Muahaahaa

Awww... Cuteness...

2011-10-02T00:33:00.001+10:00

Happy Weekend All!

Image from Cuteoverload

A Belly Busy Woman...

2011-09-28T23:16:00.005+10:00

Lots to do now that I'm off work...

Even tho' it's been a week and a half since I finished up at the office...

I've been taking my time...

One that I've been working on is trying to get Nikita to sleep early...

which she has the past 2 days but at 11pm...

Shocking! I know...

Besides that...

Christmas shopping... Checked!

Some admin claim work... Checked!

Gift Wrapping for X'mas... Checked!

'Come Meet Our Baby' Invitations... Checked!

Quite a fair bit done for a pregnant woman... now to pack my hospital bag

Just have to put my feet up and try to relax before D Day!

Smack the Villain!

2011-09-03T09:12:00.007+10:00

Played with this App on the iPhone...Hehehe

PERFECT! for the days when you get frustrated with someone and have the urge to vent your anger out...

*not to be taken seriously of course

But it definitely takes your frustration away and adds a little chuckle underneath it all...

All you have to do is take a picture of the person whom you're irritated with or choose an image of the person in your library... then let the Smacking begin...

You've got the choice of a thong or high heels for a more lethal effect :)

The app even includes a Cantonese audio of 'chanting curses' with subtitle translation in Chinese or English that makes it even more hilarious.

You're my CuppyCake... SugarPlum...

2011-08-27T23:26:00.005+10:00

Yummy, Yummy, Yum!

Here's one of the things I've been wanting to show...

Tadahhhh!

My Cupcakes! Made from my heart with Love for my

Lovely friends... Jess & Fii

I've shopped online at Baking Pleasures about a month ago... buying moulds and edible dusting powder.

I've waited till this week to be able to make the cupcakes... considering this is the first time I've decorated cupcakes like that...

I think I've done a pretty awesome job... :)

Say Cheese... [Chik! Chik!]

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Created by the people of bRainbow

They definitely brought a smile to my day :)

Movie: Beginners

2011-08-16T22:02:00.005+10:00

Maybe I'm getting a wee bit too excited...

But I thought I'll put this in my blog to also remind myself that I wanna watch this...

Belly Happy to be back...

2011-08-16T21:11:00.002+10:00

Hi Everyone!

It's been a long long time.

But I'm back... with a bun inside baking...

With Baby No.2 on the way... actually make that Real Soon... I reckon I'll have a bit of time in between Baby and Nikita during my maternity leave to do some blogging. Don't ask me how I'll manage but I always work something out... quite sure of it anyway :)

Took me awhile to get here... but better now then never, right?

Keep following

♥

♥ December Madness...

2010-12-30T23:15:00.004+11:00

Merry Christmas to all!!!

It's been a crazy time with work travels and the festive season + birthdays happening in the month of December :) I'm also prepping up for Nikita's 1st Birthday party and I hope it'll turn out all nice and good. I given this a lot of thought... from invitations to decorations and to door gifts :)

Our humble home has turned into a manufacturing production line... hehehe

Anyway, I can't wait and look forward to welcoming the New Year and Nikita's Birthday 2 days later... and then... I'm off to Huntington Beach for work and a quick trip to New York with Mr. M

Here's a little something that I would like to share on my blog...

Ange-line Tetrault's Hidden Animal Teacups

I absolutely lov'em :)

I can so imagine myself inviting some of my girlies over for scones & tea now...

Tata for now! and Happy 2011! :)

Here comes Monday...

2010-11-07T22:05:00.005+11:00

The weekend has finally come to an End

Boooo...

But!!! I've survived my First week!

Since Nikita's Popo (Grandma) left for Singapore - besides working Full-time and Freelance jobs, I was left to do all the cooking, mopping, washing, bum chasing, changing browned nappies and everything of all sorts to do for bubbs and around the house; and for the house.

Of course, kudos to Mr M for being so excellent. He helped alot!

I know... I'm not very successful as a Housewife.

So that also means my blogging is terribly lagging behind :(

Anyway... I leave you with a funny pic (well I find it funny) of

Nikita's Miss Rabbit.

She was such a Stinker... ewww

** Missy was being washed and hung up to dry...

Brace for the week!

Wishing you all Happy Days ahead!

TGIF!

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Got to love the MV!

Brilliant idea with the cassette tape...

Happy Weekend!

Hehehe...

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Thanks Amelia! One of those days... you get them too right?

Jungle Animals...

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Meet Caitlin...

Caitlin's 2! Yay! and I'm so envious of you!
I wish I could be a young girl all over again... better still - be part of Janet's family and have Janet plan my birthday parties for me... hehehe

Jungle Animal Themed Parties are so much fun!!!

Click here to check this out!

Well Done Mommy Janet!

I'm glad the illustrations got me involved with part of the fun!

And most of all... we have a Happy Little Girl :)

Read all about Caitlin, together with Mommy and Daddy on their adventures through parenthood and daily squeals of Fun, Laughter, Joy and Love at Tickled Pink Stories

Booo... Internet DOWN!

