How is it already half way thought February…
Anyway, enjoy some fun Etsy finds! <3
HAPPY FRIDAY
02.14.20
Happy Friday | 02.14.20
Happy Valentine’s Day, friends! What are you up to today? Curtis and I are grabbing dinner out tonight which I’m very excited about! I know it’s a fun day when you’re with someone and a tough day when you’re not, but know that you can have all kinds of Valentines - friends, family, pets haha I know that sounds silly, but don’t take the holiday too seriously <3 I’ve never thought of today as JUST a romantic holiday, more about love in general :)
Well cheers to the weekend and *finally* getting some sunny days! xo
// The Birthday Experiment That Changed Everything
// I have a feeling my work bag (which I’ve used everyday for 5 years) is on it’s way out :( but I’ve been spotting some cute replacement options! I’m looking for something big and open so I can toss my lunch box in there along with a water bottle, book, random hats and mittens ;) Loving this one, this one, and this one.
// YUP, these sounds delicious - Brownie Cookies
// Have you seen the trailer for Wes Anderson’s new movie?! I am SO excited!
// Very cool write up - Building the ‘Parasite’ House: How Bong Joon Ho and His Team Made the Year’s Best Set
// And just because this is hilariously cute - Westminster Dispatch: Tell Me Your Sign and I’ll Tell You Which Fancy Dog Breed You Are
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HAPPY FRIDAY
02.07.20
Happy Friday | 02.07.20
Isn’t this bathroom so fun? ha! I think I linked to the house tour a few Fridays ago, but I still love looking at those illustrations. I started following the artist (Lorien Stern) and all of her work brings me such joy! It has sparked some inspiration which is just what I need right now :) Which is great timing because I’ll be in NYC this weekend visiting my college bestie and I have a feeling that is going to be a fun and inspiring trip as well! Let’s get inspired, people! Have a great weekend xo
// Did you guys read Normal People? I loved it! I saw that they’re making it into a BBC series…I’m not sure how I feel about that! There’s something so beautiful about a book that’s just kind of about people. Nothing big, or drastic happens, you just get tangled into their world. And idk if that translates as well into a show. But, who knows, maybe I’m wrong! :)
// I 👏 AM 👏 SO 👏 EXCITED — Dunkaroos Are Coming Back This Summer
// Two great tutorials from one of my favorite blogs (Chris Loves Julia) — How to Make a Floating Canvas Frame & How to Put On a Duvet Cover In Less Than 3 Minutes (Without Crawling Inside) <— that’s me hahaaaa
// Love the mix of whites and bright colors in this house tour!
// This is something I’m on the edge of feeling - Apparently I’m Too Fat to Ski - I’ve had a hard time finding ski pants that fit my legs and butt, and I’m not even considered plus sized (I’m a 12/31 in women’s jeans as a reference). I have had friends who have felt this too. I did feel a little optimistic reading the comments where people posted about brands that are making larger sizes, but this needs to be taken seriously!
// Your Favorite 1970s Cult Plant Is Back and More Popular Than Ever - My parents have a ficus (similar to the first photo) in their house and I loved it when I was a kid but thought it was a little too “mom” as I got into my teens/early twenties. Now I’m coming back around! I think a ficus would look pretty cute in our house :)
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HAPPY FRIDAY
01.31.20
Happy Friday | 01.31.20
Hi! Happy last Friday of the month. It’s *finally* here haha. As you may have noticed, there are so many “it feels like January 54th” type of memes going around and I definitely have been feeling that. I’m excited for a new month, but I feel like the weekends are already filling up! We have a pretty chill weekend ahead and I am here for it. We’re not big football people, so we’ll make some Super Bowl snacks and drink some beer, but have no stake in who wins haha *Edit - after I wrote that statement I looked up who was even in the Super Bowl and I’m torn on who to root for! I have a lot of family in Kansas, so even though the Chiefs are a Missouri team, I should probably support my mid west fam. BUT I also have a big family branch in the San Fran area…wow, who knew I would be in such a dilemma 😂. ANYWAY, have a great weekend, friends xo
// A plane ticket to each of these places, pls! Best Places to Travel to in 2020
// I may have posted this before, but it’s a good reminder for me (and so so many I know who are always striving for MORE - in whatever for that comes in) The Modern Trap of Turning Hobbies Into Hustles. *I also want to note that I am not against going for it if it’s what you want!! And there are so many other great articles linked in this piece (I would recommend reading those too!)
