Hoping that you’ve got a lovely day creating something beautiful and inspiring.
I remember when my Mom once told me that I was born with innate creativeness in my veins. My playmates then are so happy when their parents brining new toys and dresses every week – while, I am very much thrilled when my Mom and Dad bringing me new colored pens and papers, or even those crocheting threads. My friends can’t relate to my happiness, and I seldom boast my new coloring book collection, however that happiness is still so precious to me until now.
I still remember the exact day when my Dad gave gifted my first Staedtler pencil collection at the age of 5, and no kids then are using Staedtler because it’s expensive and it’s been using my most designing students. But a five-year-old in me using a Staedtler pencil is such a luxury – I felt so happy.
My schoolmates then are using the cheapest pencils available because they easily broke them or lost them. But my Dad entrusted me to use a quite expensive pencil collection. Then I felt a sense of responsibility.
That’s also the first day that my Dad has taught me the value of learning all fine things in life.
No wonder am all after for the best, because I know I deserve it.
Ahhh memories!
Every day I passed by Serendra Piazza, and I am pleased that another specialty shop is being opened here. You see my new city – Bonifacio Global City is becoming a hub for most creative minds, with all those regular art exhibits and a venue for most artistic events all open for the public.
When Art Bar Serendra was finally opened last February, am telling you that my childhood memories came back to me. My creative mojo is so excited and to initially feed that, I spend a few minutes having a tour inside.
Situated in Serendra, this location was a specialty bookstore then called Powerbooks for many years. I don't know what happen and they decided to give up the space, thus Art Bar Serendra comes in.
Art Bar Serendra for those who are not familiar with is the first specialty store owned by the National Bookstore dedicated to the creative artists of the city.
And when you are an artist, you are always looking for the best medium and art supplies, especially when you are into visual arts. Every artist has a distinct taste in their crafts and the word “just fine” is unacceptable. An artist needs the best of the best for their creations.
Art Bar Serendra also has many books that you could read for start-up artists, and also for artists that want to enhance more of their creativeness. The books as well-picked by the store all for your satisfaction.
If you are stamper or you want to DIY your own stamps, Art Bar also have available DIY stamps
Hello well-organized friends and planner junkies! I don’t know if you won’t droll over with these beautifully arranged colored pens perfect for your daily artistic scribbling on your planners. You see, beauty junkies might be gaga for various lipsticks – while artists, will fight over colored pens!
I even bought some for my own satisfaction and I can’t wait to share my scribbling on my next posts.
These are not eyeliners okay, LOL but eyeliners for visual artists! Isn’t these soo beautiful?!
Art Bar Serendra also houses some of your favorite art brands like Pebeo, Sennelier, Winsor & Newton, Caran d'Ache, Derwent, Faber-Castell, Lefranc & Bourgeois, etc that will help to feed your artistic mojos.
Art Bar Serendra consist of two floors where the second floor is dedicated to all canvasses and acrylic paints.
Every day you will never see this place empty, as many are very interested and amazed by their amazing offers. Even non-artists are impressed with their setups.
Looking for various canvasses, they have it. Art Bar staffs are very glad to assist you and guide you for whatever medium you are looking for.
This bar is aiming to be the hub for all artists and art enthusiasts, and for the succeeding months, they will also cater book launching and signing, artists meet-and-greet, and art workshops and classes, and even art exhibitions. That is very excited right?!
And if you want to hang out or just have a space to finish your sketches, Art Bar also has a space for you. In partnership with Toby’s Estate found on the ground floor, you can enjoy your freshly brewed coffee and espresso, and some pastries while reading a book, or finishing your still-life sketches.
Or just hang out with your friends for a morning coffee!
Morning is the best time to visit this place around 8AM and also in the late afternoon. Art Bar Serendra closes at 10:00PM daily so you have all the time to enjoy the place
An impressive sight of Art Bar Serendra during nighttime. This becomes an urbanite artist’s milieu both day and night.
Even bought some colored pens for my satisfaction! I would be happy to experience back those childhood memories playing with colors, nice papers that I could find, and flipped that art-related book available!
If you are going to Bonifacio Global City, add Art Bar Serendra to your itinerary. Both locals and non-locals have expressed their likings to this place.
This place looks like a candy store for creative types! I could spend hours in there!
ReplyDeleteI agree Kristen! And there's Toby's Estate for some pastries and coffee.
DeleteMy favorite past time s a child was always coloring and I have not lost that love in my adult age. I can definitely relate!
