Tea Museum: Sin Hong Choon

Tea Museum: Sin Hong Choon

Totally by luck, we walked past this free tea museum! We were on our way somewhere else and some tea spirits called out to us from this dark and mysterious place, and we heeded the call—the tea spirit...

July 03, 2024 — Liz Chan
Taipei Early Days

Taipei Early Days

Caleb continues to be our early morning riser, jet lag bringing out the best in everyone as we all know, and so he has a little predawn adventure with Percy Jackson before joining us in our dream worl...

June 30, 2024 — Liz Chan
Taiwan Stationery Fair 2024

Taiwan Stationery Fair 2024

This weekend is the Taiwan International Stationery Fair, which took place at the Taipei World Trade Center, and it was our first time attending. If you’re planning on coming to Taipei and you’re inte...

June 28, 2024 — Liz Chan
TY Lee Pens

TY Lee Pens

Link to TY Lee Pen Shop on Google Maps

 

One of our first stops here in Taipei was to the famous TY Lee Pen Shop, in the Da’an District. Absolutely a must-visit if you’re in Taipei.

 

So many beautiful pens...

June 26, 2024 — Liz Chan
Early Mornings in Taipei

Early Mornings in Taipei

We made it here into Taipei and we’re still adjusting to our adventure. Our hotel is lovely! There is a literal pet rabbit in the lobby. Our room is very small, so we are getting to know each other ve...

June 25, 2024 — Liz Chan
Flight Over the Ocean

Flight Over the Ocean

We made it! I’ve been sharing stories on Instagram, in case you’re also there, and you want to follow along with us. It’s also been great getting feedback and recommendations from people from Taiwan o...

June 23, 2024 — Liz Chan
Life These Days: Countdown to Taiwan

Life These Days: Countdown to Taiwan

The last few days before our trip to Taiwan were hectic and slow-moving and non-effectual, trying to make the most of our time celebrating another school year, another season, new friends and old, whi...

June 22, 2024 — Liz Chan
Traveling Stationery Supplies

Traveling Stationery Supplies

We are getting on a plane and flying to Taiwan and I have been ruminating on the supplies I’d like to bring with me, clearly having my priorities straight.

 

Taiwan is, of course, abundant with its own s...

June 14, 2024 — Liz Chan
Currently Reading

Currently Reading

 

The other day at our kids’ swimming lessons, I met an illustrator of a book we carry in the shop. I was aghast in the face of the interaction. The car had broken down and Jon had brought it into the g...

June 12, 2024 — Liz Chan
Special Edition Summer Safaris

Special Edition Summer Safaris

New summer Safaris! They are the ultimate in tropical summer fun.

 

I am loving the dual colours on pens, especially when there is a clip involved. It’s nice to have a couple of different Safaris with di...

June 10, 2024 — Liz Chan