flower market...

Just the other day Heidi and I made quick early morning run to the Mong Kok Flower Market. I was after one of everything. Heidi was more restrained and focused on cut flowers and succulents.  We both were after some herbs. As the whole herb plant costs less than the small bunches at all the grocery stores. 

We both grabbed several succulents. Including the two on the far left. I wasn't very exciting and just re potted three of them into a plain pot. Now my inspiration is in full blast and I need to return to start more detailed projects!

Orchids can usually be snatched up at three for $100hk ($13us). Priced just right for one in every room or one large pot with several plants. 

Every kind of bamboo. Shaped. Curly. Short. Variegated. Tall. Single stems. Bundled. 

Early morning deliveries 

Need a quick grab and go bouquet?

I had to have one of these olive topiaries.  They were $20us, but it is still alive. The sales lady was certain to tell me not to eat the olives. I'm not sure as to why? Other than you shouldn't eat raw olives. But can't I brine them and then eat them? 

A quaint hotel nestled among the florists (by the hour!)

Carnations in every hue.

And fancy bamboo

Heidi's purchases

Now after reviewing my own green thumb pinterest board I really want to go back with a better master plan! Terrariums. Hanging succulent planters. Inside waterlily with added goldfish. All possibilities.

xox, 

Christine

all photos via Heidi Selch

Getting there...

MTR

Tsuen Wan (red) line Prince Edward Stop exit B1 

BUS

New City 113 stop at Prince Edward road West

show and tell...

Last week I spent a good deal of time and change at the flower market. Which included trying this fruit above. It tastes like a cross between a melon and an apple. I asked one of my local friends and she has no idea what it is called. I'll post more photos later this week. But it was great fun and I accomplished a lot off my to do list. This week it's off to the Brass Factory and the Jade Market for more Christmas shopping. In the meantime, here's several tidbits I thought you might enjoy this week.

• Who doesn't want books under the Christmas tree? Personally, I'm very intrigued to read With out you there is no us by Suki Kim. Have you heard about it? She's been on several talk shows. Ms Kim taught English in North Korea and writes about life there. 
• My son has started to travel all over The Kong on his own. The public transportation is excellent here. So we printed out these In Case of Emergency cards from The Epilepsy Network for my piece of mind. 
• I thought I was a pretty good gift wrapper, but this lady puts me to shame. I think I need to step it up a notch. 
• I finally found an app that helps with writing the Mandarin characters. The characters are traced right on the screen. Every little bit helps! 
• We  love Mexican food, which isn't very easy to find here in The Kong. Now add onto that a celiac child and we usually cook our own Mexican dinners at home. I finally found a gluten free tortilla recipe that works. Enjoy! 

Hope every one's having a great holiday season so far. We hosted a neighborhood cookie decorating party Saturday. I think all the kiddos had a good time. Can you believe I completely forgot to take any photos? Not a single one! Must have been all that sugar! Next time. 

xox, 

c

flower market

aren't all the colors fab? so much to choose from.

these must be special orchids as they are more expensive than the ones i purchased. 

i think they may be thai orchids. as most regular orchids are just three for $100hkd

 {$4.25usd each!}

large trees for just $48hkd {just $6usd!}

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i wonder if pitcher plants would help with the mosquitoes?

next time i will probably grab one {or two}