5 Bedroom Finds

Unless you're going to buy the exact set of pillows, sheets and duvet straight from the catalogue, pairing your own pillows can be challenging! We love a wide range of colors and patterns so it's quite difficult for us to narrow it down. I read somewhere that if you make your bed in the morning, you're more likely to be productive during the day. Not sure if that's true or not but if you try it, let us know your results! Here are 5 bedroom styling inspirations we've chosen... Which one do you like the most?

Keeping it simple with greys and whites.

How about just one accent pillow?

texture and color

who doesn't love polka dots, stripes and orange?

not too bright not too bland

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NYC // Part I

It was sooo cold in NYC! I really don't know how I survived 4 years in Syracuse... haha. I had a blast visiting the city and catching up with old friends.  Every time I go, it's a different experience and this time I got to explore several new restaurants, shows and art exhibits with Feng.  On top of all that, we ate so much pizza... so much... I mean... We went to 3 different spots in 4 days..
My photographer friends also took me around to see all the new spots - which you can see some of the highlights on my instagram. I'm glad I left the city right before it hit 9 degrees but I'm sad I missed NYFW and the All Star basketball game!
I wore this plaid jacket a few times. It's surprisingly warm, but it also probably helps that I'm wearing 4 layers underneath. haha.. That's definitely the key to staying stylish and warm... LAYERS!!
Part II will be coming soon! Stay tuned!

photos by Feng

Jacket - Gap (it's sold out, but I also like this & this) | Jeans shirt - Target (similar here) |
Tote - Madewell | Scarf - Aldo (similar here, here) | Jeans - TopShop | Boots - Jeffrey Campbell

5 Emergency Valentine's Day Ideas

Did you totally forget this Saturday was Valentine's Day? Are you out of ideas on what to do because the good restaurants are full and you don't want to get him/her flowers and chocolates? Here are 5 last minute emergency ideas based on a scale of laziness, 1 being extra lazy to 5 being boyfriend or girlfriend of the year... 

1. Buy a Reservation
Ever heard of buying a reservation? Yea.. you can do that.. *poof* mind-blown! With Resy and Killer Rezzy, you can now reserve a table at those restaurants with impossible lines and ridiculous waits for a fee . Its like slipping the host a 20 to cut in line except through an app. 

2. Cook at home with Plated

If you want a romantic dinner at home but don't have time for a quick trip to the super market, try Plated. You can choose any item from their weekly selection of dishes and they will deliver you all the ingredients you need plus the directions.  

3. Spa Day at Home

Instead of spending $200 on a spa day package at a fancy hotel, how about a spa kit from Body Shop and spend the night comfortably in your own bed!

4. Have an Adventurous Night

There are hundreds of things you can do in a city besides eating at a fancy restaurant. How about having an adventurous night by choosing a random show, concert, or event and let the night take it's own course! You can find a bunch of activities on Time Out!

5. Staycation

Staycations are so much fun! And with the help of airbnb, you can find a cute little apartment somewhere not too far from home and see the city from a different perspective! Better yet, take advantage of this long weekend and take a surprise road trip!

As for me, I'll probably be having a super productive work day at home, or I'll sit on my couch, order in and binge watch Netflix all day. The latter definitely sounds more enticing :)

Family Photo Shoot #3

Ed and I planned another family photo shoot towards the end of last year as we realized we didn't have any nice shots of us as a family of four! Our last photo shoot with Melanie was when Avery was still in the "oven" (just had a quick look back - man, I forgot how huge my belly was! God really helps you swiftly forget so you can continue to have kids... haha). Check out some of the highlights from our latest shoot below, photos by Thomas Ng

Avery pre-snack
Avery post-snack


-T

At Home on a Sunday


One of the things I do on Sundays (besides the occasional brunching) is stay at home and focus my time on the blog. I usually start the day off by putting on a comfortable but not too sloppy outfit so I don't feel like heading straight back to bed. This means no sweatpants or baggy tees. These intimates from Urban Outfitters have proven themselves to be my go-to! They're super cute under a loose tank or a chiffon top! (Check out other styles at the bottom of the post!) 

After a quick breakfast, I start working on blog posts, scheduling, emails, thinking of new collaborations and lots of photoshopping. I've also grown to love sitting by the window and soaking in the sun while listening to music or just scrolling through instagram



photographed by Ryan Feng
bandeau/intimate - urban outfitters | top - boutique (similar here) | ankle pants - urban outfitters (similar here, here

- C