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Adventurous Advent Calendars

BySusan Chan November 16, 2010

The calendar that sparked the idea! photo: pottery barn Ahh, the Advent Calendar. Regardless of religion, the concept of the advent calendar is thrilling for every child. Who wouldn’t want to have a little surprise or chocolate for each of the 25 days until Christmas? I saw this calendar at Pottery Barn and was completely…

Moon Cake Update

BySusan Chan September 27, 2010

Obviously my first thought was not taking this picture! photos: L Lanneau Parents are awesome! In spirit of Moon Festival last week, my dear parents gave me some really beautiful and no-preserved-egg-in-the-center moon cakes. Here’s to family!

Pre-Tiger Prep

BySusan Chan February 11, 2010

Chinese New Year is 3 days away. Are you ready? photo: daemery.com I’ve asked you to organize, clean out closets and drawers and toss out the old to bring in the new. Now that you’ve made some room for good things to come in, start cleaning! Spring clean your house for the big day. A…

Child’s Play

BySusan Chan January 14, 2010

Junior’s peaceful sanctuary I ♥ this child’s bedroom! Reflex would probably have most people jamming the bed into the little alcove area so that it fits exactly in that space. But I love how they didn’t and how it appears spacious due to the design and layout. That feeling of spaciousness is not too shabby…

2010’s First House Visit

BySusan Chan January 3, 2010

Our lucky fruit bowl My wonderful beau, Laurent invited my parents over for lunch yesterday to officially ring in the New Year. Sweet gesture, especially since he was doing all the cooking. My parents gobbled up Laurent’s delicious offerings (he’s a chef) and the afternoon went off without a hitch, to my surprise and relieved…

Blue Moon, A Second Thanksgiving

BySusan Chan December 31, 2009

Chances are, you are getting ready to head out for a night of celebrating. Or maybe you’re just getting ready to hunker down, getting comfy to count down with Dick Clark – oops, did I just date myself? I meant to say Ryan Seacrest. I know, I know, what am I doing writing a blog…

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