Rooftop Dancing to the Drums

Rooftop dancing to the kids drumming was a late afternoon activity for us pretty much each day during our recent adventure travel to Lijiang, China. We had an awesome little room at such a sweet quaint hotel. It had an open loft with two large twin beds for the kids up above. In the main area was a nice, huge king bed for the folks–us! There was also room for a sitting area plus the coziest wood oven fireplace one could desire in this hearty, cold locale. To top it off, our room had a little entry way with an outdoor tub–I couldn’t take enough baths. We quickly created an afternoon routine: we’d arrive home and Gigi and I would take a hot bath. Vincent would assemble and light a fire. Kevin would pour us a glass of wine. Then, just at dusk, we would head up to the rooftop terrace. Cards were an option, but mostly the kids would just jam out on their drums. It was the perfect way to unwind from the day. For a family traveling to Lijiang, China, I definitely recommend staying at the Lijiang New Huifeng Resort Hotel. There are two establishments by this owner in the little village north of Lijiang called Shuhe. We recommend the one on the edge of Shuhe village; the other one is right near the pub street in Shuhe. For under $100 US a night, we had an amazing family room that suited us just perfectly. Unfortunately there is no website for this hotel, but here are the reviews on Tripadvisor; Kevin booked by calling the hotel directly. Immediately ask for Patti–she (and only she) speaks English. Ask for the family room with the loft and fireplace: +158 8756 9046.

Some Outfit Details

Fringe Blanket Wrap Sweater: Boutique in Shuhe Old Town–when I saw this sweater hanging in a shop high up on the wall, I made a bee-line straight to it. I named my price in my head, and the vendor met me readily. I think I payed under $20 US for it. Of course I was drawn to it: colorful and fringe. What’s not to love!!
Evil Eye Necklace: TJ Maxx
White Blouse: HM
Black Leggings: Vince
Studded Booties: Target

Fringe Sweaters

The best part about this sweater is that it feels like I’m wearing a blanket. Now, of course I am not able to provide you with exactly this same sweater since I found it in a Chinese village, but I did go shopping around and found some fringe worthy blanket alternatives. I know for the summer, I actually need warmth, so this one is coming to the cabin with me. My summer in the Northwest always starts on the colder side, so if I can have summer worthy sweaters, I’ll be set. And sweaters that wrap around me like a blanket….I can just imagine sitting by the campfire now!
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