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Little Misschewy Had a Farm First Birthday Party!

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It has been almost a month since I received the photographs taken at Chanelle’s One Year Old Birthday Party in March! Over the years, I had been bombarded with photos of children’s birthday parties on Facebook and finally, it’s my turn! LOL. I was really excited when it came to the planning stage and it didn’t take me very long to decide on the theme, which was Little Misschewy Had a Farm, inspired by the classic nursery rhyme! I specially chose this because it was the first nursery rhyme my mum sang to Chanelle and she ALWAYS sings this. The party was held at one of the garden bungalows at Aloha Loyang. It’s very spacious, with a living room, kitchen and 4 bedrooms. However, I wouldn’t really recommend it for parties because the living room is not air-conditioned.

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Chanelle’s 3D barnyard cake, complete with little farm animals!

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My mum was responsible for decorating the dessert table because I was too busy. She did a pretty good job!

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I ordered macarons and cupcakes from BakeAvenue. They were simply too cute to resist!

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Little sheep and chick cupcakes.

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I also bought a photo prop but someone chucked it in a corner and we totally forgot about it until the party was about to end and many people had left already.

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My mum hired a roti prata man. LOL. Everyone couldn’t get enough of the prata!

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Buffet spread from Manna Pot.

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We took some family photos before the sun went down!

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Time for cake cutting!

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Apologies to the rest whom we didn’t manage to take photos with! Chanelle was extremely cranky by then because she was really tired and I believe she felt very uncomfortable as the living area wasn’t air-conditioned.

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Cooling off with a can of chilled beer!

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Our photographer Yong Ting followed us into our room. LOL.

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Can be Pampers model or not? Hahaha 😛

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The hubby and I were on leave the next two days and that was how we celebrated Chanelle’s birthday in advance, in addition to her birthday trip to Hong Kong that week! More on that in separate blog posts! In the meantime, stay connected with us on Facebook www.facebook.com/missuschewy and on Instagram @missuschewy and @misterchewy 🙂

Little misschewy’s One Year Old Photoshoot + Cake Smash

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WHOOHOO! Little misschewy is ONE year old today! Knowing that it will take about a month to receive the photos, kiasu mummy planned a photoshoot way in advance! Chanelle was slightly over 11 months old when these photos were taken. Based on past experiences, we kinda knew what to do and ‘forced’ her to take about an hour long nap before the photoshoot. We timed it quite well such that the instant she woke up, we chionged to the studio without wasting any time. LOL. I had also warmed up a bottle of milk and brought it along with us. Just before we commenced the shoot, she finished the entire bottle. Eat full full, sleep full full! Half the battle is won! I must say that misterchewy and I are pretty satisfied with the photos! 😀

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I was trying to suppress my laughter upon seeing Chanelle’s reaction when she saw her own reflection in the mirror. She kept inching forward until her face touched the mirror! Anyway, we topped up to get back all the softcopies. The ones posted here are some of my favorites.

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My my.. Didn’t know that my boyish looking baby could look so girly here. Hahaha.

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Chanelle looks really grown up here! Seriously, where did all the time go?!

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When I learned about the cake smash idea months ago, I thought it was really interesting and I was excited about it! The whole idea behind it is to celebrate your baby’s first year by letting your baby have a first taste of his or her own birthday cake!

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Look how happy Chanelle is! I would like to sincerely thank BakeAvenue for sponsoring us this gorgeous pink giant cupcake! When I first saw it, I was like… WOW!!! BakeAvenue specializes in rainbow and ombre cakes, as well as macarons in various shapes and sizes! I ordered some macarons and cupcakes from BakeAvenue for Chanelle’s birthday party and I will cover that in a separate post!

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Chanelle’s reaction towards the giant cupcake was priceless. At first, she was indifferent to cake. She looked at it but didn’t reach out to touch it. Then she crawled around it and finally, patted it very cautiously. Yes, she PATTED the cake.

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Confusion written all over her face when she had butter cream on her fingers!

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And then she felt scared. Like.. What is this thing on my fingers?! (At that point, I kinda suspected that she’s a cleanliness freak like me.)

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Chanelle was only willing to lick her fingers after I wiped a bit of butter cream on her lips.

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Hmmm.. It’s yummy! Clap clap!

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Hope you guys enjoyed this set of photos! Sending everyone lotsa love from Hong Kong!
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The Chewys’ First Overseas Family Outdoor Photoshoot at The Westin Siray Bay Resort, Phuket

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Little misschewy’s Newborn Photoshoot

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Dedicating this post to my little chewy baby who turned 2 months old recently! Sorry mummy and papa are away in Taiwan right now 🙁 It is the worst decision that I have ever made and this is gonna be my first and last time that I’m travelling without Chanelle. We actually booked our tickets towards the end of my third trimester and I thought I wouldn’t miss my baby. As I’m typing this, I only have three more hours before leaving for the airport. Feeling very emotional because I will be missing out on an entire week watching Chanelle grow. I love gazing at her angelic face when she’s sound asleep and how nice she smells all the time.

