Blog Feed: {little projects in style}

a picnic with a view

Published on 2013-05-22 18:30:00

on the last day of our vacation, our family took us to kings park memorial for a picnic. the weather was stunning and little mister took a nap on the grass (super bonus!)

there are places i remember...

Published on 2013-05-21 18:30:00

i was just chillin' with the husband the other day when i saw this illustrated art print fron rifle paper co. and my heart skipped a bit. i havent really thought about japan in a long time. but man... i really do miss it.

the littlest :: six months

Published on 2013-05-20 18:30:00

oopsie daisy.. we're a little tardy this month!!

it's pool time!

Published on 2013-05-19 18:30:00

when it came to looking for a place in perth, i knew that the ultimate must-have was a swimming pool. indoor heated pool at that!! because this sugar dumpling needs to clock his swimtime!! so grandpa came over one morning for a splash

woah! its friday...

Published on 2013-05-16 18:30:00

{from subtle revelry} yippee!! we're one day closer to the weekend and im one day closer to freedom! my mother in law is coming to town again!! while that spells trouble for most people, to me.. that's even more awesome than a vacation!! it makes

cottesloe beach, perth

Published on 2013-05-15 18:30:00

one of the things we wanted to do was to visit the beach! we brought a car full of swimming gear hoping to dip our toes in the water but it was a little overcast and we started our day too late so we decided to do the next best thing... to have lunch

a morning cuppa with the mister...

Published on 2013-05-14 18:30:00

we snuck in a quick morning outing to town one morning! caught the red cat, free city bus, for a few blocks and found ourselves in the middle of sleepy perth. mind you... this was right smack in cbd, on a weekday morning but it didn't feel like it at

woodbridge riverside park, perth

Published on 2013-05-13 18:30:00

one of the LOVELIEST thing in perth is their parks! daniel noticed that when you looked at the road directory, there wasn't a page that had less than 3 parks! and they weren't wussy little gardens but beautiful grand parks with so much attention to d

in perth :: a morning with vintage rolls royce...

Published on 2013-05-12 18:30:00

with absolutely nothing on our itinerary, we thought we'd spend a whole lot of time walking around aimlessly! but little did we know, our family had already planned a whole full week worth of social events and parties for us! it was very amusing to b

of bubbas and mamas...

Published on 2013-05-09 18:30:00

im not going to mince words here but i've been having a few rough days...

a good morning...

Published on 2013-05-08 18:30:00

don't you love it when something seemingly terrible ends up being a good thing?

perth :: our first vacation with the little one

Published on 2013-05-07 18:30:00

we got back from perth last week. and we miss it so much already! its hard to put a finger to what exactly we miss. when we decided to fly to perth, it was purely to "test-flight" with blake! we didn't want a wussy two hour flight but didn't have the

blue boat house, perth

Published on 2013-05-06 18:30:00

we were going through our vacation pictures and tucked in between our billion touristy shots, i spotted this stunning picture. it was taken after the little guy and i walked back to the car. im in awe at how stunning this shot is... and appreciativ

this week, i will NOT wear a pony-tail...

Published on 2013-05-05 18:30:00

im tired of putting my hair up in a pony-tail!

just a little housekeeping announcement....

Published on 2013-05-03 08:32:00

{source} holler holler! we just got back from a mini-vacation! (it was so short!!) and im newly inspired by the food we had while traveling! we had such lovely homemade meals, salads, homemade loaves and grilled veggies that im inspired to eat fre

chat chat chatterbox...

Published on 2013-04-30 18:30:00

when i was little, i would get into trouble for being "vocal" in class. all the time.... mum hated bumping into my teachers because they'd always tell her the same old thing "blah blah (not too bad a kid) blah... BUT very talkative/disruptive/on

we are famous.

Published on 2013-04-29 18:30:00

or something... d's ex co-worker spotted us on a cover of a magazine in cambodia and shared it with us on facebook. (in case you didn't know, we used to live in cambodia for two years...) anyway, we were completely befuddled. firstly, what is

sarah jane lovin'....

Published on 2013-04-28 18:30:00

one of the first (and only) outfit i got for blake is a little shirt from elly.

diy :: marathon / triathlon race flags

Published on 2013-04-25 18:30:00

shiny ponies...

Published on 2013-04-24 18:30:00

at the end of a drabby day,

letters from doggie :: thirty - nine

Published on 2013-04-22 18:30:00

im writing from my grandma's house today which is the most awesome place on earth... firstly, my grampies are amazeballs! they take me on walks, treats and i spend a lot of time curled up in their laps and secondly.. STAIRS!!! they are SO MUCH FUN! y

happy monday!

Published on 2013-04-21 18:30:00

how was your weekend? we had a lovely one with just the right mix of rest and activity!

california dreaming ....

Published on 2013-04-18 23:05:00

{source} one year ago, we were setting off from cold cold tokyo (it was spring but have a very low threshold of cold) on our easter vacation to hawaii and los angeles. i was just looking at our pictures and it seems like a whole lifetime ago! it w

i don't have flat abs because i never...

Published on 2013-04-17 18:30:00

... wake up to run and swim at six am. i give him a hard time when he forgets to walk muumuu but truth is, the husband is already the most disciplined person i know! how does anyone wake up at six, go to work and come home with a huge grin on his fac

from the library :: olivia

Published on 2013-04-16 18:30:00

even though blake doesn't read yet, i started taking him to the library.

diy :: tape writer magnets

Published on 2013-04-15 18:30:00

what a cute and easy diy! we've now moved on to a digital tape-printer (very practical, and prints on white tape. and uniformed looking. with grown up typeface... all qualities daniel values in a tape printer..) but i still love the old school tape-w

the littlest :: five months old

Published on 2013-04-14 18:30:00

hello blakey!! in this month, we saw a huge mental leap in the little mister. he is figuring his way around the world. and he started to show his personality a little more. like how he chuckles when you blow raspberries on him.. or he gives a

like urm... finally!!! its friday!!

Published on 2013-04-11 19:10:00

hi lovelies... how's your week been? this week has kicked me sorely in the bum but in a good way! on monday, i decided i was going to be martha stewart (ie my kind of dream wife) and dress up the nursery a wee bit, start making a quilt for my swee

travel tips :: when in flight...

Published on 2013-04-10 18:30:00

you know how you're meant to feed your child when the plane takes off and lands? well if you didn't know, that's a bonus tip! :) but a lot of parents start feeding their children once they get settled in and the plane closes their doors. but in fact,

we got our room back!!!

Published on 2013-04-09 18:30:00

hello hello! :)

little birthday gifts...

Published on 2013-04-07 18:30:00

after we had blake, we've attended more birthday parties than ever! maybe its true what they say about going through life together with your mates... first there was a whole wave of weddings.. then birth announcements and now little birthdays!!

husbands that become daddies...

Published on 2013-04-05 18:30:00

a while back, i was attending a wedding without the boys in tow! it was BLISS!! we were chatting and catching up and talking about everything under the sun but eventually ended up talking about babies again!

life just sends you little surprises...

Published on 2013-04-03 18:30:00

earlier this year, we talked extensively about travel.

grandmamas...

Published on 2013-04-01 18:30:00

im a little bit blue today... cos my mother in law left to go home last night. i know she's got her own life to go back to and grown up things to deal with and all but it has been the most fabulous month ever.

letters from doggie :: thirty - eight

Published on 2013-03-31 18:30:00

happy easter! i had a little easter treat hunt at home because mum baked cookies (and made a little mess) and blakie is onto solid food (and made a bigger mess). but i cleaned EVERYTHING off the floor! yes.. im amazing like that!

happy easter!

Published on 2013-03-28 18:30:00

{pei pod from here} what are you up to this long weekend?

eats :: real food cafe

Published on 2013-03-27 18:30:00

i think i've found my favorite place for the MONTH! except... im sure the husband would NEVER for meals there with me! for one, there isn't meat on the menu and no chip! ahhh!!! how dare they even call it food! heh! :) but my girlfriend took me there

sleep little precious sleep...

Published on 2013-03-20 18:30:00

blake's a delightfully easy child.

exploring holland village...

Published on 2013-03-19 18:30:00

if you gave us a choice, we'd NEVER leave our hood. we're such creatures of habit and once we find a favorite cafe, or a favorite chinese.. we'd always want to revisit the same spot. and order the same thing. and sit at the same seat! you get the dri

how to spot a pet lover...

Published on 2013-03-18 18:30:00

of bunnies and hairbuns and charsiewbuns...

Published on 2013-03-17 18:30:00

last weekend, we caught up with friends to celebrate a birthday and an upcoming little baby! we're so excited that blake won't be the youngest kid on the block. somehow the knowledge that your own friends are juggling babies littler than yours make m

blake :: four months

Published on 2013-03-14 18:30:00

our little boy is growing up so quickly!

crafts :: press snaps

Published on 2013-03-13 18:30:00

i got a whole bunch of press snaps before we left japan. it was one of my many "omg! i better buy BIG because i might never see these again" shopping expeditions. i blame my raging hormones but it was indeed a scary wife those few months... gu

thai tantric at orchard towers

Published on 2013-03-12 18:30:00

when we first moved to our place, we had a few food recommendations in our area..

letters from doggie :: thirty-seven

Published on 2013-03-11 18:30:00

hai guys! :) hope you've all been well!

diy :: easy home arrangement

Published on 2013-03-10 18:30:00

over the weekend, the husband brought home a huge bunch of pompom (one of my favorite flowers!!) and since there's a glass bowl we got from japan that hasn't been feeling the love, i thought to use it in my arrangement!! i didn't have any oasi

to the florist.

Published on 2013-03-05 17:30:00

last week, we snuck out during one of blake's gloriously long afternoon naps.

little houses...

Published on 2013-03-04 17:30:00

remember musashi's little house?

these two people...

Published on 2013-03-03 17:30:00

they melt my heart.... happy monday! xx

the lamest tutorial ever..

