T-Trove Asian Decor Blog

The purse hangers was ordered for the holiday season last summer.  Although they don’t qualify as completely “Asian style”, but I thought they be useful holiday presents for the ladies who have everything (like my mom).

We display the hangers by the cash register since they needed some show and tell to the customers.  They were popular among ladies, but more men pick them up to play with them.   Surprisingly, male customers also bought more of these purse hangers as gifts then female.  I think it is because the hangers are modern in design with the shinny metal and mechanical features.  They also  solve a problem that many people face when eating out.

I kept one that was scratched when the shipment arrived.  Since the holiday season was busy, we didn’t eat out much.  The purse hanger sat in my bag for good 2 months and  I finally got to use it at Atlanta during the show last week.  After been to several restaurants and tried it out on different tables, I must say that I love it.  My purse was heavy from been stuffed with business cards, catalogs, orders, bottled water and other things.  The hanger not only held up the heavy bag right under the table, it help me keep an eye on valuables in crowded restaurants.   Now my fat purse doesn’t fight with me for seating space and won’t slip to the floor from open chair backs.

Although this was suppose to be the one holiday thing, I think I will order more and have them in the store a bit longer.  After using one, I think the purse hanger would be great birthday, friendship & office gift for everyone who carries a purse around.

Lily Arrangement

We have been doing ikebana flower arrangements to show off the use of kenzen (Japanese floral frogs) in the store. After completing the arrangement last week, I have one Lily blossom left.

One flower can be just as pretty, I thought to myself.

Out of all the vases in the store, I chose a large double wall glass espresso/ tea cup for the newly blossomed pink & white lily and placed it on a small side table close to the window.

I love the sun light sparkles through the ice-like pebbles and double glass show casing the Lily floating in it.

I imagined this little arrangement be on a desk corner by the window bringing nature inside a peaceful room. I can also see it sitting joyfully on a charger for each guest at a bright dinner party.

I like this little 1 cup + 1 flower arrangement so much better than the showcasing ikebana this week. Something simple can also be wonderful!