Jamie Rivera gives YES! magazine an exclusive peek at the new three-story, four-bedroom home that her husband built some three years ago. She and her family however, are still not sure when they will move in.

(YES! January 2006)

The house, in a quiet Quezon City neighborhood, has this sparse but elegant-looking living room featuring two Barcelona chairs. Jamie's minimalist approach in decorating her home stems from her dislike for cluttered spaces. "Hindi kasi kami naniniwala [ng asawa ko] sa yong pupunuin mong masyado?" she says. "Ayoko ng ganoon. Hirap linisin, e."

(YES! January 2006)

Jamie's awards room is located on the second floor of the house. She's sitting on a customized table made of narra. "Galing ýan sa puno namin sa [Pulilan] Bulacan, " says Jamie of the table. "Bumagyo nang malakas dati, natumba. Ginawang ganyan ng asawa ko. May ka-partner pa ýan. Nandoon yata sa basement." Also shown, with its huge narra tray, are the purple candles given by Kris Aquino.

(YES! January 2006)

This is the stylish façade of the new house. Jamie and family still reside in the old house, just a few blocks away from this one. "Initially kasi, office ýon, dito talaga kami titira. Kasi doon, laging maraming tao, walang privacy minsan. Kaso, hindi kami makalipat-lipat, e. Pero madalas, dito na kami nag-e-entertain ng guests."

(YES! January 2006)

The first floor (here seen from another angle) basically sums up how very hotel-like Jamie's home is: "Gusto kasi namin 'to, parang bahay-bakasyunan namin. Parang ganoon. Ýong para lang enjoy ka, ganoon." Proudly, Jamie adds: "Asawa ko nag-design nito. Pati mga furniture, mga cabinets, gawa niya ýan. Sila-sila lang ng mga tao niya."

(YES! January 2006)

With its huge glass windows, the living room creates a charmingly spacious and elevated atmosphere. "May ilaw lahat sa labas ng windows," Jamie explains. "Binubuksan namin 'pag gabi para hindi kami nakikita sa labas ng mga kapitbahay."

(YES! January 2006)

The dining area is separated from the living room by intricately designed wooden sliding doors. Its main attraction is this slick four-seater glass table that her husband designed specifically for this house.

(YES! January 2006)