Published on 2013-02-26 17:30:00

hey! do you remember when i used to have craft tutes on this blog!? cos i don't! it has been sooo long i was a little ashamed. i've been crafting and sewing but it usually happens at night.

sundays at the beach...

Published on 2013-02-25 17:30:00

last weekend, we were at sentosa supporting daniel in the first of three sprint series.

the best sunflower loaf in town...

Published on 2013-02-21 17:30:00

what kinda bread do you fancy?

spike & dadda

Published on 2013-02-20 17:30:00

over the weekend, we got obsessed with this short animation series called spike and dadda! first spotted it from my girlfriend's blog, bubble tea love, and we love it!

blake :: our swimming baby

Published on 2013-02-18 17:30:00

daniel's dad is a super swimmer.

muthu curry, dempsey

Published on 2013-02-17 17:30:00

crafts :: thank you notes

Published on 2013-02-14 17:30:00

this year... im going to send our my thank you cards on time. if you're not one to stock up on thank you note cards at home, one charming party has really simple and chic ones for downloads here! you're welcome. :)

this is love...

Published on 2013-02-13 17:30:00

happy valentine's day, lovebirds!

chinese new year :: 初一

Published on 2013-02-12 19:46:00

this year was blakie's first new year! so we wanted to be around. and because we didn't do traditional full month parties, it was also the first time he was meeting many of our rellies! our little family!

crafts :: washi tapes

Published on 2013-02-11 17:30:00

i don't know anyone that isn't a fan of washi tapes! these little decorative tapes have taken the world by storm! there are a tonne of cute ideas of how to use washi in a tonne of creative ways! my favorite is when oh my omiyage had little frames "hu

:: happy chinese new year ::

Published on 2013-02-09 20:40:00

from our home to yours... we wish you a blessed new year... filled with little mandarin oranges, pineapple tarts and tonnes of love... we are out this afternoon visiting rellies and loading up on yummy treats we've missed! this new ye

crafts :: felt speech bubble

Published on 2013-02-07 17:30:00

when life gives you a long nap, sensible moms take a long nap. but if you're me, you'd think of some last-minute crackpot craft to work on!! and yesterday, i thought ... "hmmm we could really do with some felt speech bubbles!"

blake :: three months

Published on 2013-02-06 17:30:00

we're celebrating blakieboo's quarter of a year old! yayyy kiddo! :) this month was a breeze... (compared to the first two!) i think we're starting to get a hang of this baby business!

when you though i wasn't looking...

Published on 2013-02-05 17:30:00

when blake was born, we received a card from his grandmother's friends.

doing the gangnam :: yayy or nay?

Published on 2013-02-04 17:30:00

are you a huge fan of gangnam style?

craft :: oliver + s playsuit

Published on 2013-02-03 17:30:00

i knew i had to start my crafting adventures on the new machine with a bang. there is absolutely no other way to beginning of a (hopefully) very productive relationship... so we made one of this for blake!

happy friday + a little song for you

Published on 2013-01-31 17:30:00

little blakie boy :: a song for you from littleprojectsinstyle on Vimeo. our little chatterbox has started getting a little more interactive in the last month! he coos in response to us, makes eyes to get our attention and interrupts our conversati

crafts :: a new kid on the block

Published on 2013-01-30 19:36:00

since my last sewing machine died in tokyo, i've been meaning to buy a new one. but we were holding off to see what options we have in singapore and hopefully purchase one with a local warranty and english instructions!

girl talk :: underthings...

Published on 2013-01-29 17:30:00

i've got something exciting to share today!

our weekend and a little drama...

Published on 2013-01-28 17:30:00

over the weekend, daniel raced in the green corridor run which was kinda interesting. the race started at tanjong pagar rail station and ended in bukit timah covering a distance of 10.5km that was meant to be lush and unspoiled greenery. due to the l

thoughts on being aussie...

Published on 2013-01-27 17:30:00

when our little boy was born, we were given an option of citizenship. he could choose to be australian like his papa or singaporean like me and just like religion, we didn't feel like it was a decision we could make on his behalf.

baby essential :: part II

Published on 2013-01-23 17:30:00

i was re-reading my list yesterday and it does sound like a lot, huh? i guess this baby thing really does take over your life, bank account & apartment! but my grandma always says she had 6 kids from absolutely nothing at all! so it can be done!!

baby essentials :: part I

Published on 2013-01-22 17:30:00

its funny how after you become a mama, people come to you asking for parenting advice. while its flattering, i often find myself dumbstruck at what to say. i mean, im barely surviving here! what do i know about how to sleep-train or what a newborn ba

mini - diy :: red packets

Published on 2013-01-21 17:30:00

i keep telling myself that i'll start crafting soon! i have so many ideas and tutes in my to-craft list! but its kinda daunting to get started. so we take baby steps!

hello there.

Published on 2013-01-20 17:30:00

sorry it has been a little quiet in here.

blake :: two months old

Published on 2013-01-10 17:30:00

it has been two months since little blakie popped into our lives.

my mama...

Published on 2013-01-09 17:30:00

literally... its very clear when my mama visits blake. when he takes his bath in the evening, daniel would find glitter all over him in all this fat folds. it's hilarious and tragic at the same time!

weddings :: vanessa traina

Published on 2013-01-07 17:30:00

spotted images for this dreamy wedding dress on vogue. it makes me dream of weddings and fancy cocktail parties.. after a bit more snooping, i caught a glimpse of the wedding which was nothing short of amazing...

hello monday!!

Published on 2013-01-06 17:30:00

how was your first weekend of the year?

crafts :: letter coat rack

Published on 2013-01-03 17:30:00

{from oh happy day} how cute is this craft! it would be such a neat addition to add to the boys' room to hang muu's leash, blakie's carrier and all their cute little things!!

getting organized for the new year

Published on 2013-01-02 17:30:00

one of my favorite things about starting the new year is starting a new organizer! i know that in this day and age, its prolly more sensible to use the calendar in my phone but i love having an excuse to shop for stationery and little stickers

2012 in review

Published on 2012-12-31 17:30:00

happy new year, lovies!! hope you're enjoying a wonderful long weekend. we are having a bit too much fun... it going to be sad when daniel goes back into the office tomorrow. *dramatic tear*. but anyway, i woke up this morning feeling amazingly re

my day with my 2 month old...

Published on 2012-12-30 17:30:00

i've read this a couple times on other mummy's blog and most recently on olimomok's! i always marvel and how short (and crazy busy) a day sounds when you log it this way. so i thought to write one up of what happens on a regular day (also its almos

manicurious

Published on 2012-12-27 17:30:00

when mum first brought me to manicurious, i was immediately in love with the space. how could i have not known of this place earlier than my mum!! :)

the cutest!

Published on 2012-12-26 17:30:00

you know i have a thing for shoes right? check out the cutest boy shoes ever!! ayeee!!! im deadly allergic to children shoes with little squeakers, or music, or running lights or wheels. but i know i'll prolly eat my own words when my child

daily reminders :: relish the charms of the present

Published on 2012-12-25 08:14:00

you will never have this day with your children again. tomorrow, they'll be a little older than they were today.

have yourself a merry little christmas now...

Published on 2012-12-24 17:30:00

good morning peeps!!

a month of firsts...

Published on 2012-12-23 17:30:00

on most days, this baby thing is so fun!

dear musashi...

Published on 2012-12-20 17:30:00

dear musashi,

reads :: 101 things to do before you're five

Published on 2012-12-19 17:30:00

in my excitement, i tore this present open only five days before christmas morning. im allowed to cheat when its so cute, right? i mean seriously... the graphic on the cover. the story of our lives. and on page one, if its too tiny for

the little red ribbon

Published on 2012-12-18 17:30:00

it's official. we don't have a tree this year. i keep waiting to see if daniel changes his mind or i have a suddenly burst of energy to go lug it home myself but i can safely say now, its defo not happening... we'll just have to make peace wi

the littlest :: have passport, will travel.

Published on 2012-12-17 17:30:00

we really hope to be able to continue enjoying the things we love pre-baby. and one of the more important things is being able to travel on a whim. so last week, we got down to making blake a passport. what we didn't know was that it was incredibl

happy birthday, mama

Published on 2012-12-16 17:30:00

a few years ago, i threw my mom a surprise birthday party and since then, she has been plotting and planning her big 6-0 (next year!). last year, she came to me in all seriousness and told me, "im not celebrating my 60th unless... i have a grandchild

our littlest & our little muu

Published on 2012-12-13 17:30:00

there are two adult moment i will always remember in fear.

christmas :: personalized gifts

Published on 2012-12-11 17:30:00

im a huge fan of personalized gifts.

this or that ?

Published on 2012-12-11 17:30:00

hi darlings, i would love for you to weigh in on an issue that has been on my mind forever (well.. for the last 2 months at least..). everyone that has met the little bub tells me that little blake is a splitting image of his dad. which is not the

christmas cards.. done & done!

Published on 2012-12-10 17:30:00

i look back at our christmas cards last year and wished i had more time/put in more effort this year. i had a really cool idea to put the littles together in a themed photoshoot. i was gonna have them nakiesbums just wearing a christmas elf hat wi

tag. im it!

