Weekend Tidbits

I've been in search of inspiration lately that a good friend of mine literally stripped her wrist off of this lovely bracelet and wore it on mine. It quite did its magic as when I got home I started sorting and de-cluttering my space. It was only fitting because this weekend we welcomed a new year in the Chinese calendar. 

Saturday was all about creative talk, light food, good company, and pots and pots of raspberry tea.

Sunday, we took Le Misch to see the horses and it just so happened there was a polo match going on. I was bored while she was cheering with sheer delight. For whom exactly, I don't know. 

And what perfect way to cap of this weekend than to party with Katy Perry? It sure was a fun concert that hubby and I we're so tempted to hit the after-party. I'm glad we didn't as I am now battling a stubborn cold.

How's your long weekend going so far? Have you had some great Chinese food already? Have you changed your sheets to give way for good luck?  If you haven't, you still have time! Kung hei fat choy!

Toddler Travel 101 {Tip 2 of 101}

Finally found time to resume my Toddler Travel 101 series. I will post one hundred and one travel tips for when traveling with a toddler in tow. That's a lot of tips, I know. So if you have some, throw it over here. Would love to have you help me reach 101 travel pointers. 

Moving on, let's get the ball rolling and proceed to tip #2. While tip #1 was all about the absolute essentials to pack, I totally missed out on one very important dilapidated springed notebook I dare not forget when we're off to somewhere far. 

Mischka's medical book a.k.a baby book. It always comes in handy especially for times when we need to see a pediatrician in the province or abroad for whatever emergency. 

It also serves as an I.D. for her when we check in a domestic flight. You can always slip in a copy of their birth certificates inside just to be sure. But from experience, just the baby book alone works. Make sure you have it within reach in your hand carry.

There you have it. Tip 2 of 101, for easy, breezy toddler travel. 

Falling for Givenchy's Pre-Fall

I should really be talking about summer or at least spring. But who could resist these looks from Givenchy's Pre-Fall collection? Ricardo Tisci certainly set the bar high for transitional fashion as I am literally blown away by his Pre-Fall offerings. I couldn't help but think, these would have been perfect outfit pegs for the weather we enjoyed in the west coast. 

Red-orange when paired with that textured taupe coupled with perfect tailoring is say... perfect?

Loving the unexpected bursts of prints and color. 

I've never quite seen olive and black looked this good together.

Androgyny with just the right amount of femininity.

Luxurious materials mixed with graphic sweatshirts is something the designer does oh so well.

So ladies, if you're traveling somewhere chilly, take cues from these looks and you are sure to battle the cold with that relentless cool about you. Thanks to Ricardo Tisci.

  

Images via Vogue.com

Mischmash Travels {San Francisco}

As we take you to a round-up of our San Francisco adventure, we're using one of our favorite reads as a guide. You see, it's good to prepare a child for a big trip way before you leave. That way, they are really able to appreciate the place and soak up on the sights. That is of course if they can grasp at least a little understanding already. But even when you think they're too young to understand, reading to them won't hurt. And you'll surely reap the rewards before you know it.

We've seen most of the places and characters mentioned in the book the first time we took Mischka to land of the rising sour dough at age 1. The sea lions, the fisherman's wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge, the crooked Lombard St.. those are all staples that are not to be missed in this child-friendly city.

This time around, we had more time to just bask in the pleasant weather and take our time getting to know the city more.

To walk in the park with a cup of Peet's to keep us warm.

To stop and smell the flowers in bloom.

To visit a museum for kids that adults can enjoy just as much.

To ride a carousel that's a century-old.

To visit a museum for adults that kids can enjoy just as much.

To visit a place where there were endless things to explore.

To dance with 3 colorful shadows...

..to feel the fog build up..

and to have good 'ole fun with Mama Bear and Papa Bear.

To drive down south and say hi to our marine friends.

And just simply to go out and dance in the sun.

"Goodnight, San Franciscans. Thank you for sharing a wonderful day."

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