do the burdastyle!

I found a great community site where sewing people meet, share their works and techniques - may they be professionals or just a novice who doesn't even own a sewing machine like me. It's called BurdaStyle, an open source website dedicated to sewing. Weeee! So much good stuff going on.

The site offers patterns which are proudly shared by BurdaStylers. With easy-to-follow steps that are copyright-free and easy to download, I got myself smiling with excitement! They also have great How To tips also posted and freely shared by members. Go check it out and become a member. It's good to be part of a sewing family.

Can you see my work up on the BurdaStyle homepage? Not much, but all is full of love! Let's sew away!

crazy over rocks

My 2.5yo has a thing for rocks. He picks them up and throws them... and picks them up again. He carefully selects what rock to pick. Even if he gets his hands dirty, that's not a problem. I only want to make sure he's enjoying his little adventure. 

I think he's found that extra wonderful truth in those dull, blunt things. 

Happy rock picking!

i am govinda.

I am hosting and "renaming" my portfolio site to a new home. Thanks to an old friend, Jeffrey Wong, he rescued the life of my designs on the internet back in 30minutes flat. Genius!

visit www.iamgovinda.com

stitched for love

I made this for my 2 yo when he first joined a playgroup. It was his apron and I wanted to personalize it. When I showed it to Zaiid, he gave out a "wooow!" I'm glad my little boy appreciates my little labor of creative love...

And then I made this for Akii on his Christening Day. I bought a plain swaddling blanket and customized it with his name on it. It just fits him perfectly...

I have always dreamt of owning a small sewing machine so I can sew baby dresses or bags (not for my boys!) or create whatever I fancy. Someday I will find time for that little passion for anything sewn and stitched.

mama & akii

I am amazed at how Akii responds at a very early age - that is, compared to his brother. Everyday he is growing with love full in his big bright eyes. My heart cracks into little bits of joy and wonder that I can almost cry at how he looks at me and "talks" to me. He smiles easily as I say that he is my sunshine and will always love him.

We fondly call him "Akii Pataki" which sounds really cute and funny - suits perfectly with his silly personality. I used to dream (while he was still in my belly) the way he is today. You make Mama happy Akii, you are my sunshine :)

girls dayout

Last friday Anne, Toting, and I had the goofiest, most relaxing mommy-break ever. Thanks to you Sam, you gave us a whole day of being "young and single" again haha!

First stop: Brunch at the luxurious Marco Polo's Café Marco. It was definitely a heaven's treat for Anne and Sam, both drooling over their sushi while Toting and I settled for the less adventurous plate - on that list includes a Ratatouille. We had an amazing time, chatting and chewing away good memories and future plans (like Sam getting married - and having a baby - at 35).

Next stop: Spa treatment at Meddah Spa at the Crossroads. Sam, Anne and I chose the Stone Massage while Toting tried on some combination massage. It was my first visit at a spa so I was really looking forward to it. Even if I had a mantra: "This is not torture. This is not torture" while the stones were rubbed all over my body, I actually enjoyed the massage! 

Us girls were high. We were high on our crazy stunts, high on our growing friendship. We love the idea of just hanging around and just being with eachother - without the responsibilities attached.

Again, thanks for the early Christmas gift Sam! Love you girls!

i need help

I am in need of a Yaya again.

Being a full-time mother of two (2yo and 2mo boys) is my ultimate dream role for my family. I know a lot of working mothers wished they could be in my shoes - being with our kids whole day is rewarding indeed but never a guarantee of a smooth-sailing trip. Everyday is a challenge and you learn bits of life lessons. The disciplining is hands-on for your growing terrible-two spurting tantrums here and there, and the caring for a new baby is as fragile as life itself.

I don't really mind if I don't get the perfect nanny for my kids or the super all-around helper. I just want a help that lasts... for 5years at least? Yes, I am frustrated but I can't control who comes and who goes. For now, I will have to do with my own powers and a great amount of help from the heavens. After all, this is parenting.