Metro Editors' Local Finds: Christmas Decors To Feel The Spirit Of Yuletide Season
We're definitely counting the days 'til Christmas!
Christmas is the time where we feel warmth in our hearts and reciprocate the feeling by exchanging gifts, spreading smiles, and being hopeful for another year of endless possibilities despite the challenges we’ve faced this year.
Nowadays, celebrating the season of giving knows no time, especially when we’ve seen most of our people continuously give a helping hand to those gravely affected by the world's current situation. As we pursue the future and lift each other up, feeling the spirit of Christmas in our hearts can truly spark the comfort we’re missing in this upcoming Yuletide season. Let no crisis stop you from continuing that holiday tradition of decorating your home with finds that are sure to be heirlooms in the future.
While there’s still an ample amount of time to gear up for Yule, let these local finds make you feel that Christmas will not be called-off this year! In fact, we’re giving you more reasons to celebrate it with these local decors we’ve curated below:
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Candelabra by Zarah Juan, zarahjuan.com
“Zarah Juan envisioned this pair of Filipino-themed candelabras to be a part of the dining table. She writes, 'This year must be the most important Christmas dinner we will celebrate with our families. Creating this collection, I would continuously visualise in my mind the festive Christmas dinner with family and friends. My vision to capture the rare moment of just letting time pass by as you watch your loved ones eat, laugh and be merry. This year my most significant take away is to never to take things for granted and value the most important thing in life — our family.' Look at each one gathered around your Christmas table with these glowing brightly, and wish each of them love and peace as you celebrate Christmas this year.” – Anna Rosete, Living Section Editor
Photo Credit: zarahjuan.com
Clay Storytellers by An Mercado-Alcantara, @casasanpabloph
“I am a big fan of An Mercado-Alcantara's Clay Storytellers. Rendered in clay, they capture the simple yet festive joys that define the Filipino Christmas. These homespun "clay darlings" are on sale all weekends of November! Hurry!” - Anna Rosete, Living Section Editor
Photo Credit: @casasanpabloph
Angel Ornaments from Fully Booked, @_fullybooked
“I bought this angel ornament with my name on it because I want to look back at this year, no matter how difficult it has been, and know that I still chose to be grateful, and I still celebrated Christmas. These name angel ornaments are available at Fully Booked and True Value. “ – Kate Paras, Beauty Editor
Laced Christmas balls by Neric Beltran, @nericbeltran
"What’s not to love about these amazing Christmas balls?! It's made by my friend, fashion designer Neric Beltran, so its every fashion girls weapon for a stylish Christmas.” – Kat Cruz, Creative Director
Photo Credit: @nericbeltran
Bristle Brush Animals by Klassy Collections, klassycollections.net
“During the quarantine, I transformed a nook in our house into a work station. To give this space a holiday-appropriate spin, I'm planning to buy some tabletop accents. I find these bristle brush animal décors cute, something my toddler would also appreciate. These festive items from Klassy Collections are made of buri fiber and crafted using techniques like twisting, trimming, and painting. I think even after the Christmas season, they'll still make for eye-catching add-ons to my mini work area. Check out Klassy Collections and Designs Co. on Facebook or visit klassycollections.net.” – Grace Libero, People Section Editor
Photo Credit: klassycollections.net
Handmade Ceramic Ornaments from Design Nueve, @design.nueve
“We never really had a Christmas tree at home and this year, I really wanted to put up one. Since most of our family members from the province won’t be able to come home this year because of restrictions due to the pandemic, I would want to decorate the house to add color and holiday feel to it. I’ve been looking at minimal Christmas ornament, with colors that aren't overpowering. This year, I’m thinking of a Scandinavian-inspired decor. I had my eye on this ceramic ornaments from Design Nueve. Aside from its minimalist feel, they’re handmade and that adds to its charm.” – Judy Arias, Managing Editor
Photo Credit: @design.nueve
Angels by Chrysara Nest
"There hasn't been a Christmas where I didn't make a run to the Chrysara Nest store in San Juan since it opened. These visits have simply turned into a Holiday tradition for me. Established by National Artist for Dance Awardee, Alice Reyes, Chrysara has been known in the home and giftware industry for its beautiful angels, religious figures and decor that are crafted to look like they have borne the patina of time. Visit them at E. Rodriguez St., Mandaluyong, MM. Call (02) 8724 0172." -Anna M. Rosete, Living Editor
Photo Credit: @chrysaranest
Filipino Santa, Tesoro's Handicrafts
"Santa enjoys the Filipino Christmas. Add a likeness of him wearing a barong, with some favorite Filipino Christmas symbols, to your tree. Visit https://www.tesoros.ph" -Anna M. Rosete, Living Editor
Photo Credit: @tesoroshandicrafts
Drift Wood Nativity by Jalikee
"The Holy Family is creatively depicted by Filipino craftsmen in driftwood, handpicked and gathered from the seashore. Resin is also used in these artisanal, eco-friendly holiday accessories that are completely handmade by artisans, ensuring that no two are alike. Visit Jalikee at J.P. Rizal St, Paete, Laguna or call (049) 557 2768." -Anna M. Rosete, Living Editor
Photo Credit: @manilafame
Belen in a Box by Papemelroti
"Bring the Christmas spirit to your work desk with this 'Belen in a Box' by Papamelroti, based on an illustration by award-winning graphic artist, Robert Alejandro. This decoupage on resin nativity scene will surely call to mind the essence of Christmas." -Anna M. Rosete, Living Editor
Photo Credit: @papemelroti
Parol in Inabel Fabrics by Balay ni Atong
"Literally, the 'Star of the Show,' this handmade parol covered in inabel fabrics woven by hand by artisans from Ilocos underscores the festive Filpino Christmas. Get yours at https://balayniatong.com/" -Anna M. Rosete, Living Editor
Photo Credit: @balayniatongshop
