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    Trixia Salonga

    Hi! I'm Trixia and welcome to my slice of life. I'm not your average blogger, I'm a hybrid of multi-dimensional shoujo, a rare breed of legal loli and a unique original producer of ideas and inspiration. My path goes on the other side of the road which is less traveled, where thrill and excitement rests. This blog holds my inner thoughts, experiences, opinions and out-of-the-ordinary theories which I keep as a journal of my life's highlights. Contact me at reshadollyprincess@gmail.com for collaboration

    Co Ban Kiat Hradware Inc. (CBKHI), also known as the “House of Improvements”, has been the forefront of homebuilding supplies. From selling nails and iron wires as their main products, CBKHI has evolved and is now considered as one of the country’s leading suppliers of the top-of-the-line hardware materials.


    Driven by excellence, CBKHI initiated the retail concept for hardware stores in the country by putting up the Hardware Workshop Store.

    These power tools can be of help for your DIY's or even an investment for your house needs.\

     Co Ban Kiat Hardware Incorporated is one of the few pioneering hardware businesses in the Philippines which has withstood the test of time. It all started in the 1920 when the family patriarch Mr. Cobankiat opened a store in the heart of the Manila Chinatown under the name of Co Ban Kiat Hardware. Business resumed after World War II but it was not until after three years later, in 1948, that the company
    recovered. The new CBK building was constructed on the very same spot where it stood before the war.
     To cater to the growing demand of industrial and onstruction industries, CBKHI transformed itself by providing corporations with tangible solutions to address their primary concerns on safety and quality.
    This also paved way to the birth of Coby’s Design Center in Edsa Shangri La in 1996. This specialty store offers a wide array of products that showcase versatility and Innovativeness to suit the discriminating tastes of the modern Filipino.




    In 1997, Mr. Johnny Cobankiat took the advantage in bringing a franchise of Ace Hardware USA in the country with Cobankiat Hardware as one of its suppliers. In time, CBKHI expanded its distribution channel and is now considered as one of the leading suppliers in all major retail or home improvement stores in the country.
    With its nearly a century’s excellence and guided by its vision to be the largest network supplier of the biggest brands in the world in the hardware industry, CBKHI resolve to work at sourcing the best products to supply its customers anytime and every time.
    Brands We Carry
    Some of Our Retail Partners Some of Our Completed Projects
    Some of Our Clients in Industrial Sector.
    To know more about our products and services, please visit our website www.cbkhardware.com or follow our Facebook account www.facebook.com/cbkhardware.

    . Monday, December 18, 2017 .

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    So you’ve got your festive outfit set and the fancy gift wrapped for your “monito” or “monita”. All that’s left undone is a party season-perfect hairstyle. 

    The fresh out of the shower look can be seductive yet temporary. Blame it to tropical climate, it can spoil your appearance, besides making you feel sweaty and stale. The heat and humidity brought about by extreme weather condition, likewise, dries out the locks easily and make it more fragile. 

    Adding damage to your delicate strands are the chemical contents of various products on hand. From shampoo to conditioner and hair treatment, down to styling goods to groom it to your liking, their harsh synthetic materials jeopardize the natural oil and luster of your mane.

    Because you are what you eat, the fate of your crowning glory is in the plate. Your diet must have the correct balance of vitamins and minerals to supply hair with all that it needs to become shiny and strong. So don’t overindulge, especially this time of the year when gastronomic feasts are spread almost everywhere you go. Be careful on what you take in, thinking that it’s also what you feed your ‘do.

    Even stress can wear off the beauty and health of the tress. And that’s exactly what you should avoid this Yuletide season. Never put pressure on yourself just to please everyone. Just take it easy, let your hair down and party all night long. 

    In this time of gratitude, NOVUHAIR makes everyday “a good hair day” for its valued patrons like you with its Christmas and Year-End Promo. Get an extra NOVUHAIR Herbal Shampoo 200 ml. worth P1,040 for FREE if you buy a NOVUHAIR 3-in-1 pack at participating WATSONS stores nationwide (DOH-FDA CCRR Permit No.: 967 s. 2017).

    Packed with 19 natural ingredients—mostly standardized herbal extracts, essential oils and co-factor nutrients—NOVUHAIR Topical Scalp Lotion does not only help prevent the hair fall malady, but also aids in stimulating hair growth. NOVUHAIR helps prevent hair loss, improve overall appearance, promote nourishment and rejuvenation. It is clinically-tested and proven safe and effective.

