Visitors of Cafe Yeonnam-dong 223-14 in Seoul, South Korea, say it’s like stepping inside a comic book. So of course, it made its way onto my travel list. Just look at that floor!

The cafe is located in a trendy district known for it’s music scene, vintage markets and up-and-coming restaurants. I’m not even remotely trendy or “hip” but this place looks amazing.

Although the interior is small and very sparsely decorated, the detailing and ornamental look of the illustrations give the 2D environment real depth. I would half expect your man from A-Ha to pop out of the wall and take your hand as soon as you sit down!

An article about the cafe in Daphne’s Diary magazine says that the owner’s goal with the decor was to create a focus on what you go to a cafe for; delicious food and drink and to have a natter with your friends free from distraction (pretty sure she wouldn’t use the word natter though…)

The refreshments certainly do look appetizing. I absolutely love the paint drip mugs. They give the impression the colours from the food and drink and trying to slip into the monochrome world of the cafe. And check out that dog in the window! Such a cute idea.

Take a Tour of the Cafe

The cartoony look is achieved by painting everything white and going over the edges in black. I think this would make a stunning (if a little trippy) way to decorate a bathroom at home.

Cartoon Cafe in Seoul @elainehowlin_

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November Instagram Templates

Well, we made it to the 2nd last month of the year. Go us!! Share your reading plans and achievements or anything else your up to in November with friends on Instagram and Facebook with these templates. Don’t forget to tag me in your post @elainehowlin_ Click on an image to view it larger. To … Continue reading November Instagram Templates

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November Content & Instagram Calendars

I’m definitely a planner when it comes to my content. One of the things I like to do each month is look up what holidays or events are coming up for ideas, jot them down on a calendar and keep that over my desk. Even if I don’t do something directly related to what’s going … Continue reading November Content & Instagram Calendars

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The MS Readathon 2020

The MS Readathon is a reading event encouraging children to read as much as they can to raise funds and awareness for those suffering from multiple sclerosis. This year they’ve invited we grown-ups in on the reading fun so of course I had to sign up! You can to here. Please visit my donation page … Continue reading The MS Readathon 2020

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by Elaine Howlin October 23, 2020October 15, 2020

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   What a beautiful template!

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   I have an uncle who passed away in 1991 from complication from MS. I’ve never seen a read-a-thon fundraiser for…

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   Thank you!!

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   Thank you so much!!

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   These are always so gorgeous!!