How to invite good luck into your home!

I was watching Julie Yap Daza's show last Sunday. Joseph Chow, Mandarin Oriental's Feng Shui master, was one of her guests, and he mentioned that to invite good luck into your homes for the coming year, the following should be place on your family's dining table on Chinese New Year's eve (Feb. 17):

2 pineapples
2 pomelos
4 pcs dragonfruit
4 apples
4 oranges
2 pcs lettuce (with roots intact)
2 large onions leeks (with roots intact)
2 stalks celery (with roots intact)
2 lotus fruits
5 carrots

The above fruits symbolize a host of auspicious things like health, wealth, good fortune, etc.

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!

Top 10 Restaurant Recommendations for V-Day

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1. Lolo Dad's

899 Quirino Ave., Manila

524-2295

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2. Chef Laudico's

Net One Building

Fort Bonifacio Global City

8560541, 0917-800-CHEF

cheflaudico@yahoo.com

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3. Le Souffle

The Strip

Fort Bonifacio Global City

Taguig

8875108

souffle@i-manila.com.ph

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4. Antonio's

Bgy Neogan, Tagaytay

0917-8992866

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5. Duo

Shops @ Serendra

Fort Bonifacio Global City

8561200 or 8561300

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6. L'Incontro

207 Nicanor Garcia St. (formerly Reposo St.)

Makati City

899-0638 to 39

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7. Je Suis Gourmand

Net One Bulding

Fort Bonifacio Global City

8158801 to 02

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8. Sala

610 J. Nakpil St.Malate, Manila

5246770 or 5251125

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9. Nicotina Garden Pavilion

Williams St. Cor. Roxas Boulevard, Manila

5517906 to 07

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10. Red

Makati Shangri-la

Ayala Center, Makati

8138888

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Since I'm single and don't have a date on Valentine's Day, I'll be going out with a bunch of single friends to celebrate our fab singlehood! So whether you're single or attached -- have a great Valentine's Day! And please feel free to post your favorite romantic restos as well!

More free stuff!

Olay's new website is up, and they're giving away free samples of Olay Total Effects (conditions apply). Personally, I'm a big fan of this product, and if I were you, I'd get my hands on a freebie asap!

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE PROMO

Free fragrance samples of Mango Delirium from Shopcrazy

There was such a good response to Lancome's free Miracle Forever samples (still ongoing until February 18, 2007 at all Lancome counters - CLICK HERE FOR THE COUPON) that I thought you guys might be interested in more free samples!

Shopcrazy, one of my fave blogs to check out, recently posted a coupon that you can redeem for a free sample vial of Mango's new Delirium fragrace. You can also use the coupon to get a 10% discount of a full-sized bottle. CLICK HERE TO GET THE COUPON AT SHOPCRAZY!

Spa-tastic!

This is for all the spa-loving massage addicts out there! I'm posting my top picks for both full-service spas and home-service spas to suit your every spa need:

FIRST OFF, one of our StealThatLook's mailing list members, Leslie Ann Po, wrote us about her spa located in Banawe. Do check it out if you're ever in the area: Le Blanc Face & Body Wellness offers facials, massages, body scrubs, foot spa, and a lot more. Located at 690 Banawe Street QC (across North Park). Phone them for an appointment, 7416204. Thanks for writing, Leslie!

FULL-SERVICE SPAS

Neo Wellness Spa
Net One Building
Fort Bonifacio
Phone 8158233

Ki Spa
Wilson Street, San Juan
Phone 7256789

Urban Spa
Shangri-la Plaza Mall
Phone 6876195

The Spa
Acropolis Center, Libis
Phone 6342848 or 6342267

The Discovery Spa
4/F Discover Center
Ortigas Center
Phone 6368899

The Oriental Spa
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Makati Ave, Makati
Phone 7508888

HOME SERVICE SPAS

Green Leaf Soothing Massage Services
Service areas: Makati, Mandaluyong, San Juan, and Pasig
Promo from 1-5pm: P250 for 1.5 hours
Phone 5324463 or 5780058

La Muy Bien Body Care & Reflexology
P250 per hour
Phone 6356209 or 6338570

Call-for-Spa
Regular Rate P240 per hour
Special Afternoon Treat: P399 for 2 hours
Phone 5314487 or 0918-6007101

Aromatherapy Home Spa
All Day & Night Everyday Low Rate: P250 for 1.5 hours
Phone 6320072 or 0917-8503876

Phone-a-Massage
Service Areas: Ortigas, Makati & Paranaque
P250 per hour
Phone: 9137361 for Ortigas or 8863943 for Makati & Paranque

** Please make the necessary inquiries before making a booking with any home service business. The website is not responsible for any loss or damage to be incurred from any transaction with the above services. **