Though we’ve been home for a few weeks now, we are inspired daily by the food we ate in Europe — especially Paris.
My favorite was this lovely Provençal restaurant Josh found: Chez Janou.
I don’t know about you, but if I don’t get my meal plans sorted on Sunday, it’s probably not going to happen. Which means dinner might be a haphazard mashing-together of whatever’s in the pantry.
Seeing as we like to eat a balanced dinner whenever possible, I’ve been making a real effort to keep several quick, easy and healthy recipes in my pocket for those hectic weeks.
I don’t know about you, but when I travel I tend to feel unprepared and flustered — no matter how many lists I’ve made or how many days I’ve prepared!
All this tends to lead to a cranky/unattractive feeling. Not good for an 8 hour transatlantic flight. This time around, I was determined to feel prepared, comfortable and happy.
Have you ever wandered down the “home” aisles of Target? Row after row of wonderful, perfectly designed throw pillows. Even the website wants me to buy them!
But they’re all $15-$20 each! I can’t justify that price point — especially with the throw pillow addiction I have going on. Which is why I set to finding a cheaper solution:
Spring has sprung! I’ve been enjoying a few days here and there away from the city to celebrate life’s wonderful moments with friends and enjoy equally wonderful moments eating pizza with my sister.
Shout out this morning to my one and only:
Even though I am striving for a more simplified life, I can’t help but be drawn in by beautiful things I see everywhere (in stores, on Amazon, etc.)
Rather than try and cram everything into our small apartment, I thought it’d be a little wiser to share them here. That way we can all “ooh and ahh” together, and then those of us who have room can partake 🙂
1.) Reusable Berry Baskets
These. are. adorable.
