HK Does Vintage!!

After weeks of hard work, I am proud to present you with HK Does Vintage @ Rachel's Kitchen! After sleepless nights preparing the workshop to surprise HK with hundreds of vintage cups and cutlery... we hope you all enjoyed a little time travelling back to an era of fine english elegance! 

There was music, cakes, dancing, hot tea and even a vintage baby! The event was a success, much to the support and kind patience of our valued customers and helpers. Without you, the weekend would simply not be the same! Your interest and enthusiasm has inspired me to do this a million times better next time! 

A Million thank you's to all our supporters!

Visual Merchandising: A british flower garden...

inspiration for many cup designs

HK's first Vintage BB!!!

Haha.. I feel like I've won a prize!

Vintage family!

Thanks to my friend Lok for coming from China to help out!

Life in a few words and a few more pictures

Flash update of my life in the past few months. I have encountered...

A few project hand ins... so a lot of geeky time.
A birthday... I wish i was Peter pan :( 
A week long celebration in London
Near 100 cups of tea/ coffee
Some Jazz
Family time (the wonderful meals cooked by Grandma Diane)
A vintage Burlesque show (wow!)
LOTS of Cakes
Engagements (unfortunately still not me)
Endless books (pleasure and work)
Food (LOTS OF FOOD)
Hanging out with my Favourite sis Rosie Fong
New Year
Chinese New Year
Excess drinking (sorry Mum)
Dressing up, Dressing down
A hair cut (around 12 inches of hair!)
Missing my pug insanely 
A certain obsession with a Zara B&W jumper (I do wash it!) 
An International food party
Meeting new friends
Some sweat
Some laughs
Some Tears

And most importantly... the birth of my nephew Mr. Alvin Lau! Words simply cannot explain how much i love him and I am so proud to be his Aunt for the rest of my life.

Christmas Decor: Part 1

Christmas is nearly here! One favourite holidays of the year and this year I will be spending it at home in England. Last year was spent in Hong Kong  and it was such an eye opener for me. To kick start the festive celebrations I have been doing some DIY decorating. Nearly everything here is vintage and recycled...   Let's all try to Planet Earth Friendly this Christmas! This year I seem to have gone for a rather masculine, rustic and tonal style for some reason...but so far I'm liking it! Let the Christmas count down begin!

Vintage Christmas tree baubles... don't they look delicious?

DIY advent calendar made from vintage tins.

Vintage brooches... per

fect little stocking fillers!

Present for a gentleman in the making

DIY xmas tree... perfect for a those with a smaller home or on a budget! 

Recycled light bulbs as decorations. 

Old crystals, hand made hearts and old lights make an unexpected

excellent festive display...

The most simple way of gift wrapping without wasting too much paper...Let's do our bit for Planet Earth right?