Saturday NoHo Gems on Gough (歌賦街)

by Jade // June 4, 2013 // No Comments

A question for Hong Kong and most metropolitan cities is: do you ever sleep? Hong Kong, do you sleep? Whether it’s an American/European company following a 9-5 work schedule, or an Asian company with fluctuations of getting off at 8pm... Continue reading →

Society for Abandoned Animals – Animal Care in Hong Kong

by Jade // May 10, 2013 // 3 Comments

There are pet shops all over Hong Kong. Though, it is sad to realize that it has become a trade and business for many. Puppies are being sold well younger than 8 weeks (malnourished and weak) and in turn most... Continue reading →

Everything Tastes Better When It’s Free

by Jade // April 3, 2013 // 3 Comments

I am asked often how I find out about local events, how I know random facts, and isn’t living in Hong Kong expensive?! But really, my life is a combination of a lot of randomness that somehow fits nicely in... Continue reading →

HiKing in HK: Night & Day

by Jade // February 27, 2013 // No Comments

Hong Kong, one of the world’s most densely populated cities, during rush hour especially, it’s easy to feel like a little fish in the sea of 7 million squished in that MTR (subway) car without any breathing room. It’s in... Continue reading →

Insights from Design Thinkers – Bringing Creativity to Work

by Jade // January 21, 2013 // 2 Comments

2012 marked Hong Kong’s Design Year and although we have started a new year, that is no reason for design thinking to come to a sudden halt. Design Thinking can apply anywhere and everywhere! (Just take a look at Hong Kong’s recent policy... Continue reading →

Lost & Found: Comfort Zone

by Jade // January 4, 2013 // 6 Comments

Happy First Friday of the Year 2013! I’m new to Herb & Lace but am very grateful to be a part of this project sharing some local stories in Hong Kong. I hope to keep the inspiration flame going. When... Continue reading →

Transitory Tales: A Stranger in Her Hometown

by Michelle // April 14, 2012 // No Comments

tran·si·to·ry adj \ˈtran(t)-sə-ˌtȯr-ē, ˈtran-zə-\ 1 : tending to pass away : not persistent 2 : of brief duration : temporary <the transitory nature of earthly joy> — tran·si·to·ri·ly adverb — tran·si·to·ri·ness noun Examples of TRANSITORY 1. the transitory nature of... Continue reading →