    Opt for the best with this Christmas and Year-End promo. Whether it’s a luxury gift for your loved ones, or a self-indulgent treat for you, NOVUHAIR has the perfect gift to inspire and keep you party-ready this Holiday season, while providing you with the ultimate styling result.

    For inquiries, please call 413-6570 or 0922-8830575. You may also visit www.novuhair.com or Novuhair’s Facebook page – Novuhair Official.  
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    Meeting with the bosses for the whole day in different places is a big challenge for looking fresh, beautiful, professional yet comfortable enough to even walk a mile or so. What more is that you're going to have to look flawless in cameras whether it'd be on videos or pictures, the worst part of the challenge? Minimalism on both makeup and fashion everything has to look casual yet professional for meeting with VIP's.

    I haven't even mentioned that you're going to walk outdoors with the threat of rain or extreme heat. Last week was definitely more than a marathon, I meet up with most VIPs but I had the challenge of being comfortable because most of the meeting would require me to walk building per building in Makati. I almost died yet I am thankful that I am comfortable in my one piece denim dress gifted by mom.




    I had to pair with a peach pleated shorts I own years back from my vanilla lace series. It definitely looks casual yet shows off my greatest asset - legs.


    A little height on the heels made a difference to make it look more elegant while walking. At times where it gets down on serious business I would cheat a little on my usual Usagi height, because my poise becomes better. I don't know why but I tend to be less sloucher when in heels, much like a proud peacock.

    Although have a trusty flats for at the end of the day nothing beats a comfortable flats while on transit to a long journey at EDSA.
    . Friday, December 15, 2017 .



    The clock is ticking and your fairy God mother ran out of magic, it's time to stop being dependent to your fairy Godmother, move on and search for that faithful gown that will steal your prince charming's heart.

    Check out the Gown's by Damsel



    The biggest and most extensive one-stop rental shop in Metro Manila - 

    Gowns for Rent Manila by Damsel - 


    If you pass by these venues, you may check their designs because they will be joining as an exhibitor at the following wedding and debut exhibits:

    January 13-14, 2018 at PICC


    May 26-27, 2018 at SMX Mall of Asia


    July 14-15, 2018 at SMX Mall of Asia


    Free tickets will be given away at Damsel, Makati Cinema Square, Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City from December 15 to 30, 2017. Limited only until ticket supplies last. 

    You may check out their website www.damsel.ph / www.gownsforrentmanila.com or fan page on Facebook - Gowns for Rent Manila by Damsel or Instagram @gfrmanila to see over 5,000 of their beautiful collections.
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    Remember those times when you have to wide open the refrigerator door just to get a good look at what's available inside?

    Not knowing that frequent closing and opening doors contribute to higher electricity charges on your bill.

    Fret not because holiday season, make sure to enlist the right refrigerator that will transform you into the best host; the LG InstaViewTM Door-in-Door® (DID), party planning and entertaining become easy. With a state-of-the-art mirrored glass panel, checking the fridge for ingredients that you have to buy at the grocery is as easy as taking a peek. 

    You only have to knock twice to see inside the easy access compartment without ever opening the door, reducing cold air loss to help keep food fresher.
    The LG InstaViewTM DID® is also equipped with the SpaceplusTM Ice System. The door-mounted slim icemaker provides 20% more storage space, so you don’t have to lose your cool about running out of ice during a party. 

    Furthermore, fresh produce stays fresh longer with the Moist Balance CrisperTM. Specially designed by LG, the Moist Balance CrisperTM is an innovative lattice-patterned box cover, which maintains the moisture in the food and vegetable section at the optimal level. 

    This way, impromptu dinner parties can be hassle free. For more information about the LG InstaViewTM Door-in-Door®, please visit http://www.lg.com/ph/refrigerators/.

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    When you're palate is looking for sweetness especially during holiday season, yet you don't want to bear all the guilt, there are only one perfect all natural, 100% locally sourced ingredients and a guarantee of a hand-harvested cacao with origins from Davao, you'd want to try their 72% Dark Chocolate of 85g, No preservatives, no additives, no artificial flavors, even suitable for vegans.

    SRP: 200.00

    For coffee lovers alike, A special Chocolate bar with coffee nibs is going to be your best friend. The Hiraya X Kalsada Chocolate bar with Coffee nibs has a strong, robust coffee notes, features premium coffee beans sourced from highlands of Sitio Belis, Benguet Province. The selling price is 200.00

    They are collaborating with Kalsada Coffee, a social enterprise based in Manila and Seattle, promoting coffee in the Philippines.

