The UNTC Escapade

FYI: UNTC stands for Unique Novelty and Toys Corp. (http://untc.multiply.com)

A fellow W@wie, Sheila Yu (who's getting married on June 24, lapit na sis whoopee) referred to me her souvenir supplier. UNTC supplies almost all the big malls in the Philippines. Kaya lahat ng makikita mo sa mall meron sa kanila. We were so curious about it kaya hindi na ako nagdalawang isip. Talagang nag-sched na ako ng Saturday to go to their showroom. Contact person is Ms. Sheila Hwan.

After my gown fitting with Jun Ricaforte, we headed out to UNTC. Kaso di kami nag-breafast ng kapatid ko (kararating ko lang kasi from Laoag) kaya kumain muna kami sa Don Henricos. Mahirap tanggihan ang bunso kong kapatid. Kambal ko yun eh wahahaha! Joke lang. Kasama ko yung pinsan ko (My MOH) and si Eranie (fellow October Bride). I texted Ms. Sheila na mali-late kami kasi parang two years ata kami naghintay ng order namin. She texted back and said, "Ok kain kayo mabuti ha"... hmmm... bakit kaya?

Nakarating na kami 12nn. Hinintay namin si Ms. Sheila sa receiving area. Ang pretty ni Ms. Sheila. :) (side kwento pa eh) Tapos we headed on the 2nd floor. Meron dun locker for you to put your bags on. Bawal ang camera kaya di pwede dalhin. Kaya ni-locker namin gamit namin.

First stop ... ang Christmas Room ... hindi talaga yun ang pangalan, ako lang nagpangalan nun. Kasi naman puro Christmas decors yung nandun (as early as June may Christmas decor na sila). Pinakita pa ni Ms. Sheila sa amin yung mauuso na Christmas Tree this year. It's a combination of orange and violet. Kakaiba di ba? Parang gusto ko nga bumili eh. Ask ko si mom kung gusto niya. :)

Tapos she lead us sa next area ng showroom nila. Pagbukas ng pinto, napanganga ako sa dami ng picture frames (yaiks ang dami) Sabi nga ni Era, dapat daw organized kami sa paglilibot. so we started sa right to left. All kinds of frames are in there, candles, potpourri, marbles, crystalized stones, figurines, hay naku ang dami ... hindi ko maisa-isa. Pinakita niya sa amin yung souvenir niya sa mga principal sponsors niya. Shot Glass Chess Set... it's like playing chess of course, but this time, you've got to drink up the shot of wine na nakain mo sa kalaban. Meron din isa na Glass Chess Set ... it's made of glass. For her female entourage, she gave a glass set of perfume holders. ang ganda promise. and very sosy.

Natuwa kami sa mga wrought iron figurines. Magandang collection siya ha. Yung mga miniature China's din ang cute ... lalo na yung mga coasters and card holders. Ay grabe kaloka talaga! ewan ko ba bat di ko nakita to noon hehehe (thanks Sheila Yu... angel ka talaga heheh)

May Halloween corner nga sila dun eh. Masyado natuwa yung brother ko dito kasi he's always trying on the different hats and mask ... even the wigs :) Hihihi kakatuwa. Pati yung mga lalagyan for trick or treats meron dun. :)

Sa DIY corner marami raw materials, like tulle and ribbons... they will come up daw with beads na rin later this year kaya abangan nalang natin yun. Ang dami toys for children dito. Namakyaw nga ng glow in the dark yung kapatid ko. Hehehe.

Meron din sila sa car accessories and kitchenwares, even craft shop meron din... hay o hay. Kung kasama ko nanay ko malamang nabili niya buong showroom. Joke! hehehe

After 2 hours of goofing around ... I got thew dog wine holders for my principal sponsors, and the photo frames shaped like a window (architect kasi eh) for our guest souvenir. We'll just pick a nice photo from our prenup with Paul, to put on the frame ... naks ... excited hehehe! Very nice si Ms. Sheila, siya talaga nag-accommodate ng needs namin all throughout the trip sa showroom. Babalik ako dun lalo na sa pasko ... since lalaki na pamilya na reregaluhan ko sa pasko eh dun nalang ako bibili ng mga items na kailangan ko. whoopeee!