Simply Yvonne's Blog

Some of you may already read this little article that has been floating around facebook but I just want to share it for those who hasn't. I was at work when I read it and it was not a smart idea. I was bawling like a baby but luckily no one was around. Letter from a Mother to a Daughter: "My dear girl, the day you see I’m getting old, I ask you to please be patient, but most of all, try to understand what I’m going through. If when we talk, I repeat the same thing a thousand times, don’t interrupt to say: “You said the same thing a minute ago”... Just listen, please. Try to remember the times when you were little and I would read the same story night after night until you would fall asleep. When I don’t want to take a bath, don’t be mad and don’t embarrass me. Remember when I had to run after you making excuses and trying to get you to take a shower when you were just a girl? When you see how ignorant I am when it comes to new technology, give me the time to learn and don’...

Recent photoshoot that I am so excited to share! Isn't she beautiful? I love how she is so comfortable in front of the camera. It was so fun to style hair, makeup and clothes. You might have seen me wearing this dress before , except she look way hot in it.  :D I hope you are having a great week so far, thanks for letting me share some photography work with you.

I have a minor confession to make, I tend to organize my house if I know I am going to take photos for my blog. I need to do this more often so I am more motivated to clean up! Another confession is that I am a horrible gardener! Let see how long our basil and our mint plants will survive. I hope you are having a great week so far. Busy week for me and I am so glad that we are halfway through the week!

Kaylee upgraded from her rocking chair to big girl chair when she turned 1! I can finally say motherhood is not so bad, now that we got the whole sleeping arrangement down and she is sleeping in her nursery with no fuss! She is walking, talking and often singing and humming. Caught her several times walking over to the dog's station to try on their food, eek! Luckily she hasn't eaten any yet! (not that I know of) She loves eating, just like her momma and I can tell that she is going to be a picky eater when she's older. She can eat fruits and Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup) all day long and can not get enough of sushi! Happy 14 Months baby girl. Mommy love you so so much!

Shirt:Bebe Pants:HM Purse:MK Over the weekend I went out with few girls since my dear friend Diane was in town for couple days. Every since I gave birth to Kaylee, going out and sipping on a margaritas is not the norm in my lifestyle anymore. Although it's so nice to be able to get together with the girls, chat about life and gush over Fifty Shades of Grey. One conversation that we had a blast conversing over was Turning 30: 30 Things Every Woman Should Have and Show Know posted on HuffingtonPost . You can read the full article here : but I thought I would share some I found interesting. By 30, you should have ... 6. past juicy enough that you’re looking forward to retelling it in your old age. 10. One friend who always makes you laugh and one who lets you cry. 12. Something ridiculously expensive that you bought for yourself, just because you deserve it. 14. A skin-care regimen, an exercise routine, and a plan for dealing with those few other facets of life that d...

The weather has been beautiful lately, we simply love taking Kaylee and our 3 doggies out to enjoy the nice breeze and get some fresh air. Every since we had Kaylee, the dogs has been a bit jealous of her so we are trying to make up to them by taking them out more often on weekends.  We recently found a new brunch place that we can't get enough of. Love going there for their yummy waffles, I can seriously eat that everyday! Hubby loves their cinnamon fresh toast. I can not believe it's May already but we are definitely excited that summer is just around the corner. Happy May day!

Such an honor to be interviewed by such a beautiful lifestyle blog and soon to be magazine,  Dearest Nature ! You can check out my full interview on their blog ! 

Mint is such a hot color this spring for fashion but I find that even with home design, a splash of mint can really make a statement. Once in awhile I love looking at home decor design stuff to be inspired.  I simply love modern, fresh and clean design of these photos. Mint is so refreshing and easy on the eye that I can definitely see me using it on our next home design. I hope you have a wonderful weekend! you can view our home tour here

Blazer, blouse ::HM Jeans:: F21 Clutch ::Lulu Shoes ::Etienne Aigner Transparent crêped chiffon with lace collar blouse from HM Conscious collection. The details of the lace is so pretty, so soft and romantic. Paring it with the most comfortable shoes by Etienne Aigner. Ran errands over the weekend with them on with hubby with no complaints, perfect color for summer too.  In few months I will be wearing braces, yes those ugly metal braces (not invisalign unfortunately) that you see a teenage wearing. I'll will be 30 this September and I will look and feel so uncomfortable, weird and awkward, it will very interesting posing for lookbook too :/ Kaylee took 10 steps yesterday! woo-hoo! Until next time, I hope you are having a great week so far !  The True Beauty Files: A lookbook for the modern modeste. "The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, be...

Us sporting our Fedora hats   //  working on more headband pieces for Kaylee  //  so nice to live only 20 min from the beach   // Kaylee's hair is long enough to put in pigtail and she look so adorable in it! //  Bath time with mr. lobster // Caramel Frap from Starbucks is my fav treat during hot weather // HM blazer and HM red pants // Received free moisturizers from Origins for Earth Day //  Saturday's breakfast that I didn't have to cook // Hope you had a splendid weekend! 

Different picture wall display that I am loving at the moment. I am finally displaying our family photos that the DCPG Photography photographed us 13 months ago! yes finally! ha! source source source Here are the photos that we are getting printed and will display in Kaylee's nursery and throughout our home. These photos are so precious to us, we had such talented photographers came and capture these sweet moments. Kaylee was only 10 days old, she was petite and simply perfect! Photography: DCPG Photography and Designs Have a wonderful weekend! Did you know Origins is giving away a free A Perfect World™ SPF 25 Age-defense moisturizer or Starting Over™ Age-erasing moisturizer this Sunday? Just trade in an empty or full bottle of any skincare product that you are not using. I am definitely going! I love Origins and free stuff!:D