So Cute It Hurts

there's a first time for everything

Woot! Somebody got a new blouse and skirt this weekend! This bakery french maid uniform project is for a dear crafty friend and it has been in my head since this little one arrived home. So...over the holidays, i found time to turn my fabric into a blouse and skirt using simple patterns i created last December 2011. And let me be honest, i had so much trouble. The patterns were not the problem. Nope. The problem was me. It was my first time designing and making tinny wearables.

There was a learning curve and some uncertainty at times. This book and this tutorial were both very helpful when it came time to do the sleeves and collar. There is definitely a bit of wonkiness here and there, but i actually really love those parts. The best part though is seeing the whole look slowly come together.

The next thing to work on will be the apron. I'm thinking ruffles and gathers. :) We will see....

Today is the seventh day of Chinese New Year and it's also Renri (人日, literally Human Day). According to Chinese customs, renri was the day human beings were created.
Once again, Happy Dragon Year. I'm so lucky to be here.
Love to you.

welcome Dragon year

This weekend is full to the brim with Chinese New Year prep and merriment. It's a tradition to take a drive to Chinatown during this festive season. As anticipated, the trip to Chinatown was full of good times ~ with hours of wandering around selecting Chinese New Year cookies, lanterns and a few goodies for the little apartment. My sister and i even managed to soak up some sunshine and some exercise.

I'm looking forward to wonderful lazy days, naps, a goodly amount of tasty food and drink is also definitely on the list. It's a good opportunity for me to THANK YOU for reading, for commenting, for emailing me just to say hello, and most of all, for reminding me that so much good exists in the world. May you and yours have a wonderful Dragon 2012!

Happy holidays to you and the ones you love.
Love to you and yours.

Hamburger size macaroons, anyone?

Thanks so much for all the birthday love. It was full to the brim with dim sum for brunch, two beautiful gifts from my family, a delicious dinner out with my two lovely sisters and brother, and lots and lots of sweetness from friends and family. It was fantastic.

The mail man made a quick stop on thusday late afternoon and dropped off my late birthday package! I am now an official Lati doll collector. Sometimes you gotta treat yourself, right? Honestly, i could not put her down. She is so well-made and maybe it's just me, but i think she's too cute for words. Truly.

I adore both of her gorgeous wigs. Each wig gives her a totally different feel and look. I'm really looking forward to make some adorable dolly clothes for her ~ a French maid outfit might be the first one i go for. I'm very intrigued.

Hope you're having a lovely weekend.
Love to you.

woke up this morning and smiled at the rising sun...

Happy New Year!!! Well, a tad bit late. Sorry things have been so quiet around here. I am just finding it a bit difficult to get back into a routine after the holidays.

But i think today's a good day to get things back on the groove. Just because, today's the day i entered the world. It's also a new found appreciation for all my mama did to get me into the world on this day so long ago. It has been a beautiful adventure. I've had the privilege of traveling to faraway places, eating great food and laughing a lot, getting a wonderful education and made some wonderful friends (like you, yes you).

I can't resist, i have to show you a recent gift made for me by a very creative and thoughtful friend, Pei Li. These handmade life size and miniature size macaroons are just so beautiful and yummilicous. It came with a really beautiful french style container. This surprise gift is so wonderful i can't even begin to explain how overjoyed i am about it. Thank YOU so much sweet lovely friend!

What a beautiful day to get to celebrate, too. The weather is perfect and i see all kinds of good things in my immediate future. Here's to a year older. I'm looking forward to it.

May 2012 bring you and your loved ones much joy, love, prosperity, health and peace!
Be back soon. Until then, love to you and yours!