[Shanghai] - Out & About + Suzhou

Hello! Today’s post will be the last in our [Shanghai] series. I’ll wrap it up by taking you with me to enjoy some of the Shanghai sights!

Some of Shanghai’s famous sights.

I also made a day trip to Suzhou. A place I’ve been wanting to visit since years ago. Finally made it there! There’s a Chinese saying which when literally translated goes: Above, there is heaven; below, there are Suzhou and Hangzhou. It’s an expression which conveys the beauty of Suzhou and Hangzhou (should put Hangzhou as one of my places to visit next). 

It was a day trip so I didn’t have time for much but Suzhou enchanted me with its beauty nevertheless. Red leaves, peaceful rivers and ponds. A quiet stroll. An appreciation of the rich history.

That's it for now! I hope you've enjoyed this Shanghai series :)

[Shanghai] - Le Petit Jardin

There will be a few more posts to our [Shanghai] series but today’s post will be the last on a cafe. I hope you’ll like it! 

Le Petit Jardin resembles a vintage shop from the outside but upon entering, you will feel as if you’ve stepped into someone’s house. There is seating available in 2 rooms which are clearly furnished with old Europe in mind. Think dark and warm colour palette. Beyond that, you’ll enter what resembles an indoor garden. Gentle sunlight filtered by the white drapes floods the entire area. Hanging lamps, books, shelves and flowers adorn this cozy space.

Perfect place for afternoon tea! You’ll feel as though you were invited to a friend’s quaint and beautiful house. Did I like it? Of course, I did! :)

[Shanghai] - Cafe Hopping

Hello December! I feel like it’s now officially ok to start playing Christmas carols. Also, I am itching to do some shopping. Haha.

I’m continuing the [Shanghai] series with more pics from my cafe hopping. I got to say, it’s those that look simple, rustic and “undecorated” which I love the most. What about you? What’s your favourite cafe like?

I recently finished making a new plushie and am looking forward to showing it to you here!

[Shanghai] - Lolo Love Vintage

Lolo Love Vintage is a cute vintage clothing shop cum cafe. It’s off the main road but once you enter its ground, you will get a sense of its quirkiness. The shop is housed in what looks like the ground level of a double storey residential property. The sitting area of the cafe starts from the outer area of the house and extends to the big patio in front of it. Nestle on the retro furniture while you sip your coffee or you can have a bed too! 

[Shanghai] - Baker & Spice

I went on a short trip last week to Shanghai and guess what? I’ll be doing a series of posts on Shanghai here! The weather was great while I was there. It was cool enough to wear a jacket but not so freezing that one had to pile on layers. You’ll know by now that my travels always involve visiting cafes and indie shops, so this trip was no exception.

I have a love affair with artisan bread and I was at Baker & Spice on a lovely morning for my fix. It didn’t disappoint. Sitting at where I was, I could see freshly baked bread being taken out from the oven in the kitchen behind. After I greedily polished my breakfast, I slowly sipped my cup of freshly squeezed orange juice while enjoying the scene on the little lane outside. It was of flower peddlers, cyclists, grandparents and grandchildren, and of falling autumn leaves.