Today I piled my two little ones into the car and drove into Chicago for an annual family tradition--lunch at the Peninsula Hotel during the holidays! We met my sister-in-law and brother-in-law for what was the eighth such year.So pretty.The kids enjoyed the menorah, … [Read more...]
Hong Kong cards
I've been up to my ears in holiday cards: sending, reordering (twice!), and of course receiving them. So what better time to shamelessly blog about my obsession with cards from Hong Kong?On my last trip there, I bought a ton of cards with no intention of sending them out. … [Read more...]
Hong Kong bag obsession
I've been enjoying other bloggers' gift recommendations this month and now have many great ideas. So I've put together my own list of things I have and love:My crazy obsession with bags and purses from Hong Kong!It started 20 years ago when I moved back to the Fragrant … [Read more...]
Treasures from a bygone era
Writing a book like Good Chinese Wife forced me to relive many difficult events in my past. So when I dug out my wedding qipao from the summer I was 24, I had mixed feelings.On one hand, I'm happy I still have the dress. It was so difficult to find a red qipao … [Read more...]
The Hundred Flowers Project
Last night I met my mom and friend Helen in Chicago to see a play at the Silk Road Rising Theater. The Hundred Flowers Project by Christopher Chen is advertised as an experiential performance.Set in present time, it's a play within a play. A theater company is performing … [Read more...]
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