Chloe made us cards. Love her…

We are back to hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year and it will be a nice and intimate dining for 9 people. Can’t wait!

Came home after Shane’s soccer game and we baked an apple cake and apple muffins. 

Apple cake made with whole wheat and no sugar. Not very pretty and not popular amongst my family but my mom and I like it. Not-so-guilty pleasure… 😉

We sat outside on the porch to carve pumpkins, enjoying this beautiful fall weather.

Taking a break!

Aren’t they the cutest duo?!

Chloe insisted on wearing converse with this dress, so I got the matching ones for Andrew too. ;P

I also made them matching boutonnière and corsage.

You look so lovely!

Off they go! Have a wonderful time!!

I’ve been sewing every night for the last two weeks, designing and making Chloe’s dress for the father and daughter Princess Ball, a fundraising event organized by our town. This is her first time going to a formal event and I wanted to make her a special dress. I haven’t made clothes since my high school prom but I always thought about making clothes and this was a good excuse to start again. I finished this dress literally minutes before she had to go, while getting her hair and nails done simultaneously! I would say I definitely had the “make it work” moment from Project Runway. Lol. Chloe thinks I’m obsessed with that show. 🙂 I’m happy how it turned out, though I second guessed myself constantly and thought about buying a back-up dress just in case. Chloe approved the design and cheered me on, even though she said she’s not the “fancy type”. She was very happy with it which made all my sleepless nights so very worth it.  Thank you for trusting me to make your dress and happily wearing it. You are the sweetest! <3

Top: Endless Rose, Pants: Madewell

I decorated the front porch and added some plants to brighten up the area. 

We visited Cézanne’s studio where he  painted towards end of his life. 

We got a real feeling of tranquility walking around the garden and I could imagine Cezanne creating his masterpieces here.

The most incredible thing was the preservation of a table, skulls, and other objects he incorporated in his paintings. There was also letters he had written to his contemporaries Monet and Manet.

Kids had an awesome 6 weeks camp at Pilgrim Church this summer. Both kids loved it so much more than previous years, especially Chloe who couldn’t hold back her tears when it was over.

Afterwards, kids visited my work for some fun. It just happened to be a special pop-up event week so it was perfect for them to come hang out.

Kids must think I play at work all the time. 🙂

Play/Work

I turned a small bedroom into my walk-in closet/studio space and I couldn’t be happier! Since it’s my own space I wanted to make it as girly, feminine and sparkly as I could ever dream!
Special thanks to Gary Lutjens for his impeccable craftsmanship and quality of custom cabinetry!

• Custom closet : G. Lutjens Co., Inc
• Etoile Large Pendant light : Caitlin Wilson
• Vivian Mae Wallpaper Mural : Lulu & Georgia
• Venzia Dressing Mirror : Horchow (on sale now)
• Desk: Pottery Barn
• Office chair : Meelano
• Bench : Target
• Bow Knobs : The Land of Nod

Dress: Tory Burch,  Shoes: Valentino,  Jewelries: CadenceLee,

{photo by Ben Lin}