    You can get a pack of goodness in 70g.

    Hiraya Artisan Chocolates, Inc. is a Filipino Bean to Bar Chocolate company. Hiraya Chocolates is an ancient Filipino word meaning " the fruit of one's hopes, dreams, and inspirations.

    They are sourcing directly from local farmers. So Imagine our big help in promoting our own product would definitely help our fellow local farmers.

    Mission Vision Impact
    * Our mission is to improve the lives of our cacao farmer
    communities through direct and fair trade
    * Our vision is to produce a strong brand of fine quality
    chocolate and chocolate products
    * To date, we have one (1) community composed of 58
    farmers in Brgy. Malabog, Davao City
    Social Entrepreneurship
    * Combines business with do good mentality
    * Contributes to a sense of local identity and supports local
    economy
    * Profit-oriented but at its core also tackles and helps provide solutions for social issues
    * Our efforts have since provided +200% in income for our
    the community of farmers in Davao







    As Featured In
    * BPI Foundation’s Sinag Business Challenge 2015, Top 40 Semi-Finalist
    TheSparkProject.com, Oct-Dec 2015
    WhenInManila.com, Nov 30, 2015
    * Spot.ph, Dec 18, 2015
    * ANC Green Living, Aired Feb 9, 2016
    * Yummy Magazine, April 2016 Issue
    * Breakfast Magazine, Nov 23, 2016
    * Michelin Guide Singapore, Feb 15, 2017
    * Pepper.ph, Feb 19, 2017
    * The Thinking Consumer, May 2017

    For more information,

    You may contact thru:

    Contact Us
    * Office c/o Roots Katipunan Unit 106 FBR Arcade Bldg.,
    317 Katipunan Avenue Loyola Heights, Quezon City
    * Mobile: Arvin Peralta 0917-8511685
    * Email: hirayachocolates@gmail.com
    * Online: www.hirayachocolates.com
    * Social Media
    facebook.com/HirayaChocolates
    instagram @hirayachocolates
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    1. SHOP.


    This is the BEST year to visit the La Vista Bazaar because we handpicked all our vendors! There are a lot of new and exciting products joining us so it’s the perfect place to shop for Christmas gifts with over 150 vendors under one roof! Avoid the traffic and crowded malls – we offer stress-free shopping with an array of different products and lots of unique, handmade items. Plus you’ll be supporting young and budding entrepeneurs!


    2. SANTA. Santa is coming to town! Bring your kids to the Santa Party on Sunday, December 17 from 3pm-5pm to meet Santa Claus and his elves! Children from all ages can join fun games, win exciting prizes and take home loot bags! It’s also a great photo opportunity! To register for the Santa Party, please send the name/s and age/s of your children to 0917-8636644. Santa Party is free of charge.


    3. ESSENTIAL OIL WORKSHOP. We will be holding free essential oil workshops during the bazaar! Have you been wanting to learn more about essential oils and why its becoming a worldwide trend? Join our free workshop and learn the numerous benefits of essential oils, how to use them properly, and how to make roller blends. There will be one free workshop on Saturday (Dec 16) and Sunday (Dec 17), from 1pm-2pm. To register for the workshop, please text your name/s to 0917-8636644.


    4. BIG PRIZES + FREE GIFT WRAPPING. We will be holding exciting games throughout the event! We will also be raffling off prizes, gift certificates and even home appiiances every hour! Plus take advantage of our free gift wrapping station. Just present the ticket below to claim your free gift wrapping service (includes wrapper, card and labor) at the Organizer’s Booth.


     5. YUMMY FOOD + CHRISTMAS CAROLERS. Visit the Santa Food Strip and enjoy delicious selections from Gracos Shawarma, Mr. Tacos and Nachos, Saigon Coffee, and more! Why not bring the whole family and treat them for lunch or dinner? Enjoy al fresco dining while being serenaded by our Christmas carolers from Children’s Joy Foundation and Psalm of David Orchestra. SEE YOU THERE! J DECEMBER 16 & 17 AT LA VISTA CLUBHOUSE *Enter La Vista Gate, beside Miriam and Petron Katipunan. Near Sta. Maria Dela Strada. BAZAAR HOURS: 9AM-7PM