It's been too long, lets catch up over a nice cup of tea!

It's been too Long! Let's catch up on a nice cup of tea! Ever since moving from Yahoo, i have completely neglected my blog. Unfortunately I feel like many blog friends and vintage lovers have been lost.  From now, I promise to keep in contact with all of you again! 

Since my last post, semester two of university has taken up most of my time. Considering it's the last every year of my studies (unless in the distant future i want to continue my PHD...you can never stop learning),  I am trying my best to concentrate on my projects. However, unlike my undergrad studies, I am trying hard to balance my social life with work and this time round, I have made some lovely new friends from all around the world and all walks of life. 

Stay tuned for a quick summary of my past three months in the next couple of posts!

Anyway back to this post. Since i've been away, I have still magically managed to find time to treasure hunt for more vintage chinaware! Exploring markets and antique fairs gives me the chance to escape work... it's my guilty pleasure. Also since my entire family are also vintage lovers, we try to make it a family activity. I love sharing my passion with Mama and Papa and all we are waiting for is Rachel to come over from HK and we are ready for our road trip across the UK to continue our treasure hunt!

A dreamy afternoon nap with macarons and lots of TEA!!!

Royal Crown Derby trio

Adorable blue Shelly cup and saucer

I generally love blue and white designs, the gilding 

adds to the elegance of the long and lean shape .

Sometimes the most simple design can leave 

the biggest impression. 

This is understated elegance

Hand painted coffee and tea cups. 

Around 1910-1920, unmarked.

50's cake Doilies 

Rare Shelly pink tea set! So difficult to find

and the condition is excellent! This is going to 

be my wedding dowry haha!

Gatsby Art Deco coffee cup and saucer

The Brick Lane Effect

Bricklane... one of my favourite spots in London. Full of vintage markets, contemporary galleries, boutiques... this place attracts some quirky youngsters every weekend. There was a pop up sample sale shop open during our visit and my friend managed to find a few adorable summer dresses made by Japanese designer 'Tofu'. I probably wouldn't buy any antiques here (or anywhere in London for that matter) because they are obviously higher priced compared to pieces that i can find outside of the this tourist filled city. With a little patience, antiques can be hunted at nearly half the price in the countryside. 

The 'Boiler House' is full of pop up food stalls, serving dishes from around the world. Although many stalls serve fast greasy fast food, high quality, gourmet street food can also be found here. The Burmese noodle stall served some really fresh authentic dishes...definitely deserve a try! After choosing your food from around 30 stalls or so, you can sit outside in the courtyard and enjoy a bit of the british sun... 

Sunday Up Market is full of quirky little shops, selling everything crafted, hand made, bric-a-brac and some lovely second hand clothing. Brickane's 'Backyard Market' also supports local designers and artists, with an eclectic range of stalls, each one showcasing the designers' signature style. To see up and coming designers, this is a must visit for people wants to support the creative industry! I managed to find the most adorable pug print sweater designed by a young illustrator who had a collection of awesome artwork. 

Although Bricklane is a place filled with youth and colour... i prefer showing you my experience in black and white.... leaving your imagination to run wild...