2010-10-18T21:45:00.007+11:00

I just wanted y'all to know that I'm still around...

I've been sleeping alot ( I was going through a 'alliwannadoissleep' phase - now I'm over it ) and recently hung up my keyboard while I go through a change of internet service providers... which takes a couple of weeks to get fixed... It is times like this when you truely appreciate having chosen the right Internet Service Provider from the very start. Here I am having to suffer the consequence! when I could have continued with a more reliable source from before...

Meanwhile, I'm spending more time with Bubbs and Mr M.

I've been travelling interstate quite a bit lately for work and missing them heaps.

Psst...But I'm secretly lovin' that Mr M tells me that the house feels empty without me...

Anyway... Keep a look out on this page cos I'll be back soon on the 27th October

I kinda ♥ these...

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For Nikita... but winter is over...

Maybe for next Fall....

Lovelies from SweetPeaToadTots

♥ Show and Tell...

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Here's a pic of Nikita... I've been wanting to show...

♥♥♥Love♥♥♥

Happy Weekend ahead!

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♥ Happy Saturday...

Something Old... Something New

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♥ Oooo...

Here's a little project that I might take on for my study upstairs.

Mr M and I have been looking around for wallpapers but couldn't really agree on one that we found really suitable.

But THIS! I've seen it done in places like T2 shop with Chinese paper scripts and I thought it was Great!

I just text the Husband and got a reply...

'Yeah, Sounds good in Theory'

...

Looks like there might be a little more convincing involved....

anyhow... it still looks great right?

An Inspiration from Anthology...

*a chance for vintage shopping for books!

French? Italian? Dictionary? Classic stories?

Books to ♥...

2010-09-10T10:43:00.007+10:00

Months back... I read Craft Inc. and loved it!

Browsing through Kinokuniya one day... displayed on the shelves of the Arts section...

I came across Creative, Inc.

'The Ultimate Guide to Running a Successful Freelance Business'

At that instant... I knew I had to get it!

These books aren't just an overview of how things are done but inspires you through details and experiences of many creatives... like Jonathan Adler. The book comes across with very practical & realistic questions and tips for you to think about...

What's really good about it - is knowing and relating to Famous Creatives that have actually been through obstacles and standstill points in their lives - Just like us!

A Must Read! For anyone who are at crossroads between choosing

a Stable Career with a steady flow of income

or the Non-Traditional career path!

Which surely is a very difficult choice.

It is definitely an essential resource for all you Creative Peeps!

Even if you aren't a Creative Creature... it still is a good read :)

Thank you Meg & Joy! ♥ Happy Days....

fly... ♥ Papillionaire... fly...

2010-09-10T09:12:00.005+10:00

Spring is here...

And it's time for outdoorsy stuff... :)

like cycling through City Road to the markets

or maybe even to meet friends for coffee...

Whatever the reason...

♥ Hint! Mr.M :: I want Sommer Papilllionaire! and Nikita can ride with me :) Woot!Woot!

My Ride can be found here... ♥

We're gonna be at the Markets!

2010-09-05T13:00:00.004+10:00

Excuse the mistake on the date...

See you there!

a long time-out...

2010-08-13T00:38:00.004+10:00

my heart still hurts... but i'm moving along ok.

I'm busy busy busy... work work work

I'll be back soon

Our Little Sausage Boy...

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has left us and gone to a special place that God kept for him when he quietly fell asleep yesterday. He'll be running in lush green fields under the perfect blue sky, chew bones and dig anywhere in the yard he likes. He'll have his choice to snuggle in a ruffled bed or simply lay out under the sun to sleep.

My thousand apologies to bring this day forth, a grieving heart I will carry from this day on. I've asked Daddy to guide you along and have each other as companions for now.

You live in my heart as I do in yours... for love never dies. I love you...

Till we meet again.

xoxo

Work-free Monday!

2010-06-14T00:59:00.003+10:00

Yay!

And here's a little something for laughs... just cause I can stay up late cos it's the Queen's birthday... *Bless her soul... any reason for a public day off is so so good...

Here's a link to Simon Panrucker's Screaming beans... squish 'em irritating screamy bean...

SQUISH! SQUISH~

Gotta have 'em...

2010-06-14T00:31:00.005+10:00

Found these cases through Oh Joy! From Pedlar's...

Oh so cool...

Here's more...

Missy J will like these for sure...

A little sugar...

2010-06-13T23:41:00.006+10:00

from my new Marinoni sugar glass jar makes me feel so much better trying to get over a cold... warming myself up with a cup of tea...

A little indulgence is surely the way to go and enjoy the simple luxuries in life... I look forward to building my collection up with pieces from their collection.

Yummm Mmmm Maammm...

2010-06-08T21:49:00.002+10:00

Little Voice Haven...