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Friends have told me to treat this as a good break before I return to work in June. I’m taking 3 months and keeping the remaining 1 month. I wonder if I have any chance of being a SAHM?! LOL.

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Ok back to the topic! Photos were taken by Jacky from Studio Memories. We previously had our maternity shoot at this studio as well. Chanelle was 11 days old at that time and I was still doing my confinement. Thank goodness my confinement nanny gave me the green light to wash my hair that day. Hehe. Chanelle slept too much in the day and she was wide awake during the shoot. Actually, it’s best for newborn babies to be asleep during such photoshoots. Chanelle doesn’t like to be positioned lying down on her front and she fussed and cried. Hence, there’s a photo of her showing off her diapers. Hahaha.

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So glad that Chanelle had her newborn photos taken by Studio Memories! Jacky did a terrific job imo, considering how much Chanelle was squirming and making noise throughout the shoot. I swear I would have lost my patience if I were him. Haha.
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Dphotofolio Indoor Maternity Photography

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HELLO I’m back! This is my FOURTH time in two months battling mastitis from breastfeeding and each time, I suffered from high fever throughout the night. Anyhoo, I’m feeling much better now and am here to update my blog! Are my readers still there?! Haha. I had shared the outdoor maternity photos taken by Dphotofolio previously. They were taken by Alvin and Jane. This time, the indoor photos were taken solely by Jane. Reason being, for the more adventurous mummies who dare to bare for the sake of art, such photos should be taken by a female photographer right?

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The indoor shoot took place a day after the outdoor one. We woke up early and reached Dphotofolio’s studio at King George Avenue slightly before 9am to get my makeup done by professional makeup artist Friennie Kho. More on her later! If I didn’t remember wrongly, the photoshoot lasted about 2 hours. The husband and I had a lot of fun! We also loved how the photos turned out 🙂

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Me and Friennie! She’s really gorgeous and very friendly. At first I thought she’s Korean and she speaks Korean like a Korean! I didn’t feel uncomfortable at all despite the fact that it was our first time meeting and she had also explained that the makeup that she did for me wasn’t the dramatic kind, but rather something that’s more natural looking, which is recommended for maternity and family photoshoot. Friennie has 10 over years of experience as a makeup artist. In fact, it is her very first profession and she has been sticking to it ever since! She does bridal makeup, for DND and many other occasions. Friennie also updates herself regularly on the latest makeup trends by attending courses. Her contact details are listed here https://www.facebook.com/FrienniekhoMakeupTouch 🙂

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The husband and I really love the photos taken by Jane. Thanks babe!
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Dphotofolio Outdoor Maternity Photography

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The husband and I are extremely delighted to have our outdoor maternity photos taken by Dphotofolio. Established way back in 2005, photographers Alvin and Jane have come a long way indeed and accumulated a wealth of valuable experience from various photography projects. We met up at their studio located at King George’s Building a few weeks prior the shoot to browse at some of their work and exchange ideas as to how we want our maternity photos to turn out.

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As for the venue, the possibilities are endless. Alvin suggested shooting at a lalang field, amongst a few other places but I was totally excited to have our photos taken at a lalang field because I imagined that it would be perfect in capturing the blissful and magical moments of my pregnancy. I really admire Alvin and Jane for their willingness to push their limits, go out of their comfort zones and explore areas of photography that they have barely ventured into. Alvin was even adventurous enough to suggest underwater photography! I was kinda tempted but felt that my baby bump might get in the way and make things difficult for me.

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The day was a very special one for misterchewy and I. It was Valentine’s Day! Our fourth one together! The weather was kind. Very sunny and the sky was in a lovely shade of blue when we reached our first photo destination early in the morning 🙂

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One of the most important things during a shoot is to be able to relax and have fun and that was exactly how misterchewy and I felt. The entire shoot was very enjoyable and it was also memorable as we felt Baby Chanelle’s gentle kicks when we were posing for some shots. It certainly brought a genuine smile to our faces and we just wanted to remember these special moments forever. Hope you guys like the photos as much as we do! Kudos to Alvin and Jane for being so passionate towards their love for photography and also for being so patient throughout the shoot! 🙂

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Not sure if you noticed that there is also a ‘horse theme’ for our photoshoot because Baby Chanelle is born in the year of the horse! That explains the real horses and horse balloons in some of the photos 😛

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If you like what you see, and would like to view more of Dphotofolio’s works, simply hop on over to their website or Facebook page.

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Lizzie’s Little Rainbow Diaper Cake Hampers

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Mummy Charlene and Baby Chanelle received quite a few gifts from our friends, relatives and colleagues but these DIAPER CAKES from Lizzie’s Little Rainbow really take the cake! Pun unintended. This is not an advertorial or sponsored review but I just felt that these diaper cakes are waaaay too adorable not to share! They were actually gifted by my maternal second uncle and auntie, and cousins. 🙂 There is a complete price guide on its website and you can choose either a 1-tier or 2-tier cake depending on your budget. Plenty of diapers make up the cake tiers and the rest are beautifully decorated with other useful and practical items such as baby rompers, baby receiving blanket, baby socks, etc!

