Strange Coincidence

A rather strange and random encounter on Net-a-Porter today.

Presenting the Ines box clutch from Chloe, no joke.

'In a brilliantly designed color blocking style this is the epitome of an instant classic design from Chloé. The perfect clutch for when you have just a little more than the very necessary.'

It too can be yours for an incredible bargain- $966- on sale!

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/30973#

MOMA & P.S. I love you

We were on a roll and visited MOMA and P.S. 1 in Long Island City within 2 days of each other. Consider them parts 1 and 2 of the Olafur Eliasson exhibits, which Chloe consumed with gusto along with the Eastmans. Ines on the other hand, much preferred the P.F. 1 architect's installation- a pool/playground at P.S.1. She tested the waters and inevitably ended up completely soaked and subsequently naked. Fortunately it was a sunny day and we hung out to dry off along with croque monsieurs and chestnut sorbets- yup, they were from the cafeteria menu!

Museum Mileage

So it was decided that this summer's exploration theme (last year being 'sight-seeing in NYC') would be 'The Museums of New York'. Considering it is a city of an abundance of the theme subject, I must say we probably would not run out of ideas. First stop- the Met with out of town buddies and former New Yorkers Wyatt and Ella Eastman. Now Wyatt and Ella were native born and have transplated to Arizona for a couple of years already. Yet they are rather worldly. Wyatt knows about 50 countries and their capitols, AND their flags. He was fascinated by the fact that I grew up in Hong Kong and that Eric, though Filipino, is not actually FROM the Philippines. Photos: Chloe poses with Jeff Koons dog and the gang in from of the Temple of Dendur.

Then and Now

In case you want to see the evolution of Chloe Alto from first to last days of preschool...

Pomp and Circumstance

I probably should not be so casual about this. Afterall, it is a big milestone to have one's daughter graduate from preschool! Yet, the mind is scattered and in a general mood of once being overjoyed yet sad at the same time. It was not so longer ago that I too went through preschool graduation at Hong Kong City Hall. And it seems just like yesterday that Chloe was just a baby. So I can only manage some random notes on Chloe's preschool graduation day: Moms helped out to decorate the party space the night prior. Dads were dispatched to secure seats at All Souls at the crack of dawn. The sun was shining on the beautiful May morning. Major Giuliani sat amongst friends, family, grannies, caregivers. Moms cried. Hankies flew. Kids sang 'Give a Little Love'. The preschool director gave an individual description of each kid ('Chloe Alto had the most interesting lunches- lamb chops- and many many coats') And then my little girl marches with her class to 'Pomp and Circumstance'...