It's beginning to smell a lot like Christmas

“Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn’t know you left open.” — John Barrymore

Blending the pleasant coolness of European climates with the unique architectural marvels of the Swiss countryside, Crosswinds, a Swiss-inspired community by real estate maverick property developer Brittany Corp., is the only pine estate south of Metro Manila. Its bracing scent of over 8,000 pine trees envelops the property, invigorating its residents. The fascinating topography and cool climate of Crosswinds have drawn more and more weary urban souls to the comfortable confines of its enclaves Deux Point, custom home sites called Pine Grove, The Grand Quartier upscale mid-rise condominiums and The Swiss Quadrilles. Crosswinds’ ideal location and ingenious planning is undoubtedly sending wise homeowners flying to where the aroma of pine trees abound and cool winds blow. Come home to Crosswinds 365 days a year to enjoy Christmas every day. 

 (Property previews may be arranged by contacting Brittany at 850-2868 and 850-3084. You may also visit the Brittany website at www.brittany.com.ph for more details.)

A fine wine experience

Wine connoisseurs and Manila’s top socialites seeking to unwind and have a great time recently gathered once again at The Bellevue Hotel, the hottest haunt South of the Metro, as it played host to another wine tasting occasion held at the hotel’s opulent grand lobby. The Bellevue GM Patrick Chan and marketing and communications director Ryan Chan, together with Philippine Wine Merchant’s Carlo Javier, led the revelry as they welcomed the elite members of The Bellevue Wine Society to an enchanting evening of fine spirits and inviting ambiance replete with aromatic Montes Classic series wines and sumptuous canapés and hors d’oeuvres especially prepared by the hotel’s chef Nicholas Anderson.

Bon appétit!

Greetings

Happy birthday to our celebrators today Muebles Italiano’s Eileen Gonzales, Ludy Padilla and Allure’s Phoebe Marquez.

Advance birthday greetings to Frank Evaristo, Dec. 8; banker O.V. Espiritu, James Go and Mari Lagdameo, Dec. 9; FCCP’s Chit Gohu, Lalie Tolentino and Ruth Co, Dec. 10; to my dear wife Tere, Lucille Chebaldin, Chinits Rufino, Ging de los Reyes and Mau Padilla, Dec. 11; Dr. Benjamin Alimurong, concert queen Pops Fernandez, former prime minister Cesar Virata and Lovely Romulo, Dec. 12; Bulgari’s Mario Katigbak, Robert Yupangco and Charlie Agatep, Dec. 13.

So how was your week?

(For comments and inquiries, please e-mail me at jjlitton@indanet.com)