Dress:  Tadashi Shoji,  Shoes: Christian Louboutin, Bag: Chanel

I have very exciting news! A few months ago an editor-in-chief from Vogue UK magazine reached out to me via email. She found my collection worthy to be featured in the fashion bible, Vogue. Ha. Insane. I know.

It was unreal. I am no longer working with a PR  firm so I was surprised that they found me! Towards the end of last year, I was thinking about folding my business as it was too much to handle with two kids and a full-time job. I felt I couldn’t really keep up with my jewelry passion. I haven’t even updated my website for months. I always have new collections  for trunk shows, holiday sample sales and such, but I found it very stressful and time consuming to update my site regularly. Then when I was contacted by the magazine, (and several others which I’ll announce later) I knew I had to make a decision. I thought and thought about it…Although it was very hard for me to let go, I decided to fold most of my jewelry line and focus on 1 product, my baby pendant collection. I figured it’s easier for me to keep up the baby pendant orders then stretching myself thin and making various pieces and collections. This baby collection is what I’m most proud and passionate about. It was inspired by my first baby Chloe and I loved the idea of making new moms feel special with this custom pendant. I do admit that I am a little sad but who knows, maybe I’ll be able to devote myself as a full-time jewelry designer one day. Or not.

At least for now, I’m excited that I’m featured in Vogue. 🙂

Drizzled with maple syrup. A perfect meal to start the day.

Heat the milk plus 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan until it starts to simmer. Add the oatmeal and salt, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Off the heat, stir in the banana, cherries, and raisins. Place the lid on the pot and allow to sit for 2 minutes. Serve hot with maple syrup and extra milk.

One of our neighbors organized a dinner party so we can get to know them and all of our neighbors too. How sweet! I made mini fish tacos to bring to the party.

We had  a blast ! I feel so lucky that we have such nice neighbors who are so warm and generous. 🙂

After our healthy breakfast, we checked out of the hotel. Goodbye room service…

On our way home, we stopped by this cute town called Bethesa in Maryland to have lunch.

Heading back home…

Chloe’s so into Egyptian history and mummies. She read through the whole thing and both kids were looking so closely at every details. I was so creeped out, couldn’t even stand so close. There were real decayed bodies…

Chloe touched the bug!

It’s a gorgeous morning here in D.C. After stopping by at the White house, we walked down Pennsylvania Avenue which is a street that joins the White House and the United States Capitol.

We went inside the Old post office tower to check out the view from the top.

You can see the whole city up here.

We’ve been dreaming about this place since the last time we were here a few years ago.

We always order the same dishes. 😉 Can’t go wrong here.

A must eat, rock shrimp.

Hello cutie! It was great to see you guys! Thank you for the awesome dinner! !

We surprised the kids when we picked them up from school yesterday by announcing that we’re joining their dad’s business trip to DC. We drove down here late last night and they couldn’t be happier!

Good morning Washington!

That’s his “up to no good” look.

He’s been making paper airplanes and flying them all over the place.

Andrew’s working full day today and tomorrow so the kids and I are checking out some museums today.

We’re heading to National Museum of American History this morning!