September 30, 2013

these are a few of my favorite things








did you have a good weekend? 

 we felt really productive and proud of ourselves for plowing through our "to-do" list bright and early. we had so much time to just relax around the house, cuddle with piri, catch up on some tv {although we were probably the only ones not watching breaking bad on sunday} and read. 

 and can i also say how incredibly awesome i've been feeling for cutting our grocery budget in half by starting our meal planning again? i can't believe how much food we wasted before. i'm also getting a bit more bolder with trying new recipes. i've been sticking to making a lot of korean food {thank goodness for maangchi} and have surprised myself a few times when a certain dish actually tasted like it's suppose to {i'm seriously really bad at cooking so these moments are a real high for me}. 

 here's to life's little big moments! have a wonderful week ahead.
we're heading into october! wow.

ps - our giveaway with olive green dog closes today! get your comment in for a chance to win $50 store credit! 
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28 comments

28 comments

  1. AngelaSeptember 30, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    your weekend sounds a lot like mine - productive but relaxing. I love your photo displays.

    your meal budgeting sounds intriguing! I've been planning meals for a couple months but nothing too extravagant since I'm awful at cooking. (really awful). I should try some new recipes!

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  2. Hena TayebSeptember 30, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    oh I love that photo wall!

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  3. Always MayleeSeptember 30, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Love the photos on the wall and how cute is that little cactus!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  4. YulieSeptember 30, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    nice photos and things :)
    Maybe we follow each other ?!
    If yes, let me know if you follow me & i´ll follow back :)

    Greetings

    www.YulieKendra.com

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  5. Travel GourmandeSeptember 30, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Well done on the meal budget. We've been doing more home cooking recently. It's very convenient after getting fed up with the same fast food taste day in day out the food court close to work and much healthier alternative too.

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  6. EmmylouSeptember 30, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    Glad to hear you had a great weekend, Jane:) I love doing stuff bright and early too, so you have the rest of the day to relax.
    And I really have to read the Night Circus!

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  7. juni // hej juniSeptember 30, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    is that your dining set? it looks sooooo cute! what a lovely home you guys have :)

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    1. JaneOctober 3, 2013 at 9:14 AM

      yes! we're still looking for a nice farm table to replace that table. little by little :)

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  8. his little ladySeptember 30, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    Gotta love instax pictures and succulents! Perfect :)
    xo TJ

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Thanks for mentioning Manngchi - I've been looking for korean recipes in english that I can make for my korean hubby

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  10. Harri DavisonSeptember 30, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    So many gorgeous photos, I love all the picture displays, they look fab!

    Harri

    at-rubik.blogspot.com

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  11. Rowena @ rolala lovesSeptember 30, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    All the pictures around your home really make it look so bright and happy. I love productive weekends where I also get to chill :)

    Rowena @ rolala loves

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  12. Akshara VivekananthanSeptember 30, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    what a lovely home you have! i love the bright yellow chairs, and your picture collage is beautiful. what a wonderful way to decorate!

    i'm trying to swing myself by the kitchen more and more, especially when my mom cooks so i can pick up some points. i really love collecting recipes and imagining how fun it would be to make them, so i hear ya. a celebration is truly called for when something tastes great! here's to our chef hats haha! :)

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  13. Jessica (Coco/Mingo)September 30, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    I absolutely ADORE your wall of polaroids and photos...so cute! Loving all of these "favorite things"! xo

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  14. Damaris // The cat, you and usSeptember 30, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    What a beautiful space with the photo wall and the table with the yellow chairs! :) Have a happy week!

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  15. Lindley @ The Grinning LabradorSeptember 30, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    I love all these snapshots! I am so awful at taking photos of my fiance and I but amazing at taking photos of Morgan, haha. So I essentially have no photos within our apt. other than a handful of Morgan! You've inspired me to get going on a photo wall!

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  16. GloriaSeptember 30, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    I love all the photos you have up on the walls! I'm inspired to put up more in my home now :-)

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  17. ALLIE NYCSeptember 30, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    Wow are those all separate pictures? I so want to get a polaroid. Love these pix.


    Ali of Dressing Ken

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  18. Vintage Love & PhotographsSeptember 30, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    I have a cactus like that but I managed to have killed it recently lol I've been tinkering with the idea of meal planning and really should do it.

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    1. JaneOctober 3, 2013 at 9:15 AM

      i have managed to kill a cactus or two once in my life :)

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  19. Erika Lee @ A Tiny RocketOctober 1, 2013 at 12:42 AM

    I love all the different arrangements of polaroids. When my daughter was first born I did her whole baby book filled with polaroids because I didn't want to miss any memories :)

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  20. Corina NikaOctober 1, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    Loved the pictures they are so adorable! Beautiful things you have sweetie

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  21. AnonymousOctober 1, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    I'm so glad you had a great weekend, new Instagram friend! ;-) Cuddle time with our doggies is just the best...though it sometimes results in Mommy being late for work! Opps!

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  22. roothOctober 1, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    Oh please do share some of your Korean recipes with us!

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    1. JaneOctober 3, 2013 at 9:15 AM

      i have one coming up for next week that i'll share on the blog!

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  23. meOctober 5, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    We so need to budget and prioritize when it comes to the groceries. Cheers to life's little and big moments!

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  24. Rita ScamanderOctober 6, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    I really like the pictures over the wall :)

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