Wedding: Duncan & Michelle

October 27, 2011

They met at a party. As with many young people in university. Of course, we know their story didn’t end there. It’s only just beginning. Duncan and Michelle flew back to Toronto to celebrate not only their special day but also to celebrate the baptism of their incredibly cute baby, Scott. On a day where the weather was just about perfect near the end of summer, they made a promise to each other in front of their family and friends.

Duncan + Michelle, thank you so much for the opportunity to capture such a big day in your lives. You guys are so great together and such great parents. I’m so grateful to have been a part of your wedding day and I’m so excited for what’s to come for your new family. Enjoy your sneak peek and slideshow at the end :)

 

Sneak peek : Sam & Crystal

September 29, 2011

Just got back from the Dominican, where I realized all the Spanish I’ve learned was from TV shows such as Gilmore Girls and The Office. Don’t hate, ok. Some of the staff complimented me on my Spanish :P

Here’s a little preview of what’s to come:

Birthday Reminder

September 25, 2011

This year, there was no rain on my birthday. Instead, it was warm and sunny with a touch of humidity. I took a picture so I wouldn’t forget.

Anyway, I’m off to Punta Cana! :D

New York, New York

September 1, 2011

Side note: I’ve FINALLY found a plugin that will batch insert pictures instead of having to do it one at a time. Seriously, WordPress. Seriously.

Now back to our regularly scheduled programming.

A few of my fun food-loving friends and I flew to New York the weekend before Hurricane Irene hit. I mention that we flew because oh, it came back to bite us on our way home. But other than that hiccup, the rest of the trip was so much fun. Good food and good company always go well together.


Our view of the Toronto skyline from our seats.


The first thing to cross off our to-see list: Madison Square Garden (That is all we saw of it)


Rickshaw Dumpling Bar. Yumm
Top-right: Black sesame covered chocolate dumpling
Bottom-left: Peking duck dumpling


Should’ve rode this back home. Would’ve been faster than trying to catch a flight home. AND you’ll have good food to eat :)


Nobu. I don’t even remember what we ate but it was all so good.


MoMA


Photobomb


The pretzel that changed everything.


Shopping cart at Eataly


The new World Trade Center


Spot the tour guide.


Wall Street


Fun at the NBC store


Bouchon Bakery = Cork Bakery


Times Square


Late night meal at Juniors Cheesecake


New Grimaldi’s location. We each had half a pizza.


$11,000 coffee machine. Each.
Starbucks bought the company so it’s hard to find one of these now.


How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, starring Daniel Radcliffe. Such a good show. No, this isn’t the one where he’s naked.
(I was glad I brought the point and shoot because they wouldn’t allow bigger cameras in. They actually locked them up in a locker)


Post-show meal: Shake Shack!


Carnagie Deli for some late night cheesecake


Getting ready to see Cirque: Zarkana


Inside Radio City


Last meal in New York. We bought a Groupon for this. We had to go.


At Newark. Smiling before we knew what was coming. Cancelled flight, bad service from Continental and sleeping at the airport. On chairs. In the food court.


We put ourselves on standby and all got a seat on the same flight! :D


SO happy to be home!

Bonnie Lui Events + Stella & Dot

August 15, 2011

Jewellery and I have never really gotten along but in university, we started to develop a friendship thanks to the unending encouragement and constant coaxing of a particular housemate of mine. Thanks Ming. Friends, that was some serious growing pains. Jewellery and I are note quite bosom buddies yet but we’ve agreed to work with each other.

This new-found friendship between jewellery and I came at the right time because I recently had the privilege of photographing a beauty and style event hosted by event coordinator extraordinaire, Bonnie of Bonnie Lui Events. Not only did the day include boutique jewellery by Stella & Dot, guests received special treatment from hair stylist Ming of Puzzle Creations and makeup artist, Vanessa Funtera. Working with Bonnie, Ming and Vanessa is always a blast because they’re all so talented in their respective fields and they just keep it real.

The best part of the event was that donations went to The Centre for Dreams, which provides a day program for adults with a developmental disability. I’ve met some of the members and have witnessed the tireless efforts of the staff and it’s really an honour to work with them in any capacity.

Bonnie, thank you for all the work you put into the event and for inviting me to take part in it. Working with you is always a pleasure and I’m excited for the next opportunity we’ll have to work together :)
 


The event was held at The Work Republic, founded by Ray Kao and Bonnie.
And by the way, those cupcakes? Had CREAM CHEESE in them. I ate 3 and took 2 home.


The lovely hostess, Bonnie