Terrace Cafes

Last two weeks had been totally awesome. The weather was nice and though it was sometime windy, the sun was out quite often. How I wished all the gloomy winter colors are gone by now. What I really want was to sit by the terrace in one cafes with my dearest friends and chat about a lot of things, guess I miss my best girls in Jakarta so much.

Last Sunday my brother visited me and we went for a walk. I saw one cafe that provide green stool on its terrace. I bet they served delicious food as it was crowded with people. We didn't have the time to stop by at that cafe , but I will visit it soon and report it to you all the details. Meanwhile across the city I passed by I saw several terrace cafes that are still providing their thick winter blanket for their customers. I can't help to stop in front of every cafes that catch my eyesight. Usually the one with so many vibrant colors or cozy sofas..

@ Passau

@ Frankfurt

What do you think about this Haagen-Dazs cafe in Frankfurt ? One scoop of caramel ice cream while sitting on that cozy couch ? Anyone who put those rattan couch there is a genius, I really want to sit there..

@ Berlin

@ Passau

@ Passau

I search for any terrace cafe in the google and it came out with one in Charlotte, NY, I agree with their ideas of creating a comfort environment for their customers :

"Obviously, the most artfully prepared food served in a less than comfortable environment is a recipe for failure. That's why we put so much time and energy into creating and furnishing our interior. We conjured up a space that manages to combine warmth with relaxation, openness with soft acoustics. From the classic breakfast counter, to the expanse of windows, to tiny touches like wavy glasses and note pads at each table, our goal was to set a perfect stage for the main event---our food"

@ Linz, Austria

@ Passau

Vincent Van Gogh once painted a terrace cafe and he wrote to his sister :
"In point of fact I was interrupted these days by my toiling on a new picture representing the outside of a night cafe. On the terrace there are tiny figures of people drinking. An enormous yellow lantern sheds its light on the terrace, the house and the sidewalk, and even causes a certain brightness on the pavement of the street, which takes a pinkish violet tone. The gable-topped fronts of the houses in a street stretching away under a blue sky spangled with stars are dark blue or violet and there is a green tree......."

@ Linz, Austria

@ Passau

I would give anything to sit on one terrace cafe with my girlfriends these days, watching people passing by, gossiping about lots of stuff and sharing our endless stories. However, as reality bites, I wrote this post while the snow is falling heavily outside my window. Slim chances to sit at a terrace cafe by minus 3 degree today. Regrets always comes too late, I should have try that green cafe with my brother last weekend, but time is not always been ours. Until then, I will wait again for one fine day to sit and enjoy sunny day in a terrace cafe.

Run away..

Ah..haven't post these pics from JFW...just transfered them from my pocket camera..few of my favorit designer...and some pictures of what I saw beautifully on the catwalk.

Look at this..love it..love it..design by Barli Asmara

Look at the accesories in her head..
Like the ethnic fabric..by Oscar lawalata..I think I can wear this dress somewhere..
I think its simply elegant...by Oka D Putra
When you sit in front of the fashion show runway, you can't help but enjoying the whole presentation from the designers. The music, the lighting and the background..here are some of my favorites :
NICE !
COOl !

what do u think ?

Fashionable Week

Ah at last it's finally Saturday...5 PM in Jakarta now and it's raining outside. I plan to stay in tonight as I had been going out every night for the past few days this week....Went to one of my best friend wedding this morning ..alone !! (boy i hate going to a wedding alone)..BUT I met my girlfriends who look dashingly beautiful (as always) and so we had a great time today.

However what I want to share with you is a fascinating event in the middle of the week. One of the biggest fashion event in Indonesia held at Pacific Place, Jakarta Fashion Week. The designer showcase are breathtakingly beautiful. The fabrics are inspired from Indonesian pattern and traditional clothes and they were all so inspiring. I was so excited siting in front of the runway and I held my breath every time a model came up on stage and posed outstanding collections. aawww... I just couldn't take my eyes from those dresses.

I took several pictures from several shows which are Cita Tenun Nusantara, IPMI and Dewi Fashion Knights..you could read more on JFW official Blog,or you could also see the show on the fashion TV ...which quotes : Jakarta Fashion week is a great opportunity to get to know the rich Indonesian styles, colors and culture. In addition, this fashion event is aimed at making the Indonesian fashion industry familiar to the rest of the world. It's a great time to reveal both clothes and accessories from a fashion location which until now, was undiscovered.

Nice to know..

Michelle Obama message to women :
"Do what makes you feel good, because there’ll always be someone who thinks you should do it differently. Whether your choices are hits or misses, at least they’re your own."


I have been browsing for inspiring quotes when I see Michelle Obama's Prevention magazine interview. I like her so much that I hope when you read her interview you would be inspired too. Mm.. and I think she looks stunning too. Enjoy !