Talking Shop/Birthday Bash Living
Striking a Balance Lily’s Antiques blends old and new furnishings for your home
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ily’s Antiques began as a small antiques dealer in 1998. Over the years, their three-floor shop has become one of the main sources for fine antiques in Beijing, with customers from around the world. On the third floor, there is a section dedicated to Lily’s Museum, where customers can learn more about antiques and admire some pieces from CEO Lily Quan’s personal collection. Customize your own furniture with Lily’s Living, which produces contemporary antique furniture. At Lily’s, expect a passionate team that is always willing to help. They host regular events at their showroom and tours at their factory, where their products are mostly handmade. Customers can even meet with designers and experts to collaborate on designs. At the showroom, visitors can relax at Lily’s Cafe with tea and coffee or partake in crafts, such as paper cutting, wood carving, clay sculpting and painting in their DIY room (call in advance, free of charge). Laura Ibba Daily 8.30am-6pm. Gaobeidian Showroom, 69 Gaobeidian Furniture Street, Chaoyang District (8579 2458) www.lilysantiques.com 朝阳区高碑店家俱一条街69号
How the Cookie Crumbles
photos: courtesy of lily’s antiques; illustration: sun zheng
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing plans your next kids’ party
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ant to inspire creativity and independence? Let Hilton Beijing Wangfujing host your child’s next birthday party (for up to 30 kids) with a cooking class. Choose either pizza making or cookie decorating for RMB 38 (plus 15 percent surcharge) per child. Special requests may be made, and all services can be mixed and matched in the party package. Two set menus are available for kids (RMB 98 or RMB 138) that include items like sandwiches, spaghetti, spring rolls, and ice cream. Other treats, edible and non-edible, include candy floss (RMB 10/person) and a stuffed bear dressed as a pilot (RMB 48 small, RMB 88 big). While the kids are getting their fill of sweets, parents can sit back and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee with two cookies (RMB 35) or one hour of free-flow tea and coffee with cookies (RMB 78). After the sugar rush kicks in, let the kids roam free in the playground, which is equipped with a small carousel, a jumping castle, and a ball pit. Consult Hilton Beijing Wangfujing to customize a party for your child and be sure to do so at least 15 days in advance. Laura Ibba Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing Dongjie, Dongcheng District (5812 8888) 北京王府井希尔顿酒店，东城区王府井东街8号
June 2013
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