Francfranc (Vivocity)

Franc Franc @ vivocity is situated at the old location of the long gone PageOne Book store. I was bewildered as I walk by this retail outlet for home furnishing and lifestyle items. Guarding the entrance is some HUGE Dining Chairs and SAFARI Animals like the Giraffe, made for Giants... like those in the movie Jack and the Beanstock. I am both intrigued and humored.

Merchandises are neatly stacked and placed in a fun to shop manner. On neat looking clear plastic racks, round elevations in the middle of the shops and sturdy looking shelves by the pillars, neatly arranged by their kinds, designs and usage.

The types of merchandises varies from living furniture, lightings, shelves and book racks to teeny gritty items such as tooth brushes, stationary, candles and mugs. I mean you could really almost find anything you want here for luxurious living, just like BARANG BARANG. The things are usually in cosmopolitan styles with a clean polished looks, sharp shapes and trendy in an elegant manner.

Some things i really loved: 1) Candle holders... They have a good range of candle holders from the thin stick candles all the way to boorish chunky ones. They do sell the candles and the beautifully designed holders. Though asians usually do not have a taste for candles in the house except for religious reasons, I for one love the romantic atmosphere in lighting candles.

2) Classic kitchen wares - I love the set kitchen wares sold separately. I mean we all love to have a matching set of tea cups, dessert plates and tea pots complete with sugar and creamer holder however, we are not such meticulous drinker that need the complete set. At francfranc you get to pick the pieces you feel you need and pay for them separately. i found a set I liked that is trimmed with gold and fine china prints and I paired it with a another design i found that is trimmed in blue with a polished gold surface plate. I mean its 2 designs but its compatible... Really nice.

Franc Franc is a place that provides really interesting merchandises and the environment is very conducive for browsing. There is ample space to walk around and plenty of stuffs to look, feel and oogle at. But if you bring your kids, prepare to leash them as this is not exactly a children friendly shopping area especially for running kids. The cups, saucers and merchandisers are stacked really high for these tiny feets...