Most people who have been to Shanghai know of Xintiandi, which is an area of Shanghainese Shikumen homes renovated and transformed into a district of upscale restaurants and shopping. Tianzifang is “the other” district with more artists and studios, along with restaurants and cafes all hidden behind rows of housing on Taikang Lu (Street). Building are not renovated like Xintiandi has, so there is still that old Shanghainese charm that is now difficult to find amidst all of the mass teardowns and re-construction all over the city. This alone is worth a visit.

You can get there on Shanghai Metro line number 9 to Dapuqiao station.

Foscarini released these Binic “take-away” lamps which are fun to have around. Designed by Ionna Vautrin, the original inspiration comes from the lighthouses in Brittany.

You can find these in the US priced at $262 each.

A friend posted the link to this site called Paris vs. New York: A Tally of Two Cities created by Vahram Muratyan of ViiiZ Design Studio which had some of the most clever imagery comparing two rival cities – Paris and New York. Having been to both cities multiple times I definitely could appreciate the comparisons between the City of Light and the Big Apple. You can always see the latest updates directly on Vahram’s site. Enjoy!

All images used with permission from Vahram Muratyan.