2010-05-31T02:18:00.005+10:00

As my life gets busier and busier each day with lots of focus on family and work... I truly appreciate the time I get to be out and about on my own and catching up with friends. It's what I always tell Mr.M - 'Taking a little breather' to refocus and self reflect in life and return to my sanity... hahaha It's amazing how taking a Time-out does so much for me and makes me feel good afterwards...

Out and about with the girls one weekend ago, we happen to chance upon this store in Queen Victoria's (QVB) called Little Voice. Such a beautiful store - It'll be hard to imagine anyone walking pass and not entering to have a look. There we met the creator of Little Voice, a lovely friendly lady... Nastassia, whom we got on chatting for quite abit, sharing about our lives here and what we love.

This was truly the highlight of the week for me!

...Inspiring...

...The Little Voice Collection is inspired by a desire to capture the most magical aspects of childhood through furnishings, fabrics, jewelry, accessories and art. The collection reflects familiar, consoling and beautiful elements. Many of these creations are built around the premise of advocating core values such as love, joy, peace and acceptance. ...

Shop 34-36, Level 2

Queen Victoria Building (QVB)

429-481 George Street, Sydney

Terrors...

2010-05-25T00:44:00.003+10:00

I've been plagued with all sorts of bad things lately...

An ill-stricken Mr M returning home from a trip abroad... then I caught on a bad cold that took me a long time to recover... passed on to my poor lil'Nikita and Grandma. Then again Mr M was strucked down with tonsillitis followed by severe conjunctivitis which the Doc reckons is the same bacteria that caused his tonsils to inflame...

*we await for the test results

On top of that - Hammered at work...

What's worse...

Haunted by a Smiling Tiger

whom have caused me a lot grief and irritation!

Anyway, I'm on a time-out now and to cast away all these Evils...

I DRAW! :)

Flower Fancy...

2010-05-11T21:34:00.006+10:00

I like...

I like flowers

(*just not given to me in public as a gift- don't ask me why)

I like to own a flower shop...

I like to Oooo and Aaahhh over nice pictures...

I just like it...

Credits to Vogue Korea

Rah Rah Ah Ah Ah

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Happy Mother's Day!!!

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Wishing all lovely Mummies a Wonderful day with their family... cos they deserve it ♥

Myself included :) My First Mother's Day!!! We had organised a celebration earlier this week as Mr M had to be away on a work trip...

Anyway, I leave you with photos from Natalia Vodianova by Paolo Roversi in 'The Seated Beauty'. This caught my attention this week while flipping through magazines at the news stand waiting for my train homebound... Nice!

My Happy Friday!

2010-05-08T12:48:00.006+10:00

I had a great time last night!

I headed down to Carriageworks with my Bestie, Missy J

to be immersed inindie art and design works

@ The Finder's Keepers Market!

I LOVE IT!

I wish I didn't have to leave...

So many that I could post up... but I'll just post a few... :)

White Square

Herbert & friends

Blinking Flights

Bespoke Letterpress Boutique

And I leave you with a picture of us to commemorate

our time there at Finder's Keepers!

A day at home with the Sniffles...

2010-05-04T19:59:00.006+10:00

Took a sickie today - I'm down with the sniffles.

It ain't that bad, but I thought I better take care since Mr.M is already down with a sore throat. We don't want it passing on to Nikita now...

Besides the sniffles, I can't tell you how good it is getting to sleep in a lil'longer! It feels like forever since I got to rest - coaxing Nikita at 10ish or 11ish pm to go to bed and 4am feeds simply destroys my sleep. And having to wake up at 6ish to prepare for work makes me feel dreadful.

I'm not complaining how awful motherhood is...

cos Nikita is so 'delicious' and worth it all.

Just the reality of it... that I'm sure most Mummies have to deal with...

Anyway, though I know I'm supposed to rest as much as I can...

I still very much prefer to keep myself occupied.

And here's what I've made today...

a Noticeboard.

Reasons for a Happy Friday!

2010-04-30T21:36:00.005+10:00

It truly is a Happy Friday!

Returning home yesterday from the Gold Coast... seeing my lil'Bambolina awake and ready for Hugs 'n' Cuddles! made me teary for being away from her for so long; yet so Happy to see her :)

I was so busy working at an event... All I remember the best moment I had there was waking up in the morning with a great view of the scenery from my hotel room with

flying Hot Air Balloons up in the sky...

So back to what I'm trying to say...

I'm back together with my lovely family...

Happy & Satisfied. + The weekend is here!

Wooo Hoo Friday!

I leave you with a pic from Restart My Heart

xxx

On a lazy Saturday...

2010-04-24T23:09:00.002+10:00

Here's what I got up too :

I had my first go on my new sewing machine...

Never thought I'll ever be good at it... as you can see from this picture...

(It was abit of a rushed job)

But I guess a lil'more practice will do...

Baby Hoot now belongs to Baby Nikita...

I'm a happy girl...

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One of my recent purchase...

Muahaahaa @ Glebe

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Sorry this post came a little late...

Been a busy bee this week!

Jessie from Glucklich, Amelia and I all had a Great time together!

We will have another soon I hope... will keep you posted!

