I’m Tania Chen. I’ve left traces all over the web. This is my blog where I save things that make me happy…memories, inspiration, obsessions, life enhancing things…come explore these moments with me. You can find me on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and VimeoTumblr (3.0; @taniahappylandn)http://blog.taniachen.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw1e44dN3K1qdse2ko1_250.png"/><br/><br/><p>2012 Christmas Presents I Would Like</p> <p>Padded Lips Zip Wallet in black patent - sexy and practical! </p> <p>£150 from Lulu Guinness</p> <p><a href="http://www.luluguinness.com/ProductPage.aspx?productId=LULU0070762700010">http://www.luluguinness.com/ProductPage.aspx?productId=LULU0070762700010</a></p>http://blog.taniachen.com/post/14060580054http://blog.taniachen.com/post/14060580054Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:19:16 +0000<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw1dzfKOAW1qdse2ko1_400.png"/><br/><br/><p>2012 Christmas Presents I Would Like</p> <p>Lulu Guiness Padded Lips Purse in red</p> <p>£125 from Lulu Guiness: </p> <p><a href="http://www.luluguinness.com/ProductPage.aspx?productId=LULU0106559700600">http://www.luluguinness.com/ProductPage.aspx?productId=LULU0106559700600</a></p>http://blog.taniachen.com/post/14060534055http://blog.taniachen.com/post/14060534055Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:16:27 +0000<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvxjh1lG271qdse2ko1_250.png"/><br/><br/><p>2012 Christmas Presents I Would Like</p> <p>The Stella McCartney Boxed Days of the Week Set in Black</p> <p>£125, Available from Net a Porter</p>http://blog.taniachen.com/post/13962647273http://blog.taniachen.com/post/13962647273Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:24:37 +0000<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvguvxt9Pe1qdse2ko1_400.png"/><br/><br/><p>2011 Christmas Presents I’d like</p> <p>Grey Wool Skater Skirt by Rokit<br/> & / Or Black Leather Skater Skirt</p> <p>Rokit also make new designs from vintage fabrics, here’s their very wearable grey wool skater skirt, classic & flirty. I also adore their Black leather skater skirt in the same design. </p> <p>Available online from Rokit £35-£45<br/> Grey skirt:<br/> <a href="http://www.rokit.co.uk/product.php?product_id=XSKTMINI128">http://www.rokit.co.uk/product.php?product_id=XSKTMINI128</a></p> <p>Black Leather skirt: <br/> <a href="http://www.rokit.co.uk/product.php?product_id=XLSKATE0025">http://www.rokit.co.uk/product.php?product_id=XLSKATE0025</a></p>http://blog.taniachen.com/post/13540303973http://blog.taniachen.com/post/13540303973Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:00:09 +0000<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvgw6gaiVH1qdse2ko1_250.png"/><br/><br/><p>2011 Christmas Presents for Ms Lychee</p> <p>Chicken dinner</p> <p>Ms Lychee eats this most evenings, she also likes the beef version. She’d welcome a cupboard full of this so please do feel free to add to her stash!</p> <p>Available online from Lily’s Kitchen £1:31<br/> <a href="http://www.lilyskitchen.co.uk/food-for-your-dog/2">http://www.lilyskitchen.co.uk/food-for-your-dog/2</a></p>http://blog.taniachen.com/post/13540714517http://blog.taniachen.com/post/13540714517Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:39:52 +0000<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvgvyxGJCi1qdse2ko1_250.png"/><br/><br/><p>2011 Christmas Presents for Ms Lychee</p> <p>Venison Chews from Lily’s Kitchen</p> <p>My best friend the adorable furry walking bear Ms Lychee loved munching these throughout last Xmas so I’m sure she’d love to devour some more this year please!</p> <p>Available online from Lily’s Kitchen £3:50<br/> <a href="http://www.lilyskitchen.co.uk/food-for-your-dog/3">http://www.lilyskitchen.co.uk/food-for-your-dog/3</a></p>http://blog.taniachen.com/post/13540649125http://blog.taniachen.com/post/13540649125Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:35:21 +0000<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvgvhc0veH1qdse2ko1_400.png"/><br/><br/><p>2011 Christmas Presents I’d like</p> <p>Rokit have a distinctive collection of gold rings, I love them all so I’d be happy for you to take your pick! </p> <p>Available online from Rokit £12<br/> <a href="http://www.rokit.co.uk/product.php?product_id=NB-0014-0029">http://www.rokit.co.uk/product.php?product_id=NB-0014-0029</a></p>http://blog.taniachen.com/post/13540494527http://blog.taniachen.com/post/13540494527Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:24:48 +0000<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvg82d55Q51qdse2ko1_400.png"/><br/><br/><p>2011 Christmas Presents I’d like</p> <p>Several of these Lush Vouchers will bring me much happiness on a bluesy day in London on a day when i need to unwind or smile. Lush always promises delicious pampering goodies. </p> <p>From Lush, available in denominations of £5, £10, or £50.