Filipino homes are loved for their warmth and hospitality. Luxury home living brand Furnitalia enhances Pinoy houses with furniture pieces that last a lifetime.

I had the privilege of attending the celebration of Furnitalia's 20th anniversary in Manila, entitled "Decades of Design," at its showroom in Bonifacio Global City. True to the quality of its products and service, the event was nothing short of excellent. Three storeys worth of milestones with history, luxury, and discovery were on display for everyone's appreciation.

These included the Journey of History exhibit on the ground floor, the Journey of Luxury on the second, and the Journey of Discovery on the top floor. Fun games were hosted to keep our energy up throughout the program. One of the highlights of the evening was the debut showing of a film starring Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, avid lovers of the brand, who gushed about their positive experience with Furnitalia.

We took a moment to honor the birthday girl, Florence Ko, who has been an integral part of the Furnitalia journey, responsible for strengthening the ties between Italy and Philippines through our shared love of design. She was recognized with a surprise award from the Calligaris Group and Company Medea.

The cherry on top of the celebration was the announcement of the company's soon-to-launch showroom in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, making their high quality selections more accessible to design lovers down south.

This event is proof of the legacy of Furnitalia. I will always be a fan of its being an exponent of wonderful taste — and I look forward to what it'll bring next. Congratulations, Furnitalia! Cheers!