Published on 2012-12-09 17:30:00

i recently got tagged by lady j's musings! if you don't already read her blog, please check her out! she's one spunkalicious lady that lives life in style! i especially love reading about her everyday outfit posts, her travels and her adorable puppy

letters from doggie :: thirty-six

Published on 2012-12-06 17:30:00

question ::

reckless ericka

Published on 2012-12-05 17:30:00

i've been holding back on writing about singapore because it feels silly sharing things that are new to me but not really THAT new to the world! im still playing catch up with the new things that popped up in the last few years so i still feel like a

something pretty :: personalized stationery

Published on 2012-12-04 17:30:00

some letterpressed goodies in the mail for my god-sis, nicole, who is the sweetest young lady. happy birthday, love! {from ceruleanpress} xx

eats :: a bit of cheese

Published on 2012-12-03 17:30:00

we've been trying to eat healthier at home recently, loading up lots of juices and calcium and all that good stuff! this is a far cry from the way our fridge used to be. i remember having friends over once and confessing "urm guys! we have champagne,

our littlest :: date night revisited

Published on 2012-12-02 17:30:00

how did we get to december so quick! is it just me or did this year whizz by?

eats :: forty hands

Published on 2012-11-29 17:30:00

i love how singapore comes up with new "cool" spots to hangout ever so often. not too long ago it was the area around bukit timah saddle club and there was dempsey.. and for a while haji lane. recently we keep hearing people rave about cafes and cute

the littlest :: his first mousie

Published on 2012-11-28 17:30:00

a few months ago, i received an unexpected email from linda of lindapendante dreams. she wrote to me about being a mama, about loving little boys and wanted to make a few little pieces for blakieboo. we had so much fun pouring over patterns and picki

hello clarins!

Published on 2012-11-27 17:30:00

one of the things i have in my bathroom that i always purchase over and over again is this tube of high definition body lift. i've been using it since i was 17. i love the light texture of the cream, i love the cooling sensation after application. i

etsy finds :: evie the elephant

Published on 2012-11-26 17:30:00

i've been on the lookout for cute wall art for the boys' room.

weekend mornings

Published on 2012-11-25 17:30:00

possibly one of my favorite part of the week...

letters from doggie :: thirty five

Published on 2012-11-22 17:30:00

hi guys! :) my little bro is taking his first nap of the day! at seven freakin' am!! isn't that crazy?? most normal people are just waking up now! late last week, i had a little visitor come see me! that's right!! you heard me right! come

something sparkley and fun

Published on 2012-11-21 17:30:00

{from anthropologie} i've been seeing these adorable hair-ties around! they're so neat and adds a cute little touch to a high pony tail or at the end of a messy braid. i can't help but think what an easy and fast DIY project it would be! this vers

blake :: one month old

Published on 2012-11-20 17:30:00

our little blake is one month old and a bit.

the search for backpack is ON (again)...

Published on 2012-11-19 17:30:00

backpacks make me think of schooldays. but in not a very trendy kinda way. earlier this year, i decided that a backpack was a great idea while zipping around on the bicycle. but had so much trouble finding a backpack that isn't leather (for fear of r

crafts :: diy nursing cloth

Published on 2012-11-18 17:30:00

im kinda ashamed that all my crafts have gone to babytown!

{the little things}

Published on 2012-11-15 17:30:00

{source} im feeling a little flat this week from doing many little things. nothing really spectacular to shout out from the mountain top but all daily necessities that aren't too sexy! (i hate you, dirty pile of laundry!) and a little bit of me is

online shopping :: luxola

Published on 2012-11-14 22:16:00

its about time to start holiday shopping, ladies! i've been trying to draw up my christmas list so im not scrambling in the crowds to grab last minute gifts! (which im sure i would anyway.. but it doesn't hurt to try!) i've been particularly imp

crafts :: diy tent for wee little ones

Published on 2012-11-13 17:30:00

over the weekend, our littlest one grew up right before our eyes.

{in gratitude}

Published on 2012-11-11 17:30:00

because i was adamant about not following confinement practices,

{happy birthday, mister}

Published on 2012-11-08 17:30:00

its absolutely amazing thing to see the boy you had the longest crush on, set up a few beautiful homes , married under the glow of candlelight and danced in the rain with... turn into the father of your baby. the first day he held blake in his hands

letters from doggie :: thirty - four

Published on 2012-11-07 17:30:00

hi pals! it has been a while hasn't it? *streeeeeeetch*

{gold pig bookends}

Published on 2012-11-06 17:30:00

this smug little gold pig puts a smile on my face.

{first bath}

Published on 2012-11-05 17:30:00

i initially thought that this blog would never see the day plastered with"ohemgee.. how cute is my son!!" pictures. but who am i kidding.. im a mama and so i guess there would be a little more babyness in this space.

a book shower {and a special downloadable bookplate!}

Published on 2012-11-04 17:30:00

to welcome little blake, my dearest friend jen from oh my omiyage (who is a party extraordinaire.. and i don't really call her dearest in person. i just added that in because it sounded right..) designed a little book plate for his baby shower..

'be happy' friday!

Published on 2012-11-01 18:30:00

hello pals! how did your week go?

crafts :: children's cape tutorial

Published on 2012-10-31 18:30:00

this fun project is suitable for beginner sewist! its super simple and definitely a fun addition to any child's (or adult) wardrobe. hope my instructions make sense! ::what you need:: (1) piece of felt (for mask) (1) long piece of ribbon/f

crafts :: im back!

Published on 2012-10-30 20:30:00

i've found a little pocket of time when blake is taking his afternoon snooze to start on my crafts! i'll share a quick tute on the halloween capes soon as its such a great addition to a child's dress-up wardrobe. but in the meantime, i wanna share this peculiar looking thing, my welcome back project... any guesses what im making? p.s. its not anything lewd! xx

due date

Published on 2012-10-29 18:30:00

today is blake's expected due date. i've walked around with him tucked snugly in my tummy for nine month with this date etched in mind.

happy halloween!!

Published on 2012-10-28 18:30:00

we celebrated our first halloween this weekend as a family of four! nothing as crazy as my mum's victorious win of best individual best-dressed award!

happy friday to you!

Published on 2012-10-25 18:30:00

its a public holiday in singapore

spring clean

Published on 2012-10-24 18:30:00

as part of our relocation, we tasked ourselves to clean out my bedroom at home.

party games :: a staring contest

Published on 2012-10-23 18:30:00

once we're back in the swing of things, the first thing we want to do is to throw a party for our pals. (that's if we still have pals by then.) we're so desperate to be the "cool parents" that have friends over we're throwing every party trick we have into this one.

those quiet evenings we'll miss...

Published on 2012-10-22 18:30:00

we love our evenings at home.

{five} things :: the baby edition

Published on 2012-10-21 18:30:00

here are five little things we have in our nursery

shades of grey...

Published on 2012-10-18 18:30:00

im one of those a-type, absolute kinda girls.

eats :: brunetti in tanglin mall

Published on 2012-10-17 18:30:00

we spotted this cute cafe on one of our dinner date!

we're completely smitten by ...

Published on 2012-10-16 03:15:00

little blake jacob allender. he's got everyone wrapped around his wrinkly pinkie finger. welcome to the world, sugarplum!! xx

on being thoughtful...

Published on 2012-10-15 18:30:00

sometimes i find it ridiculous that i have so many unchecked things on my to-do list.

some weekends...

Published on 2012-10-14 18:30:00

how was your weekend? our weekend was spent like this. like the whole weekend. it was fabulous! just a few weekends ago, the husband shimmied into his old triathlon suits and geared up for a little race at east coast park and we have some pictures to share! his little supporter in team color.. i used to go to these races faithfully but now i have company! we enjoyed breakfast on the beach, shared a movie on iphone

taking things slow(er)...

Published on 2012-10-11 18:30:00

life with me is always a party. (that's just putting it in nicer terms..)

oh muu muu...

Published on 2012-10-10 18:30:00

"look ma! what are those dots on our floor?" (im working on a project. don't touch..) a few minutes of rolling around later.. "oops ma! one got on my head!" (musashi!!!) "help! i got more stuck me! maa??" our mucky pup is so in need of a bath... and more attention!

quotes :: ella ella eh

Published on 2012-10-09 18:30:00

am obviously not american but definitely a quote i live by! :)

question :: women & long hair..

Published on 2012-10-08 18:30:00

more accurately, what's with men obsessing over women in tumbling locks? {source} don't get me wrong, i love my long hair. and i don't keep it to please anyone.. but i've heard it amongst girlfriends so often ... "oooo xx has such a cute pixie cut but the boy doesn't approve of short hair!" i asked the husband why... "cos its pretty. and cos i like it when you use your crochet hooks to bun up your hair." shed some light!

my happy place ...

Published on 2012-10-07 18:30:00

as part of my birth-training preparation, i got this book a while ago.

having a little too much fun....

Published on 2012-10-04 18:30:00

i was just talking to the best friend the other day, who is still blissfully pregnant past her due-date y'know? shopping, waddling, wearing heels while juggling our bumps... ya i know...exciting stuff like that.

a little birthday surprise (for deaf & me!) ...

Published on 2012-10-03 18:30:00

a few weeks ago, we were celebrating the best friend's birthday just a little girlie catch up, some spa treats and silly balloons! and walk-into dinner with the best surprise and

ahh the things he says....

Published on 2012-10-02 18:30:00

just last weekend, we were at my parents' place. tidying up the mess we left behind... when i found these fond snapshots of my school days. the coolest things is these girlies are still very much part of our lives. so i showed it to my dear husband who usually has such a fabulous way with words. "chewy looks different, deaf already looks like deaf but you look like you did when you were younger.." WHAT THE WHAT?

pretty things :: butter london | all hail the queen

Published on 2012-10-01 18:30:00

im a complete daft when it comes to DIY nails.

monday morning :: bathroom talk

Published on 2012-09-30 18:30:00

one of my favorite rooms in a house is the bathroom.

do y'all have awesome friends?

Published on 2012-09-27 18:28:00

the kind of friends who write to you.

great...

Published on 2012-09-26 18:30:00

just when i thought my life was complicated enough... now i gotta learn how to knit. how adorbs are these little knitted softies? i want a little cuddle companion! now! (im sure my current cuddle companions will not be too pleased cos its getting crowded in bed but...)

five things :: mess around the house

Published on 2012-09-25 18:30:00

it would be completely fakso if i only shared the nicer things in life with you, right? just wanna keep things real here... and mostly, i need the mess to be validated

local eats :: chin chin eating house

Published on 2012-09-24 18:30:00

my favorite thing about being in singapore is the food!!

hello...

