Little Housework

     It’s repetitive and you’ve heard it many times yet many people still underestimate its importance. But what? The importance of getting a good night’s sleep! For decades, we’ve been hearing that an adult should get 6-8 hours of good sleep every night. How many of us do?

      Sleep is the time our bodies reset, regenerate and re-energize. Getting into a routine that enables good sleep has many benefits and anything you can do to achieve this is life-affirming. As well as the self-care advice, good bedroom housekeeping can also help you into a good sleep routine.

Get a Better Night’s Sleep with a Little Housework
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Product Review: Emma Sleep "The Emma Original Mattress" Philippines

     In a random conversation with my husband months ago, we reminisced our childhood days. We talked about the things that we missed the most and the things that we somewhat regret not doing those days. It's funny that we both missed our favorite foods, the things we do in school during our extra-curricular activities, and the daily routines from day til night. FUN FACT: We're classmates from Grade 2 to Fourth Year High School that's why we can relate and agree on trending or cringing topics from way back. Fast forward today, there's one thing that we somewhat regret not doing the most and that is having long hours of sleep when we entered junior high school. Yes, we were told that sleeping seven to nine hours a day is important, but teens like us in their growing up years kind of ignored it. 

     Now that we're in our late 30's, we are experiencing sleep problems and it's affecting our mind and body. There are many factors why an individual may experience an insufficient amount of sleep, it can be their lifestyle, age, current health condition, and stress. In my case, I'm a self-confessed coffee addict that's why when I drink coffee at night, chances are I'll be up until the wee hours of the morning. I also love chocolates and eating them after dinner has an impact too in my sleeping pattern. I've tried different ways on how to get quality sleep like listening to sleep music or watching those calming videos, drinking melatonin, applying lavender oil in temples, and turning off the lights but I still find it hard to fall asleep soundly at night. I've read in an article that having a comfortable bed, mattress, and pillow can also affect sleep that's why when Emma Sleep invited me to try their mattress, I accepted it even if there are things that I have to consider because I really want to experience quality sleep that my body is longing for years now. So without further ado, here's my honest-to-goodness review of Emma Sleep after sleeping on The Emma Original Mattress in Queen Size for three weeks.

Product Review: Emma Sleep "The Emma Original Mattress" Philippines

BLIMS Fine Furniture Celebrates 40th Year

     Hello everyone! My apologies for not posting lately because we just moved back to our permanent address after one year of living in a condo. I don't have a stable internet connection the past weeks because of the line transfer. Anyhoo, we have decided to make improvements in our permanent address because there are so many things to 'fix' in my husband's house that was built thirty years ago.

     House renovation is not an easy task. There are so many things to consider like the plan, design, budget, appliances, and furniture. Speaking of furniture, we had a hard time choosing the right furniture for our house theme which is modern classic minimalist. If you're like me who considers investing on furniture, then there's one name you can depend on- BLIMS Fine Furniture! They recently celebrated their 40th year and I'm excited to share the highlights of the celebration below.

BLIMS Fine Furniture Celebrates 40th Year 

Expand Your Living Space this New Year with Innovation Sofa Beds

     New year, new life, new work and for some new home. A home is more than just a house we live in, it’s a living space where most of our life’s special moments spent with family and close friends happen. We all dream of having a house that we can call our home. With that in mind, Innovation™ does not just create furniture, they create a lifestyle. And with the rising Philippine economy, we also see a continuous trend of high-rise buildings and condominiums where space is a luxury. 

     I have a friend who invested in a condominium unit somewhere in Quezon City and she told me that the only problem with most condominium units is the space- most have limited space. Even if you want to add some furniture to make the space not just a sleeping quarter, it's a pain to give it a decent partition because in reality most condo units will make you put-all-the-parts-of-the-house in one place. So to maintain the quality of living, people are looking for lifestyle hacks in condominiums to expand their living space but still adhere to their personal style and provide them with functionality. This is the primary aim of Innovation™ - to produce furniture that makes a difference in everyday life. I was invited to an intimate gathering last year and learned useful information on how to save space and money with Innovation Sofa Beds. More highlights of the event below :)

Expand Your Living Space this New Year with Innovation Sofa Beds

Brief History of Innovation™ Sofabeds

     Innovation™ was founded in 1971 in Randers, Denmark. The Head of Design is the Danish architect Per Weiss, who is responsible for the concept and design of the collections. Per Weiss has a holistic approach to design, working with industrial and textile design, but also with visual presentations and images in catalogues, at fairs and events.

