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On the Map

This is an older post I stumbled across from ** Terramia **. Sadly, there are no recent entries, but I have enjoyed reading through the archives.

 

Fan Tan Fabulous

This is by far one of the most amazing stores I have ever stepped foot in... Fan Tan Gallery located in Victoria's historic Chinatown, just steps away from the famous 5-foot-wide Fan Tan Alley. Bette Patrick and her son Alan are the shopkeepers and maintain a superb home décor store. I don't think I have ever seen a more remarkable merchandise display that changes *weekly* (see a post I did back in February showcasing some fabulous examples).
It is always a treat to stop in for a browse whenever I go for a pitterpatter downtown. And Coal the gorgeous cat is sure to greet you at the door, or at the cash register (sooo darling!).

via ** Terramia **

Jonesing for a shopping trip, Alice

More Pink Please

I love this post on pink rooms. Everyone needs more pink in their life. I know this because a real-estate agent once told me our house had too much pink for the general public. Such is the sad state of affairs in our everyday, shopping mall life, where pink is relegated to awful baby dresses or cheap underwear. If you're unwilling to make any significant changes in your life, at least buy some pink flowers for your bathroom.

Sitting on the front porch, Alice