More Prints!

There! three more prints are added to the Hellomaupoo Etsy shop. Check them out and let me know what you think. Thanks!

Wise Neon Green Goat Said, "This Too Shall Pass"

It's a Party! Three best piglet friends gathered to celebrate.

Balloon Ride - Hurray, leap I go! Riding the balloons to see the world. 

Cooling Down with Refreshing Shaved Ice

Kiddie Size Brian's Shave Ice

Macadamia Ice Cream Filling

Refreshing Bite 

Step one choose a size, step two pick an ice cream flavor, step three choose flavors and step four choose your toppings. We got a kiddie size with macadamia ice cream with banana, mango, and cherry soda flavor shaved ice topped with Ghirardelli chocolate. Result is explosion of flavors in your mouth - soft and light shaved ice full of flavors melt away into creamy ice cream. Delightful way to celebrate a summer.

At the Dwell Design Convention

Los Angeles Convention Center

Dwell Design Convention

Design goods and prefab modern modular homes! There were rows and rows of vendors showcasing designer goods and innovative concepts. Flux chairs caught my eyes because they are colorful and fun shapes, lightweight and easily fold flat into an envelope shape (see column one, row two).  I was dazzled by the modern modular homes of California company Living Homes. (see column three, row two, outdoor patio)They offer modern homes that are attractive yet affordable, and the best part is they are built in a factory and delivered right to you. The convention opened my eyes to infinite possibilities of designs.

Spending Time with Dads

Cruising around marina at Marina Del Rey

Father's day family gathering

Dad at the wheel with Bill

Newport Beach bike path 

Riding on a three wheel bicycle together

Joe, father in law and Bill speeding

Happy Father's Day! My family gathered yesterday to celebrate father's day cruising around the marina, picnicking. It was pleasant to be out in the ocean with family sharing stories and laughter, and experiencing the moments of terror with dad's near boat accidents. Bill, my husband's family lives in Ohio and the photos with my father in law were taken when he came to Los Angeles about 3 weeks ago. We took turns peddling a bike around Newport Beach, luckily I got to sit out most of the time.

Thanks dads for sharing moments with us!

Day at the Getty

Getty Museum - Suspended Frames

Art, Landscape, and Activities at the Getty

We arrived at the Getty and were greeted with voguing from colorfully styled Sweat Spot Dancers. Courtyard was full of people striking poses making the place electric. It was Family Festival, a day full of fun activities for the family like suspended frames capturing the landscape and us! Then we headed over to the Herb Ritts exhibit and relived the era of 80's fashion. Who knew he was behind so much iconic fashion imagery of the time.

Simple Korean Egg Custard

Steamed Egg Ingredients

Prepped Egg in the Pot Ready to be Steamed

Steamed Egg!

I love simple dishes that taste good and fill you up. This is one of those. This is a Korean style steamed egg called gyeranjjim. I say this dish is good for any meal of the day. Another wonderful thing about this dish is you can customize to your taste. I added mushrooms but any other vegetables can be added such as carrots, zucchini, corn, peas and many more including meat. Try it out and share your modifications.

Ingredients

2 eggs

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup water, plus more for filling pot

1/2 scallion, chopped

1/3 cup of chopped mushroom

1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

1. Whisk the eggs, mushroom and add the water & salt and mix well. Pour egg mixture into heat proof bowl and place the bowl in a large pot filled with water. Making sure the water level is no more than 3/4 up the heat proof bowl. Close the lid of the large pot to steam.

2. Steam the egg custard covered for 15 minutes on medium heat. Add the scallions and sesame seeds and steam for an additional 5-7 minutes.

Serve hot. Enjoy!

Cloud in Room

Cloud in Room By Berndnaut Smilde

Cloud in Room By Berndnaut Smilde

Cloud in Room By Berndnaut Smilde

These  photos capture the imagination. No Photoshop here. Artist Berndnaut Smilde actually created these clouds with a fog machine, carefully balancing humidity and temperature to create these fluffy clouds that last mere seconds before dissipating. Their surreal presence has transformed the rooms into magical places where reality and dreams meet.