One of the places I absolutely love and adore most in Paris (which I try to go to every time I'm there) is the Mariage Freres tea salon on the corner of rue des Grands-Augustins and rue de Savoie. It is the first and original salon du the in the Mariage Freres family and continues to feel that way, even today. Perfect for some solo time or even with loved ones. Aside from an amazing list of teas to choose from, they also make wonderful candles. My favorite and the one I've had in my room forever is 'the rouge'.... Don't forget to ask to sample a smell of some fresh tea leaves downstairs on your way out...

These are images of my favorite Aesop store in Mayfair, London. Inspired by Artisanal British craftspeople, bronze and original fixtures, I love love it all. Aesop is known for their philosophy on how design can improve our everyday life (agreed). They started out of Melbourne, Australia and have now expanded to several major cities around the world, including Singapore, Paris, Zurich and Taipei. No two stores of theirs are alike, and each are designed and heavily inspired by its natural surroundings. And not forgetting the products themselves, which do wonders for the skin(I started using them couple of months ago). That communal sink is sick...I want one.

If ever you are in a jam about finding the right gift for a guy, look no further than Jack Spade, *other half and husband to Kate, Spade that is. His line of mens bags and accessories bring about a kind of discerning quality you just won't get anywhere else (I recently got my brother and boyfriend the laptop messenger bags while in London and that one in the photo shown is a personal favorite). And don't even get me started on his store in Soho (the photos can speak for themselves). So while he won't be opening a boutique on our shores anytime soon, he will be stocking pieces from his collection at the new Kate Spade Boutique here in KL. Yay!

*I stand corrected, Kate's husband name is Andy. Jack Spade is his label. Thanks Jess!

I've died and gone to Scotland. These are images from the interiors of the Jura Lodge, designed by Bambi Sloan. The fastest way to get there is via London and even then its gonna take you two planes and a ferry ride which equals about a whole day of traveling time (yikes!) But I wouldn't mind, just look at the interior.. amazing. Absolutely love everything about it.

In the spirit of all things English, I thought I'd share with you some images of one of my favorite spaces in London; the Matthew Williamson boutique on Bruton Street just off of Bond Street. An amazing mix of bird-like paradiso with a rock and roll vibe. This place really just reminds me of my best friend who lives in New York at the moment. Maybe because its bursting with colors! I wish it was my london outpost apartment hehe...