Remember my Cafe Juanita entry? We ate there that night because we just came from Komodo Artscrafts Inc. in Pioneer St., Mandaluyong where we placed a 50% down payment for a round garden table and four traditional stackable armchair. We have been eyeing their outdoor garden set for quite some time - by that I mean from the moment we acquired our home which was more than 5 years ago ; p
Komodo teak wood
It was finally delivered last June 15. I was so excited. If you are a follower on twitter and facebook, you should have already seen a few of the photos that I took of the garden set.
By the way, I specially requested for the cast-iron like logo to be placed on all the items that we bought. I was told that all the new furniture do not carry them anymore. I gave my best doe-eyed look to Irene who was very accommodating despite the fact that we were there 15 minutes before closing time, she said she will request it from their head office. I am very happy that the logo found its way to my garden set.
Komodo round garden table 120 PhP 18,000 PhP9, 000 ; parasol (blue) PhP 1,600
Komodo traditional stackable armchair PhP 7,000 PhP 3,500 each
But wait, the best part of it all was that we got everything at 50% discount. Komodo Artcrafts, Inc. was on sale when we bought it (May - June 15, 2012). They usually just give 10-20% discount. It was very timely that DH saw their sale ad on Inquirer.
Cathleen
I didn't waste any time so last Friday, I invited 3 of my closest friends over for a night of Korean BBQ. Cathleen who lives just a block away, naturally, arrived first.
Ikea lantern
I bought four Ikea lanterns during one of my trips abroad. I put one Citronella candle in every lantern. It gives out a nice warm glow.
Tips on outdoor party set up:
- Spray insecticide at least one to hours before
- Place Citronella candles in the surrounding area
- Or an electric mosquito killer
- Bring out electric fan
- Make sure outdoor lighting is working to set the mood
- Background music is optional
- Mosquito repellant should always be on standby
Iwatani stove
I bought this Iwantani stove several years back, it's very useful especially for people like me who loves hosting parties. This is the same stove restaurants use for shabu-shabu cooking.
waterfalls
Al fresco dining experience will not be complete without the sound of nature - cricket chirping sound and waterfalls ; p
sangchu-ssam
DH bought the sesame leaves from the Korean grocery store beside Yawori - a Korean restaurant. A pack of Korean perilla leaf or "ggaennip" is sold for only PhP 20.
latecomers Eric and Gevilin
Angus short ribs from Tenderbites
I always buy my Korean BBQ meat from Tenderbites in Unimart, Greenhills. The meat is tasty even without any marinade. I just made a dipping sauce with salt & pepper and sesame oil.
Red Door Citronella candles (white and yellow) - PhP380 (2 pcs.)
I bought nondrip Citronella candles from Red Door a few days before when I went to Trinoma. It was on sale - Buy 1 Take 1.
The party lasted until twelve midnight. We all lost track of time because we were all having a good time! I can't wait for the next party ; p
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