HONEYMOON

About five months after our wedding, Tim and I finally went on our honeymoon. In hindsight I wouldn't recommend this, go on your honeymoon right after your wedding! I'm telling you, returning to work the weekend after is nothing short of anticlimactic (which is what we both did). Although the honeymoon was the last thing on my mind with everything that had to be planned, I can't deny that I was a little bit concerned if we would even go on one. Once you get back into your daily grind it's too easy to push aside, our honeymoon should have been put on a higher priority. We decided to go to Italy and visit four places including Rome, Venice, Florence and Vernazza.  They were all magnificent; pasta, gelato and market food overload, rough life I know. 

Rome - rainbow appearance on our first evening

Rome - view from the Vatican

Rome - Vatican columns

Stones of Rome

Rome - Pantheon (Tim's favorite)

Venice - seagulls vs. pigeons at St. Mark's Square

Venice - water alleyways

Venice - vacant gondolas

Venice - seagull enjoying view beside the Rialto Bridge

Venice - St. Mark's Square

Venice - red roofs and pastels

Venice - Grand Canal on a dreary afternoon

Florence - Fiume Arno

Florence - Easter crowds enjoying sunset at Ponte Vecchio

Florence - the magnificent Duomo

Vernazza - a favorite of the five Cinque Terre villages, a 

remote chunk of the Italian Riviera

 Vernazza - Cave

 Vernazza - View from our hike to the next village Manarola

Vernazza - Tourists warming up under the April sun - View from the Castello Doria watch tower

- E

Flower Fields

If you've been following my Instagram, you've probably seen photos of our weekend in San Diego. One of the mornings, my dad and I decided to visit the flower fields in Carlsbad. Although not even comparable to the Tulip Gardens in Amsterdam, it was close enough. :) There was about 50 acres of colorful petunia flowers, but unfortunately we caught them at the end of their bloom, so many of the flowers were already starting to wilt. It was still fun and beautiful to see! I believe yesterday was their last day of visits, but definitely check it out if you're in the area next time!

photo by dad

photo by dad

Erin & Tim's Wedding

It's wedding season! We thought it'd be fun to share some of our favorite photos from Erin & Tim's wedding! Looking back at them make us feel so nostalgic and want to relive that day again! 

I know many of you are bridesmaids/maids of honor/best men for your friends, so here are also some great wedding ideas! 

DIY basket full of mini Mrs. Field's cookies for the guests

Super cute garden crate display on the reception desk (check out those photos here!)

A mailbox station for guests to drop a message w/ a polaroid!

Guest place cards

The secret MJ dance.. success!

Thank you DM for the lovely photos!

Running Late for Work

One of my favorite outfits for work - a soft v-neck blouse, and a pair of stretchy white jeans. I paired this with my new patent penny loafers that I found at Forever 21. Woo! Such a great purchase! I wore them yesterday for the first time, and they're very comfortable and cute! 

We are starting a new fashion column here on Hey Yeh featuring outfits for work! Erin and I both have corporate day jobs, and our daily attire I would say is "smart casual".  Sometimes I run super late for work because I simply don't know what to wear! Here's a column for all of you that have corporate day jobs and struggle to find the perfect outfit everyday. I don't know about you but what I put on in the morning sets my mood for the rest of the day. 

Top - Asos (Warehouse) | Pants - Zara | Shoes - Forever 21
Purse - Kate Spade Saturday | Mug - Shopbando | Sunglasses - Komono

The Park | NYC

When we were visiting NYC a few months ago, our friend Matt brought us to The Park in Chelsea with the coolest decor! The restaurant/lounge has five unique spaces. Starting on the first floor is the main dining area with a fun retro design. Behind the restaurant is a warm, red speakeasy with funky chairs and lanterns hung from the ceiling. Walk out to the beautiful indoor garden where we sat to eat lunch. By the garden is the atrium where you can enjoy the fireplace and feel the sun gleaming in through the glass ceiling. Head on upstairs to the penthouse and sip on a cocktail while enjoying the view of the High Line. 

My pasta and brussel sprouts were scrumptious, but the sandwich was a little dry. But I really enjoyed being in the space while no one was in there. And you should definitely check it out at night! It's bustling with urbanites and the space is filled with great music!

photos by Courtney Yeh

- C