Who would have known that Guijo Street in Makati would contain a whole new experience encompassing the musical and visual arts? Who would have known that an ancestral house would turn out to be a haven for everyone who appreciates art in all its forms?

When you reach Guijo Street in Makati, look out for this sign indicating the mesmerizing world of saGuijo Cafe + Bar

Not a single area is wasted in saGuijo Cafe + Bar  — even the bathroom walls are decorated with murals. Their signature drink is called the saGuijo insulin shot, a vodka-based drink that you can share with your barkada. You can view the schedule of the bands / solo performers in their website www.saguijo.com. There is also a location map provided so you’ll know exactly where Guijo Street can be found. I learned that Kate Torralba, the fashion designer, is also a skilled keyboardist and she performs in saGuijo Cafe + Bar as well.

It can get crowded at night so it would be best to come in early. 

There is a lot you can do at saGuijo aside from listening to the live band and enjoying the Filipino-Thai food. The vintage store called "I Love You Store" can be found on the second floor of the saGuijo building as well as an art venue called "The Theo Gallery."

The Theo Gallery is run by Daniel and Angelo, the owners of saGuijo Cafe + Bar, and the exhibit changes monthly.

There was a mirror in the Theo Gallery filled with glass etchings and I snapped a picture of my reflection in it.

Conceptualized as a place to bring back clothes to life, The I Love You Store is as unique as its name suggests. You can clearly see the love and passion that went into the clothes and vintage items displayed in this store. Everything you see in the store is for sale, including the reworked couch and the mirror decorated with the words "I Love You."

One of my favorite items is this decorated mirror

I had quite a heartwarming talk with Bianca Holganza, one of the members of Amazing Grace, the group that manages The I Love You Store.

Bianca is as unique as the store she manages

Before I left saGuijo, Bianca encouraged me to write on their walls as a way of adding to their decor. Visitors can express their thoughts on love by using the markers provided. After some thought, I wrote down "LOVE is the only four letter word you need."  Try to find it on the walls when you visit The I Love You Store.

My favorite saying about LOVE (aside from what I thought of)

They also hold informal talks in their store and you can get schedules from their website www.fashionwillsavetheworld.tk.

Entering the alternative world of saGuijo is an experience that will fire up your imagination and inspire you to appreciate beauty in ALL its forms.