HK CARE PACKAGE

My uncle returned from a trip to HK and as standard we can always expect some kind of Hong Kong related foodie care package to return with him. My dad’s side of the family always raid Kee Wah bakery and pop in all manner of finds from the snack section in Muji. Come to think

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FOOD, SHOPPING & GREAT COMPANY

So I don’t really do instagram posts anymore but the majority of these are instagram/iphone pictures (find me @diamondcanopy) and I thought I’d try and present them in a slightly different way. On Thursday, I took the day off work and spent the day in London, hanging out with my favourite blogger girls Daniela for

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Changing it up

I own a lot of blouses but this is one my favourites – you can always count on Zara to have some great designs and prints in store. They’ve become a staple and I wear them tucked into skirts and layered under jumpers and are my easy, go to outfit choices. Maxi skirts on the

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CNY 2013

It’s been a really lovely day. Chinese New Year feels a lot like Christmas and here are some pictures which illustrate our festive weekend! We are super traditional in our house so this picture heavy post is a fun way to show you what CNY is like for me (I seem to be showing you

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Chinese New Year and A Boy Named Sue

CNY preparations have begun in my house from spring cleaning to the minature mandarin tree which looks cute but also serve a double meaning at this time of year. Oranges symbolise prosperity and this week I expect a massive crate to appear in my house and we will be gifting many family members and friends

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Red, Blue and White for the Weekend

Blazer – H&M, Dress – Oh my love, Collar – HK Boutique (Laurustinius), Tights – Topshop, Shoes – c/o Stasia, Ceramic party ring brooch – Kath Cooper Didn’t realise how patriotic my outfit was until I was editing these pictures – but I do love these colours together and I especially love wearing the delicate

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Triangular Love: Wolf and Moon

I’m on a bit of a jewellery kick lately on this blog but a jewellery label I discovered last year was Wolf & Moon by Goldsmith graduate, Hannah Davis. Back in September when I was at a gloriously sunny Bestival, I found the Secret Emporium which was full of little stalls from independent British designers

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One Snowy Day

This weekend, like many other bloggers I took the opportunity to take some photos in the snow. I must have seemed crazy to anyone who looked out their windows when I discarded my coat and scarf (draped around my sister) while she took the photos. I’m still fascinated by snow and how it can turn

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