SM is So Marvelous

When it comes to Christmas displays, SM is top tier.

They pull out all the stops and don't hold back in terms of ideas and execution.

Their display at SM North EDSA - The Block is a testament to that.

The castle is even functional. You can go inside and watch a shot video.

Marvelous. Just marvelous!

All decked out

It took longer than usual this year, but finally, our Christmas tree is up!

Of course, the accompanying accoutrements have to be there. The dancing Santa has been with the family for more than a decade, and it's still singing and dancing as if it were his first day.

All that missing now are gifts under the tree. After that, we've decked the halls for the holidays!

It's beginning to look a lot like...

True to Filipino tradition, Christmas starts in September.

Here's proof:

Ali Mall is already installing their Christmas decor.

The most wonderful time of the year has begun.

Flowers of March

Yes, yes, I know. The original song is "Waters of March."

But this isn't about water. This is about this pretty installation that they placed at The 30th Ayala Mall.

It's a cascade of bright and colourful flowers that makes me smile whenever I enter the mall. It's so bright, spirited and beautiful, and it really gives you that "beauty of nature" feel. (Even if the flowers are all artificial.)

Despite that little hitch, this mall is definitely blooming!