The Furniture Fair in Guangzhou, China by Daphne Oliveros
Welcome to the international furniture fair in Guangzhou China. Guangzhou is the capital of the Guangdong province in the People’s Republic of China. This large city is in southern China … Continue reading
Shopping in Shanghai by Daphne Oliveros
Shanghai is a large international metropolis that is a great place to visit. The city is very modern with a unique blend of cultures and a lot of glamour. As … Continue reading
Hello Shanghai by Daphne Oliveros
We left Vietnam where the weather was a hot and humid 97 degrees and traveled 4107 miles to Shanghai where it was 40 degrees! Talk about contrast! We spent time … Continue reading
Vietnam, a New Perspective by Daphne Oliveros
Today, we saw Vietnam from a whole new perspective. From the Bitexco Financial Tower, which was at once, the tallest building in Vietnam we got a spectacular view of the city … Continue reading
Visiting Vietnam by Daphne Oliveros
Furniture markets are in full swing in the Far East. Our first stop is Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. Over the last decade we have seen manufacturing of home furnishings in … Continue reading
Making It Special
Like most people, I am the type of person who wants immediate gratification. When I buy it, I want to enjoy it right away. A new dress? Wear it. Great … Continue reading
Life as a Furniture Buyer by Daphne Oliveros – Day 3
Our last day at the Las Vegas market was focused with looking at new merchandise, collections, and great accessories. Here’s just a few pictures of some of the great colors … Continue reading
Life as a Furniture Buyer by Daphne Oliveros – Day 2
Yesterday was the official opening day the World Market Center Las Vegas. As we arrived a little after 9a.m. and the halls and showrooms were not too busy. Well that … Continue reading
Life as a Furniture Buyer by Daphne Oliveros – Day 1 Part 2
Sneak peek today at the Las Vegas Market. Most showrooms were still setting up today, but we were able to get into a few. We saw some wonderful fabrics and … Continue reading
Life as a Furniture Buyer by Daphne Oliveros – Day 1
Do you know how busy you get before a vacation? Well it’s like that for me every time I head off to a furniture buying trip. Although this is not a “vacation”, … Continue reading
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