</p> <p><a href="https://www.lush.co.uk/product/273/Lush-Gift-Voucher-%C2%A310">https://www.lush.co.uk/product/273/Lush-Gift-Voucher-£10</a></p>http://blog.taniachen.com/post/13523011685http://blog.taniachen.com/post/13523011685Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:59:01 +0000<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvg7o59DVU1qdse2ko1_400.png"/><br/><br/><p>2011 Christmas I’d Like</p> <p>Brideshead Shower Gel</p> <p>From SpaceNK’s new Beautannia Collection. </p> <p>This is Brideshead revisited with the fragrant essences of honeysuckle, wild bluebells and plum. </p> <p>Available from SpaceNK for £30<br/> <a href="http://www.spacenk.co.uk/product/new+in/brideshead+bath+and+shower+gel+beautannia.do">http://www.spacenk.co.uk/product/new+in/brideshead+bath+and+shower+gel+beautannia.do</a></p>http://blog.taniachen.com/post/13522575709http://blog.taniachen.com/post/13522575709Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:50:29 +0000<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvg77lEosL1qdse2ko1_400.png"/><br/><br/><p>2011 Christmas Presents I’d like</p> <p>Bloomsbury Bath Oil is from SpaceNK’s latest beauty collection inspired by all things English. </p> <p>The Bloomsbury scent is intimate and decadent inspired by artists and writers in Bloomsbury. </p> <p>Available from SpaceNK for £42<br/> <a href="http://www.spacenk.co.uk/product/new+in/bloomsbury+bath+oil+beautannia.do">http://www.spacenk.co.uk/product/new+in/bloomsbury+bath+oil+beautannia.do</a></p>http://blog.taniachen.com/post/13522066819http://blog.taniachen.com/post/13522066819Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:42:21 +0000<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvg6xrqTu41qdse2ko1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>2011 Christmas Presents I’d like</p> <p>This is my rose of choice for the night, “Rose Oud” by Kilian. </p> <p>Available in this Travel size (only just affordable) from Harvey Nichols beauty dpt for £155</p> <p><a href="http://www.harveynichols.com/s365530-rose-oud-30ml-travel-set.html">http://www.harveynichols.com/s365530-rose-oud-30ml-travel-set.html</a></p>http://blog.taniachen.com/post/13521765246http://blog.taniachen.com/post/13521765246Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:34:38 +0000<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvg6pwV2UE1qdse2ko1_400.png"/><br/><br/><p>2011 Christmas Presents I’d like</p> <p>Korres Rosewood, Blackcurrant, Cyclamen Fragrance</p> <p>It smells rosy and edible, lovely for the day time. </p> <p>Available from Liberty, ground floor beauty dpt - Korres section for £39</p>http://blog.taniachen.com/post/13521524752http://blog.taniachen.com/post/13521524752Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:29:56 +0000<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvg61oZKGe1qdse2ko1_400.png"/><br/><br/><p>2011 Christmas Presents I’d like</p> <p>Ren Moroccan Rose Otto Sugar Body Polish. </p> <p>This is one dreamy decadent luxury in a jar.</p> <p>This is available from Ren for £32</p> <p><a href="http://www.renskincare.com/p/3229">http://www.renskincare.com/p/3229</a></p>http://blog.taniachen.com/post/13520782259http://blog.taniachen.com/post/13520782259Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:16:31 +0000<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvg5ehFeRS1qdse2ko1_400.png"/><br/><br/><p>2011 Christmas Presents I’d like</p> <p>I discovered this beautiful and practical one person tea cafetiere at Cocomaya in Hyde Park.</p> <p>It would be nice to have more than one so I’m not the only one enjoying the pleasure! </p> <p>This can be bought online for £18 from Jing Tea. </p> <p><a href="http://jingtea.com/teaware/glass-teaware/400ml-glass-tea-iere">http://jingtea.com/teaware/glass-teaware/400ml-glass-tea-iere</a></p>http://blog.taniachen.com/post/13520077585http://blog.taniachen.com/post/13520077585Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:04:14 +00002011 Christmas Presents I'd like<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsup1uP7is1qdse2ko1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Having lunch today at E5 Bakery, London Fields. Fresh baked bread & fresh ingredients makes all the difference to a sandwich, followed by a flat white coffee.</p>http://blog.taniachen.com/post/11270983168http://blog.taniachen.com/post/11270983168Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:51:30 +0100<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsud290Qg11qdse2ko1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Nice kitchen Nigel!</p>http://blog.taniachen.com/post/11267393980http://blog.taniachen.com/post/11267393980Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:32:33 +0100<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lstllyBl8U1qdse2ko1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>I will never forget seeing the Black Square painting by Malevich in the Moscow Modern Art Collection. We were standing in front of it a few weeks ago. It was painted in 1923.</p>http://blog.taniachen.com/post/11246892867http://blog.taniachen.com/post/11246892867Sun, 09 Oct 2011 23:39:34 +0100<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lstlagkE9i1qdse2ko1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>I am rather enjoying the lipstick Lady Danger by MAC. It’s in the Amplified range & it’s a bright coral neon red!</p>http://blog.taniachen.com/post/11246594820http://blog.taniachen.com/post/11246594820Sun, 09 Oct 2011 23:32:40 +0100<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_le3r1oIuy01qdse2ko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Beautiful mince pies that we had this Christmas, from the deli Mimosa. You can even see the orange rind slices as you bite into them!</p>http://blog.taniachen.com/post/2485906409http://blog.taniachen.com/post/2485906409Mon, 27 Dec 2010 19:47:27 +0000<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcp2s2kIxq1qdse2ko1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>If you are not sure what doggy gift to buy Ms Lychee, then we would love vouchers from this store:<a href="http://www.lovemydog.biz/dog-toys-treats/love-my-dog-gift-vouchers.html"> Love My Dog</a></p>http://blog.taniachen.com/post/1985330410http://blog.taniachen.com/post/1985330410Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:04:50 +0000