HOME BOUTIQUE IN SHANGHAI

How many of  us dream of having a walk-in wardrobe at home, an entire room to organise, lovingly display and try on our treasured clothes, bags and shoes. Well, my mother's friend has taken things a step further and set up a home boutique. Two entire rooms in the basement of her house set up to display beautiful tailored jackets, floor-skimming dresses, matching sets and gorgeous wool coats. There are floor to ceiling mirrors, mannequins, even some sofa chairs and two changing rooms.

What an empowering and exciting idea, I thought, when we visited her home for dinner one evening during my time in Shanghai. Forget the search for a good location with decent rent - she sells pieces from the comfort and freedom of her home, inviting her many friends (and friends of friends) over for drinks, dinner and shopping. What an amazingly fun way to spend an evening! Which is exactly what we did.

Photos taken by my dad.