Thank you to our friends & family for your love and support!!! A special thanks to Amelia for running around... doing her Big Muddle-headed Sis a big favour by returning home to collect items left behind. Kisses xx

So here it is...

a few pics from the Markets...

and more here

I know my shop is still very empty...

I will have more stuff on it soon!

... I promise...

My Little Shop Online...

2010-04-13T23:49:00.003+10:00

Here's an insight to what I'll be selling at my little online shop...

Hope you'll like it... More to come!!!

www.muahaahaa.com

to be launched this April!!!

Listening to...

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We're heading off...

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to Glebe Market!

Pssst~ well it's not secret anymore...

but I'm announcing to the World...

I'm having a own little shop online!!!

Babies from all over the world...

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I can't wait to watch this... I wonder if it'll be out here in Australia...

Here's the trailer...

Here's the featurette...

Here's some photos...

And you know what... I get to celebrate Mother's Day this year!

Cheap thrill I know... hahaha

Anyway, here's a link to find out more

Baby Easter Bunny...

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wants to say Hello...

and wishes everyone a Happy Easter!

before she goes into hiding for the rest of the year...

Ooo so cute those ears and rabbit bobtail...

Happy Easter from me too!

XOXO

Origami in the Pursuit of Perfection...

2010-04-04T10:45:00.002+10:00

Amazing animation and inspiring attention to details...

Creator, Sipho Mabona, created the various origami for this awarding winning corporate film for Asics...

You'll find more interesting stuff here on his site...

Also...

Here's how to make a fish in 30 seconds...

HOW TO FOLD A SIMPLE ORIGAMI FISH IN 30 SECONDS from MABONA ORIGAMI on Vimeo.

Mr Potato Head is here for Easter...

2010-04-03T00:12:00.004+11:00

Amelia & I received a cool Easter gift from Mom!

Mr Potato Head!!!

I can't wait till Sunday... my Inner-Kid self is dying to built him up and then slowly pull him apart...

I'll start with his eyebrows first... Just so that's not as cruel :P

Did I ever mention...

2010-03-26T17:07:00.002+11:00

That I've got a facebook group...

For updates... Join us!

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=395675051095

What's on my plate...

2010-03-26T14:52:00.006+11:00

I've been busy... really busy.

With my day-job work, baby and Muahaahaa...

Working my butt off... but for good reasons. I'll share more about them all in due time... However, here's 2 things that I would like to mention.

First up...

I'm so excited! I'd been invited by Chief Elf Jessie of Glücklich to be her first guest artist to draw on her canvas shoes! I had a really good time designing my own shoe... however it wasn't without lots of persuasion from Jess to pen it straight onto the canvas (what happens if I made a mistake?? it'll be such a shame... :) haha) Here's what i've come up so far with my first pair ( its not totally completed yet)... I've got one more to go... Another design to think of... :)

Some of you might find her work familiar, Chief Elf Jess was previously from ivampshoes, till she resettled herself here in Sydney! With a new life and all things good ahead lined up for her... She'll soon be ready to burst out there with her new collections under the name Glücklich...

Now that brings us to what I'm about to tell you next...

Muahaahaa will be going to the Markets! Glebe Markets that is... I've got some good stuff that I've brought back from my travels and will be putting them up there. This will happen in conjunction with something BIG... an achievement for me that is... but like I said... will be revealed soon. Also, I've invited Glücklich to be there with me at the stall to share her lovelies with all of you. So please shower us with your love & support by being there!!! I'll be bringing along food and drinks... so rock up and surprise us and have a good time!

Details:

17th April 2010

9am till 4pm

Glebe Markets

(Glebe Public School Grounds)

Hilarious!

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Audi Fashion Festival 2010...

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Audi Fashion Festival is the next big event in Singapore... happening between the 28th April to 2nd May, With Big names like Roberto Cavalli and supermodels traveling into the Cosmo city for this festival... it's gonna be an exciting week!

One of the brand names that I'm looking forward to would be Marchesa. I would so love to be there to drown in the awesomeness of their designs! (Someone pleassee get me there!) Samsung is the official presenter of the Marchesa show... Dedication to technology & design??

I guess now... Fashion ain't just all 'bout clothes, shoes and accessories. It's gone all the way into your handbag... look deeper... your communication box - your Mobile phone. From being the brick-like chuncky handphone to the sleek, shiny mobile.. alot has changed. Samsung initiated collaboration with local designers Ben Wu and Desmond Yang to create pieces that would complement Technology.In conjunction with Audi FashFest, they are promoting their new smartphone, Samsung Wave. Being an avid supporter of creativity myself, it's always nice to see group collaborations or support to allow growth in arts and design. Why not?!

I've never been a Samsung mobile user before... but HeLLo!... a phone that hangs off at the end of your necklace... I'll say : Woot! I'll have it!

For their dedication to Design + Technology, I'll give Samsung 2 thumbs up!

When Fashion meets Technology...

Ooo... someone get me that necklace piece!

Just for Drools...

