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An Effortless Christmas

“Christmas is such a busy season in Manila! I try my best to go through my days peacefully so as not to forget what the season is truly about,” says Stephanie Kienle Gonzalez, COO of furniture company Philux. “To me, more than materiality and fluff, it’s about being present, sharing genuine moments and cherishing that time with your nearest and dearest.”

For Stephanie, Christmas has always been an intimate celebration with her small, tight-knit family. She shares, “If we are in town, we’s home for lunch, where their kids would enjoy their cousins’ company while they run amok in the garden.

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