TROPICAL

Since many of these species thrive in our climate, they are a joy to have in the home. Often, they last longer and have a certain architectural feel to them that lend a feeling of retro modernity. If that isn’t the most pretty oxymoron, I don’t know what is.

HELICONIA

A composition of heliconia and monstera on a ceramic nautilus shaped vessel. This was arranged by Kai Catering’s in house florist. Among the caterers in Manila, Kai’s florist is one of the best when it comes to tropical arrangements. Candle Honolulu, Asteire de Vilatte.

BIRDS OF PARADISE

Yellow birds of paradise on bed of anahaw or fan palm leaves. This was arranged in Market Market under my supervision. The blue glass vase is from Lanai.

PINK BROMELIAD

A wonderfully sturdy plant, requiring very little care. There is a little bit of debate surrounding bromeliads because, some people have reported allergies, while some articles have suggested they remove pollutants in the air when indoors. This one is from one of the plant shops in Temple Drive.

SAMPAGUITA JASMINE CURTAIN

Mahiki tiki! Jasmine Sampaguita Curtain by Serge Ionia for a tropical casual dinner party. The buds bloomed as the evening wore on, creating the most beautiful feeling.

It was good fun walking through the curtain, which was reminiscent of shell curtains often found in tropical interiors and tiki bars.

I love sampaguita so much that I had it everywhere during my wedding being the one flower type I requested. The fern in the background is from the large Peruvian fern plants in my garden, we incorporated elements of the garden into the buffet table.