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The stopover in Hong Kong on the way to Japan wasn't a struggle when we are lucky enough to stay in this house, on the Peak. But that aside, it was a wonderful opportunity to catch up with our host, and with a parade of visitors who came calling. So...
We're off to Japan, to visit the historic city of Kanazawa in Honshu, (above is Kanazawa Castle),
via Hong Kong above. This C19th Chinese oil on canvas was sold at auction on Sunday for USD20,000, (a lot more than I was prepared to pay, considering...
It's been a day of pairs. Four to be exact. If I knew anything about poker, I might have said that was a good hand, but clearly it isn't, and I don't.
The two new acquisitions, (atop) have been placed in the hallway as you enter the sitting/dining...
Top: Daybed covered in "Atoll" (coral), linen/cotton, by Manuel Canovas. Fabric wardrobe panels "Samphire" linen, by Arctic. Image from House & Garden.
Middle: Tablescape by CC, resin coral mounted on perspex. Armchair & sofa fabrics by Jim...
