I was walking along Friedrichstrasse yesterday to meet a friend and found some really cute and cool shops all in a row. If you are in the area I definitely recommend checking out these special stores. . . .
BERLIN FINDS: Werkhaus
This is definitely an interesting shop that has everything from optical toys to functional office organisers to home accessories and gifts. What makes it different is that everything is made using . . .
BERLIN FINDS: Kahla Porcelain
The first time I passed by Kahla's shop, I fell in love. Though their porcelain is slightly thicker than I expected, I adore their modern yet classy designs. Going to their store is a . . .
BERLIN FINDS: Frau Tonis Parfum
The hottest place for perfume in Berlin right now is Frau Tonis. I was so excited when our Willkommen in Berlin Design Group Leaders scheduled a visit to their beautiful store. We were welcomed warmly . . .
Good to Know Guide: Buying a Real Christmas Tree
Buying a real Christmas Tree for the first time was not as smooth sailing as we thought it would be, especially because we were on a tight budget and we don't have a car. I asked several Germans for . . .
Interesting Doorstop Designs
Though it's technically still fall in Berlin, it feels like winter is to me. This week it's been going below zero and and we've been trying to adapt by following some heat saving tips (will post them . . .
BERLIN FINDS: Onkel Zozo Art Gallery
Happy Halloween! I thought a post on cute little monsters would be perfect for today! I found this super cute Art Gallery after attending the Alternative Berlin Walking Tour with some visiting . . .
BERLIN FINDS: Courtyards of Hackeschermarkt
We wanted to explore Hackeschermarkt after hearing from friends that they have some really lovely shops in the courtyards areas of the apartment buildings. The courtyards of Hackeschermarkt are famous . . .
BERLIN FINDS: Villa Harteneck Interior Decor
As part of our Grunewald tour in the WIB First Steps in Berlin Group, we visited the luxury interior design shop, Villa Harteneck. I absolutely love the casual but oh-so-luxe look, so this visit was . . .
BERLIN FINDS: Cheap Flowers and Plants
One of my sources of great joy here in Berlin is being able to buy flowers and plants. They are beautiful, cheap and abundant. Every street seems to have a flower shop. We can buy flowers for as cheap . . .