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Collections from Roberto Cavalli...

Say Hello @ Twitter!

2010-03-17T23:59:00.003+11:00

Add me!

I wish... but then again I don't...

2010-03-16T22:54:00.003+11:00

Oh no! This is the time where I really wish there were more hours in a day... say 48 hours?

So much to do... yet so little time!

Wallpaper with a Difference...

2010-03-11T00:38:00.005+11:00

It's so hard staring at the computer all day long...

That's why I'm always on a look out for new trendy unique wallpapers!

Thanks to good people like Sarah from Totally Severe (Sharing is Caring)... Desktops can never be boring!

Off to change my wallpaper!

Having Tea in The Yellow Submarine...

2010-03-05T20:19:00.003+11:00

Yes... Having Tea actually from a Yellow Submarine... but a submerging Yellow Submarine Tea inffuser...

How cute and ingenious is that!

One of the great stuff from Monkey Business.

Home Sydney Home...

2010-03-05T19:27:00.003+11:00

To Me-self: a Warm Welcome Back!

(maybe I am fitting in better and more at home is Aus)

To all : Been missing for awhile... but not lost :)

We had a good time in ever-changing Singapore. A lot... and I really mean A LOT has changed especially down town Orchard Road! Buildings pulled down and New ones seem to grow so quickly from out of the ground. Sometimes it does feel that one can't really seem to keep up with this vibrant city. Guess that's what I love 'bout this city...

Another change I've noticed... which REALLY annoys me! My waist size has gone up! I haven't really gone up a size... not quite there... but I seem to be in between sizes! Argh! What can be any worse than that? Clothes in Far East Plaza are basically a 'No go Zone'... seeing that only people like my sister who are paper-thin gets to wear the range. (sense some form of Jealousy, people??) But to justify the increment in my waist... NIKITA... so I guess all is good then.

Little Nikita spent her first Chinese New Year... meeting family and new cousins! Of course not forgetting the highlight of CNY! Ang Paos ... (Yes... we, her parents did breakeven...maybe even making a little bit more in receiving Red Packets on behalf of her! Thanks to her Popo... hehehe) Food was superbly yummylious... who can ever complain about that in Singapore. Cheap and good! That's all that matters. And of course, easily available. Anyway... here's a pic of us celebrating our first Chinese New Year together.

(To keep Mr M's identity a secret... I've put on a mask... )

Greetings from Singapore!

2010-02-11T03:22:00.006+11:00

Hey Everyone!

We've jet off to Sunny Island Singapore for our first family holiday!

Here to celebrate Nikita's Full Month celebration and also Chinese New Year...

we've been having a good time and eventful holiday so far. Our Baby 'Jetsetter' is doing well, traveling on planes as though she's done it a million times before. Honestly, that came as a relief to us - with her ex & current flight attendant parents who enjoy the traveling lifestyle... One day shopping in NYC, to taking a dip in the Blue Grotto of Capri... or maybe even getting hot and sticky in the

Food Markets of Asia...

we can't wait as she grows and joins us in our travels.

Anyway, Singapore has changed so much! And I'm loving every bit of it... this is the time I ask myself why I am living at the other end of the world?? Hahaha I do like Australia... but for different reasons.

Singapore is Shopping Galore! Everything and anything is at your feet!

Love! Love! Love!

I've found bountiful of pretties that I'll like to share with the world.

That will come in good time...

You'll just have to wait!

Sweet Sweet Valentine...

2010-01-28T19:42:00.004+11:00

Valentine's Day isn't far along...

and guess what I found @ Williams-Sonoma

Cookie Cutters!

But not just any shape cutters...

They're Message-in-a-Cookie Cutter!

Great for personalised messages for our love ones.

Wish I could some bake some for Mr M...

with maybe our very much talked-about dream

KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer...

But FIRST! we need our kitchen built... :(

In Love with Nikita...

2010-01-27T10:30:00.004+11:00

I'm loving her more and more each day...

She's really cute... responding with cheeky smiles and 'cooos' when u call her name...

We get heaps of little gifts from her...

like bulks of wet nappies and 'perfumed' fluffies...

but its all good!

... Hugs & Kisses...

Sunday laughs!

2010-01-24T12:06:00.000+11:00

'Overcooked' and a wayyy overdue post...

2010-01-18T22:32:00.004+11:00

Finally...

Welcoming the arrival of our little one... Nikita Martina Berzi

on the 4th Jan 2010

I know i really should put up more...

but I'll do what I can manage for now :)

New Year with an Overbaked Bun...

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

May the New Year bring

Nice + Pleasant surprises for all!

Mr. M & I had a simple celebration to welcome our 2010. With Bubba inside the oven, happily overbaking herself... we thought it'll still be best we avoid the crowds,

just in case she decides to pull a stunt on us.

For the past 4 years since I've been here, NYE's celebrations were always held overseas... This year, me being 41 weeks heavy and still counting - we're here in Sydney, enjoying the World famous Harbour Bridge Fireworks for the first time together. Armed with Oportos, sweets treats and Champagne, plus Great views from my workplace! and a Majestic display of fireworks...

