Crate & Barrel (SM Aura)

I got a chance to finally check out American retail brand and home furnishing store Crate & Barrel earlier this month at their latest branch in SM Aura. The one in SM Megamall has been open since November last year.

SM Aura branch

The store was huge and it was divided into the different home sections - kitchen, dining, bedroom, living room, entertaining. I believe it was the Spring 2015 collection on display when I was there. Here's just some of the items that caught my eye.

2-Tier Server - P2,299, White Market Bowl - P909,
Mini Cupcake Papers (set of 96) - P299, Different colored cupcake pedestals - P139 each

cute tomato printed bowls

Noodle/Soup Bowls with chopsticks - P289 each

love the print on these napkins - P199 each

Yellow tray (which also comes in different colors) - P1,379

Blue pitchers (top shelf) - P1,369

different kinds of chairs to choose from

living room vignette

61x91cm Rug - P829

the couches all look so plush and comfy

I want this dining set but waaay out of my budget (about P100k+!) ;p

Throw Pillows from P1,089 to P2,069

more accessories and decorative items

Candles ranging from P139 to P579 

Those wicker baskets were P2,359 each

Tuscan inspired bridal vignette in partnership with Bridal Pod

Cute beer coasters (set of 12) for P309

Set of 6 beer sampler plates P1,079

Wine charms for about P650

cute gift ideas

I can't resist a cute owl

Overall, it was a bit expensive for me considering the quality you can get in SM and Landmark department stores nowadays, Like I wouldn't spend P1k for a throw pillow cover here when I can get it for P100 at Landmark. And I'm sure you can find much cheaper alternatives for generic items like candles, placemats, table napkins, glasses, etc elsewhere. For decorative and ceramic pieces like plates and bowls, Landmark and Dapitan are good sources for a fraction of the cost.

I would consider buying the cute novelty items like the beer coasters and beer sampler plates (my hubby would love those). And they have lots of nice stuff for gifts or accent pieces around the home. But I guess really up to you what items you want to splurge or save on.

I'm just glad more stores from abroad are now here in Manila like Pottery Barn and West Elm. At least there are now more choices and options when shopping for the home. Now only if they can bring Ikea and Target here! ;p


CRATE & BARREL
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4/F Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall 
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