the day i didn’t wish for snow…
I sometimes get comments about how much fun and how easy our travels appear – but be relieved: everyone has not-so-great days. …
living room where mid-century meets british
This living room looks so mid-century – and British. It mixes colours and patterns: yellows, blues, pale wood and different prints using …
those little luxuries of daily life…
If you have been following my blog lately you are probably on the know that we are moving again – this time …
hiking the cloud covered mountain (yunmeng shan)
Here’s a perfect day trip from Beijing to a mountain destination where the clear air is almost guaranteed – as is good …
spring is in the air…
…very soon. I’m already loving reading tips on how to spruce up the rooms for the spring. This dining corner with the …
an ordinary morning in beijing…?
I had a lot of people asking about the pollution over the weekend – sadly Beijing and many Eastern and Northern parts …
heavenly chalet-style
Now this is ski-chalet love! Rustic wood, soft lighting, exposed beams and soft white textures. It feels so romantic and cozy, just …
forbidden city pt2 & jingshan park
And here’s some more pretty pictures from Forbidden City – a continuation for my previous post {see here pt1}. Gates, rooftop details, …
treasures of forbidden city – pt1
Forbidden city (Gu Gong in Chinese, which means Former Palace) and the Tian’anmen square in front of it probably are the second …
the rainy (or pollution) day fun!
I have complained before about the bad air of Beijing, but never has it been this bad: this evening the level hit …