I didn't go for denim shopping after all. Landon is ill, even has some fever. Mummy was worried but Landon is still as playful as always. Daddy made a little 'tent' for him with all the pillows, sofa cushions and even a bed spread, two of them were 'hiding' inside peacefully, reading books and playing with tractors and trucks, until mummy walked into the room with her camera...

denim

I am going denim shopping tomorrow. I am fed up of assuming I will soon fit into my pre-baby jeans, this day is farrrrrr away.

I like this look from a new denim label R13. Although this silhouette won't work for me right now. But what silhouette will work for me now? wish I had not have so many cakes during the pregnancy :)

黃鸝

This morning, it was still a bit grey, even some shower in the air but in the afternoon, the sun came out, it was warm and bright, spring is in the air, this is our dearest Iza in the warm olive ruffle dress, she reminds me of spring, a poem by Xu zhimo. I couldn't find English translation of the poem and I dare not to translate it myself...

徐志摩

黃鸝

一掠顏色飛上了樹。
    “看，一只黃鸝！”有人說。
    翹著尾尖，它不作聲，
    艷異照亮了濃密——
    象是春光，火焰，象是熱情，

    等候它唱，我們靜著望，
    怕驚了它。但它一展翅，
    沖破濃密，化一朵彩雲；
    它飛了，不見了，沒了——
    象是春光，火焰，象是熱情。

images are by Izakoo, thanks dear Alliot for letting me using your beautiful pictures.

Besos

They are the sunshine today! They put a big smile on my face. Thank you dear Yoli. Muchos Besos :)

Spring coat and linen shirt: Suvi Ainoa

Grimms

It is raining and dark today, love those colorful wood puzzles from Grimms at Sweetwilliam. Hope sun will come out soon.

非梧桐不栖

My hometown is Nanjing, a direct translation would be 'Southern Capital', a city known for its culture heritage, ancient history and trees named 梧桐 (wu tong). In legends, it is the only tree that the phoneix bird lands on (非梧桐不栖).  People from Nanjing have special feelings for these trees, it is one of the symbols of the city, it reminds them of home.

I was saddened, angered when I read the news that the local government is cutting down hundreds of these trees again for the subway construction. Since 90s, over 20000 Wu Tong trees have been cut due to the fast development of the city. The city I remembered has long gone...

Finally this time the people in my city are no longer quiet about the ignorance and ruthlessnes to the nature and our heritage, they tie green ribbons on the trees, they raise their voices on the blogs, they protest with a smile and patience. 

I don't know the future of our Wutong trees, I don't know the future of my city, my country. I pray for them, for my city, for my home.

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For Japan with Love

Starting today until March 31st, Suvi Ainoa is offering 20% off on everything your purchase when you check out with the code :  HelpJapan

We will then match your 20%  donate towards helping Japan's emergency shelter and lifesaving supplies via Shelterbox

Thank you

yporqué

I first knew Yporqué from Mrs Agatha's blog. She always has so cool picks for boys, her little man dresses like a rock star!

So besides Bobo choses, another great label from Spain. I ordered for both Nea and Landon. They arrived yesterday. Fabulous! Especially the Race Car Tshirt with a stylish sound bag attached, when you press the sound bag, it has the cool sound like a race car just passing by. How cool is that!

Sunday at museum

I really like the children's museum in San Diego. Besides the weather, the ocean, the zoo,  for me this is one of the best thing San Diego has offered to us.

While Landon and daddy were exploring the rain house. Nea and I paid a visit to the teen studio. There is an exhibition where local teens repurposing trash into thought-provoking art

I picked a piece of cardboard in the studio and put a brush into Nea's little hand, this is what Nea has created. Her very first piece of artwork.

Park by the sea

Weekend is the happiest day for Landon, weekend means parks, zoos, aquariums, weekend means don't always have to nap, don't always have to eat, weekend means daddy is home, weekends means time with daddy, weekend means FUN.

As for Miss Nea, whats better than testing the strength of her first tooth by chewing her hat string in daddy's arms , at the park by the sea

Happy weekend,  Suvi Ainoa's Spring Sale starts this weekend

Color

Love these colorful creation of the season. Black, white and grey are my comfort zone, I admire so much those who are bold with color.

Kristina Klarin necklace from Line+Liv

Everything of BodeBo's new collection

Everything of Maan's new collection

it is storytime

Nea is helping mum spread the happy news...Remember Miss Q's pink wovenplay swimsuit that Maia searched all over the world, and found it in a HK based online boutique 'Storytime'? Suvi Ainoa is joining Storytime! Thank you dear Chiharu. It is Storytime!

And thanks Beck for having our polka dots jacket in your (another) fabulous issue, check out the latest Papier Mache

from a short break

I took a short break from my blog, what have I been doing? We had a little trip, we saw cactus, we saw snow, grandma went back to China after the trip. I was home alone with two kids, Landon was ill and therefore cranky, I was late in delivering my spring orders because the only time I could work is when both kids went to bed... I am exhausted. Part of being a mum I guess...

We had another not so smooth day,  it was hard to put Landon to nap. I finally gave up. Daddy came home early from work (thanks god!) They are playing downstairs, Nea is napping. I soaked myself in a warm bath, oh heaven!

Found this new Finnish brand Eelovi from a wonderful blog RTIF. I can't wait for our trip to Finland this summer. I think I will go crazy in shopping.

I would love to have those storage boxes, many of them