Janina Dizon-Hoschka's and Michael Salientes' secret project if finally out! Launched last Saturday at Fully Booked High Street, the book aims to show Manila shoppers the great array of fabulous locally made products available but was not really in the shoppers' radars. I've been privileged enough to talk to some of the people featured in the book during the event and I have to tip my hat to the authors for finding (and insisting on featuring) such passionate individuals. Their efforts and outputs really define true luxury; producing products with impeccable quality and essence. This book has already set a precedent. And I'm glad to be part of it. My feature below:

I cannot wait for the next issue to come out. Get yourself a copy now.

What a way to end the year! A Happy Christmas to everyone! Definitely more posts to come in 2009.

Every year Solitaire, a regional gems and fine jewelry magazine and sister publication of Tatler, publishes a list of South East Asia's notable jewelers in a special directory called Brilliant Jewellers. Aum Jewels is grateful to be part of this year's edition. Its bundled with the December-January issue of Solitaire, available at magazine stands now.

Below is the short write-up:

Humbled to be in great company.