We welcomed our New Year with Good cheer!

I'll upload some beautiful shots of the harbour taken by Melia, maybe sometime later today.

Meanwhile, I found this clip of Kogepan (a Burnt Red Bean Bun)... Cute.

Audrey Kawasaki : Hijamari

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Some works of Audrey Kawaski from her Hajimari at Jonathan Levine gallery in NY.

Beautiful work and inspiring as always!

Sweet Sweet...

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Little Vino Helpers...

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Cuties from The Small Object

I like... Kat Macleod

2009-12-23T23:06:00.003+11:00

Found this on Frankie

It's always nice to see a someone at work... and how they work.

I enjoyed it... and I hope you might too!

Here's Kat Macleod in action :)

Kat Macleod's Process from Jacky Winter on Vimeo.

A Season to Be Jolly...

2009-12-22T10:49:00.003+11:00

Good stuff have been happening all around... to love ones, friends, family and me!

New homes for the new year, New Additions, New Beginnings... Wonderful!!!

As for me...

We've been really busy this time of the year. Mr M and I have moved into our new home, over this period of time a lot has been done to make our Love nest a more comfortable one. Renovating, Settling in, Christmas shopping, Baby Shower... We've also just set up our Christmas tree to make our Home a little more homely...

Now... We're just waiting... Cupcake is still baking inside.

Welcome to Sydney, Charcoal!!!

2009-11-28T12:47:00.003+11:00

Since Mr M is having a nap...

I'll quickly share a pic of Charcoal...

We flew him in from Singapore to join the rest of us here...

The poor boy was depressed for a week, probably thinking we've abandoned him for good. But Chuggs have been so much happier after our first visit :)

He's been in Sydney for about 3 weeks now... 1 more to go in Quarantine!

Quick Updates...

2009-11-28T11:20:00.003+11:00

I'm still out and about... Not gone from the face of the Earth.

Really busy with Baby prep and Home renovations...

The good news is! - We're moving in to our new Home soon! Yay!!!

I will get down to updating more, however time just isn't on my side.

xoxo,

Amanda

*Tick Tock Tick Tock...

2009-11-16T23:50:00.005+11:00

There's a lot that's been happening here in my world... with so many things coming my way... I'm squeezed dry for time! Therefore the lack of post... :) But all for good causes and I'm Happy

First of all...

My Best Bud, Miss J is here to stay!!!

Helping Miss J settle in Sydney took quite a bit of my time. From house hunting to IKEA shopping and of course heading out and about... I loved every bit of it. As long as she's Happy - I'm Happy! I've truly had a great time. House hunting's good fun, Tiring... but reminds me of how Mr M and I went about for 1 year before finding a House to call Home... still a good experience. But what's even better is exploring all sorts of apartments with different living conditions... Geez! some were really HORRID! Tenants from Hell - Black stained carpets with shoe box living conditions... Ugh!

Then there's IKEA... first time ever have I been there - receiving a receipt of over a $1000 worth of goods. Lucky it ain't my bill... hehehe But spending mulla when you've got it is sure good retail therapy.

Anyway... just to sum it up... Here's Miss J with a taste of back home @ Mamak

She seems happy to me... and I hope she continues to love it here and maybe call it Home like I do now!

PS: Although she's given me permission to put up her pics before even seeing it... I thought I better hold it off and get her to give me her consent for it to be shown to the world. hehehe Love the expressions. Kawaii!

Miss J with her first Teh-O and Milo ais

Miss J and her first Roti Prata or Roti Canai, some may call it...

Listening to...

2009-10-18T11:14:00.003+11:00

Makes me happy and cheery...

He's got a new album out! :) Love Bublé...Ooo lala

Fifi Lapin...

2009-10-18T10:52:00.003+11:00

Have you seen this?

"The world's most famous bunny..." as quoted by Elle Magazine.

I like it... but am I really buying it for the design or just for the model rabbit illustrations? I've bought a LeSportsac bag edition of hers as my Baby bag for diapers... which I think is cute.

Anyway, check out the über chic, Fii Lapin

it showered ice balls where I was...

2009-10-06T21:56:00.001+11:00

Me and my baby bump threading over ice... :)

Hehehe...

2009-10-05T00:48:00.000+11:00

Where the Wild Things Are...

2009-09-27T13:26:00.004+10:00

I'm so looking forward to this movie... a children's classic! Wish it'd be out sooner... I'd have to wait till 3 Dec... awww :(

Here's Terrible Yellow Eyes... a collection of work inspired by the beloved classic, Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak.

I like...

2009-09-27T13:07:00.002+10:00

Rose of Sharon by Ramis Kim

Lenka - Trouble is a Friend

2009-09-27T12:52:00.001+10:00

Have a Cuppa Art...

2009-09-27T11:58:00.004+10:00

Cheeming Boey - Foam Cup Artist...