ReplyDeleteMe too! Whenever I see coloring books and crayons, I go gaga!
Deletewowww.. i love this entri.. huhu.. the photo make me mad coz i love drawing, arts and of coz i cant see a things like this.. hahaha
ReplyDeleteIts now a hub for many artists nearby.
DeleteI love visiting store like this. can spend hours in it hehe
ReplyDeleteYeah me too, the location is also very strategic for many budding artists.
DeleteOMG. My boyfriend and I would have the time of our life at this place. And I actually need to upgrade my drawing tools. This is awesome.
ReplyDeleteIt is a blessings in disguise that Art Bar was opened and caters many art supplies. Because it is truly difficult to source art supplies here in Manila.
DeleteThis is a fabulous store. My daughter is all about art, so she'd spend hours in here. I'd love the pastries.
ReplyDeletea win-win activity, right?!
DeleteEven for someone like me - who isn't so naturally creative - a place like this seems like such a fun adventure. I always surround myself with school supplies and art supplies in hopes that by being around them, I develop some form of creativity!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely you will Divya!
DeleteWow this is so nice! I hope Malaysia have a store like this
ReplyDeleteThat will be so cool! And hosts many art classes and workshops.
DeleteWOW! This place has something that everyone would love. Currently wishing I knew how to draw. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's okay Tasheena even you don't know how to draw. Sometimes arts doesn't need to be executed visually. Some arts have to feel it.
DeleteOmg hindi ko na to naabutan this looks so artsy! Will definitely go here when I visit PH!
ReplyDeleteHahaha you'll love it Krizzia :)
DeleteThat store looks really modern and elegant. I was drooling over the pretty pencils!! Sometimes I buy colorful pencils without needing them.
ReplyDeletelol I can relate.. If beauty Bloggers are going gaga for makeup palettes, many artists are getting crazy with these palettes!
Deletei would be in this shop for an hour and not get bored of it... lol
ReplyDeleteLOL I know the feeling Miera :)
DeleteOh my, if only I was more creative, I would jump for joy with access to all these art supplies!!! WOould love to hang out there and I can do it for hours!
ReplyDeleteHahaha thanks for visiting Emily!
Deletelooks lovely! i hope they have similar store here in Malaysia!
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you found it!
DeleteWow, never knew of this place. Im an art person myself. Oh god i found my new love. hahaha
ReplyDeleteThank you Rina!
DeleteWao! It looks like a candy shop. So colorful :)I want to visit this place and click pictures this this colorful background.
ReplyDeleteThank you Neha! My city is turning into an art city :)
DeleteThis store looks awesome. I'm not much of crafter (i'm not all that creative or good at it), but I love craft supplies, specifically markers, pens, and cool tape!
ReplyDeleteHello Roxann,
DeleteEven non-crafters and creative makes and loves colors!
That's a amazing store! The colorful library for creative people like us.
ReplyDeleteIt feels like a safe haven for me. I like to hangout here :)
DeleteOMG OMG!! This looks so awesome!! I really wish we had one in our city, there would be lines out the door!
ReplyDeleteIt is a concept bar by the famous bookstore here in Manila. That will be fantastic!
DeleteThis looks like a very cool place for artists to get all of their art supply needs. My daughter would love a store like this with all of the things she could get from there.
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy that this concept bar arrived here in my city because sourcing for good quality art supplies and paints are truly tough.
DeleteOmg this would be my NEW favorite store. Diamonds aren't a girls best friend..this store is because omg I would've bought so much stuff and just rolled around in it once I got home! Ha ha
ReplyDeleteIt is so lovely and the nicest part is meeting new fellow artists.
DeleteI detect OCD here! I can't even do like how they tidy up and make sure everything is in order. Btw, this will great place for art enthusiast!
ReplyDeleteLOL Yeah I've noticed it too! Staffs are OCD.
DeleteThis place is a stationery haven and i love the vibes of the store! the area around also looks so arty and chill!
ReplyDeleteDoes your city also have this kind of art store?
DeleteI know a friend of mine (and me too) who can stay at this place for hours just to look for that one pen! Haha
ReplyDeleteLOL I feel you.. nothing is more mesmerizing right?!
DeleteLOL I remember how I got one of those big boxes of colour pencils in school and I was so proud of it! I know many friends who would go crazy in this place
ReplyDeleteLOL me too! When I got my first super big box of crayons, I gained many friends then and they thought that we are rich! LOL those crayons elevates my status :D
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