Hey Shopping Buddies! Chocolate Clothing will be having their end of season warehouse sale on February 15-17, 2008 at 830am to 930pm on weekdays and 1030am to 800pm on weekends.
Items will be up to 75% off and limited stocks of Havaianas at 30% off. 
WOW! But this is on a first come first serve basis, so better go there on the first day
25 S. Santos St., Buting, Pateros
6434331/6436993
We have 1 Starbucks Planner for sale (SOLD) complete with mini post cards and pencil for only Php 750.00. Plus if you get it from us on or before February 15, 2008 you’ll get free shipping (within Metro Manila only).
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Valentine’s day is fast approaching and is merely 20 days to go! [Hey Mr. Baratmode, remember to treat me on this day! hehehe - Mrs. Baratmode]
Anyway, during valentine’s flowers are really really expensive. So if you are on a budget, you may want to get them straight from the “bagsakan“… where locally grown flowers are delivered in bulk from the different provinces like Baguio and Tagaytay … where your neighborhood flower shops usually get their flowers wholesale… Interesting place huh? You want to know this place? … It famously called Dangwa or the bulaklakan area of Manila.
It is very near UST. If you are coming from Espana (going towards Quiapo) turn right at Forbes (now Lacson) then trun right at Laong-laan. Dangwa is along Dos Castillas street — First Street from Lacson. (A full street stretch of Flower shops… whow!)… Or if you’re taking Public transportation, ride a jeepny from Quiapo that will passby “Dapitan“.
Bouquet of flowers is usually at Php 200 to Php 250 only. A bunch of roses (about 2 dozens) is around Php120. But as the Valentine’s day approaches prices usually goes up. Oh one tip, we don’t usually buy the pre-arranged bouquets because it looks too generic… you may opt to pick the flowers that you like and ask the flower shop to have it arranged for you the way you wanted it to look you may bring a picture of desired arrangment to make transactions faster
Barat Tips:
1.) Remember to haggle and haggle They usually take advantage of the season ;P
2.) Wear comfy clothes and dress down
3.) Be careful with your belongings.
4.) Deliveries usually arrive around 9pm-12nn. Untrimmed/uncleaned flowers are normally cheaper during this time, if you opt to arrange your own bouquet. Day old flowers are sometimes sold at this time much much cheaper
5.) Parking is a little challenging, it’s more convenient if you’ll ask somebody to drive for you.
However, if you want a lesser crowd you may want to check out the Bulaklakan in Kanlaon Market (along Del Monte Avenue corner Kanlaon St. and very near A. Bonifacio avenue and Mayon).
This place is not as famous as Dangwa, but you’ll also get the same quality local flowers. Sometimes, it’s flowers here are cheaper than Dangwa’s since people don’t go here as much.
Barat Tips:
1.) Same as Dangwa’s but they have ample parking space
Are you a fan of Folded and Hung stuff? Well, we have good news for you.
We discovered their factory outlet located along Quezon Avenue in Quezon City. If you are coming from Edsa going towards Welcome Rotonda it should be on your right. It is just across Play and Display Outlet Store and right after Halili School of Ballet.
When we visited this place last December, items are atleast 30%, mostly at 50% off and some are at 70% off. The only thing the we didn’t like was the fitting rooms — it doesn’t have individual mirror, you have to go out of the cubicle and check yourself outside using the common mirror 
… Oh well, come to think of it, you’re buying bargain stuff why complain huh!?:)
They do accept credit card payments It was a pretty nice place to check out since they have stuff from tops, bottoms, shoes/sandals, accessories, bags and belts both for men and women.
We pass by dapitan everyday… since this is very near our office. This has been our secret store for decorative boxes that would range around Php 25-40 each, native boxes for files around php 200, Unique Christmas and home decors at very low prices. Most of the items here are native and are for export.
When we were decorating our new home back in 2005, we have Zen as theme. Daptian arcade was one of our some sort of “home depot”. We bought native blinds here for an average of Php200/blind, gold napkin rings Php 5 each, hanging lamps Php 120 each, wooden tray Php 70 each and a whole lot more that compliments our crib.
This is a good Christmas shopping destination if you’re looking for Christmas inspired serving plates, gift baskets/boxes, and other home decor. Your Php 1,000 budget would go a long way. Just make sure you haggle
Tips in going to Dapitan Arcade:
1. Go on a weekday (No Holiday Shopping - if you want to get good prices and to avoid the crowd)
2. They’re open as early as 7am and closes around 7pm. Go there either 7-9am or 4-7pm if you don’t want to get all sweaty.
3. Bring a fan.
4. Wear something comfortable because it’s sooo hot here. If you’ve been to Chatuchak Market in BKK they have similar shopping conditions
5. Dress down so you could make “tawad”.
6. Prepare to carry big bulky stuff, since this is a place for home decors.
Happy Shopping!
How to get there?
From Quezon Avenue (going towards Welcome Rotonda), turn right at Kanlaon (Burger King).
Straight ahead, dapitan would be the 3rd st from Quezon Ave.
If you’re going there by Public Transport, go down at Burger King then take the jeep (Kanlaon - Del Monte)
