Hero, Superman, Jolly Daddy, you name it! There are so many sweet nickname to complement all the fathers in the world who have unconditionally loving and supporting their kids. Spending some quality time with your family is always the best gift to your parents and to add an extra sweetness on this special day, ready a thoughtful gift for your Dad and express your thankfulness.
Read MoreHong Kong is an international city where many cultures meet and appreciated each other. In this modern word, there are still some traditions and etiquette people in Hong Kong follows. On this blog post, we would like to share with you some common Do and Don’t when it comes to gifting in Hong Kong and answer some of the wonders you might have when it comes to getting a gift for a friend from Hong Kong.
Read MoreThere are different ways to appreciate art. Whether you are considering to introduce a piece of original artwork, a framed art print or an artistic decoration to your home, here are three incredible benefits you can possibility gain out of it.
Read MoreExpressing love and thankfulness to our Mother is something we can always practice and Mother’s day gives us another great opportunity to express our appreciation to our Mother whether it is spending some quality time out together or thoughtfully selecting something for her to keep and cherish.
Read MoreThe Easter long weekend (5 days in a row, yay!) is coming soon! How are you going to spend it? If you are feeling “OMG, I can’t believe it’s April!”, don’t stress! There is still plenty of time to get your year organise and accomplish goals. As we are entering the Spring season, why not take this opportunity to reset, recharge and rejuvenate our mind, body, and home?
Read MoreThere are different kinds of love in the world: family love, doggie Love, Self Love, friendship love, romantic love , and unconditional love. Valentine’s day is not just a day for couples to celebrate love but a day we show our appreciation to people we love and who also love us unconditionally. When we are thinking about a gift for our beloved one, we would want to make it as thoughtful and special as possible.
Read MoreKung Hei Fat Choi! Yes, it’s the lunar new year in less than a month's time. There are many traditions when it comes to the lunar new year. One of the most popular ones is spring cleaning. The 28th day of the 12th month of the lunar calendar 年廿八 (three days before the lunar new year) is a day when many families clean up their homes. The meaning behind this tradition is to clear away old negative vibes and welcome the positive new future.
Read MoreThis Christmas, let’s #SupportSmall and #ShopLocal! Have you start feeling the festive vibes? It’s the time of the year where we celebrate with family and friends, and share some joy and laughter together. This year has indeed been a challenging year for many of us. Due to travel limitation and gathering restrictions, we might not be able to celebrate the festive joy like we normally do but we can also make an extra effort to let our family and friends know our appreciation to them.
Read MorePenny Creedon, a Brit who’s been living and working in Hong Kong for the past 12 and a bit years, used to be an actuary, working in an office, sitting at a desk all day. But, when her life took a different direction, she fell back in love with drawing and painting…and from creating a small range of Christmas cards to send to friends and family, Paper-Roses was born.
Read MoreGift shopping can sometimes be stressful! You would like to get something unique to someone your care about and something your recipients can cherish for a long time. Many creators would also offer small customisation/personalisation to fit your needs; making your gifts even more thoughtful and meaningful. In this blog post, we would like to share with you some one-of-a-kind personalised gift ideas that would surprise and put a smile on your recipient’s face!
Read MoreKnock Knock! Have you ever wondered why your friends knock on the table when you pour them some tea?
Whether you are dining in a cha chann teng (local fast food restaurant) or a Michelin star restaurant, knowing the Hong Kong dining etiquette would be useful and help you to prevent upsetting your guests.
Read MoreHong Kong Tram as known as Ding Ding (叮叮), is the oldest public transport in Hong Kong that is still providing services to the community. Isn’t the name Ding Ding just cute? The name actually came from the sound of the tram bell. While horns have replaced some tram bells, this cute name remains.
Read MoreMany of us would like to express gratitude to someone for varies reasons, and there are many ways to show our gratitude. In this blog post, we would like to take this opportunity, especially with Thanksgiving quickly approaching, to share with you three thoughtful ways of thanking someone that will make them feel really appreciated.
Read MoreEm Royston studied Design at University and went on to work for multiple product design brands in London, including Suck UK, where she designed a number of products for them. After a move to Hong Kong in 2016 and full of inspiration to create new products, Em was motivated to start her own brand building on the idea to 'Stitch your own way'.
Read MoreA piece of artwork can brighten up a home environment. There is no strict rules when it comes to choosing the perfect piece of artwork for your home. The most important thing is that you got to feel good about the piece of artwork. Yes, this sounds very straight forward but there are still times when we bought a piece of artwork because of its popularity and end up not feeling good to hang it on our wall.
Read MoreSarah Armstrong is a British textile designer who graduated from Central Saint Martins and has lived in Asia for over eleven years. Sarah’s designs celebrate Asian culture through hand drawn illustrations, prints and pattern. Many of her designs are food inspired and became her signature work. Her Dim sum themed salt and pepper shakers and her kitchen and dining ware designed using her own bao hand-drawn illustrations are loved by many people.
Read MoreWith the weather cooling down, we are officially entering the autumn; the wedding season. Different cultures’ wedding etiquette may varies but getting a gift for the bride and groom as a way to give our blessings would always be a kind gesture. Gifts doesn’t need to be luxury, a thoughtful gift can show your care to the couple and touches their hearts.
Read MoreKat J. Weiss is an independent illustrator and designer from a multi-ethnic and multi-lingual background; born & raised in Hong Kong. Though she feels kind of out of place sometimes (as is the typical "third-culture kid" narrative), Hong Kong will always be a place to call home. Kat illustrated a series of loveable food inspired characters. She picked up the traditional screen-printing technique and hand-print her very own illustrations on t-shirts for people to cherish.
Read MoreMid-Autumn Festival is also known as the Moon Festival is a traditional festival celebrated in many Asian cultures with a history dating back to the Zhou Dynasty. Yes, over 3,000 years ago! It happens on the 8th full Moon day (15th each month) of the lunar calendar each year, usually around September to October time.
Read MoreIn the effort of social distancing, activities that we usually do to release stress and enjoy some goods time after a long day at work may not be feasible during this period of time. On this blog post, we would like share with you some easy and fun DIY ideas at home. These creativity activities do not require a huge time commitment and you can decide how much time to spend on it whenever you want.
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