Celebrating 10 years of design

Contemporary Italian furniture design has become more accessible to Filipinos in the last 10 years through the ingenuity of William and Florence Kho, who created FURNitalia. Known as the first store that created awareness and demand for Italian designer furniture in the country, the store remains to be the preeminent destination for the best and most exclusive Italian furnishings.

Just recently, FURNitalia celebrated its 10th year with a big bang entitled Decennio at its showroom at the Bonifacio Global City. Spotted at the scene of revelry were the city’s A-listers, including Italian Ambassador Luca Fornari and wife Silvana, Guatemala Consul Mellie Ablaza and Angola Consul Helen Ong, together with representatives of top Italian furniture brands. They all converged to commemorate the success of the local venture that adds a touch of world-class elegance to every home in the country. Guests savored a buffet of treats available in all levels of the plush showroom. The very select guests from the business, banking and social circles were captivated by the sultry song numbers by Solenn Heussaff.

With its high quality and well-designed products — including chairs, tables, beds, sofas, storage units and furnishing accessories -— from different iconic Italian furniture brands, FURNitalia will surely be a household name for every discerning homeowner who wants nothing but the best for his abode.

Congratulations to William and Florence for a decade of excellence in the industry!

 (Visit the showroom on 30th Street cor. Rizal Drive,Crescent Park, West Bonifacio,Global City, Taguig City.

Call 819-1887 or e-mail [email protected].)

The ladies of Inner Wheel

Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim (third from left) welcomes the officers of Inner Wheel Club of Manila (IWCM): (From left) president Marissa Fenton, past president and adviser Piluchi Atayde, incoming president Dolly Gupit, second vice president Bae Marohombsar and Gemma Cruz-Araneta of the mayor’s office.

The new officers and directors of the Inner Wheel Club of Manila (IWCM), a dynamic organization of committed women bound by friendship and dedication to humanitarian service, pledged their support to Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim through the club’s various projects such as scholarships for 100 students from various public schools in Manila. The new IWCM board is headed by Marissa Fenton as president. My most heartfelt congratulations to Marissa!