Published on 2012-09-23 18:30:00

its birthday week. and things are a little more sensitive than we thought. not only are you not allowed to mention anything about age. anything vaguely related to size, abs or butt is strictly forbidden. the one birthday wish i have this year is... one healthy baby. i've never wanted anything more. so would you please cross your fingers tight for this one? i'll definitely share the love if that comes true. xx

diy :: cute party hats

Published on 2012-09-20 18:30:00

this weekend, we're having a party out of nothing at all... ... just getting together with our pals, having a brunchie and some champagne & a spa-rty to follow to straighten out some kinks!... {the original article here!} i can't wait!! xx

do you love alphabets...

Published on 2012-09-19 18:30:00

im obssessed with them!

this little red dot.

Published on 2012-09-18 18:24:00

do you justify every major decision in life? we do that a lot.

dear backless dresses...

Published on 2012-09-17 18:30:00

{source} oh how i miss you... xx

oh! now i know...

Published on 2012-09-16 18:30:00

the husband enjoys a good game of tennis. back in the days, i thought i'd pick it up so we can play together so we signed up for private classes... so he'd love me more.

one rule we live by ...

Published on 2012-09-13 18:30:00

{source} ... we always have a bottle of champagne in our fridge.

good things :: my ma

Published on 2012-09-12 18:30:00

last week, my daddy was out of town on business. and i promised to check on mum.

dressing the bump

Published on 2012-09-11 18:30:00

the other day, i was headed out for a girlie dinner in town. and threw on a little black dress back from when i was in college. the dress was simple, had a little scallop trimming but more importantly had a drop waist and stretchy.

home hunting :: cute furniture in singapore

Published on 2012-09-10 18:30:00

so we're in the midst of furnishing our little home. (and feeling a whole bout of nesting instinct!!) our first stop was ikea, of course, to see what's in store but we held off on ikea purchases because tempting as their prices are, the quality and style is not always THERE! (of course to satiate my hotdog craving..) but i've been trooping around singapore in search of interesting furniture pieces that won't break the bank. here are some of the cute places i loved! :: lush-lush :: [..]

im addicted to....

Published on 2012-09-09 18:30:00

.. pre-natal massages. i've always been a huge fan of a good rub-down and the lovely aromatherapy that lingers

you gotta love...

Published on 2012-09-06 18:30:00

a man in a bowtie ... {source} {source} {source}

let's talk about hugs...

Published on 2012-09-05 18:30:00

since my tummy started showing a while ago, i noticed that i've not been getting GOOOOD hugs. i've noticed a variation of side hugs, or sympathetic pat on the back or most recently, i was hugging a similarly preggo-pal which got daniel laughing! he imitated us in our "hug" which looked more like two awkward japanese business men in a 90 degree bow with flailing limp arms.

in the kitchen :: mooncakies

Published on 2012-09-04 18:30:00

this so didn't happen in MY kitchen! but i played a little part in it so im tagging myself!

relocating our fluffy-bums :: one month update

Published on 2012-09-03 18:30:00

i was lamenting to my mom just the other day that these days, instead of receiving regular "hey there!" and "wanna hang?" text messages, i keep receiving "how's muu doing today?"... she very gently let me down... "once you have kids, darling, its never about you anymore..." such wise words.. but muu's been doing fantastic! (spot him playing tennis?) due to limitations of singapore airlines, we had to check him in his pet carrier even though he was tiny and well within internati [..]

a confession...

Published on 2012-09-02 18:30:00

{via} happy monday! how was your weekend?

a happy weekend to y'all !!

Published on 2012-08-31 21:26:00

don't "work" weeks always seem a little more monumental to survive than vacation weeks? even though i don't have real work at the mo, the husband went back in the office this week so, we were especially pleased to have a little bit of a snuggle-in this morning! {spotted from designmom} hope this ordinary weekend brings you something spectacular! love! xx

something in our home...

Published on 2012-08-30 18:30:00

the husband has an endearing obsession with ziplock bags... at any given time, we would always have a collection of all different zippies. we never run low! and because i tease him so much about it, he has taken to hiding them in his wardrobe so i don't find them and ban him from buying more.

in the kitchen :: kimchi yakisoba

Published on 2012-08-29 18:30:00

one of the first things that drew me to the boy was his culinary skills. it sounds a lot more major when i say it that way! but truth is, we're no fancy chefs. but i think major points go to he who can hold his own ground in the kitchen! housework scores bonus points too! this is a recipe that he came up with when he was a dingy poor 19 yo student teaching english in kanazawa. being a smaller town more than 10 years ago, they had very few international cuisine options so it forced him to get [..]

home diy :: doggy diaper how to

Published on 2012-08-28 18:30:00

our little munchkin comes to as many day trips and parties as he can.

meme:: get your freak on

Published on 2012-08-27 18:30:00

earlier this week, i was watching a make-up tutorial channel, jen from head to toe when i saw this tag and even though its a little old, i thought it was fun to do!

letters from doggie :: thirty - three

Published on 2012-08-26 18:30:00

hi guys!

our little space to be ...

Published on 2012-08-23 19:58:00

exciting we've recently found our new little apartment!

in tokyo :: our little "see you soon" dinner

Published on 2012-08-23 18:30:00

before we left tokes, our pals threw a little farewell soiree for us. we didn't want it to be all emotional, so we requested for something light-hearted and casual. but knowing them, we should have suspected that nothing was gonna be anything BUT casual!! :) a travel themed table... how stunning is that!! with aerial decor above our heads!

baby steps into grown up world...

Published on 2012-08-22 18:30:00

i recently purchased my first ever lipstick. epic i know! :) but i've always been more of a lip balm kinda girl... but thanks to A, i've been wearing it and without fail, it always makes me feel more chic and proper... like a lady should.

did you know...

Published on 2012-08-21 18:30:00

that sea otters hold hands to keep from drifting apart while sleeping?? isn't that the sweetest nugget of wildlife info ever?

our funny little one

Published on 2012-08-20 18:30:00

muumuu beans might be tiny...

maternity bump :: 28 weeks

Published on 2012-08-19 18:30:00

these days, each time i take a picture (which is not very often...) i gasp at how MASSIVE i look... and i obsess over every kilo i pile on and grouch a little.

reflections :: japan

Published on 2012-08-16 18:30:00

five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes,

five reasons why i kick ass :: by musashi

Published on 2012-08-15 18:30:00

1 - i've mastered the art of fake coughing and my papi wakes up to let me out of my sleepypod. then i get to snuggle in with them in bed for a few hours! win!!

this morning we woke up and ....

Published on 2012-08-14 18:30:00

... found ourselves in singapore! it wasn't that big a surprise to us... but in the spirit of celebrating when things are concrete,

today...

Published on 2012-08-13 18:32:00

| source | *deep breaths and all fingers crossed* xx

crafts :: sweet little crochet pennant

Published on 2012-08-12 18:30:00

we've been on the slower side acquiring things for the baby.

lunch dates

Published on 2012-08-09 18:30:00

this week, i did something that i've NEVER done before.

in japan :: to the sumo!

Published on 2012-08-08 18:30:00

we took muu to nagoya a few weekends to see his japanese grandparents..

in japan :: on the shinkansen

Published on 2012-08-07 18:30:00

the husband's favorite mode of transportation in japan is by the shinkansen. he feels like they're as fast as airplanes but with less fuss of check in time. and compared to driving, he saves on the effort of having to navigate. he can kick back and watch a movie.

new reads :: how to behave and why

Published on 2012-08-06 18:30:00

i love that we live in the land of amazon. buying books has never been easier!! i guess its a double-edge sword since the boy is trying to digitize all our media and here i am building a library! :)

in the kitchen :: cheesy quesadilla

Published on 2012-08-05 18:30:00

i've been recently obsessed with cheese quasadillas. one fine day, i decided to make the boy a healthy pre-dinner snack

maternity bump :: 27 weeks

Published on 2012-08-02 18:30:00

in tokyo :: an afternoon in shimokitazawa

Published on 2012-08-01 18:30:00

today, im taking you around one of my favorite neighborhoods with me!! :)

surfing in japan :: onjuku

Published on 2012-07-31 18:30:00

last weekend, we decided to tag along our friends' surf day. our dear friends (are you starting to realize that they're our only friends in japan?) go surfing real often and we always listen to their awesome stories enviously! so when they invited us to go along, we were so excited!! and brought this bugger,

on lazy weekday afternoons...

Published on 2012-07-30 18:30:00

frankly...

parenthood.. the real deal!

Published on 2012-07-29 18:30:00

inspired by su fern, i started crocheting little amigurami toys!

a week of tea :: allerines

Published on 2012-07-26 18:30:00

i was extremely pleased when wyna contacted me and introduced her online tea store - allerines.

a week of tea :: tea during pregnancy

Published on 2012-07-25 18:30:00

a week of tea :: thai iced tea

Published on 2012-07-24 18:30:00

one of the yummiest things to have in our fridge at all times is iced tea. we always have a flask of regular flavored / black tea. to spice things up, you can freeze berries and fruits into ice cubes for a splash of flavor but otherwise, its good as it is.

a week of tea :: lucipia in jiyugaoka

Published on 2012-07-23 18:30:00

one of my favorite things in japan is the tea culture.

this morning...

Published on 2012-07-22 20:00:00

im grateful for... ... time-off work to catch our breath and focus on more important things ... little flutters in my tummy all day long ... japanese ramen that tastes sooo good anytime of the day. ... friends who never tell shut me up when i whinge about looking/feeling like a whale. (im trying to not obsess..) ... the girly treats that perks me up all the time. ... my husband (and muu) whose love is so undeservingly good it hurts. ... the froyo treats we snea [..]

five things :: from ginza

Published on 2012-07-22 18:30:00

on friday, jen and i went to ginza for a spot of shopping

craft :: basket weave blanket with scallop trim

Published on 2012-07-19 18:30:00

this will be the last of my baby blankets. i finally feel ready to move on to bigger (figuratively speaking) and more sophisticated crochet projects.

here's looking at you, ma

Published on 2012-07-18 18:30:00

daniel made a hilarious observation this past week..

third year's a charm...