// Snackies! The Best New Groceries at Costco, According to a Nutritionist
// I’m into it :) The ’70s Furniture Trend We’re Welcoming Back With Open Arms
// Since one of my favorite bloggers brought up emotional labor a few years ago, it has been on my mind. She mentioned she had been reading a book that changed her life and I was so curious! She just recently wrote about her experience reading it, and then interviewed the author and now I’m even more intrigued! But one of the comments really caught my attention: “Wow just wow. Fair doesn’t mean 50/50 is such a revelation. It should be obvious, but it’s not”. I would recommend giving this review a read and thinking about how your emotional labor is divided in your household.
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HAPPY FRIDAY
01.24.20
Happy Friday | 01.24.20
Do you guys watch Hot Ones? We’re big fans and are so our friends Emily and Joe who just bought their own place outside of Boston! So we’re finally going to check out their new spot and to spice (ha) up the weekend, we’re going to do our own Hot Ones challenge! Joe is a videographer, so we’re going all out - full on filming! We’re all into hot sauce, but this is going to be interesting ha. What are you up to this weekend?
// For my CT friends - 34 Things To Eat (And Drink) This Winter
// Why Are All the “Healthy” People Drinking Mezcal?
// I love seeing where people vacation! SO many spots in the US we want to see :) What U.S. Travel Destinations Do You Love?
// We keep our living room blinds drawn most of the time, so we need some low light plants and these are all so cute! Including the planters! Bird’s Nest Fern, Snake Plant Laurentii & the Calathea Freddie
// I love this explanation! What’s “Modern Cottage” Style Anyway? — One of my favorite parts of working for a stationery shop specializing in weddings was the combination style terms, such as: vintage modern, industrial chic, feminine rustic haha they all seem like oxymorons, yet they mean something so specific in the wedding world!
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Etsy Round Up // Jan 22
Deep into January and online shopping…
*ps - Valentine’s Day is coming up!
HAPPY FRIDAY
01.17.20
Happy Friday | 01.17.20
Happy Friday, friends! Honestly, it’s been a really chill week! We’ve started on our mission to watch as many Oscar nominated movies as possible and watched The Lighthouse this week. Wow! We’ve also already seen: Once Upon A Time…In Hollywood, Joker, Little Women, End Game, and Star Wars. Speaking of Star Wars - my uncle Pat (Tubach) was nominated for his 3rd (or 4th?) Oscar for Visual Effects! Fingers crossed this is the year!!
We’re also excited to head to the Poconos for a night to visit a friend on their birthday on Sat :) It’s supposed to snow a bit, but we love the snow :)
What are your weekend plans? xo
// I’m trying not buy things I don’t need, but DAMN these are cute!
// LOL I’m not sure how I missed this SNL skit last year, but it’s great
// How Andrew Wyeth Made a Painting
// This DIY is v cute and v trendy
// Haha - Offices are using Greta Thunberg's photos to shame employees who use single-use plastics
// So the “easy to drink beer of choice” for our friend group is Miller High Life (preferably in the bottle) and when I came across this “cocktail” (can I even call it that?) I knew I found our summer drink 😂
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HAPPY FRIDAY
01.10.20
Happy Friday | 01.10.20
Hello, hello - - happy Friday! We have a nice chill weekend ahead of us with a few fun plans sprinkled in. I have a soccer game tonight, a massage tomorrow morning, we are celebrating my Opa’s 90th birthday on Saturday and we are tackling a few house projects we are excited about. What are you up to? xo
// 9 Surprising Ways to Use Rubber Bands in the Kitchen - my go-to is the rubber band on a tight jar - the only way!
// Ha, Sauna Anxiety: An American Traveler’s Crisis
// I have the privilege of working with amazing illustrators for UConn Magazine, and when I saw this list I was very excited! I love being able to use new people whenever possible, but it’s also just fun to follow them on instagram! It makes for a happy feed :)
// TOO REAL (for me at least lols)
// How amazing is this company that makes custom slip covers for basically ALL ikea couches! They have linen, velvet, cotton *heart eyes*
// Ugh, I know this is a bit click-batey, but - Here's what could be lost if Trump bombs Iran's cultural treasures
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Moodboard // Winter Escape // Jan 2020
And so we begin the 2020 monthly moodboards!
