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Santa Lost in the Dai Pai Dong in HK Cards Now Available

Hong Kong, 29 October 2021 ————– This year’s addition to the beloved “Santa Lost in China” holiday card series is now available!  As the 24th card in an ongoing series following Santa Claus meandering through portions of China, in this memorable year Santa finds himself stumbling through one of Hong Kong’s vibrant outdoor street food alleys, known as “Dai Pai Dongs.”

Each year, architect and Hong Kong resident artist Thomas Schmidt creates a limited edition of bilingual (English / Chinese) hand drawn New Year Cards.  A favorite of expats residing in Hong Kong, these unique cards make the perfect holiday greeting to send to both Chinese and Western friends and family.  These dual-use cards bridge the gap between Christmas / Western New Year and Chinese Lunar New Year, which follows shortly thereafter.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these cards have and will continue to be donated to Habitat for Humanity.

ALL CARDS 150 mm x 420 mm; 4-color printing on quality paper stock; accordion folded; sold with matching 110 mm x 157 mm envelopes in sets of 10.

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Santa Locked Down in HK Cards Now Available

Hong Kong, 31 October 2020 ————– This year’s addition to the beloved “Santa Lost in China” holiday card series is now available!  As the 23rd card in an ongoing series following Santa Claus meandering through portions of China, in this memorable year Santa finds himself locked down in Hong Kong, wondering why the streets are so empty!

Each year, architect and Hong Kong resident artist Thomas Schmidt creates a limited edition of bilingual (English / Chinese) hand drawn New Year Cards.  A favorite of expats residing in Hong Kong, these unique cards make the perfect holiday greeting to send to both Chinese and Western friends and family.  These dual-use cards bridge the gap between Christmas / Western New Year and Chinese Lunar New Year, which follows shortly thereafter.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these cards have and will continue to be donated to Habitat for Humanity.

ALL CARDS 150 mm x 420 mm; 4-color printing on quality paper stock; accordion folded; sold with matching 110 mm x 157 mm envelopes in sets of 10.

ORDER NOW!

 

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Discovery Bay Christmas Markets

Hong Kong, November 24, 2019 ————– Beneath fabulous blue skies, Bumbling Traveller Adventure Series author and illustrator Tom Schmidt attended a book signing at Kakibubu Media Limited’s booth at today’s Discovery Bay Sunday Market, held in Discovery Bay Plaza, Hong Kong.  The fair, organized by Handmade Hong Kong, featured hundreds of locally-produced creative products by small businesses across Hong Kong.  Schmidt signed personalized copies of books for shoppers in addition to explaining his well-regarded series of annual Holiday Cards.

We would like to thank Handmade Kong Kong, and everyone who came out for this event to help make it a great success.

Santa Lost in China Holiday Greeting Card series

ABOUT THE AUTHOR / ILLUSTRATOR: Tom Schmidt is an architect, award-winning writer, illustrator, musician, and part-time stand-up comedian. Born in the United States, following his studies of Architecture and Environmental Design at the University of Colorado, his wanderlust has carried him through various bumbling adventures in over 70 countries around the world and across all seven continents. Schmidt is a licensed US architect, a LEED® Accredited Professional, a founding member of the Hong Kong Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and a member of the American Society of Architectural Illustrators (ASAI). He has resided in Hong Kong since 1997, and is founder of Sepia Design Consultants Limited, an architectural consultancy specializing in sustainable hospitality design. Schmidt received a 2010 AIA Hong Kong Citation for the Bumbling Traveller™ Adventure Series in “recognition of significant achievement in promoting the values of cultural heritage, eco-tourism and vernacular architecture in the Chapter’s region.”

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Santa Lost in The Crowd Cards Now Available

Hong Kong, 29 October 2019 ————– This year’s addition to the beloved “Santa Lost in China” holiday card series is now available!  As the 22nd card in an ongoing series following Santa Claus meandering through portions of China, this year Santa finds himself swirling in the crowds of chaotic Hong Kong!

Each year, architect and Hong Kong resident artist Thomas Schmidt creates a limited edition of bilingual (English / Chinese) hand drawn New Year Cards.  A favorite of expats residing in Hong Kong, these unique cards make the perfect holiday greeting to send to both Chinese and Western friends and family.  These dual-use cards bridge the gap between Christmas / Western New Year and Chinese Lunar New Year, which follows shortly thereafter.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these cards have and will continue to be donated to Habitat for Humanity.

