New entertaining offerings include dramatic Lake dinnerware in deepest blue and the sunny Serrano glassware collection in shades of yellow and orange. With a nod to springtime blooms, Murphy, Azulejo and Molly pillows bring welcome color to any setting

IF you happen to live in the south and are quite obsessive about keeping your home in a perpetual state of fabulousness, then here’s a bit of equally fabulous news. Crate & Barrel, the American chain of stores specializing in everything about the home, has opened its second store at SM Aura Premier in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Members of the diplomatic corps and the expat community, corporate executives, celebrities, as well as home innovators and decorators recently gathered to formally launch the store. On hand were US Embassy Commercial Councilor James McCarthy and tastemaker Bonnie Santos who participated in store’s ribbon-cutting ceremony with SM Supermalls Senior Vice President for Operations Steven Tan and Crate & Barrel Business Unit Head Io Co Siy.

The event also introduced Crate & Barrel’s Shore inspired spring collection, a curated assortment inspired by the easy lifestyle and fresh colors of a serene shore. With a range of products to refresh every room in the home, the collection speaks to the brand’s casual decorating style and entertaining expertise, all at an affordable price point.

Showcasing Crate & Barrel’s signature approachability and everyday ease, the new collection celebrates the return of spring with a mix of colors, patterns, shapes and textures inspired by nature and the shore. Rich blue, soft turquoise, crisp white and elegant neutrals inspire an escape from the daily routine to a place where the tide comes in and a relaxed life plays out.

“We’re excited to share our 2015 Spring assortment with clients. This collection brings together all that we believe in: clean, classic designs that are both inspiring and approachable-meant to be enjoyed every day,” said Raymond Arenson, Crate & Barrel’s executive vice president of Merchandising and Design.

The carefully curated assortment features vibrant, graphic textiles, unique seasonal accessories, entertaining essentials, plus Crate & Barrel’s exclusive furniture collection.

Taking a cue from the calming shore, the collection highlights natural finishes and a range of colors from soft blues and greens to deep navy. Inspiration from nature is reflected in bright prints and patterns ranging from bold yellows to pops of red and orange.

Accessories like the Oceano Throw, Driftwood Garland and Regatta Vase hint of serene shores and make any room a retreat; while dreamy Torben bedding in gray and yellow and the Hampton Stripe Seafoam Shower Curtain and Seafoam Towels provide crisp updates for bed and bath.