Sharon is working closely with the Collective of artists, shoppers and biz innovators and now sourcing for Global Local Designers to bring the best of their collection on this page for you to know the stories behind the products and experiences for your keepsakes and purchase in affordable luxe category. On board with us as Biz Innovators are Joseph Ong, Tan Chin Kar from Write Editions, Markus Flamman, Celeste Tan and more. We have curated from Ms Meranda, expat family and all the items that they will shop from their expat base (or holiday getaways), which is currently now in Thailand. She has a host of items and stories on the Shopper-Travel purchase, that will make wonderful gifts and keepsakes -- affordable luxe style. On board with us is also “Shanghai Expat Guy”, and therefore he is delighted to assist in the Shopper-Travel aspect to bring to this page and share with his expat friends in Asia, Shanghai and China. This is his hobby aside from his passion and drive for his role in the corporate world, though shy to be featured on Olive and Latte and Dashingly Very Good Living. https://oliveandlatte.myshopify.com/collections/shopper-sharon-vu-collection

We have curated from Ms Meranda, expat family and all the items that they will shop from their expat base (or holiday getaways), which is currently now in Thailand. She has a host of items and stories on the Shopper-Travel purchase, that will make wonderful gifts and keepsakes.

Ms Meranda has been a trailing expat wife for more than 13 years, having stayed in China and currently living in Thailand. She's a happy mother of two and loves getting hands on in crafty activities with her daughter who loves to draw. She is into wire-weaved jewelry making and has conducted workshops to her expat friends.  Currently staying in a buzzling Bangkok city, she is amazed and inspired by the artists . She in always on the lookout for interesting jewellery pieces and adorable bags for her little girl. https://oliveandlatte.myshopify.com/collections/ms-meranda

Richard the Expat guy has been living in Shanghai for years, and has now moved from Corporate to Business (Corporate) and now into this new side project of a Stay, Breakfast/Meals + Tour in Shangri-La  https://wikitravel.org/en/Shangrila  Yunnan Private tour, is catered for families and he hopes that this will be a place for you to relax at while you are on tour. (Updated as of 28 August 2020) Richard will organize private tours to places eg. Yunnan or Tibet or 敦煌 for people wanting a different kind of tour (ie fun + educational). Please contact: contact@oliveandlatte.com for enquiries.

He is our shopper despite his busy schedule meeting with business associates. Here are some of his items he has curated, for the like-minded.  And of course, he is currently watching Football, his favourite game! https://oliveandlatte.myshopify.com/collections/shopper-richard-shanghai-expat-guy