Feelin the rusty warm tones of a place far from New England 🌞
HAPPY FRIDAY
01.03.20
Happy Friday | 01.03.20
Happy New Year, friends! We had a lovely and chill NYE with some friends - we had homemade lasagna, negronis and lots of laughs. With the new year upon us, I do have a few goals - 1. share more of my work! I actually just made an instagram to showcase my design and I’m really excited to continue adding to it (@christayung_design) 2. read even more this year! I got back into reading in a big way this year with 22 books (from my previous year record of 13), but I’m not finished yet! Onwards and upwards! 3. like everyone else, I’d love to loose a few lbs, but I’m going to focus more on better eating habits than rushing into a whole new routine. I’m going to really commit to salads for lunch. I’m not horrible at lunches, but I can be a little lazy and buy lunch out more than I’d like, so and I’m planning on really going for homemade this year! What are your goals? No improvement is too small! xo
// I’ve only read 2 books on NPR’s favorite books of 2019 - I gotta get on it! (but I did read 5 books this year on their 2018 list!)
// “If we choose marriage, the promise is fairly standard: I’m here, I love you, I will not change my mind” — Advice From Married Couples Who’ve Been Together for 1 to 56 Years
// This rug is insane and I wish I had a place for it!!
// 11 “Star Wars” Locations You Can Visit in Real Life
// I love that this kitchen redo kept all of the charming elements, while modernizing the space a bit
// I can’t stop with the house tours guys…Inside Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard’s Cozy Brooklyn Home
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HAPPY FRIDAY
12.27.19
Happy Friday | 12.27.19
Well it’s the last few days of December! It’s been a quiet week aside from the holiday and I’m looking forward to having a chill weekend. Curtis and I are still not feeling 100% - I’ve basically been sick for the entire month :( Anyway, I hope your holidays were wonderful and the beginning of 2020 is everything you hope it will be! See you on the flip side xo
// Inside David Harbour’s Perfectly Reconstructed New York Loft
// Very into this new look! The New Furniture Trend That’s Replacing Bar Carts
// Did you guys know that the woman who holds the record for most Everest Summits by a woman lives in West Hartford? They’ve done a few articles about here and there, but I stumbled upon this one that I hadn’t seen. So cool!
// You Can Actually Visit These Little Women Filming Locations and here’s a general list of all of the MA locations
// Why the Ombré Hair Trend Lasted an Entire Decade
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Etsy Round Up // Dec 26
Do you have some Christmas money to spend? Thinking about some of these cute things for myself and friends…
Tassels (what is with my obsession with tassels…)
HAPPY FRIDAY
12.20.19
Happy Friday | 12.20.19
I’m back! What an amazing trip we had :) You can check out some of my photos here on my instagram. Now we’re in the craziness of the holidays! We’re decorating cookies and celebrating birthdays (my brother, his girlfriend and myself all with Dec birthdays!) tonight at my Oma and Opa’s house, and tomorrow we’re hosting our 8th annual Christmas party with all of our friends - can’t wait :)
See you after the holiday! xo
// Love this! 3 Alternatives to Wrapping Paper. Curtis got me that calendar last year and we’ve been wrapping presents with the past months, it’s such a great graphic look!
// I am very excited to see this room come together
// I’m looking to make a quiche tonight and it’s nice to have a base to go off of. Then you can just add in whatever you’d like!
// We are looking to do a little DIY reno on our downstairs half bath and have been having so much fun looking up wallpapers! These are a few that have caught my eye: Piedmont, Otomi, Rays, and Blossoms.
// I made these zebra cookies last year and will be making them again for Christmas! They’re so so so good!
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HAPPY TUESDAY
12.10.19
Happy Tuesday | 12.10.19
Hello, hello! I’m in here briefly to say that I’m outta here for a week :) We’re heading to AZ tomorrow! *pray for our flight tomorrow morning with this dusting of snow in the forecast tonight* But I’m trying to stay positive and am so, so, so ready for some downtime with my boo! Turning 30 in the desert sunshine is just what I need. See you on the 20th. xo
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HAPPY FRIDAY
12.06.19
Happy Friday | 12.06.19
What a week it’s been! I know it feels like I always say that, but woah! With back to back snow days right after Thanksgiving, an ear infection, my FIL winning Server of the Year at the CT Restaurant Asso. Awards and getting a new phone - just woah haha. Mostly exciting stuff though, and I’m looking forward to a chill weekend and getting prepped for Arizona on Wednesday! Have a great weekend xo
// This house tour is so, so, so fun!
