The dining room opens to the sleek, modern kitchen designed by Leicht outfitted with Subzero and Smeg appliances. Her dining table remains the same one she grew up with in her family home, but most meals are at the counter lined with E Murio barstools
Her parents are both patrons of history, culture and the arts and are the founders behind the incredible testament to Philippine heritage—Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bagac, Bataan. Her sister, Jam, is well known in the art scene and is the founder of Bellas Artes Projects, a non-profit supporting creative endeavours and the exchange of knowledge through artist collaborations and educational programmes. In fact, Jet credits her sister for helping her navigate the world of contemporary Philippine art and selecting pieces for her home. However, it is their parents who have passed on their love for things with a story. “Our parents are antique collectors,” she explains. “And we grew up around a lot of old things. My earliest memories include my father haggling with antique dealers. Both my parents have an incredible eye for beautiful objects.”