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Dapitan Arcade

Since I'm expecting a new visitor at my flat this coming week, I decided to go to Dapitan Aracade to hunt for beautiful but affordable home decors. Thanks to my friend, Jil, for teaching me how to commute going there. From Taft Avenue, ride any jeepney or FX going to SM North or Fairview. Tell the driver to drop you off at Welcome Rotonda. FX fare from Pedro Gil Taft to Welcome Rotonda costs PhP20. From Welcome, cross the street To Burger King. Beside Burger King are jeepneys with a Mayon signage. Take the jeep and tell the driver to drop you off at Dapitan Arcade. Minimum fare P8.

Since its a Sunday, and the rain suddenly poured heavily, some of the stalls were closed, including the side-street vendors. Despite this, I was able to buy these items, and the rain did not stop me from haggling with the vendors!

Ceramic Balls - initially, I felt bad about this. From P50 each, only one vendor allowed to lower their price to P40. I was trying to get it for P35. I thought I failed. But, when I saw the exact same item at SM Makati Department Store, they actually sell it for P199! What a steal! 

Ceramic Boat-Shaped Holder (16 inches) - I needed something where I can put the ceramic balls that I bought, and found this. Originally priced at P350, I was able to haggle and the vendor sold it to me for P250. But when the owner heard that her staff gave it to me for this price, she frowned. Well, that frown saved me a Hundred Pesos, so, who cares. Hahaha!

Ceramic White Rectangular Plate - this is just actually a normal serving plate which was sold for P50. This is the last item that I bought, and since I was too tired, and found it cheap anyway, I bought it without haggling.

Twisted Vase - 17 and 3/4 inches tall. Originally priced at P400, I got it for P300. I paired this vase with a couple of twigs, and voila! An instant centerpiece.

I'm excited to get married and have my own house with my H2B. I didn't realize that decorating can be so fun... and affordable!
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  1. AnonymousOctober 9, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    wow taray! ! haha . . kaw na . . . hehe. .

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  2. AnonymousOctober 10, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    love it sis. you got an artistic side. :) dyan pala ang murang home decors..

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