The world in our kitchen

How do you like this vintage world map? I recently acquired it from a dear friend who is going overseas to be a missionary. I do love it so much!
(photo taken with my iPhone hipstamatic app)

Home is where my honey is

That title is so cheesy but I got it from a quilt my mum bought me :o)
Recently we decided to give our apartment a mini-makeover using these inexpensive wall decals (above). That expanse of white space has now become our feature wall - do you like it?
Below is the rest of our open plan living area. Most of our furniture were thrifted because we just love vintage things. I believe that your home is a reflection of who you are so with a bit of creativity you can transform your living space into something that is uniquely 'you'.

As for cooking this week, I tried a new recipe for baking pumpkin which is in season now. I usually just seasoned it with salt and pepper and add some unpeeled garlic cloves. This recipe has a few additional things like a bunch of broccolini (trimmed), a handful of sage leaves and 1/4 cup of pine nuts. Basically you toss together everything with 1kg sliced Kent pumpkin (peeled or unpeeled), a bulb of garlic cloves (unpeeled), olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake in the oven at 200 degree C for 35-40min. It was really nice served with parmesan crusted chicken breasts.

This week I also made cauliflower soup (sorry no pic). I was saying to Isobel how I've never really cooked cauliflower before since we didn't really eat it growing up and she suggested this simple soup recipe. Basically just chop up one brown onion and one medium leek and fry together til soft. Add a whole chopped up cauliflower and keep frying. Add 2L chicken stock and bring to boil for 10min and turn down heat to medium low and cook uncover for 45min. You can process the soup until smooth or use a potato masher (it works just as well). Serve topped with a bit of fried bacon and parmesan cheese. It was quite nice and we thoroughly enjoyed it! thanks Isobel!

Although it may seem like I cooked alot this week, hubby was the one making most of the week's meals (who doesn't love a cooking husband?!). Here is one of his home-cooked dinner, penne bosciola (you can find the recipe here)

Have a great weekend!

Creative Space

So I've finally set up my 'creative space' - my little corner where I can craft like mad and not having to pack up! Below is a closer shot of my mood board. I got the magnetic board from Ikea, cute custom-made magnets from the lovely Wai Sze and Decor Craft Inc. It is constantly evolving depending on what inspires me at the time. These includes handwritten letters, handmade greeting cards, photographs, bits of advertisement for interesting thrifting places like the markets, prints inspired by nature along with lots of other little bits and bobs. Enjoy!