07
Feb

Garasu Gil Goodness

Lately I’ve been trying to make an effort to do little things I enjoy–even when I don’t quite feel like it. I’m going to start a writing project soon, I’ve been spending more time in the kitchen, and I’ve been trying to head out of the apartment a bit more. My favorite destination? Garasu Gil, which loosely translates to Tree Lined Street. It reminds me of a Greenwich Village neighborhood trying to look European, and has oodles of cute shops and cafes. Last weekend I headed over to catch up on work and tap into my artistic side (poems and pictures), and today I went back to have lunch with fellow R.O.K. blogger Bessie. Here are some highlights:

This figure is one of the first things you see when you walk down Garasu Gil. It sits over a music venue, and makes me smile every time.

This figure is one of the first things you see when you walk down Garasu Gil. It sits over a music venue, and makes me smile every time.

This side street makes me feel like I'm a world away.

This side street makes me feel like I'm a world away.

This one, too.

This one, too.

East meets west.

East meets west.

Mug for rabbit is my favorite cafe in the entire city

Mug for rabbit is my favorite cafe in the entire city

The mugs have bunny ears that peek out from the top of your drink. The more you sip, the more of the bunny you get to see. (But I have no after pictures because this was a sugary drink, so I had to pass. Boo.)

The mugs have bunny ears that peek out from the top of your drink. The more you sip, the more of the bunny you get to see. (But I have no after pictures because this was a sugary drink, so I had to pass. Boo.)

I love all the interior details--rich mustard hues, gorgeous wood floor, and a teeny tiny door with a unique knob.

I love all the interior details--rich mustard hues, gorgeous wood floor, and a teeny tiny door with a unique knob.

After my (unsipped) latte, I headed to Millimeter Milligram, full of cute and quirky--and largely earth-friendly--notebooks, bags, and the like.

After my (unsipped) latte, I headed to Millimeter Milligram, full of cute and quirky--and largely earth-friendly--notebooks, bags, and the like.

But perhaps the best part, for a jewelry nut like me, is Dami. It reminds me of the fabulous shop I used to work in in Philly.

But perhaps the best part, for a jewelry nut like me, is Dami. It reminds me of the fabulous shop I used to work in in Philly.

I try to resist purchases, but have definitely treated myself to a little sparkle here and there. :-)

I try to resist purchases, but have definitely treated myself to a little sparkle here and there. :-)

Lastly, I love this little reminder. Granted, the store sells teeny tiny clothes, but...the sign is in the right place. Right?

Lastly, I love this little reminder. Granted, the store sells teeny tiny clothes, but...the sign is in the right place. Right?

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