     Innovation™’s core product are multi-fuctional sofas or what we commonly call as Sofabeds, which is central to the idea of maximizing space in small living rooms such as those in condominiums or even simply for the purpose of practicality. I presume some of you have seen a Sofabed already but wait Innovation Sofabeds are way different from what you usually see in the furniture stores around the metro. 

Here are the five reasons why I highly recommend Innovation™ sofabeds:

1. Aside from its original Danish design, Innovation™ sofabeds are known for their innovative “pocket springs” for sofabed cushions similar to mattresses, but better. It ensures durability for the long term and comfort for the customers. Innovation offers a wide range of mattresses with different preferences. There are three types: Spring Mattress 6-12 cm, Spring Mattress 13-16 cm and Latex Mattress.

Expand Your Living Space this New Year with Innovation Sofa Beds

2. Innovation™ Sofabeds have large fabric selection with some limited edition fabrics. These are the reasons why Innovation takes pride in their quality and design. There are sofa beds that can be customized according to your chosen fabrics. THE GOOD= Same price as the original value of the chosen model. All you have to do for customization is to choose the fabric and they will send the sofa bed back to Denmark. The fabrics that they're offering have great texture, some are scratch-proof and durable.

Expand Your Living Space this New Year with Innovation Sofa Beds

3. Production and service is essential as well. They have a certified environmental profile, which is handed out on demand. All recyclable waste like cardboard, plastic, iron and metal is separated and used in other productions. Residual, combustible waste is incinerated in low-pollution plants. Packaging is reduced to a minimum and the quantities needed for safe transportation are either reused or incinerated to produce energy.

4. Design Collection. Innovation™ sofabeds have four collections that suits your personality. I'm sure that one from the design will fit your lifestyle and your taste when it comes to mix and match theme of your condo units. 

a. The Scandinavian Touch- A collection of products that reflects the new Nordic sensitivity. Designs defined by the combination of Wooden legs and an understated upholstery character

Expand Your Living Space this New Year with Innovation Sofa Beds
The Scandinavian Touch

b. Mid-Century Modern- Midcentury Modern is a collection of products inspired by the great epoch in the history of design, which stretched from the mid-1950s to the late 1960s

Expand Your Living Space this New Year with Innovation Sofa Beds
Mid-Century Modern

c. Cozy Coz- A soft, elegant and feminine styling applied to a range of our popular multifunctional sofas

Expand Your Living Space this New Year with Innovation Sofa Beds

d. Istyle Classics- A collection of functional, durable, modern quality furniture based on the Scandinavian interpretation of functionalism

Expand Your Living Space this New Year with Innovation Sofa Beds
IStyle Classics

5. Functionality. These sofabeds functions as a sofa where you watch, work, and wonder; as a day bed where you can relax, recharge, and rejuvenate; as a bed to stretch out, sleep, and slumber IN A VERY FAST and EASY WAY. They even come equipped with four innovative mechanisms such as: Click, Lift, Flip, and Slide which transforms a sofa into a sofabed.

Expand Your Living Space this New Year with Innovation Sofa Beds

Expand Your Living Space this New Year with Innovation Sofa Beds

Expand Your Living Space this New Year with Innovation Sofa Beds

     During the intimate event with other bloggers, we were grouped into three and we were tasked to design our own space using Innovation™ sofabeds and furniture. I was teamed-up with Rodel Flordeliz and we designed our chosen sofa by adding a green accent to one of the default sofa designs inside the showroom.

Expand Your Living Space this New Year with Innovation Sofa Beds

     Thank you so much Innovation™ and Digital Circles for having me. I learned a lot during the event with the tips that was shared to us by Innovation™ home and for this fun game that brought out our creativity and made inspired us on designing our own theme and dream sofas.

Expand Your Living Space this New Year with Innovation Sofa Beds
Sitting in our nature-inspired sofa design

Visit Innovation™ in their showrooms:

DESIGNPOD

4/F SM Megamall Building A, Mandaluyong City

Tel No: 998-8349/ 0917-5638984

Email Address: designpod@livingspace.com.ph

INNOVATION 

G/F SM North Edsa, Interior Zone, North Avenue corner EDSA, QC

LIVING SPACE

2/F LRI Design Plaza, Nicanor Garcia St., Bel Air II, Makati City

Tel. No: 403.1345 / 0917-5638985: 

For more information about Innovation™ and their sofabeds call them at

(+632) 998-8349 or send an email here: marketing@livingspace.com.ph for inquiries

visit their website http://LivingSpace.com.ph/site/Innovation-Denmark/

Like them on Facebook:InnovationHomePH

Follow them on Instagram: @InnovationHomePH 

#ExpandYourLivingSpace #INNOVATIONSofabeds 

Good Times!~

Dunlopillo Moments at Ital Design Showroom Launch

     Last week, I was invited to the Dunlopillo Moments launch in Ital Design Showroon at BGC. I have no idea what to expect but as what the invite said, the launch will feature designs that will showcase Dunlopillo mattresses. For a stay-at-home mom like me who always lacks seven-eight hours of sleep, seeing luxurious mattresses takes me to dreamland. 