With no paper available on hand... he found himself a trashed cup. That's how something small sparked into something great! What's even better - with styrofoam copping a bad rep for not being environmentally-friendly... he's actually turned it into art which people don't have to dispose of and keep on their display shelves... or whatever use they can think of.

Anyway I think its awesome... absolutely love the details; you obviously can see its not an easy 'canvas' to draw on with a sharpie and almost every work has to re-connect to where it first started off...

Boey also has a illustrated blog which I love to read... simple funny happenings in a daily life...

The day the sky turned Red...

2009-09-24T07:04:00.006+10:00

Everywhere in Sydney yesterday, you turn you see red...

Scary but yet amazing...

The morning we woke up to see the sky like this through the blinds... I thought there was a fire of some sort happening outside...

we were amazed how we could even look at the sun directly without even squinting...

Could this be a sign from mother nature

that maybe Earth isn't doing so well... thanks to us??

I heart this little one...

2009-09-11T00:44:00.003+10:00

I know this is well overplayed and viewed by many... but how can I resist! You can actually follow them on youtube... the pups have grown... but still Oh soo cute! Here's a continuation... and more...

Sarah Blasko - No Turning Back

2009-09-10T22:19:00.004+10:00

I don't know about you...

But I'm not too sure 'bout the song... but cute graphics!

I like...

2009-09-10T21:34:00.003+10:00

photos by tricia mckellar

Embracing Quirkiness...

2009-09-10T20:25:00.006+10:00

Random
adj. lacking any definite plan or order or purpose

Having one of those days where your brain juices just wouldn't flow...
Even maybe simply just bored brainless and nothing to do... *that was me over the weekend
Well check this out! I happen to chance upon Breadline Design...
Thanks to Owner and Designer, Sam created
Name My Design Company Machine
Great stuff to set you off while choosing a possible potential company name.

Like any of mine...

Flying Moose Productions...?
Flying Armadillo .com??
Flying Zebra Studios???

A Heartattack worth dying for...

2009-09-10T19:24:00.002+10:00

I found this through Oh Joy!... gotta try it out one of these days...

Photos and recipe generously shared by chockylit

Double the Yummy!

Snuggle snuggle ~

2009-09-06T19:49:00.002+10:00

Oh my Goodness!

They're so cute I could die... I just wanna snuggle one right now!

Meet My Milk Toof...

2009-09-05T20:53:00.002+10:00

Meet ickle and Lardee... from My Milk Toof

Thanks to their creator, Inhae... Life can never be that boring...

More Pretties to be shared...

2009-09-05T13:37:00.006+10:00

Here's some downloads available from Yoshihiro Moritake's online sketchbook... very Pretty! Not only do you get desktop wallpapers... there are calendars, cards, etc!

Woot!

Feeling Fluffy...

2009-09-05T12:08:00.006+10:00

I saw these cutest little shoes on Etsy from prettylittle!

And of course I bought them... The Bunny ones! How can you say No to these Little fluffs for your Little one...

Lacey, crocheter and felter of them little shoes has done a wonderful thing for all little ones out there... making them a 101% more adorable!!! She's got heaps in her shop so do check it out... I think it'll make a cute little gift for a baby shower!

I know I'm planning a little too far along as Little Girl is only due during Christmas, which is Summer here in Australia... but soon enough it'll be 6 months along and Autumn/Winter will be here...

Muahahaha... My first purchase for my bubbi

2009-08-29T15:12:00.005+10:00

Hello again!!!

I know...

This blog has been neglected alot due to quite a number of things... Good things though :)

New happenings, New found joys... all in one!

I must admit... My other reason for this slackness would be that I've been really bad at time managing too. Past months had been busy, but most of my free time were spent sleeping and just chilling out of course this leads back to the Good News! The main one...

I'm expecting! 24 weeks...

This is probably considered old news by now as I'm already at the end of my 2nd trimester, but still its the first time I'm announcing it on the blog! My husband, let's call him Mr. M and I are looking forward to this Christmas to see our little one! There's so much to tell and talk about... but I'll keep it short and just say that I've got it good so far and have had a really pleasant experience. Morning Sickness came upon me between week 10 and 14, but really really mild. All I had to do was to make sure I ate enough but not too much and that was it. Anyway, as I'm writing this blog... Bubbi inside of me is doing somersaults. Yes! I feel the little one... in fact I'm sure I felt the fluttering as early as 18 weeks. I know many says that's not possible... I still would like to believe it is and I'm sure of it.

Oh yea... the 'fluttering like butterflies in your tummy' as many describes the baby kicking to be... I prefer to describe it like having a little goldfish in your hand... and it squirming, wriggling and flipping around... Amazing!

Anyway... this marks my return to the blog again... More good things to come I'm sure of it!

Lastly... We've been told our Bubbi is a Litte Girl!