Published on 2012-07-17 18:00:00

marine day luncheon

Published on 2012-07-16 20:35:00

we were invited to our friends place for marine day party! the same friends who came up with these amazing menus so shamelessly we went with a really light brekkie! guess what! we ate sooo much we didn't need dinner even!! *sigh* we really need to work a little on our self control... started with a cold gazpacho, perfect for the warm summer weather.. the husband's favorite... mushroom with garlic and sherry vinegar.. spanish omelette & homemade olives... the hi [..]

sunday morning...

Published on 2012-07-15 18:30:00

we woke up too late for breakfast at maccas, which may i add ... ends ridiculously early!! who really wakes up and is done ordering brekkie on weekends by 10:30... but i digress.

our littlest :: when preggo ..

Published on 2012-07-12 20:50:00

summer updates :: our beans

Published on 2012-07-11 18:30:00

our poor muumuu has been going through some life changes recently.

food:: spiral cut weiners

Published on 2012-07-10 18:30:00

last week, i made a legendary discovery!! spiral-cut hotdog!! !!!!!!!!! if you know me in person, you'd pretty much know that im nuts about hotdogs. the fastest way to get me to a party is to tell me that they're serving hotdogs!! and im not discerning between the gourmet ones.. even the inexpensive supermarket franks get me all pumped up!! so this is a BIG deal in my world! check out this rad video!

in the kitchen :: ombre rice krispy treats

Published on 2012-07-09 18:30:00

to celebrate the husband's last day in his client's office, we decided to make a batch of sweets! we wanted something easy and unique and my dear friend from ohmyomiyage came up with an american favorite - rice krispy treats! and in a land of sweets, we've not spotted these babies yet!! so it was something fun to share with his japanese co-workers. of course, jen had to up the ante and

inspiration :: couple with style

Published on 2012-07-08 18:30:00

im obsessed with... ... olivia palermo & johannes huebl

some women...

Published on 2012-07-05 18:30:00

sometimes im such a stereotype, i wanna throw my arms up in exasperation. but i truly can't help it. daniel raises his brows knowingly when ever i say... "honey, im just going to pop into the store and pick up ONE thing." thing is....

in singapore :: to the dinner reception

Published on 2012-07-04 18:30:00

by the time church ended, we were all super pooped! i've kinda forgotten how warm singapore is! and while carrying flowers and props in maxi dresses and heels seem like something totally do-able, the sluggish weather made everything slower!! but when we finally made it to the dinner venue...

in singapore :: to the chapel...

Published on 2012-07-03 18:30:00

after a morning of fussing around, we finally made it to church!

let's talk about birds and bees....

Published on 2012-07-02 18:30:00

im all for speaking to a child like an adult. i'm not up to speed with my child-rearing reads but it seems like a sensible way to introduce language and vocabulary to the little one. bonus pointer ::

in singapore :: fabulousness with my girls

Published on 2012-07-01 18:30:00

how was your weekend, loves? we had a fabulously relaxing weekend complete with long slow walks, long naps and deliciously sinful meals with our friends. we also packed in some serious muu-cuddles!! so so blessed.. im literally glowing from my every pore!! last weekend, we were in singapore celebrating my best friends wedding. i "took leave" from daniel and flew in a week earlier to catch up with my girls. we were enjoying our spa visits, facials, kara-ok and running around town a little [..]

im excited about...

Published on 2012-06-29 20:28:00

... our newest house rule! wanna hear it?

let's talk about little clothes...

Published on 2012-06-28 21:27:00

a while ago, i joined a tokyo pregnancy meeting that was a lot of fun to be in the company of ladies coping with the same "how do you say nursing bras in japanese" issues! :) i was especially excited about this topic because frankly, who doesn't love infantwear?

shopping :: cmyk

Published on 2012-06-27 19:02:00

when i was in singapore, i was too busy caught up in wedding shenanigans and a surprise birthday party that i didn't get to pop into any stores (even though there was a huge sale going on everywhere!!)! so i came back to tokes with a luggage full of rice-krispies cereal and random snacks from the supermarket! :) very lame... i did however make a 20 min pitstop at orchard central to visit my pal, bern's new store - CMYK. here's my loot! i've been all about my belts in recent months!

poms are soooo love! :)

Published on 2012-06-26 21:31:00

remember this project? i finally saw the poms in action this weekend! aren't they stinking cute??

our littlest :: we're half baked! :)

Published on 2012-06-25 18:47:00

been getting a few lovely emails and have not gotten round to answering them cos we've been traveling. so here goes... how is our bub doing? (good.) are you still traveling? (yes, im clear to travel till august.) are you big? (im showing and yes, i feel like a whale.) are you eating sushi? (yes, but selectively.) do you have a boy or girl? (we're keeping that a surprise.) are you going to write about it? its very silly but we are very nervous about things. but all's well!! we've been l [..]

home :: of world maps and wallpapers

Published on 2012-06-24 18:30:00

happy monday!! hope you had a fabulous weekend.. we're booked in a staycation in the raffles and have been chilling by the pool, getting long luxurious massages and revisiting some of our favorite eats. today's i'd like to share one of my many little obsessions - world maps. much to daniel's dismay, i keep looking online and in flea markets to expand my vintage globe collection. as you may imagine, they're really not the easiest things to transport when traveling! but he's a champion pa [..]

weddings :: my special little friend

Published on 2012-06-22 18:30:00

its my best friend's wedding today.

:: sweet lullaby by papa ::

Published on 2012-06-21 18:00:00

how sweet is this little video? when i first saw it on marvelous kiddo, i got all tingley inside. how adorbs! daniel sings a beautiful acoustic verison of this song that puts me to sleep

:: take me out to the ballgame ::

Published on 2012-06-20 18:30:00

it's baseball season in japan and daniel, who is a huge fan of the game, has been a couple of times. each time i've managed to dodge the bullet and allocate suitable baseball mates to encourage him to watch with but he comes home with such hilarious stories of the cheers, and funny player names and the food that i decided i needed to check it out... my favorite part.... the cheerleaders!

yayy or nay?

Published on 2012-06-19 18:30:00

so i need your honest opinion today. i picked up a pair of sunnies on vacay and thought they were smoking hot... the husband wasn't a hundred percent sure. but didn't really put his foot down so i have a tonne of pictures with it. but after i came home, the cat-eye shape i thought it was, turned out a little more round in a gaga way... what do you think? interesting? or just weird?

:: boys in bow ties ::

Published on 2012-06-18 18:30:00

i have a general weakness for boys in bow ties. so when little yoshiki visited last weekend and got all dressed up,

on growing up...

Published on 2012-06-17 18:30:00

we're not super duper with our finances. we occasionally open our bank accounts to check on our spending... {via} today was one of those days... d:: so this month we saved 50 % of our pay check. z:: woah! is that a lot? d:: its pretty good. last month, we spent .... (goes into this long rant on our stats, while i space out and type this post..) z:: uh-huh... d:: well. we don't look like we spent a lot but collectively it all added up. oh there. my bicycle! z:: right.. THAT costed [..]

:: five things this friday ::

Published on 2012-06-14 18:30:00

i had the CRAZIEST week!! i was down with the meanest of all flu bugs... so i spent a good part of the week down right miserable. here are some five happy things that kept me going this week! tried a new kind of pomegranate juice thats supposedly superduper. new yoga togs... in our home, jello qualifies as sick food. daniel got me new toys to play with... with the largest roller... :)

:: ballet beautiful ::

Published on 2012-06-13 18:30:00

i've always been a huge fan of ballet. but have hung up my dancing shoes a while back. in my recent years, i've been craving to get back to the barre, splits and practice my pointe again. of course, that's not quite happening right this moment but i've found a happy middle ground.

dear sweet sixteen...

Published on 2012-06-12 18:30:00

i recently read an article in glamor mag inspired by the book called dear me: a letter to my sixteen-year-old-self. which got me thinking... what exactly would i say to the young me? {braces aren't forever, chica!} i don't have many digital pictures of myself then but back the days, i was a fab girl wannabe hidden behind geeky glasses, questionable fashion sense (i liked jumpsuits, midriff and mini skirts), disastrous hairdo i didn't know how to handle and a whole lot of ideas with n [..]

letters from doggie :: thirty-two

Published on 2012-06-11 18:30:00

hi guys! been a while! have you missed me? shame i couldn't go on vacay with my parents because i think i could have totally fit in mami's purse.. but international customs are such a pain in the behind. talk about behinds... i've fallen off the (health) wagon a little. you've heard about our little news, right?

weekends :: in tokyo

Published on 2012-06-10 18:30:00

i grew up in a family that always has weekends packed full with classes, zoo trips and visits to my grandma. i kinda miss the crazy noise that comes with big chinese families...

