At a glance: This weekend

Happy Friday! It has been a grueling week a work. There wasn't much going on last week, I guess that was just a warm up for the work year. But this week was crazy busy, which is unexpected given that most of my coworkers are out for CES. 

Anyways, the weekend is here! And here's a list of the five things I am going to do this long weekend. Yea, MLK holiday on Monday.

#1 Bake scones and chocolate cupcakes

Source: Myrecipes.com

#2 Watch football (49ers vs Saints)

Source: PocketFives

#3 Play with my new camera so I learn the features and functions

Source: Gizmodo

#4 Go running because I just signed up for a half marathon

#5 Host a wine, cheese and chocolate party at my place

Source: Country Living

Apartment therapy for a thursday!

I discovered Apartment Therapy the year I move to US, that was in 2008. And I started visiting the site regularly last year because it's on the Flipboard app and it's lovely to look at these beautiful house tours! Very inspiring! 

Here's one that puts me to shame. It's a rented apartment (my biggest excuse for not making a bigger design effort is that it's a rental!) in NY.

I love the black and white chevron wall and
the antique-looking brass mirror.

Don't you love the pillows?

Love the clean white look.

I love, love, love a farmhouse table!

I have the same desk from West Elm but
my study area so doesn't look like this!

Fresh flowers make me happy!

Matt surprised me with a bouquet of flowers when I was over at his place for dinner on Tuesday. He didn't have a vase at home, so he stuck the bouquet in a drinking glass. I brought them home and gave them the home they deserve, a vase! Noticed this morning there are tulips and lilies too (thought it's mostly gerberas), and they're starting to bloom. Such pretty flowers :)

Outfit for sister's wedding

Outfit for sister's wedding by chococolatecrinkles

This is my first attempt at creating a set on Polyvore. It is fun, but it ain't easy! I have new found appreciation for those beautiful sets that I see. My little sister is getting married in 3 weeks and I'll be going back to Singapore for her wedding. I've bought the dress, earrings and shoes. I'd be looking for an evening clutch this weekend. So much for wanting to save money and spend less in 2012, I'm way over my shopping budget for this month!

More Jason Wu for Target!

Target has posted a sneak peak the look book for the full Jason Wu for Target collection. It is super cute! I was gaga over the Missoni for Target collection. But let's be honest, it's not exactly understated. It's obvious that it's MFT! But this, I love, love, love! Understated elegance, clothes that you can wear everyday.

Additions to my "want" list!

Jason Wu for Target...I want!

Here's a sneak preview of the Jason Wu for Target collection that will be available in stores and online on February 5. Darn, I'm going to be on a plane back to San Francisco that day!

I love, love, love the collection. The blue dress, black and white handbag, striped sweater and baby blue skirt! Super cute!

Source: T Magazine

Source: Style.com

Source: Style.com

Cooking with kale

Doesn't this look delicious? It's healthy too, wholewheat pasta with kale. The recipe can be found here.

Source: Martha Stewart

I didn't buy kale when I was Whole Foods yesterday. Instead, I bought Romaine Lettuce to make a green smoothie. But I do have baby spinach and leftover turkey meatloaf (I'll blog about that later) in the fridge, going to make pasta for dinner. Next week, I'll try to make kale chips and pasta with kale.