     An expert on luxury in the home, Dunlopillo is the perfect partner for Ital Design, whose elegant yet uniquely designed bedroom vignettes provide an inspiring display of mattresses and furniture pieces for a variety of customers. Since 2003, Ital Design has been carrying exclusive European and Asian designed furniture and fixtures, ranging from mid-range to high-end offerings in designs that settle for no less than first-class quality and apparent individuality. 

Dunlopillo Moments at Ital Design Showroom Launch

     Dunlopillo is known for its thoughtfully engineered mattresses and has created for itself a legacy of comfort through the years. I've learned that their latex boasts of being the best in the world, providing unparalleled support and high elasticity. They are also known for making the best mattresses in the world because of its unique characteristics:

• The exceptional air ventilation and breathability for ideal temperature control. 
• To prevent the growth and spread of bacteria, the mattresses incorporate the use of silver,  
• For minimal partner disturbance, its springs are designed to ensure uninterrupted slumber. 

Dunlopillo Moments at Ital Design Showroom Launch
Dunlopillo Tala Silver
Silver has long been proven to possess antibacterial properties. Harnessing Nano Silver Technology, Dunlopillo infuses minute silver particles within their mattresses. This Tala Silver Latex kills and prevents the growth and spread of bacteria, dust mites, and other harmful organisms.

     Ital Design’s Managing Director, Jam Chan, is enthusiastic about their newly renovated showroom at MC Home Depot in Bonifacio Global City. “Instead of doing a cluttered display of mattresses, we decided to play with the store and make it more visually appealing to our clients.” Ten decorated vignettes of different themes are on display to encourage customers to imagine the possibilities the mattresses and furniture hold. 

Dunlopillo Moments at Ital Design Showroom Launch

Ital Design’s Managing Director, Jam Chan

     Among the ten vignettes on display, my heart skipped when I saw a red-themed bedroom that's so chic and screams lipstick. This is called The Crimson: Whether it be statement lipstick or a generous splash on the wall, no other color elicits excitement like a bright, unabashed red. In an interesting opposition to the usual use of this brave hue, white serves as the accent ‘pop color’ to offset the sea of red.

Dunlopillo Moments at Ital Design Showroom Launch

     Another design that I'm rooting that day was the Split Peas. Reflect boy and girl twins even in one room. Get creative and split the room right down the middle. Adorn the girl’s side with softer, feminine colors. As for the boy’s side, use more masculine hues and a pull out bed for sleepovers.

Dunlopillo Moments at Ital Design Showroom Launch
Split Peas

     Each vignette has its own style, function, and personality. Chan emphasizes, “We want our customers to feel that their bedroom is a truly personalized space.” The showroom is designed to equip customers to build the bedrooms of their dreams. 

     Thank you so much Dunlopillo and ARC Pr for having me. The ten vignettes truly gave me an idea on how to design our soon too be themed bedroom.  Truly a creative space where every customer can find inspiration for the home, the new Ital Design showroom is a great space where the best sleeping solutions meet the best of interior design. 

Dunlopillo Moments at Ital Design Showroom Launch
With Glaiza of moomy musings, Earth of earthlinggorgeous, and John of kumagcow

     To know more about Dunlopillo and what's in store for you, visit their current showrooms here:

Libis Showroom

T: 912.4494/ 911.1672 /F: 912.3339

Add: Acropolis Commercial Area, #16 E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave., Libis, Quezon City Philippines 1110

Edsa - Cubao Showroom

Telefax: 913.1975/913.1072

Add: No. 156 EDSA, Brgy. Socorro, Cubao, Quezon City

MC Home Depot – Fort BGC

Telefax: 815 .6217/ 815.6218

Add: 32nd St. cor. Bonifacio Blvd., Global City, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City

MC Home Depot-Pasig

Telefax: 633.4023/634.6556

Add:168 Ortigas corner Meralco Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

Ayala Center Cebu

T:(032)345.1378

Add: L315 Level 3, Ayala Center Cebu Business Park, Cebu City

Abreeza Mall Davao

T: (082) 295.9876

Unit 3115 - 3116 Level 3 Abreeza Mall, JP Laurel Ave. Davao City

Like them on Facebook: ITAL-DESIGN-Furniture-Depot 

Follow them on Instagram: @italdesignph 

Good Times!~