Steph Yiu

Paris, 16 years later

By: Steph Yiu July 7, 2019January 11, 2020

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I now understand why people are obsessed with Paris. After spending a week there, I’m now obsessed with Paris too.

Photos from our Wedding Weekend!

By: Steph Yiu May 25, 2019January 4, 2020

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It all went by in a blur!

A Year of Planning Our Wedding

By: Steph Yiu May 23, 2019January 11, 2020

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I’d been wanting to blog about wedding planning along the way, but I also didn’t want to ruin the surprise for our guests. So, here is a year’s worth of blog posts gathered into one very, very long post.

Management Mistakes I’ve Made

By: Steph Yiu April 14, 2019January 4, 2020

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This is kind of like my Greatest Hits album of work screw-ups over the last few years.

Behind The Scenes: Culture and Tools of Remote Work at Automattic

By: Steph Yiu February 17, 2019January 4, 2020

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In assembling this presentation, I thought to myself – “Is this way too obvious?” But, the positive feedback from attendees made me realize just how valuable this information could be to newsrooms.

No one could guess Fritz’s breed mix

By: Steph Yiu December 24, 2018February 17, 2019

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My friend’s guesses came in from Instagram and Facebook: Australian cattle, Airedale Terrier, Border Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Chow, Poodle, Great Dane… I was personally convinced that he was, in large part, an Irish Terrier.

Before & After: Back Patio Cleanup

By: Steph Yiu September 29, 2018February 17, 2019

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Over the winter, our back fence fell over. In the spring, we decided to replace the fence and clean up the space – our second outdoor space makeover! Here’s what we did.

Pain in the Neck

By: Steph Yiu July 16, 2018

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I’ve been battling some awful neck and shoulder pain since my early twenties. I injured my right shoulder dancing in high school, made it worse working as a designer (lots of mousing), and wrecked it with remote work (too much computer time).

Favorite Boston Dog-Friendly Spots

By: Steph Yiu July 14, 2018February 17, 2019

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As a new-ish dog owner in Somerville, I always make an effort to meet other pup parents at our local dog parks. Why? It’s the best way to get tips on where to go with your dog around town. Over the last 8 months, here’s what I’ve learned…

Abu Dhabu: Grand Prix and Grand Mosque

By: Steph Yiu April 22, 2018

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This mosque was easily one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. Built between 1996 and 2007, it is large enough for 40,000 worshippers, with a 180,000 sq ft tile mosaic courtyard. The price tag: $540M.