Asian Hotels - Oriental touch

Mansion Hotel Shanghai

"The Mansion Hotel once belonged to one of Shanghai's most notorious gangsters before the Communists took over in 1949. But since the colonial-era villa was transformed into a hotel in 2007, visitors can relive the glory days of Shanghai's yesteryear." (Businessweek) Love it!



137 Pillars House Chiangmai, Thailand

Built in 1889 to accommodate the manager of the British East Borneo Company, this residence has now been restored into a 30-suite boutique hotel. While the stately teak-wood building has retained its oriental elegance, the hotel delivers the level of comfort one would expect from a high-end establishment of its caliber. Elements reminiscent of days gone by such as tiled verandas, cane shades, rattan furniture, and free-standing Victorian baths are complemented by modern facilities such as flat screen televisions, wi-fi, and outdoor garden showers. Two of the hotel’s Louis Leonowens Suites feature private infinity pools.

Hotel Rooms

Flavors of Morocco in Hua Hin- Villa Maroc

Villa Maroc
165/3 Moo 3 Paknampran
Pranburi, Prachuap Khirikhan
77220, Thailand
Tel: +66 32 630 771
Fax: +66 32 630 791
Email: pr@zinchospitality.com

Set on the gulf of Thailand, Villa Maroc is just a 3 hour drive away from Bangkok. Tucked away in Pranburi, (20-30 min drive from Beach town Hua hin) this resort is my wishlist.

Location Attraction:
Namtok Pa La-uLocated in Kaeng Krachan National Park is a fantastic 11-tiered waterfall surrounded by dark, pristine forest. Visitors can easily get to the waterfall by local transportation from Hua Hin, 63 km away. Visitors can view each level of the waterfall by walking up a trail which runs parallel to the stream. The national park is home to an interesting variety of birds and butterflies, many of which are most visible between 7am and 10am.

Cruising Asian Flavors.....

Above are images ofthe deluxe room....

The cruise either departs from Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)
and proceeds upstream to Siem Reap in Cambodia or the
other way from Siem Reap downstream to Saigon. Ok Nelly, I will have to visit you very soon.

this is called the standard room which i love love... I love the idea of having a folding panel behind my bed. All the little details around the room is just so pretty to me. I have not been on a cruise before because the idea of being out in the sea for so many days is simply quite beyond me but now, looking at these images via Alkemie I might have to try to overcome this fear. Photos from Heritage Line via alkemie

And yet another great entry by Alkemie, a blogger I have been following for months now. I had to share this with you because.......

Getaway: Khao Yai , Thailand

Each villa has a private pool villa facing the forest....

Bathroom is accessible via the living room and the master bedroom.

Each villa had its own private pool....right in the middle of a forest!
The Mist Bar at Kirimaya.

Khao Yai is a mountainous area, known for its great weather and greenery. It was a pleasant birthday surprise K gave to me. Thoroughly pampered! Possibly one of the most relaxing trip ever. There is just something about Khao Yai that makes you want to slow down and enjoy every bit of it. Images above: Kirimaya resort : Muthi Maya( pool villas)

A random artsy boutique hotel we spotted while searching for food.
A cafe/ vineyard/ restaurant in Khao Yai! We enjoyed some Italian flavors in Thailand. The owner of this vineyard loves Italy hence the idea of bringing some Italian flavors to Thailand. Made me want to return to Rome/ Florence.

Monday Blues......

Wall papers. Love the ones with birdies...
Via this site... very much inspired by the images here. Definitely a library of inspiration for my new home.

Chinese Vase

I promise you a tinge of Asian flavor via Stamford Wife & Chinoiserie Chic . CC is such a colorful blog with captivating images. If you need some Chinoiserie Chic advice or inspiration, go go.

Bamboo Element.

In Sag Harbor, New York, designer Michael Lee and friends Alex and Sue Glasscock converted an 1865 Second Empire?style town house from a triplex back to a single-family residence. The Glasscocks — he owns a private equity firm; she is an organic farmer — have been renovating houses with Lee for 14 years. Above: Works on paper by Robert Gwathmey, top, from Sotheby’s, and Jafe Kaldi hang in the music room over a bamboo Ralph Lauren sofa, with Henry Calvin fabric. (March 2008) AD


Chinese Bamboo side table with Black lacquered top from
Southall Antiques
550 Fifteenth Street, Suite 6
San Francisco, CA 94103


England
circa 1865
Very rare English Desk with a leather pull-down place to write,with a letter holder, 3 drawers
and the 2 original candle holders. by Coco House & Company


Italy
1930-1940
Charming yellow tole painted tray on faux-bamboo yellow and black painted metal folding base. Pastoral figures painted on the tray
Benjamin Wilson Antiques
441 Warren Street
Hudson, NY 12534
USA


CIRCA 1805
What a handsome pair of horseshoe armchair. Meant for the export market and maybe that's why the height and size is slightly larger than the normal Chinese Horseshoe armchair.
Each with rounded back inset with open fretwork panels centered by the "wan" symbol; raised on straight legs joined by stretchers.
Hyde Park Antiques, Ltd.
836 Broadway
New York, NY 10003
USA
Inspired!
Faux Bamboo, Real Bamboo...i love it all....via

Asian Flavors

I decided to start a new blog devoted to Eastern works, designs, regardless of modern, vintage or antique. Food & Flavors, Sights & Voices...I shall dedicate my first posting to Singapore! Some lil charming sights and Flavors...
TWG Tea was established in Singapore in celebration of the island’s great history as a trading post for teas, spices and fine epicurean products. TWG Tea, which stands for The Wellness Group, is a luxury concept that incorporates an international distribution network to professionals, unique and original retail outlets and exquisite tea rooms. A veritable tea institution, TWG Tea is passionate about sharing their expertise and has become a point of reference for tea lovers thirsty for knowledge. TWG offers the finest harvest from 800 over single estates.

TWG Tea is internationally recognized as a veritable innovator with the creation every season of new varieties of tea in collaboration with the world’s most renowned estates.

Colonial Sights in Singapore....

"A Sensitive Restoration Reinvigorates a Historic Colonial in the Heart of Singapore"

I have to say this is one of the finest examples left in Singapore. My first encounter of these colonial houses was when my mother took an alternative route home. Was i only 7 then? I can't recall but i know i was still very little and yet they remained quite vividly in my memory....


A pleasant surprise! This home has such a distinct flavor...! Asian Flavors....A long side black lacquered top Bamboo table adds so much character to this hallway!

More Bamboo pieces littered around the bedroom. I love how book shelves are paired.
What a pleasure...Always a good time with AD Photography by Russell MacMasters Jan 2007
It's my first posting and I hope you enjoy the blog from here forward.