A quick pic of me... at 23 weeks.

xoxo,

Amanda

My obsession with food and 'food' shows

2009-07-01T19:24:00.006+10:00

Latest Reality TV show: Master Chef Australia which is on 6 days a week except Saturday nights is currently smashing TV ratings. I have to say since the start of reality TV shows like:American Idol, So you think you can dance, Biggest Loser, Amazing Race began and had enjoyed success, viewers like myself were just waiting for something like Masterchef to surface. Food!! Glorious food!

The show simply gives individuals with no prior professional cooking experience, but have serious goals they want to fulfil be it being a chef, opening their own restaurant/cafe or owning a catering business an opportunity to get there.

Episodes are available on video on their website. You can browse recipes as well!

http://www.masterchef.com.au/home.htm

2009-06-08T16:00:00.004+10:00

Hair (Head) can be one of the most interesting facets of the human body and one can style it in so many different ways: Perm, Colour, straighten, extensions, body curls, trim, cut... so on so forth. It's been a good 5 months since my last hairdo and i've started to think about changing my hairstyle again. I was browsing for some ideas/tips and came across these 'out of the box styles'!that aren't realistic to have but as pieces of 'hair-art', they are definately are nice to look at.

Thinking of Toni & Guy....
http://www.toniandguy.com.au/index2.html

2009-06-01T04:10:00.004+10:00

Falling asleep too early can be a bad thing... Here I am awake at 4am on a Monday morning! I know I'm so gonna be zonked out by the time I get to work... But before I head to bed again... Here's what I found on Youtube! Wooo~ I like it!

Zee Avi - You've gotta check out her MV "Bitter Heart"

Loving her tunes...

Goodnight!

Amanda

2009-05-24T14:24:00.002+10:00

Following Fii's Vid Post... here's a vid by T Mobile... I thought they were Awesome!

Put your hands up all you single ladies!!

2009-05-16T21:49:00.005+10:00

Cool video!

2 Movie Tickets Up for Grabs!

2009-05-16T16:10:00.004+10:00

Guess what we received in the mailbox this week!

Thanks to Nuffnang! We've received 4 passes to the screening of My Year Without Sex ... Freebies always makes everyone Happy! Most importantly it means a Movie Night Out for the both of us!!! Woot! Woot! Muahaahaa~ Yay!!!!

Written and directed by Sarah Watt, this movie was filmed over 7 weeks in Melbourne and bits on the Gold Coast of Queensland. Based on the lives of one family over a year, we follow through a journey with them dealing with big questions, clearing out nits (head lice), job insecurities and of course... Sex.

Oooo We can't wait!!!

But here's what's even Better!

4 Tickets - Fii - Amanda = 2 Tickets left!!!

2 Tickets up for Grabs Peeps! Only 2 - so flick us an email to muahaahaa@gmail.com

First come, First served! So hurry!!!

Lastly, Thank you Nuffnang! Nuffnang Loves Bloggers and We love Nuffnang too! Woot!

XOXO,

Fii & Amanda

Smart spending that still help boast ur country's economy

2009-05-09T19:11:00.004+10:00

I have found a new favourite store in Sydney, Australia, affordable clothes and not too bad fashion at all. Clothes that are sold online arent the best ones, but better to head down to the store to check them out. They have been featured on magazines & press like Cleo, Idea, Shop till you drop, the Sunday Mail, Woman's Day, Grazia Magazine, Marie Claire and many more!!

Their website is: http://www.barkins.com.au/

Max Factor the X Factor

2009-04-29T22:21:00.005+10:00

I swear by this new nail polish colour by Max Factor. I lurve lurve lurve it!

Shocking yet subtle pink. They are available in most leading stores like Target, Myers in Australia.

Find out more about Max Factor

Listening to...

2009-04-26T09:32:00.001+10:00

This is soooo Cute

2009-04-21T20:13:00.001+10:00

Merry @ the Markets!

2009-04-13T16:34:00.004+10:00

We're having a Stall at Glebe Markets this Saturday!

Any excuse to have a Good time Out is Perfect for us...

Drinks, Food and Good company is all we need.

We're clearing out wardrobes to make room for more...

All items have to go!!!

Come join us for a jolly Good time!

xoxo,

Fii & Amanda

Sweet Dream or Beautiful Nightmare

2009-04-10T15:43:00.017+10:00

Christian Lacroix --Born in France in the 1950s, graduated with a history of arts. He had such a love to sketch famous dresses and menswear from history. By the 1980s he secured a position at Hermès, as Guy Paulin's assistant and by 1987 Lacroix was confident enough to begin his own couture venture. Lacroix grew to become internationally renowned for his gothic couture style, eccentric, historical and extravagant designs. Fashion critics said the Lacroix moment had been the 1980s, and it was over after but he continued to design and now has never been more of a success than ever. He has extended his empire into fragrance, homeware: tableware, costumes for theatre, film and has won many awards down the line. His distinct style is very much embraced by the fashion world now. He is currently exhibiting his showcase in Singapore.

Schweppes-errific!

2009-04-06T20:16:00.005+10:00

Productions from the Schweppes Short Film Festival

Thought this was cute...

Thought this was Hilarious...

Have a good week ahead!

XOXO,

Amanda