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Taken off Lizzie’s Little Rainbow’s Facebook page

Featured in the April 2014 issue of Mother & Baby magazine.

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Cute little rompers rolled into cupcake baking cups!

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Awww.. Baby socks for those tiny little feet 🙂

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These Old Navy baby sandals almost made me squeal in delight!

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Premium educational toy is also included.

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A bottle of Benedictine Dom for mummy. Hehehe 😛

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A+ for effort and creativity!

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That’s all folks! Baby Chanelle wants more milk milk! Tata for now! 😀
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Studio Memories Indoor Maternity Photography

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Hellooo chewys! We are still anticipating the arrival of our baby princess! The feeling is very surreal. I would like to think that we have almost everything ready and are adequately prepared but deep down, we know that we can never be well prepared, especially since this is our first child. Really don’t know what to expect. Getting the jitters already! Haha. During my third trimester, misterchewy and I went for an indoor maternity photoshoot by Studio Memories.

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Living by the motto Capturing The Best Moments, Studio Memories is made up of a group of professional, accomplished and well-equipped photographers who each specializes in his or her own field of photography with years of experience. Blessed with a dynamic team, Studio Memories offers a wide range of services such as actual day wedding photography and videography, and various types of photoshoot for newborns, families, wedding couples and mothers-to-be. Created only in July 2013, Studio Memories has gained a popular following as evident on their Facebook page and it’s not hard to see why because of the high-quality photos that they produce at such a reasonable price that makes it so irresistible.

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Located at 28 Niven Road, the studio is impressively huge with several rooms, backdrops and props to cater to various genres of photography. Jacky was our photographer and he encouraged us to express our fun and crazy side. It wasn’t easy for misterchewy and I in the beginning but we slowly warmed up and enjoyed the photoshoot! What attracted and impressed me was Jacky’s creative and artistic flair in capturing these wonderful memories for us. Enjoy the rest of the photos and I’m sure you will agree with me! 🙂

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Check out Studio Memories’ website to view their portfolio and package prices, and also ‘Like’ their Facebook page to stay updated on the latest promotions as well as giveaway contests! Catch them at BabyMarket from 18 to 20 April 2014 at Singapore Expo Hall 8 for exclusive promotions!

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Goodbye 2013! Hello 2014!

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Happy 2014, chewys! May the new year be an exciting one for all 🙂
Last year, I mentioned that 2013 will be a blast and here’s a recap on all the events which have had a significant impact on misterchewy and I.

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14 January 2013 – Our beloved Roborovski hamster, Mambo, left us for good early last year. Till today, we are deeply saddened by his sudden departure and he will always live in our hearts. Click here for all the adorable shots of Mambo taken by Furry Photos Photography.

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14 February 2013 – Celebrated our 3rd Valentine’s Day together at Villa Di Parma.

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3 March 2013 – We finally had our customary wedding after our ROM in 2011. Our wedding banquet was a simple and cosy one, held at Orchard Parade Hotel.

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March 2013 – We didn’t really plan much for our Europe honeymoon but I’m gonna emphasize that it was indeed the best 21 days of my life. We visited Italy, Switzerland, Paris and London. Looking forward to our babymoon after I pop! 😛

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26 July 2013 – Our 3rd year dating anniversary was celebrated together with my birthday, where we attended a miniature food clay making session, had a staycation at Novotel and dinner at OTTO Ristorante.

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9 September 2013 – I booked a staycation at Ritz Carlton Millenia to mark our 2nd year wedding anniversary and also celebrate misterchewy’s birthday. Hehe. One of the best staycations we have had so far!

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November 2013 – Announced that I was 5 months pregnant with little misschewy!

If 2013 had been a blast, I’m sure 2014 is gonna be exciting adventure with our new addition to the Chewy family! Can’t wait! 😀
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Maternity Exchange X missuschewy Lookbook

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Hello chewys, happy Monday! Here’s a quick update on what I wore to my company’s Dinner and Dance function at Gardens by the Bay recently 🙂 A few weeks back, I picked out this cocktail dress at Maternity Exchange which I thought would be perfect for the event.

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All photos in this post were taken by misterchewy.

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My baby blue cocktail dress is made of elegant chiffon material with satin lining which is actually quite cooling to wear. Since my baby bump is kinda huge at the moment at 6+ months, I think it’s a great idea to wear dresses made of chiffon fabric because it is lightweight and drapes beautifully.

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I like the sequined details around the neckline which helps to draw attention to my neck and no-longer-existent collarbone 😛 The sequins also add a glamorous touch to the overall look.

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Thank you Maternity Exchange!
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