:: shopping in LA ::

Published on 2012-06-07 18:30:00

other than some mandatory foodie shots, we don't have that many pictures in LA mostly because we were holed up in malls knee deep in shopping! we missed out on a few key sightseeing spots like mann chinese theatre, griffin observatory and getty villa but we told ourselves we'd be back.

santa monica beach

Published on 2012-06-06 18:30:00

by this point in our travels, it was starting to feel like we couldn't stomach any more yumminess! everything was so good and rich and we found ourselves full around the clock! also driving around spoils you a little! we found ourselves driving down the road to grab a pint of ice-cream. so lazy! so we decided to take an afternoon off shopping and stretch our legs a little. and hit the famous santa monica beach.

eats :: tacos on wheels in LA

Published on 2012-06-05 18:30:00

one of the must-dos this trip was to hunt down the infamous taco trucks!

eats :: ono hawaiian foods

Published on 2012-06-04 18:30:00

our brother first brought us here last year on our honeymoon and we fell in love with how fuss-free and interesting the food was. it reminded me incredibly of food from back home in its style and preparation. japanese cuisine is just so different!! plus, i always found the place to be suitably relaxed and friendly.

eats:: urth caffe

Published on 2012-06-03 18:30:00

recommended by my dear friend, jen... this place really made our day. we rolled up bright and early at urth caffe. given that we were with child, bright and early is a subjective term. but it felt bright and early.. my half house salad and fajita soup which was all kinds of delish! in the background is the boy's panini which he finished in seconds (!!) its amazing when he enjoys his meals. i have a particular fondness for healthy cafes (he calls them hippie..) but problem is he [..]

stay :: vacation rental in honolulu

Published on 2012-06-01 18:30:00

we tried something different this trip when it came to accommodation.

honolulu :: shrimp truck galore

Published on 2012-05-31 18:30:00

after the wedding, we chilled out a lot more. and enjoyed a couple days of days in hawaii to work on our tans and catch up on some brotherly love! and get me summa these awesome hawaiian shrimp truckin'!

weddings :: jen & taro

Published on 2012-05-30 18:30:00

okie so in a bid to keep this blog not all baby-ness (i'll try!!), we have some pictures from our vacay and fun nuggets to share! and thought to kick things off with the happiest of them all - our dear friends' wedding in hawaii.

about our baby bean...

Published on 2012-05-29 18:30:00

hi darlings... thank you dearly for all your sweet emails and comments. we're absolutely over the moon and delighted to welcome a little cutie into our family. {muu & mama & our 14 week / lemon-sized bub} our bub is due in late october (im 18 weeks along) so we're in our second trimester and rockin' it! i've been pretty lucky with morning sickness and have not had funny food cravings even though daniel will tell you that i've had strong food cravings all my life. i've also been ver [..]

just something teeny-tiny to share...

Published on 2012-05-28 19:00:00

craft:: felt fortune cookie

Published on 2012-05-27 18:30:00

i've been feeling a little all over the place on the craft front. there are a tonne of projects i bookmarked and wanna get started on but haven't had the time to do it. i hope this summer would be a little quieter and i'll get some alone time to tick off my list of crafts! :)

:: five things ::

Published on 2012-05-24 18:55:00

happy friday!! y'know i'm going to run out of fun things to share one day.

in good times and in bed...

Published on 2012-05-23 18:30:00

say "aye!" if you are experiencing this at home too!

mothers day in tokyo

Published on 2012-05-22 21:21:00

we got to spend the day with my mama and aunt this year when they were passing through tokyo enroute to hawaii. and since we don't get to be around for many special occasions, we decided to take everyone for brunch at one of our favorite places in town - beacon. ma has recently started instagramming and facebooking

sometime last week....

Published on 2012-05-21 18:30:00

we had an amazeballs meal with our best friends in tokyo... and because they feed us so well all the time,

craft :: chevron wave baby blanket

Published on 2012-05-20 18:30:00

i finally completed blanket #2 for our friend's bub. this little one traveled with me on vacation

weddings :: the best friends' wedding

Published on 2012-05-18 18:30:00

i came home last night to the most awesome surprise ever! :) after seeing it all week on instagram, i finally got mine!! all the other girlies got their invites addressed to "mrs brad pitt", "mrs robert pattinson", etc. so i was excited to see if i was gonna be "mrs david beckham" or "mrs ed westwick".

muu's doting papi ...

Published on 2012-05-17 18:30:00

... fixing up the baby monitor so we can see the little munchkin while we're at work. oh! need i mention that it has two-way chat, night vision and temperature control? we sometimes spy on him when we're at dinner. on our first attempt, we were so excited to see him we intercom-ed him to say "hi!".. that poor bub was so upset and confused he started barking and looking really sad. needless to say, it broke our heart. and daniel finished his meal real quick and rushed home. parent fail. hil [..]

im swooning over...

Published on 2012-05-16 18:30:00

this awesome wallpaper!! spotted it over at design*sponge. {from flavor paper} xx

good things :: new reads

Published on 2012-05-15 18:30:00

a belated thank you for all your lovely advice on this post, it really made me feel better that im not alone! and im working on all your awesome tips, especially the ones that include liquid courage!

video:: muu wars

Published on 2012-05-14 09:36:00

some days i come home and my boys are up to the goofiest mischief!! sometime ago, i came home to them in the middle of this game and decided to make a video out of it... hope this puts a smile on your face! {edited by daniel} xx

fun finds :: mummy day gift (for me!!)

Published on 2012-05-13 17:26:00

despite my fervent warnings, my mum got me a gift when she was in kyoto!

something i really want to watch this summer...

Published on 2012-05-12 03:48:00

- a new award winning dance documentary featuring some of the most talented young dancers competing for ballet scholarships... source - thank you, daniel allender. yes. you found it first. xx

crafts:: paper lantern

Published on 2012-05-10 19:16:00

last weekend, we bumped into a charming little farmers market in midtown park. it was promoting local produce and tourism in gifu prefecture. i was particularly amused by an outdoor library event. they handed out really cute wicker basket filled with a random assortment of (japanese) books and a picnic mat and you'd sprawl on the grassy area of the park reading and nibbling on the freshly made soba and juice. what a fun way to spend the afternoon! there were also many arts and craftsy stores [..]

some (random) things that made me laugh...

Published on 2012-05-09 19:06:00

my family is in town visiting and had arrived late last evening while we were both at work. but they let themselves into our apartment as they have been here many times!

in my kitchen :: sesame noodles

Published on 2012-05-08 18:30:00

one of the greatest luxury of having non conventional work hours is the ability to wake up late and make your own lunches at home. i enjoy eating out but ever so often you crave a little bit of home-made.

:: five (sweet) things ::

Published on 2012-05-07 18:30:00

bear with me while i wear off my post vacay glow!

the best time of our lives...

Published on 2012-05-06 18:30:00

i was writing to a friend who was getting married at the end of this month. and in my letter, i wrote to "enjoy this special moment in life, because its the best time of your lives". i sealed it with a kiss and a sentimental embroidered gift in the mail. and all the love i had... i truly meant it but when re-reading it, it made me think a little. the months leading to our wedding was truly spectacular. we had everything we wanted. our hearts and jobs were at the right place, we had los [..]

bad habits die hard...

Published on 2012-05-03 18:30:00

in full disclosure, daniel once told he used to be a thumb sucker. i was disgusted! but guess what... we've got another in the house..

quote du jour

Published on 2012-05-02 18:30:00

"i believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls"

some thoughts :: being social

Published on 2012-05-01 18:30:00

im a firm believe of being honest. my real-life personality is pretty close to what you think i am from my blog. maybe with a little more zhing and energy. but one of the things that don't necessary show through my blog is my social awkwardness... i know. it sounds cray-zeee..

letters from doggie :: thirty - one

Published on 2012-04-30 18:00:00

hello!! in case you're wondering what im up to this golden week.. im house sitting for my parents while they're on vacation. wish i could be with them... but someone has to be responsible and watch the house, right? actually, im having a little vacation on my own.

food :: chicken lettuce wrap recipe

Published on 2012-04-29 18:00:00

something about being away from home for too long skews one's perception of food.

:: travelling ::

Published on 2012-04-26 19:13:00

we're traveling to hawaii and los angeles for a week of sandy beach walks, endless spa treats & romantic bike rides!

weddings:: jen & taro

Published on 2012-04-25 18:30:00

today, we pack our party bags for hawaii to celebrate the wedding of our cutest friends... they are the most chilled out and funniest friends we have. they dress so chic even when hanging out in their own homes. their love is so easy and perfect that the joy spills over to the ones around them. its no wonder we hang with them so often and daniel (not so) jokingly wants to move into their apartment complex. i was looking for a quote for their wedding card. wanted something wildly r [..]

summer :: seriously rad nails

Published on 2012-04-24 18:30:00

when i think of fabulous summer weather,

:: summer things ::

Published on 2012-04-23 18:30:00

... in love with this summer romper.

date night :: revisited

Published on 2012-04-22 18:30:00

happy birthday, mummy!!

Published on 2012-04-20 18:30:00

our mummy celebrates her birthday today!

doggie haircut adventures...

Published on 2012-04-19 18:00:00

muu goes to the pet groomer ever so often.

japan:: wisteria tunnel

Published on 2012-04-18 18:30:00

how stunning is this?

letters from doggie :: thirty

Published on 2012-04-17 18:30:00

hello everyone, today i wanted to share a few pictures from around our home. mami thinks its kinda rude but y'know she took these pictures so... can't comment about that.

fig and walnut cereal

Published on 2012-04-16 18:30:00

cereal is one of my breakfast staples. but i like to dress it up with a little fruit and nut each day so its a little healthier and lends a bit more texture and flavor. but recently, i've had a little mishap working through my kiwis.

:: five things ::

Published on 2012-04-15 20:27:00

a few lovelies around the house this morning... been finding rainbow balls in odd corners of the house in the last month... culprit - found. recommended by thebokeeffect,

because everyone needs a dancing dog...

Published on 2012-04-13 19:37:00

spotted this on a friends wall on facebook and i completely melted.... and proceeded to watch it a bazillion times!! how amazing is pudsey??

everyday we're snuggling...

Published on 2012-04-12 19:00:00

early spring afternoons are the best time to pack in a little nap

diy :: glittered wooden cutlery

Published on 2012-04-11 18:00:00

now that it's picnic season, i have an excuse to work on little craft projects like this!

my better half

Published on 2012-04-10 18:00:00

im an extremely competitive person. its in my blood.

quote of the day :: blogging

Published on 2012-04-09 18:00:00

“there’s something sacred about reading a blog post on someone else’s site. it’s like visiting a friend’s house for a quick meal ’round the breakfast table. it’s personal — you’re in their space, and the environment is uniquely suited for idea exchange and uninterrupted conversation. in many ways, we should be treating our blogs like our breakfast tables. be welcoming & gracious when you host, and kind & respectful when visiting.”

some things don't ever get old...

