I am so incredibly honored that author Weina Dai Randel has asked me to reveal the cover of her second novel, The Empress of Bright Moon (Sourcebooks, 2016)!Isn't it stunning?Weina and I share the same publisher, Sourcebooks, so it's no surprise they came up with such … [Read more...]
A look at the Green House
One of the highlights of my trip to Shanghai was an exclusive look at the elusive Green House, the former mansion of Mr. D.V. Woo (Wu Tongwen), a paint and dye tycoon who lived here with his two wives and their families. There's a lotus-leaf shaped elevator in the house so the … [Read more...]
Art Deco in the Former French Concession
My favorite memories of Shanghai are from the Former French Concession. I love the streets lined with plane trees and the colonial architecture. So I was excited to revisit it on my trip to Shanghai last week and was not disappointed.This house is now a Shanghai … [Read more...]
Shanghai Art Deco in the Old City
After eleven fabulous days in Shanghai and Hong Kong, I'm home and quickly adjusting to Chicago time. My mom, good friend Mary, and I attended the World Congress on Art Deco from November 1-6 and had so much fun.We attended lectures in the morning at the Shanghai Peninsula … [Read more...]
Small town China back in the day
With my upcoming return to China--the first time I'll be there in almost 18 years--I've been feeling a bit sentimental about the old days even though they weren't always that easy.I recently flipped through old photos from Hidden River, the small city in Hubei province where … [Read more...]
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