// And these pot holders from her kitchen are hilarious
// I ordered this case for my new phone and I’m so excited! It was SO hard to pick a case, they’re all so cute!
// This is my new favorite Christmas song - it’s so unexpected and so old-school Sia (I was a Zero 7 fan) Under the Mistletoe by Sia.
// This cookbook looks great
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HAPPY WEDNESDAY
11.27.19
Happy Wednesday | 11.27.19
It’s almost here - the beginning of the holidays! We’re off to NH for some family and food time for Thanksgiving but will be back for the weekend to hang out with friends who are in town. Looking forward to all of it :) Enjoy the rest of the week, and see you in December (woah!)
// Fun read about ideal house size
// Such a cute idea! I would love to do this with our family some day … A Family Sleepover
// The most precious Christmas bell
// This shirt is fun
// A nice reminder when hosting! Especially with the craziness of the holidays in general - 31 Things a Great Host Will Think About Before Having Overnight Guests
HAPPY FRIDAY
11.22.19
Happy Friday | 11.22.19
I seriously can’t believe it’s Friday again and next week is Thanksgiving! We had a bit of an issue in Philly with Curtis’s back, which was a bummer, but he’s on the mend! And I officially can drive standard…I had to drive us back to CT and I am now a pro hah. We have a fun weekend ahead celebrating my FIL’s bday, meeting up with some friends and doing some house stuff! Have a great weekend xo
// Umm, amazing! Tom Hanks just found out he's related to Mister Rogers
// Very cool - How Joker’s Gritty Logo Was Created With Wood Type Letterpress
// "You don't just purchase one painting by a female artist of color and hang it on the wall next to a painting by Mark Rothko. To rectify centuries of imbalance, you have to do something radical." — Baltimore Museum Of Art Will Only Buy Works By Women Next Year
// Cuuuute - DIY Velvet Ribbon Bow Barrette
// I’m not a mom, but I am INTO these holiday outfits
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HAPPY THURSDAY
11.14.19
Happy Thursday | 11.14.19
Hi! Happy Thursday :) We’re heading to Philly tomorrow to visit some friends, so I’ll be signing off today. Looking forward to some good food and good company. Have a great weekend xo
p.s. less than a month until Tucson! Getting very excited to visit the desert again!
// What I’ve Learned From Months of Studying San Francisco Style
// A wonderfully brave video from a young runner - I Was the Fastest Girl in America, Until I Joined Nike
// Why Are Kids So Obsessed With Poop Jokes?
// Exactly What to Wear When You’re Trying on a Ton of Clothes
// Speaking of clothes, I am in love with this dress! I have no reason to buy it, but I sure want to!
// The Norwegian Secret To Enjoying A Long Winter
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Etsy Round Up // Nov 11
The start of the holiday season, eek! I have to start buying some gifts. Maybe some of these will spark some ideas! These pinky, warm tones and adorable home items make me excited to spend time inside :)
HAPPY FRIDAY
11.08.19
Happy Friday | 11.08.19
It is one of those T*Fucking*GIF weeks! From work drama, to another freaking stone falling out of my wedding band, to leaving my purse at home on an important day, to much, much more… it’s been a week, ha. I always joke around with friends when they talk about how “mercury is in retrograde” but I have never felt it like this before. I hear you loud and clear, universe! I’m excited for a totally chill (please be chill!) weekend of house projects, baking and seeing some friends perform at one of our favorite breweries. What are you up to? xo
// This 2 week van honeymoon in the southwest looks so fun!
// Love a potluck! The 5 New Rules of the Modern Potluck
// As I’ve gotten older, I’ve actually found that friendships can be more difficult and complicated than romantic relationships, and we should talk about this more! It was great to see that other people are talking about this - - How Do I Deal With the End of a Friendship?
// I’m actually getting really excited to start decorating for Christmas…but don’t worry, I won’t put up anything until after Thanksgiving!
// lol - What Was This Hairstyle?
// Sweet gig, kid! 9-Year-Old Kid Who Kept Getting In Trouble For Doodling In Class Gets A Job Decorating A Restaurant With His Drawings
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