this and that

I was inspired to change around my wall decor after seeing this post at Oh, Hello There. I love the idea of floating clothes pegs as I was getting majorly sick of the twine. My boyfriend bought the sailor painting at the Chatachuk Weekend Market while we were in Bangkok over Christmas, and it has proven to be my favourite addition to our loft. That funny rabbit hologram and the "All Goodness" card came from the best stationery shop in Hongdae, and you may recognize that little foxhat print if you've been reading along.

Speaking of Bangkok, you should check out this amazing photo blog of the smoking hot city. Essi's photos make me want to jump on the next plane back.

long live the king

In my little debrief about Thailand, I forgot to mention how much the king and royal family are loved and respected, and how prevalent this love is. This beautiful blog reminded me. Almost everywhere you look, there are formal portraits and shrines dedicated to the king - even at the movies. On our third day in Bangkok, Carlos and I took a much needed (and air-conditioned) break from the bustling streets at the Paragon Cineplex. This was by far the most fantastic theater I've ever been in, complete with plush, reclining seats and intricate crown moldings. However, what I'll remember most was that after the previews, a message appeared on the screen reading "please pay respects to his majesty the king". Following this, everyone (including the baffled tourists) stood up and watched a montage of the royal family. It was all very bizarre, a bit bewildering, but ultimately quite touching.