ALL CARDS 150 mm x 420 mm; 4-color printing on quality paper stock; accordion folded; sold with matching 110 mm x 157 mm envelopes in sets of 10.

ORDER NOW!

 

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Santa Lost in The Bamboo Forest Cards Now Available

Santa Lost in The Bamboo Forest

Hong Kong, 12 November 2018 ————– This year’s addition to the beloved “Santa Lost in China” holiday card series is now available!  As the 21st card in an ongoing series following Santa Claus meandering through portions of China, this year Santa finds himself treading carefully through the bamboo forests of China’s Sichuan Province.

Each year, architect and Hong Kong resident artist Thomas Schmidt creates a limited edition of bilingual (English / Chinese) hand drawn New Year Cards.  A favorite of expats residing in Hong Kong, these unique cards make the perfect holiday greeting to send to both Chinese and Western friends and family.  These dual-use cards bridge the gap between Christmas / Western New Year and Chinese Lunar New Year, which follows shortly thereafter.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these cards have and will continue to be donated to Habitat for Humanity.

ALL CARDS 150 mm x 420 mm; 4-color printing on quality paper stock; accordian folded; sold with matching 110 mm x 157 mm envelopes in sets of 10.

ORDER NOW!

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Discovery Bay Book Signing

Hong Kong, August 13, 2017 ————–  Despite scorching hot weather, Bumbling Traveller Adventure Series author and illustrator Tom Schmidt attended a book signing at Kakibubu Media Limited’s booth at today’s Discovery Bay Sunday Market, held in Discovery Bay Plaza, Hong Kong.  The fair, organized by Handmade Hong Kong, featured hundreds of locally-produced creative products by small businesses across Hong Kong.  Schmidt signed personalized copies of books for shoppers in addition to explaining his well-regarded annual Santa Lost in China holiday cards.

We would like to thank Handmade Kong Kong, and everyone who came out for this event to help make it a great success.

Santa Lost in China Holiday Greeting Card series

ABOUT THE AUTHOR / ILLUSTRATOR: Tom Schmidt is an architect, award-winning writer, illustrator, musician, and part-time stand-up comedian. Born in the United States, following his studies of Architecture and Environmental Design at the University of Colorado, his wanderlust has carried him through various bumbling adventures in over 70 countries around the world and across all seven continents. Schmidt is a licensed US architect, a LEED® Accredited Professional, a founding member of the Hong Kong Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and a member of the American Society of Architectural Illustrators (ASAI). He has resided in Hong Kong since 1997, and is founder of Sepia Design Consultants Limited, an architectural consultancy specializing in sustainable hospitality design. Schmidt received a 2010 AIA Hong Kong Citation for the Bumbling Traveller™ Adventure Series in “recognition of significant achievement in promoting the values of cultural heritage, eco-tourism and vernacular architecture in the Chapter’s region.”

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Discovery Bay Market Fun

DB Sunday Market

Hong Kong, January 8, 2017 ————– Amidst unseasonably good weather, Bumbling Traveller Adventure Series author and illustrator Tom Schmidt attended a book signing at Kakibubu Media Limited’s booth at today’s Discovery Bay Sunday Market, held in Discovery Bay Plaza, Hong Kong.  The fair, organized by Handmade Hong Kong, featured hundreds of locally-produced creative products by small businesses across Hong Kong.  Schmidt signed personalized copies of books for shoppers in addition to explaining his well-regarded annual Santa Lost in China holiday card series.

We would like to thank Handmade Kong Kong, and everyone who came out for this event to help make it a great success.

Santa Lost in China Holiday Greeting Card series

ABOUT THE AUTHOR / ILLUSTRATOR: Tom Schmidt is an architect, award-winning writer, illustrator, musician, and part-time stand-up comedian. Born in the United States, following his studies of Architecture and Environmental Design at the University of Colorado, his wanderlust has carried him through various bumbling adventures in over 70 countries around the world and across all seven continents. Schmidt is a licensed US architect, a LEED® Accredited Professional, a founding member of the Hong Kong Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and a member of the American Society of Architectural Illustrators (ASAI). He has resided in Hong Kong since 1997, and is founder of Sepia Design Consultants Limited, an architectural consultancy specializing in sustainable hospitality design. Schmidt received a 2010 AIA Hong Kong Citation for the Bumbling Traveller™ Adventure Series in “recognition of significant achievement in promoting the values of cultural heritage, eco-tourism and vernacular architecture in the Chapter’s region.”