Have you had the chance to visit David’s Tea on West 4th Avenue? If you haven’t you must, especially if you are a tea connoisseur. This aromatic store lured me in and I fell in love with their pressed “Pu’erh” tea.
These little, precious nuggets are slightly oxidized green tea, pressed and interwoven with fragrant Chrysanthemum petals. The mix is perfect for your Spring season tea parties. 50 gram bag for $6.50.
2199 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, 604.734.3440 www.davidstea.com
Sunny Shum, Your Industry Insider
Never thought about heading to Palm Springs for a quick vacation until a friend of mine suggested it. I am so glad I tried it out. It was quiet, easy to get to and most definitely slow paced.
STAY: When visiting Palm Springs, enjoy the cozy one floor motel that was revamped as the Viceroy. Book one of the private villa rooms that surround the outdoor pool. The all black and white decor with trims of yellow are a refreshing yet bold interpretation of the Hollywood Regency style.
415 South Belardo Road, 1.800.670.6184
EAT: One of the best meals I’ve had was at Mister Parkers at the Parker Hotel. Jonathan Adler’s deconstructed design of the space makes you feel like you just fell down the rabbit hole and entered an entirely different world. If … more …
Lovely to see the face of Jane Aldridge, blogger of Sea of Shoes, on Simone’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection lookbook.
Simone’s collection is a blend of metallic materials and animal prints…add some denim and ruffles to it too. I can not forget to mention the nautical stripes and corset lacing. I know it appears it’s everything and the kitchen sink. But for some reason, like Jane Alderidge’s style, no matter how it’s pieced together, it just works.
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Spring seems to be showing up rather early this year and it’s the perfect time to update your jacket collection. Substitute your heavy winter coat for this stylish motorcycle jacket by Parameter from Sine’s new e-commerce site.
Light weight with a front side zip, this jacket will keep you looking cool during the spring breeze and perhaps also appear daring. Comes only in black (my favourite color) at $148.
Until the end of March, all stylish partlySunny readers can enjoy 20% off on anything off the site with promo code “Spring20″. The e-commerce site can be found at: www.shopsineny.com
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Scandinavian cocktails, cashmere blankets and no choice but to huddle up close for heat and warmth - sounds like the perfect date venue to me.
Welcome to Polar, a new underground lounge that just opened its doors in New York underneath Gramercy’s Marcel Hotel. A swanky ice den of sorts, you can sip on drinks like Operation Highjump (Reyka Icelandic Vodka, Frozen Grapes, White Grape Juice and Pear Eau de Vie) while sharing an appetizer like Truffle Egg Toast.
Tuck away by drawing down the curtains in a private VIP ice cave - decked with mirrors cozy couches, and plush pillows. Perfect for some not so private PDA.
Polar, at the Marcel, 201 E. 24th St, nr. Third Ave.; reservations@nycpolar.com
Amy Chan, partlySunny Contributor
