Since the closure of several popular restaurants and cafes in early spring, Wukang Lu has returned to its pre-wanghong state. Gone are the people armed with ice cream cones and taking selfies, and this tranquil street is once again perfect for a weekend morning leisurely stroll.
At its intersection with Anfu Lu lies a newly opened lifestyle boutique and cafe named Douce Maison. Set in a two-story refurbished antique villa with white interiors and exteriors, the shop retains most of its original layout and uses different areas of the house in creative ways to communicate its concept.
The ground floor living room sees a full display of traditional Japanese pottery and cutlery laid out on a communal dining table, while Latvian scented candles by Munio Candela are displayed on shelves and on a cute coffee table off to the side. Deeper into the room and in the connected outdoor garden is a small cafe where guests can relax with a cup or tea, coffee or some fresh juice while enjoying the sun.
Upstairs, the guestroom has been converted into a showroom for its in-house womenswear brand, En Douceur, which mainly features neutral tones and wool-based apparel that’s perfect for the summer. Next door, the master bedroom is where you’ll find bedding products, while the adjoining bathroom offers a full display of handmade soaps and personal cleaning products by Sapo Soap Works.
Making full use of the villa, Douce Maison seems like the perfect place to spend a quiet afternoon with a book – enjoy it before it becomes too crowded or too loud.
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