Published on 2012-04-08 18:30:00

like putting stickers and hearts in my agenda.. and fun stationery that put little prints on paper. it works kinda like correction tape except instead of white-out tape, is a string of little hearts! oh so cute! i wanna roll it on every piece of paper we own in the house. it also comes with cute hedgehog prints and a tonne of other adorb colors from tokyu hands. xx

favorite fruit :: strawberries

Published on 2012-04-06 18:00:00

{source} nothing beats a strawberry! and we're in luck this year! the summer berries are popping up extra early in the grocery stores so i've been snacking on them all week long!! i have them with my cereal, condensed milk, frozen as a candy, in a jello... on breakfast crepes with a touch of maple syrup!

fun things :: set in stone

Published on 2012-04-05 18:00:00

aren't they adorable?

recipe :: delish sauce for dumplings

Published on 2012-04-04 18:28:00

earlier this week, we got stormed in and work was cancelled for the evening! it was cold and miserable out so for dinner, i dug into our stash of dumplings. i've never boiled dumplings so i got some tips from the chef.

gratitude

Published on 2012-04-03 18:05:00

i thought long and hard before writing this post. mostly because i feel funny posting gifts.. but i was having a whinge-y, crampy and blue blueeee cold winter weeks. one of those down in the dumps, curl up in bed ones... but each time i got one of these from the postman,

our dog:: souvenirs from around the world

Published on 2012-04-02 19:24:00

remember what a great gifter musashi is? i claim no credit cos its all his papi's genes.

about bunnybuns

Published on 2012-04-01 18:55:00

a few of you have commented on our little rabbit stuffed toy who has made appearances in some photoshoots. truth is, we use her mostly as a prop to test the lighting before we plop musashi in place. but bunnybuns has a little story that's kinda sweet.. and oh. she doesn't belong to us! a few years ago, before we were married... we were shopping in new york. naturally one of the must-visits for me was anthropologie. i must have spent HOURS!! cos daniel covered the apple store, all the [..]

favorite purchase this week...

Published on 2012-03-29 18:32:00

i was hanging out with a girlfriend, shopping, eating having endless sweet treats.. as girls do. when we both saw these awesome jammy pants in f21! they were too cheap to pass off (1050 yen) so without trying, i brought them home... turns out to be the best buy ever! they are soooooo cosy and soft and the double elastic pant top fits me to the tee! we both wore it to bed that very night and i might or might not have lived in it for the next three days... oh the things i get away with when the h [..]

letters from doggie :: twenty - nine

Published on 2012-03-28 17:34:00

hi guys,

this summer:: style inspiration

Published on 2012-03-27 18:24:00

this summer, im going to dance in the streets in... messy topbuns

crafts:: crochet baby ballerina flats

Published on 2012-03-26 18:11:00

i posted this on instagram a few days ago asking if babies come in such small sizes..apparantly so. can you believe it tho? tinier than my palms!! slipped a sample on muu-muu for size and he wasn't a fan.(remember this?)

craft:: pompom hair things...

Published on 2012-03-25 18:04:00

i've been playing around with yarn a little more

dear ranunculus...

Published on 2012-03-23 20:05:00

thank you for being the cutest flowers ever! you might not be as popular as the other types but you'd always be my favorite!

more about the dog...

Published on 2012-03-22 18:22:00

so its public knowledge that we treat musashi like our child. what can i say, he really is a baby. yesterday, i was awake in the wee hours of dawn, having a snack and working on the computer. he wandered out of the bedroom to come hang out with me. so i sat him down and told him sternly, "muu-beans, its still early. and papi is going to need company in bed. so why don't you be a good boy and go rest your eyes a little bit more." i patted his butt encouragingly towards the bedroom. he snuck bac [..]

harry met sally - love stories

Published on 2012-03-21 19:21:00

i was already all mush this morning but when i spotted this over at a blog about love and knew that i had to share with y'all. aren't they all so adorable? when i first met my daniel, "at that moment i knew. i knew the way you know about a good melon." ... and maybe one day we'd turn into one of these cute old couples that finish each others sentences and lovingly gaze into each others eyes calling each other "baby" and "cupcakes"!! xx

eats :: taco rice at home

Published on 2012-03-20 18:08:00

i had a few taco shells from a recent mexican party we had at home. i cant bear to throw out food (blame my thrifty asian genes) so i devised a plan to use the shells up for lunch! okinawan takoraisu!!! in japan, taco rice is very popular. you'd think its mexican but it originates from okinawa. here's what you need for this yummy dish:: (1) serve of ground beef(1) serve of steamed rice taco seasoning or for the purist... bed of lettuceshredded cheesehandful of cherry tomatosbit of corn leftove [..]

a little surprise bridal shower

Published on 2012-03-19 18:54:00

a few months ago, i received a facebook message from a stranger inviting me to a surprise bridal shower for my friend, jen. i was soooo excited but it was torture keeping a secret for so long! it killed me! i tried my darnest to not make references to anything vaguely wedding related (and you know how difficult that is for me) but apparently i sleep texted her to say "i know something you don't! heehee!" *major face palm* the day rolled by and ta-dah!! we had a little afternoon party in japan [..]

craft :: granny stripe blanket

Published on 2012-03-18 18:56:00

guess what, guys? i did it!! my first crochet blanket is done! its cosy and musashi thinks its his! but im done!!! *jiggley dances around the home* i'd totally invite y'all to touch it cos its sooooooo soft.. but you'd have to take my word for it! :) but i have a dirty little secret... i started out hoping to make a queen size blanket. but it got soooo massive and heavy, i changed my plans and made it for a single sized bed instead. since i announced the start of this project, a few of m [..]

crafts:: sew happy.... not.

Published on 2012-03-15 19:10:00

today i have not so fabulous news to share... {gifted by thebokeeffect} my sewing machine met with an unfortunately thread and bobbin case accident, which lead to an early death. im still mourning her sudden death as i had projects lined up for spring so im a little bummed. a new machine is not too pricey but we were thinking to invest in a better machine preferably in english so i can understand the functions and also take care of it better. so i guess i'd have to be patient and wait it out.. [..]

happy white day!! :)

Published on 2012-03-14 18:11:00

after our little valentines day celebrations, came white day. if you're not familiar, white day in japan is for men who received gifts a month ago from ladies to return gifts. guess what? up to 10 times of the value they were gifted!! so in return for handmade sweets, men get jewellery or nice bags!! and all the stores in town carry "white day suggestions". i can imagine how intimidating it is for men! :) but since we celebrate most things the foreign way, i didn't think we were white daying so [..]

shopping in costco japan - yoyomarket

Published on 2012-03-13 18:19:00

i look forward to our costco visits each time because they remind me sooo much of "not-japan"! i know it sounds terrible when i say it like that! i appreciate japan for the many things that it is. but man! i've missed shopping in proper supermarkets in english with familiar brand and products! we usually piggy-back on jen's shopping trips. but our visits are few and far between because it requires quite a bit of driving, time and car rental. so imagine my excitement when i found yoyomarket. i [..]

beauty :: matomage hair styling stick

Published on 2012-03-12 18:01:00

im often inspired by youtube videos and beauty bloggers to doll up a little more. but every time i get the right make up on, im usually VERY late (it takes time!!) or the pictures don't turn our as cute as bangbangsheshoots and pinkfishtart. so that's my disclaimer. these pictures are very terrible. (and the husband will be calling in a few minutes to say "seriously? did you see how blur/yellow/badly taken they are?")but i really wanna share this new find with y'all! sporting my regular messy [..]

cherry blossoms in tokyo

Published on 2012-03-11 19:05:00

excuse while i dream ahead! the weather has been torturous. its no longer full on winter. and ever so frequently, it would give be a hint of hope that its finally spring and proceed to snow on me. such a tease!! muu says "picnic season = more distracted people eating at closer proximity!" one thing im really looking forward to this spring is cherry blossoms - the classic japanese celebration of packing a lush picnic basket and chilling out under dreamy blush pinkness. i can't wait. here is a l [..]

the husband :: fashion makeover

Published on 2012-03-08 16:48:00

after this post featuring the husband's everyday staple, he agreed to have a wardrobe overhaul. there might or might not have been alcohol involved in this decision but that's not the point... so the perimeters were set, with his fashion consultants (myself, jen from ohmyomiyage and her uber fashionable husband) in tow, he would go shopping around town. the goal is to build his casual chic wardrobe from scratch with the budget of 500,000 yen (~ $5000). we've been out once and are very please [..]

a healthy lunch

Published on 2012-03-07 17:58:00

im usually so busy i forget about lunch until its too late. so i find myself eating leftovers or instant mee really often. today, i had some leftover broccoli and came across this super duper easy gordon ramsey recipe.it was as easy as it sounds.. i obviously can't follow a recipe for nuts so i threw in some leeks and carrots to give it more punch. im not a fan of goat cheese, as recommended, so i covered the base of my mug with shredded cheese. the hot soup melted it immediately and it helpe [..]

lusts:: shoe mint

Published on 2012-03-06 18:45:00

am i the only one that had a crush on rachel bilson in the OC?? she was my style inspiration before blair from gossip girl. and i thought i'd gotten over that girlie crush till i spotted her latest fashion debut, the shoemint, which also shows off her recent shoe designs in collaboration with steve madden. the concept is kinda cute and i wish they shipped to where i live... but till then, this behind-the-scene video would have to suffice... isn't the dress she's wearing awesomely cute? on [..]

at home:: pizza party

Published on 2012-03-05 17:38:00

do you love pizza?! im such a huge fan of pizza its my favorite food (after hot dogs & cotton candy!!) we were up in the moutains last week with our pals when jen suggested a casual pizza party. but if you don't know by now, nothing is casual with jen... we had more toppings than pizza hut... im a prosciutto, asparagus, tomato, mozerella & olives kinda gal... there was a little goofing around... and there was heated debate if six pizzas were enough for us. no way, right? but daniel thought [..]

letters from doggie :: twenty - eight

Published on 2012-03-04 17:41:00

hi guys! 久しぶり! long time no see! what have you been up to? i've been chilling out at home with auntie andrea & uncle tilden. they've just gone home today so im getting mami to type this entry for me. auntie andrea came to tokyo to run the marathon! so mami made all of us cheerleading outfits... &REA spells andrea!! (gettit?)p.s. do you like muumuu's outfit? mami used to be a cheerleader (and obviously more keen than the boys)see my little fist pump? my uncle tilden who hangs out [..]

poll :: which side of the bed do you sleep on?

