Here to celebrate the art of living fully — always learning, exploring, and savouring the moment. Join me as I dive into all the things that make life rich, vibrant, and endlessly fascinating!
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CNY Duck and Dim Sum at iDen & Quanjude Beijing Duck House
iDen & Quanjude may be on the pricier side, but it consistently delivers when it comes to ambiance, presentation, and flavour. Every meal I’ve enjoyed there has been exquisite—and my first experience trying their dim sum recently was no exception. From the silky congee to the perfectly prepared noodles (thin and al dente —…
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Latte & Canelé
Afternoon coffee and canelé sound about perfect to me. This might have been our last sip of coffee and bite of pastry at Fol Epi on Yates during a quick trip to Victoria, BC during the pandemic. We loved that place and we always looked forward to going there. Thankfully, they still have their…
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Techo Weeks Leather Cover
After many years, I’m back to a pocket-sized planner: the Hobonichi Techo Weeks. This size had always been my preference since university, because it’s easy to bring anywhere. Finding a good one wasn’t easy, and when I did…ooof, it was pricey. Hard cover, slim, lightweight, and holds the whisper thin Tomoe River paper that…
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Lunchtime Hydrangeas
It’s a special treat when I can squeeze in a quick watercolour sketching session in the middle of the day. This is my half hour.
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Decline with Ease
The great part about getting older? There’s no insatiable thirst for grandeur, and you don’t live for the grind (or at least you don’t want to). Instead, you find yourself gravitating towards peace and comfort. Peace and comfort. You move along to your own beat with a confident stride. You value your time. You…