Simply Yvonne's Blog

I am so excited to have Abby from dirtontherocks  sharing different ways to organize your craft supplies. When it comes to organizing, my husband is a lot better then me. I tend to not put things back to where it belong.  This post is inspiring me to organize this 3 day weekend! :) Do you do a lot of crafting at home? Do you scrapbook? Is your craft area a complete mess? Pinterest has tons of amazing organization solutions.. Hi there, my name is Abby and I blog at Dirtontherocks.com and Bigboychronicles.com. Thanks to Yvonne for giving me the opportunity to guest post about organization today. I wanted to share some ideas I found on how to organize craft supplies. Mason jars { source } { source } { source } { source } Mason jars are great for the little things that you need to store. They can be used in the kitchen, for gifts, and for storing small items. The great part about mason jars are that they are clear containers, so you can see exactly w...

I have been wearing the bun hairstyle religiously, it's so chic, elegant looking and easy to do! Top it off with a cute lil bow and your all set. (Yes I am wearing Kaylee's bows) Here is the tutorial to get the look, I got my bun donut at HM for $4. { source } You can also get the same look with a sock! { source } With enough practice, you can easily pull this look off less then 5 minutes!  Have a wonderful 3 day weekend everyone!  Congrats to   Michelle Kwon  for winning the Shabby Apple giveaway!

In photos I am very drawn subject's eyes. They are the window to the soul and I like for them to stand out. When photographing Kaylee I focus on her eyes since that is the first thing people notice when looking at a photograph. It also give the illusion that she has nice big sparkly eyes. To get the eyes to be crisp and clear, make sure you have a lot natural lighting available. If you are indoor make sure to place your subject by a window. I am very fortunately to have a big window in our master bedroom. I take all of Kaylee's room in there and have her look 45 degree angle toward the window. Using a reflector would also bounce a lot of light into the subject's eyes. Before Kaylee could sit up I use a white towel as a back drop so it can catch a little light from the window.  The best way to get your child's attention is hold a toy that he/she has not seen yet. It can even be your makeup brush or whatever you find in your purse. (The camera lens always doe...

Adding a bright color on today's look book since it has been cloudy and rainy all week! I am still kind of bummed that I had to reschedule a bridal photoshoot over the weekend due to rain. I love using the Michael Kors travel tote as a diaper bag because it's big enough to fit all Kaylee's little knickknacks and plus it's has Kaylee's initial in it. M stands for her Vietnamese name Mỹ-Tiên { beautiful angel} and K for Kaylee, simply made for her. For the shoot I had to take some stuff out, normally the bag is heavy and full of toys and snacks! Shirt/Pants:  F21/// Shoes:  Nine West /// Earrings:  JewelMint (won giveaway from crystal.com ) Purse/Diaper Bag:  Michael Kors   Wearing my white jeans before Labor Day, how do you feel about no white clothes after Labor Day?  Do you follow the rules? Last week to enter Shabby Apple giveaway !  The True Beauty Files A lookbook for the modern modeste. "The beauty of a woman is not in th...

Meet Miko : Long coat chihuahua: laid back: big heart with big attitude: Happy 6th Birthday lil guy! Meet Coco : Full Yorkie: Very outgoing: loves attention and loves cuddling: boss of the house: Happy 4th birthday baby girl!! And...of course I had to squeeze 1 or 2 photos of Kaylee while taking pictures of doggies.  My girlfriend is a huge huge dog lover! Check out her blog . She's new to blogging and want to network with anyone who share the love for animals. I designed these prints for her to put around her house, I thought I would share the printables to anyone interested.   Download the digital files from my flicker account (don't forget to download the original file) and print it into a nice thick 8x10 paper, frame it up and enjoy! Thanks for visiting!

Here are some products I'm gushing over but can't buy until my shopping ban is over. :P {:1:} Clarisonic Pro Sonic Skin Cleansing Now that I am slowly approaching my 30s ( in one month to be exact!) It's time to get serious about taking care of my skin. I have heard so many good things about this little tool! It removes dirt and oil resulting in healthier and more beautiful skin. I have really large pores and apparently this magic tool can minimize it. I just wish it wasn't so expensive! {:2:} ASOS Weave Metal Bar Clutch You can never have enough bags, this clutch is so cute and I love the weave detail. {:3:} Rose Face Mask This mask is uhhhmazinggg! I received a sample of this mask and I was hooked! It literally melt into your skin and the smell of the roses is so refreshing {:4:}  Soy Face Exfoliant When I was on vacation I forgot to bring mine and had to use my friend's Fresh Exfoliant; I loved it! Exfoliates gently and smoothly. Can't wait to get a fu...

It's always a nice little surprise when I get to see her during work hours, Kaylee joined me for lunch last Friday. Love her polka dots dress from her Auntie Michelle The weekend was filled with happy times and good company. I love talking a little stroll along the boardwalk now that it's not as humid. We hardly ever go to the beach even though we live 20 minutes away. Trying to enjoy ever last drop of summer before we welcome my favorite season, Fall! I have been on a reading steak lately, I finish Sophie Kinsella new book " I've Got Your Number " over the weekend and really enjoyed it! It's funny, witty and romantic:) Have you read any good books..any recommendations? Hope you had a wonderful weekend!

{: Sharing my favorite space in our home :} Kaylee's Nursery White shelves from Ikea Baby clothes are so adorable, why hide them away in a dresser. I love displaying all her cute dresses and she does not tug them at all! Tiffany and Company piggy bank from Auntie Myly and Uncle Jack Artworks designed by me to give her room some personal touch Kaylee's newborn photos are done by the talented  DCPG photography and Design !  Having a professional photographer is so important because they can capture all the sweet moments for you to cherish forever. You can see more here  and check our their website . Leftover pompoms from Kaylee's baby shower and 1st birthday Party . They are too adorable to throw away, make the room look so colorful and lively.  This spot look familiar? This is where we take her monthly photos ! You can see the old reveal here !   Don't forget to enter my Shabby Apple giveaway !