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Ella Bridgland of Studio Ella
People & Profiles
Ella Bridgland of Studio Ella
Studio Ella founder Ella Bridgland takes us inside her Pok Fu Lam home to share her design philosophies, art inspirations and cultural recommendations. Take notes!
Artist Jono Toh
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Artist Jono Toh
Jono Toh is becoming known for his playful paintings of bold geometric abstractions where the subject is truly in the eye of the beholder. You'll want to save some wall space after reading our profile of this charming creative. 
What's In Store
Places & Events
What's In Store
Come inside our month-long residence at The Upper House, our first in-person shopping experience. From panel talks to cocktail parties to caviar bagels, we had it all!
Three Moms' Gift Picks To Save Your Mother's Day
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Three Moms' Gift Picks To Save Your Mother's Day
We asked three moms - fun moms, not regular moms! - for their Mother's Day planning and gifting intel. Read about their plans and picks to make sure you hit the maternal mark this year.
Jodi Munro of Mrs. Chortles
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Jodi Munro of Mrs. Chortles
Hong Kong's most in demand tablescaper and floral artist Jodi Munro shares her secrets to above and beyond hosting. Don't even think of having a dinner party without her.
Easy Easter
Entertaining & Decorating
Easy Easter
Spring has finally sprung, and we are here for it! There are so many occasions to gather around the table and share a meal this season, preferably in pastel perfection.
Art Basel Hong Kong Tips from Three Insiders
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Art Basel Hong Kong Tips from Three Insiders
We asked a gallerist, an events director, and a critic to give us their recommendations for the biggest week of culture in Hong Kong, the Art Basel fair.
The Year of the Dragon
Entertaining & Decorating
The Year of the Dragon
As we enter this Year of the Dragon, we wish you health, happiness and prosperity. To celebrate the occasion, we designed new a table linens pattern and curated a selection of this year's lucky colors to bring good fortune into your home. 
Interior Designer Alexis Dupont at Home by Amanda Kho Vivai del Sud Rattan Palm Mirror
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Alexis Dupont of Alexis Dupont Interiors
From French hotels to pads on the Peak, Alexis Dupont brings his fresh perspective to some of the world's most standout properties. Get his list of insider recommendations with us.
Coffee Negroni from Bar Leone Hong Kong
Entertaining & Decorating
Three Cocktail Recipes from Hong Kong's Best Bars
We asked three of our favorite boîtes, - The Aubrey, Bar Leone, and Salisterra - to share easy at-home aperitif recipes you can co-opt for your for cocktail party. Cheers!
Haw Par Mansion Permanent Resident Furniture Long Chaise Lounge Low ChairsBlack and White Rug
Places & Events
Welcome to Haw Par Mansion
For our first photo shoot, there was only one place on our list - Haw Par Mansion - one of the few surviving specimens of Chinese Eclectic/Chinese Renaissance style architecture in Hong Kong. Step inside with us.
Palazzo Daniele Hotel Orangery and Kaffeehaus Puglia Italy
Places & Events
Five Boutique Hotels in Italy We Love
Italians truly do it better and we are here for it. Get our list of independent accommodations with some serious design creds for your next trip.
Kristina Snaith-Lense General Manager, The Upper House & Pacific Place
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Kristina Snaith-Lense of The Upper House
Meet the woman who keeps Hong Kong's best boutique hotel running like clockwork. General Manager Kristina Snaith-Lense gives us a look inside The Upper House.
Resin and Shell Lily Juliet Round Tortoise Caviar Dish Mother of Pearl Caviar Spoon Nomad Caviar Aperitvo Aurora Tablecloth in Festive Permanent Resident
Entertaining & Decorating
Caviar Dreams
Perhaps fueled by the 'life is short lessons' of Covid, caviar is coming to the forefront of the dinner party appetizer rotation. Grab a Mother of pearl spoon and dig in with us. 
Interior of the Hula Warehouse Secondhand Clothing Racks Handbag Graphic Rug
Places & Events
Three of Hong Kong's Most Sustainable Shops
We are big believers in the circular economy, where the second-life of a product is just the beginning. Find out where we shop for preowned and pre-loved items in Hong Kong.
Haw Par Mansion Festive Christmas Tablescape Onyx Dishware Murano Glass Onyx Grapes The Spring is here Flowers
Entertaining & Decorating
Tablescaping Tips & Tricks
As you know, here at Permanent Resident we believe that more is more. Let's break down how to layer a tabletop for a high-impact, guest-pleasing visual display.
Florist Cherie Yip of The Spring is Here
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Cherie Yip of The Spring is Here
We started seeing the floral arrangements of Cherie Yip's studio The Spring is Here around town and we fell for her irreverent, material-based designs which exude both dynamic movement and stillness simultaneously.