Tatler Homes Philippines Magazine - Homes Vol 27

In this issue

In this issue we celebrate the hands that make the beautiful objects that fill our homes and the raw materials from which they are born. Photographed by Paco Guerrero, our cover stories—Jet Acuzar and the workshops of Las Casas de Acuzar in Bataan—illustrate the excellence of Philippine craftsmanship. We juxtapose Jet’s minimalist yet heritage-centric home with the wonderful, creative grit of her family’s atelier. Chef Aaron Isip also opens his bachelor pad, sharing his Filipino wabisabi ethos. There are also wonderful stories from across our country featuring master potters, historic mansions and sustainable woodsmiths. And placing the spotlight on raw materials, we also showcase handblown glass, luxury leather and sleek stone lighting.
We also cannot ignore that glorious blue sky and brilliant sunshine that embrace us during these summer months. To add a splash of colour: there are colourful bedroom designs, vibrant coastal homes and stunning abstract artworks by young contemporary artists like Gabby Prado, JC Intal, and Fitz Herrera. The latter’s gorgeous and uplifting work has a place in my office above refurbished, custom-made, vintage narra buffet by Allen Oblena. The impeccably elegant Fortune Ledesma gives us a peek into a day in her life while Juana Manahan Yupangco teaches us how to eat a rainbow palette of produce.