With the work of her hands, she created for me works of art – and heart. In time for Mother’s Day, the Dave Sandoval Floral Atelier introduces its special line of ‘Irog’ curated florals – a selection of exquisite floral arrangements that capture the beauty, kindness and generosity of the first woman to truly brighten up our lives. Infused with fresh fruits and potted plants, these colorful blooms are arranged in locally produced wicker baskets that can be used as centerpieces and décor, long after those Mother’s Day celebrations have come to pass. Alicia Marita Ligaya Gracia Amor Crist ..read more

Whether for your special someone or for the little ones, the DS Breakfast Surprise is sure to add a dash of hope and ‘hop-piness’ to your Easter morning celebrations — right in the comfort of your home. This beautifully curated, customizable wooden crate is filled with an assortment of goodies such as a decadent cake, bunny-shaped cookies and chocolate-filled Easter eggs that you can break with our cute, mini-mallet. It even comes with an adorable stuffed bunny and a pair of bunny ears, as well as preserved hydrangeas that could last up to five years! For more information on the ..read more

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with The Dave Sandoval Floral Atelier’s “Queen of Hearts” Collection — five exquisite floral boxes that are mindfully curated to not just put a smile on your special one’s face, but to capture the very traits that make her (or him) reign supreme in your heart. From roses to tulips, to cymbidiums and more, these premium blooms are all imported from Ecuador and Holland, and are tastefully arranged in luxe heart-shaped, velvet boxes that are fit for royalty. Red Queen Curated for that special someone who adds fire and passion to your life, this bold floral box is perfe ..read more

Whether enhanced, or general, or anything in between, no quarantine measure could possibly be more powerful than one’s desire to celebrate life’s important milestones. As such, the Dave Sandoval Floral Atelier launches “Intimate by Dave Sandoval” – a unique styling service that adds flair to smaller events, most of which can be held at the comfort of one’s home. From intimate weddings with just a couple’s closest relatives and friends, to birthdays, proposals and more, these concepts can be scaled down to fit new normal requirements. “We want to remind our clients that they can still have tha ..read more

Some words, you can hear. Some, you can only speak. And then there are those that can bring you places; words you can almost touch, smell and see. One such word is “lavender.” From the world-famous lavender fields of Provence, to their equally beautiful counterparts in California, Beijing and more, these picturesque sceneries have been the objects of many a traveller’s dreams. And while a visit to these rolling, purple plains will probably have to wait – as the travel industry adjusts to the stringent standards of the new normal – your love affair with lavender certainly doesn’t have to. Dav ..read more

From ancient times when Egyptians dried fragrant flowers for their royal tombs, to the Middle Ages when flowers were dried for medicinal purposes, all the way down to imperial Japan where it became the basis of an art form – dried flowers have certainly withstood the test of time. And in 2020, this age old technique makes a comeback, bringing with it the promise of prolonging a flower’s scent and beauty to as long as ten years. Florist and event stylist Dave Sandoval noticed this trend re-emerge earlier this year, especially as most people went into lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hav ..read more

Soon after it trained the spotlight on local blooms and materials sourced from the motherland herself, Dave Sandoval Floral Atelier launches a fresh take on flowers and greens that celebrate the very pillars of the Filipino home – our dads. Using Irog’s unique, all-Filipino concept, the distinguished floral atelier pays tribute to hardworking fathers with a special product that symbolizes every tatay, amang and papa’s hard work and devotion to family. In place of colorful blooms, the masculine and elegant arrangement comes in rustic baskets that are brimming with a variety of potted plants su ..read more

Sometimes, a closer look at one’s backyard is all it takes to find something truly world-class. And that is exactly what events stylist and florist extraordinaire Dave Sandoval presents in his latest collection of all-Filipino curated florals. Launched in time for the June 12 Independence Day celebrations, Dave Sandoval Floral Atelier’s “Irog” is a passion project that features arrangements made from 100-percent homegrown flowers; and embellished with decorative elements produced by local artisans. Following a “from farm to your arm” model, “Irog” trains the spotlight on a variety of local b ..read more

With community quarantine measures and social distancing being practiced in most parts of the country, big social gatherings have been put on pause until further notice. Still, that doesn’t mean that there’s no cause to celebrate. After all, quarantined or not, every day of your life can be a special occasion worth celebrating. Inspired and challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic and the limitations it brings, event stylist and florist Dave Sandoval launches a new product line of curated florals that can add beauty to any space. Dubbed as Curated Florals by Dave Sandoval Floral Atelier, these cus ..read more