Month: June 2020

A special tribute to everyone’s first ‘Irog’ – Dad!

Published by Dave Sandoval

Soon after it trained the spotlight on local blooms and materials sourced from the motherland herself, Dave Sandoval Floral Atelier launches a fresh take on flowers and greens that celebrate the very pillars of the Filipino home – our dads. Using Irog’s unique, all-Filipino concept, the distinguished floral atelier pays tribute to hardworking fathers with a special product that symbolizes every tatay, amang and papa’s hard work and devotion to family. In place of colorful blooms, the masculine and elegant arrangement comes in rustic baskets that are brimming with a variety of potted plants such as succulents and orchids. “Green is in these days and since we’re trying to honor our fathers, we wanted something more streamlined, more masculine and in some ways, more practical,” says Dave, citing the growing popularity of gardening nowadays. True enough, these Irog plant boxes could very well usher in a new hobby for dads, too. Each plant can be re-potted and grown, making them lasting markers for any special occasion that is being celebrated, all year-round. Keeping in line …

Independence is world-class in Dave Sandoval’s Irog

Published by Dave Sandoval

Sometimes, a closer look at one’s backyard is all it takes to find something truly world-class. And that is exactly what events stylist and florist extraordinaire Dave Sandoval presents in his latest collection of all-Filipino curated florals. Launched in time for the June 12 Independence Day celebrations, Dave Sandoval Floral Atelier’s “Irog” is a passion project that features arrangements made from 100-percent homegrown flowers; and embellished with decorative elements produced by local artisans. Following a “from farm to your arm” model, “Irog” trains the spotlight on a variety of local blooms, including the national flower sampaguita, as well as chrysanthemum, anthurium, heliconia and a number of orchid species. These flowers are sourced from farms in Batangas, Bukidon, Laguna, Davao and Benguet, among others. Accompanying these locally grown, world-class blooms are containers made from abaca weaves, sinamay and capiz – all of which are skillfully crafted by Filipino artisans. “With its all-Filipino elements, ‘Irog’ arrangements elevate flowers from being a language of love, to being a language of love for country. They are best for cultural …

Blossom & bloom in the new normal with Curated Florals by Dave Sandoval

Published by Dave Sandoval

With community quarantine measures and social distancing being practiced in most parts of the country, big social gatherings have been put on pause until further notice. Still, that doesn’t mean that there’s no cause to celebrate. After all, quarantined or not, every day of your life can be a special occasion worth celebrating. Inspired and challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic and the limitations it brings, event stylist and florist Dave Sandoval launches a new product line of curated florals that can add beauty to any space. Dubbed as Curated Florals by Dave Sandoval Floral Atelier, these customized floral arrangements come in elegant yet disposable boxes that add beauty to any space – or occasion. “Since time immemorial, flowers are essentially tied to special celebrations and milestones. As for me, flower arrangement is my passion. I want my clients to know that even when times are tough, there’s always reason to celebrate,” he shares. Individually, Curated Florals by Dave Sandoval make for the perfect gifts. Whether they’re for the love of your life or a friend …