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Ang ‘Irog’ ay ang Ilaw ng Tahanan

Published by Dave Sandoval

With the work of her hands, she created for me works of art – and heart. In time for Mother’s Day, the Dave Sandoval Floral Atelier introduces its special line of ‘Irog’ curated florals – a selection of exquisite floral arrangements that capture the beauty, kindness and generosity of the first woman to truly brighten up our lives. Infused with fresh fruits and potted plants, these colorful blooms are arranged in locally produced wicker baskets that can be used as centerpieces and décor, long after those Mother’s Day celebrations have come to pass. Alicia Marita Ligaya Gracia Amor Cristina Tala Lualhati Inspired by my own mother, Alicia, this special line of ‘Irog’ curated florals is dedicated to all the mothers out there, whose continuous love and devotion help us blossom into our best selves. Happy Mother’s Day sa mga Ilaw – at Irog ng ating tahanan! For more information, please follow @eventstylistDave or Dave Sandoval Floral Atelier on Instagram. You may also call or text 0917-7018178 for more information. #DSFLoralAtelierIrog #DSMothersday #IrogbyDaveSandoval #MothersDay2021

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 …