Gift Guide #7: Quirks

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Only two weeks before Christmas, and how are you doing with your shopping?
I’m nearly done! Just waiting for my stuff from Johnny Air, while a few other things can be bought in Manila.
Finding cool things in Manila is nowhere as easy as, say, Hong Kong or Japan.
So I’m happy to share whenever I find something cool cause we need to support!

One of my favorite shops in Manila is a mini-wasteland called QUIRKS. I usually pass by the Shangri-La kiosk or the little hole in the wall at Rockwell, if I’m in the area.
I heard they’ve opened a real store at SM Megamall-A but I’ve yet to see it.
Good thing they now have an online store because traffic is no joke in Metro Manila.
Some of the cool things I’ve found are:

The Gay Bar I hoarded for friends (“Perfect for booking,” said one of them.)
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I have a couple of J-ME tape dispensers at home
J-Me tape dispenser

The undercover iPad case makes your gadgets less attractive to thieves (also comes in laptop sizes)

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I love: Dynomighty tech cases and wallets (also less attractive to thieves)
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This is the cutest thing: Dynomighty Manila wallet (special collaboration with Punchdrunk Panda)
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The food tin is perfect for office people who hide food inside their desks (or “dieters” who hide food under their beds)
Food tin

I adore shopping carts of various sizes
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And the homeless cup wallet, which reminds me of the New York years
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The color-coded chopping boards for the O.C. mom
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For my sister who loves to doodle on napkins
Hello Notes

The chalkboard mini crate (write on its side)
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The recycle bin desk organizer
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And more! I’m really glad someone has started a wasteland in Manila. I’ve known QUIRKS since the beginning. Back then the selection wasn’t so great, but now it’s starting to get interesting.
Click HERE to see what I’m talking about.

Locations:

Power Plant Mall
Stall 320-a Level R3 Power Plant Mall, Rockwell, Makati
(632) 757.3096

Shangri-la Plaza Mall
Unit K-516 & K-517 Level 5 Shangri-la Plaza, Mandaluyong
(632) 577.9058

SM Megamall
Unit 175-A SM Megamall Bldg. A, Mandaluyong
(632) 720.2535

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  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000522639356 Riza Flores

    Hi there, I can’t find the ‘gay bar’ in your catalogue, my gay friends are cringing about it…are you restocking them soon?

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    CVS Reply:
    December 19th, 2012 at 12:33 AM

    why are they cringing?

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  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=547619041 Renee Rose Piñero

    the one in megamall is near the supermarket/across watsons…didn’t see interesting stuff though…it was pretty small…

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  • http://twitter.com/janglegirl janglegirl

    Where can I find quirks products at Robinson’s Place?  In brat pack store? Love the clever and funny designs.

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    QuirksNoveltiesCuriosities Reply:
    December 13th, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    Yes, we have a few items in Bratpack and Rustans in Robinsons Place. You can also visit our site to view a full catalogue and shop online, thanks! :)

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  • http://www.facebook.com/angeloibayan Angelo Valeza Ibayan

    wow! nice stuff! :) )

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  • http://twitter.com/sierra87 Sabina Lopez

    Quirks is also Available on ZALORA.com.ph ! :) They just recently went online. 

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  • http://www.currystrumpet.com/ Deepa

    Love the chopping boards and crate!

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  • http://twitter.com/pandaONloose kayeveluz

    quirks all the day. 

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  • MommyG

    I heard the Homeless Cup Wallet was pulled out of Crate and Barrel in the US because it was offensive daw.

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  • http://twitter.com/monpochi Choi Lat

    Oh my… I’m gonna head over at the nearest branch from me to see if the quality lives up to the rather steep price. SO MANY GOLDEN STUFF.

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  • http://twitter.com/fabgelous Gelo Arucan

    i love everything!!! i see some similar items at rustan’s though. are those from quirks also?

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    QuirksNoveltiesCuriosities Reply:
    December 11th, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    Hi Gelo, yes, we also sell in Rustans. Please see link for a complete list of our partner stores http://www.quirksph.com/pages/locations. Thanks! :)

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  • Jo Dio

    Hi CVS! Have you personally used the Dynomighty laptop sleeve? Is it nice?

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  • http://twitter.com/passdatmeth hew me

    lol. that homeless wallet caused a controversy over here in the u.s. i think they already pulled them off from their stores

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    CVS Reply:
    December 11th, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    talaga? so funny

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  • http://twitter.com/maylyn May Dy

    thanks for the tip. I love those iPad envelopes. 

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  • http://twitter.com/haniflash1 （ハ二)

    throughout the years I’ve ran out of gift ideas for my aunts and uncles! thanks for the great tip ms C!

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  • http://www.facebook.com/christopher.sevilla Christopher Sevilla

    now that you have posted about those concealers they also know about it ^^ read from the news that they are also up to date ……. 

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  • http://pinkandmints.com/ Ays

    definitely gonna get those chopping boards! thank you for the tip

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  • http://twitter.com/ArisAnthony Aris

    Cute. clever. but expensive. Next please…

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