Published on 2012-03-01 17:55:00

as the husband is away on business, i invited my little friend to sleep in bed with me. he is a good snuggle bunny but has no concept of personal space. i wake up and he's curled up on my face. next moment, i have a fluffball right up my crotch. a little too close for comfort... but i love him still! :) here's hoping the husband doesn't check on this blog... otherwise im so going to receive an angry phone call very soon! which got me thinking... which side of the bed do you always sleep on? [..]

review for nikon d700

Published on 2012-02-29 17:49:00

it has been a while since our last askdaniel.com guest post. and we've received such lovely emails & requests from the last round, i've asked him to make a bi-weekly appearance to share a few tips on photography and stuff he is good at. but he has been so swamped with work. in fact just this morning, he left for a business trip to europe, back in time for the weekend but.. things are a little blue in the house. we did, however, find a little surprise in my inbox! so here you go! *** Hi everyo [..]

crafts:: une petite bebe booties

Published on 2012-02-28 17:30:00

yikes! i don't know how to say booties in french! :)but what i lack in language skills, i make up in crafting skills.. oh la la! :) and guess what? i learnt it from this youtube video!im making it for my friend's unborn child, chloe.(not quite sure if her parents are on board with the name, but i like it.) the chinese have a saying that good shoes take you to beautiful places.so, im making little chloe three little handmade pieces to start her shoe collection on the right foot. :) but i alr [..]

glossybox japan :: my feb box is here!!

Published on 2012-02-27 17:51:00

i was sooo thrilled to receive my box this month! i daresay this is one of the best days of my month! :) i've been waiting for days and right on time, the lovely postman dropped it at my door step!! this box is more awesome than the last!! all the goodies glammed up and pretty! institut esthederm white system day and night creams in travel size miss pucci perfume.. i spritz a little on muu pet bed and he smells lovely now! :) terracuore cleansing milk sparkley nail polish! it's my favorite! [..]

shoe lusts :: palate cleanser

Published on 2012-02-26 17:06:00

the neon fad has been very enticing but i've not been able to figure out how to wear it. until i met this baby. oh love. {neiman marcus}xx

tokyo marathon.. we are ready!

Published on 2012-02-23 17:47:00

our friends from thebokeeffect, are flying in to race in the tokyo marathon. its still freeeezing cold in japan and for the life of me, i can't fathom why people run! but that prolly explains why im the chubbiest of us all. the husband is hatching a grand plan to run halfway with her.i can't be sure. but me and muu would prolly just stay on the side and hold poms! but either way, we're ready! bring it on!*does a super high side kick* xx

things i love :: fresh flowers

Published on 2012-02-22 17:57:00

my house is decorated with these beautiful tulips. aren't they stunning? i love the gradated shades of pink and the wispy delicate edges! but it came with a super cute story... i giggle a little when i see these cheeky tulips. so. my husband navigates through florists like julia child in the kitchen. he has a very systematic approach to flower shopping and knows the florists around his office like the back of his front. usually checks out the options on bike, hunts down my favorite flower [..]

thoughts :: dinner parties & plus ones

Published on 2012-02-21 17:11:00

just the other day, the husband made an acute and funny observation. as our friends start to find loves in their lives, our parties changed from just our friends to become them + partners. {pictures from oh happy day} and instead of eating out, we start inviting people over to our homes, serve up some fancy drinks, light the candles and having grown-up dinner parties!! like when did that happen, huh? we still catch up over girlie lunches, manicures and meet "just the girls" squished into a su [..]

crafts:: doggie sweater

Published on 2012-02-20 17:30:00

since im knee-deep in my blankie project, i really shouldn't be starting new things. and in case you were wondering, when i say knee deep, its a literal description! i mean knee-length! *bawl* soooo much more to go!! but i couldn't resist making him a little something... a subtle grey sweater with pink stripes! snuck in a bow-tie hey muumuu beans! :) been a while since i connected with the crafting world, hopefully this will change! posting this at my favorite craft parties! xx

video :: LED snowboarder

Published on 2012-02-19 17:28:00

im coming off the snowslopes this weekend completely rejuvenated and thrilled. getting away from the city on the weekend does magic to you. im here to rub off some of my post-weekend excitement with you.... remember this stunning ballet video? the same people came up with this totally rad video from the slopes of tignes in the rhône-alpes region of south-eastern france. Jacob Sutton’s L.E.D. Surfer on Nowness.com. isn't inspiring how he carves through the powder so beautifully. there is so [..]

our date to sato

Published on 2012-02-16 17:42:00

on the weekend, the husband had this top secret plan to take me out to dinner as part of our valentines day celebrations... but since we pretty much dine out most of the time, i was curious what this place was! it involved quite a trek out into the suburbs! about a half hour bike ride from home and in the freezing cold, i was such a pain in the behind. i kept whinging and suggesting to have macdonalds instead! but it was totally worth the extra effort!! the restaurant was a chain family rest [..]

snowboarding in kagura

Published on 2012-02-15 17:42:00

last week, we got together with a few friends and decided to hit the slopes! our resort of choice... kagura in nigata prefecture. this resort is on mount naeba and has a tonne of beginner runs (with intermediate bits) which sounded perfect!! it was fairly easy to get to on the shinkansen and we were on the slopes in no time! we lunched in this airy restaurant serving japanese-inspired italian food. the food was alright but the view was spectacular. since daniel spent the morning hanging out w [..]

the little valentines surprise reveal

Published on 2012-02-14 17:18:00

sorry it was all cloak and whispers around here yesterday! but i had been planning this little project for the husband for months! i got the "on-the-hour" downloadable stickers off thirty handmade days. so every 14th minute on the hour, there was a pressie waiting to be opened! i thought it would be a nice thing to do because while he sloggin' the day away, we are our having the time of our lives and shopping up a storm. and because he's such a sweetheart! i had so much fun buying and puttin [..]

happy valentine's day, loves

Published on 2012-02-13 17:13:00

hi darlings, its THE day! one of my favorite celebrations. i tend to shy away from the scruffy contrived bouquets (that is so common in singapore) and boxes of chocolates (that the japanese love to exchange) but there is something magic about a day to indulge in good ole wonderful love. | love | i had few craft ideas to make something sweet for my friends and co-workers but with the recent crochet blanket project, i've found myself a little short on time (and patience..). | love | but this [..]

entertaining 101:: some party tricks

Published on 2012-02-12 17:12:00

did you guys enjoy a lovely weekend? we were raring for another ski adventure but as fate would have it, someone had to attend some work training so, we chose work over fun. what's that about, right? i have more fun pictures from the cocktails and canape party to share (part one here) but i thought i'd also pair it with some fun party tricks that never fails to wow your guests. 1. encourage a kid-in-a-candy-store mentality create a clean and chic buffet table that draws attention to the food! [..]

cocktails & canape party :: the food

Published on 2012-02-09 19:20:00

daniel and i are extremely blessed to be surrounded by amazing friends with out of this world talents. they inspire us to recreate their awesomeness in our daily life! our little attempts in our humble kitchen are no match but baby steps are still considered improvement in the right direction, i reckon! :) last week, we were invited to a cocktail and canape party by jen from ohmyomiyage.and boy were we in for a treat!! salmon tartar topped with radish sausage, artichoke and basil skewers wer [..]

the glow

Published on 2012-02-08 17:48:00

this website has been making its round in the blog-world and rightfully so.. it has drop dead gorgeous images and stories of fashionable and talented mothers in their awesome designer homes. every article so amazing i wanna live in their houses!! i was sharing the pictures with daniel. and wondering aloud why its called "the glow"... urm doh! :)perhaps its the increased number of mummy friends i have around me these days, i find these stories and images very inspiring. hope you enjoy it [..]

my favorite things

Published on 2012-02-07 20:40:00

today im organizing my medicine cabinet to make space for more yumminess! here are my favorites.. { my everyday staples } | chanel lift lumiere | maquillage pressed powder | benetint cha cha tint | majolica majorca lash expander | la rose de versailles | ysl touche eclat | covermark concealer | mac creme de miel | shu uemura eyelash curler { for sparkley eyes } | urban decay naked palette | { other daily essentials } khiels lip balm # 1 | skII eye cream | sk II facial treatment essence |ma [..]

tutorial - how to make your bed

Published on 2012-02-06 17:12:00

i've been a long time fan of martha stewart and real simple. they make life and house chores look so fuss-free and effortless! i spend my whole life aspiring to be as good as the whole team of photographers, stylists and editors working on "clever organizing solutions" or "sophisticated neutrals - how to".. such a realistic goal, i know! today, im going to share how we make our bed, the allender style! step one - make sure you have freshly laundered sheets with a spritz of lavender. step two - [..]

mess

Published on 2012-02-05 20:18:00

every morning i wake up, i clean up the house a little. unlike cinderella, i don't hear birds chirping as i dust the house. in fact, most of the time, im grouchy in disbelief how much crap two adults and one dog can accumulate... but today, i was having my regular read and morning cuppa:: “i am thankful for the mess to clean after a party because it means i have been surrounded by friends.”-nancie carmody so with a cheerful heart, imma put on some pumping music and tackle my munchkins' stink [..]