Hello and happy Tuesday. Hope you had a cozy weekend. Mine was full of tasty comfort food, lots of socializing, as well as perusing and making trips to the malls, shops and a wet market thrown in for good measure.
This morning i realized just how close to the beginning of Chinese New Year we are. We're close enough that i could make those lucky paper stars i made as a child to count down the days until Chinese new year and it wouldn't even take me that long. We're that close ~ lots of cleaning and shopping to be done.
This week will be crammed full of reading and homework {e-courses}, working {i have completed several sections/parts of my crafty projects, however, there is still work to be done}, and listening {German for dummies}. I prefer my days to be slow and easy but sometimes slow is nowhere to be found.
I'll leave you with some comfort food photos from the weekend.
I'll be knocking on your bubble space soon! Missing your cozy sofas and comfort space lots. Have yourself a sweet week! More soon on SoCuteItHurts craftastic news. Lots of love to you and yours!








Gorgeous photography J! You have talent miss xx
Posted by: Kaili | February 03, 2010 at 12:46 PM
Yes, I feel that CNY is really fast approaching too :) Glad to hear that you had an awesome weekend. The food looks so delicious!
Have a great day :)
Posted by: Elle | February 03, 2010 at 12:48 PM
What lovely images..the first one is so so amazing. Happy to hear your weekend was a good one. xoxo
Posted by: Koralee | February 03, 2010 at 01:17 PM
Beautiful images Jacqueline! It looks like it is always sunny in your part of the world. And, that food looks amazing!
Posted by: Julia | February 03, 2010 at 01:41 PM
ooooo. CNY is approaching :D
And you're learning German? That's so awesome :)
Posted by: Lyn | February 03, 2010 at 02:26 PM
Wow, that pic of steak, egg and chips made my mouth water! One of my favorites. Happy preparations for the Chinese New Year. I look forward to learn more about that on your blog in the next days. German lessons? Wow, that's great. I can speak a little bit as it is very close to my home language. Hope you have a great week!
Posted by: Pinktulipza | February 03, 2010 at 04:40 PM
Beautiful comfort food photos - yummers! Can't wait to see more photos and a peek at your projects... :P Have a fabulous day!
Posted by: linda | February 03, 2010 at 05:35 PM
That top photo is magical, Jacqueline! And so is that delicious food...mmm... I'm hungry now--LOL! Enjoy your busy week... and good luck with the German. I had a little German when in school--I wouldn't mind brushing up on it. Happy, Crafty week, my friend :o) ((BIG HUGS))
Posted by: Tracy | February 03, 2010 at 07:25 PM
Beautiful photos, Jaqueline! Gorgeous! Hope you have a great week and find focus for all of your project!
Posted by: Kate England | Marmalade Moon | February 03, 2010 at 08:04 PM
Your photo of the market looks beautiful. Love to see all those colors. Can you believe it's February? How wonderful! Good luck with your weekend plans and studying.
Posted by: Terriaw | February 03, 2010 at 09:31 PM
I love the photos, the food looks so yummy! Have a wonderful rest of your week!! Lots of love!
xoxo~Meg
Posted by: Meg | February 03, 2010 at 10:12 PM
Hello Jacqueline! I haven't had my breakfast yet and your photos are making me really hungry for one. Delightful photos! Your listening part on German is making me feel guilty as I look at my pile of French CDs... :)
Posted by: Eunhwa | February 03, 2010 at 11:51 PM
Chinese New Year or some call it the Lunar New Year is just so near already; hey it's next weekend and this year it coincides with Valentine's Day. Are you done with all the cleaning and shopping already? :)
Wishing you a lovely merry happy week and the weekend coming up. Lots of love to you.
PS: Just realised that you are just a 'causeway' away. :)
Posted by: BK | February 04, 2010 at 09:58 AM
Dear Lyn, yep, i'm learning German. This "German for dummies" is a gift and i am learning bits by bits slowly. Sometimes i do find it so hard to pronounce certain german words. hehe
Dear BK, wow I didn’t know we reside so close to each other! How fun! Cleaning and shopping for CNY is still an ongoing process and I only have about 1 week more. And I am still baking my Valentine’s Day gifts in my little creative space. There’s so much to do and yet so little time. I guess this happens when a few special events fall on the same day!
Hope everyone is having a wonderful week so far! Love to all of you!
Posted by: Jacqueline | February 04, 2010 at 11:51 AM
Yes, I didn't know too until you were mentioned about CNY and I got curious. LOL!
Now I could almost smell what you are baking there. :D
Lots of love to you too.
Posted by: BK | February 04, 2010 at 12:31 PM
Delish! Looks tasty - see, I'm licking my lips:
:P
Are the paper lanterns at a shopping mall? They're so pretty.
Posted by: lisa h. | February 04, 2010 at 01:16 PM
I am swooning over the paper lanterns! That picture is so beautiful!! The pictures of the food look amazing too. i love coming to your blog, there are always such bits of loveliness here! xo
Posted by: Faith | February 05, 2010 at 09:48 AM
Oh I love that first photo so much!
Your food photos looks amazing as well. I'd love to try that second dish!
Posted by: theUngourmet | February 05, 2010 at 10:57 AM
I really love that picture of the paper lanterns.
Yes CNY is right round the corner, did you realise it coincides with Vday this year?
Posted by: TrishieKoh | February 05, 2010 at 12:32 PM
Yep, chinese new year is almost here! So much cleaning up to do around here so i know exctly what you are talking about.
Mmmm... those food images look so good! I have a weakness for potatoes!
Posted by: Cookie Cutter | February 05, 2010 at 03:16 PM
Beautiful photos Jacqueline!! Those lanterns are gorgeous! I adore Chinese New Year - thank you for reminding me - I like to go to China Town and watch the dragon dance!
Posted by: Sam | February 05, 2010 at 06:23 PM
hmmm, my favourite dish! Homemade french fries and fried eyes, you can´t beat that combination!
I haven´t been round much lately, but I can see your blog is brimful with beauty (as usual).
lots of love,
Gladys
Posted by: Gladys | February 06, 2010 at 01:47 AM
Wonderful...that foods looking mighty yummy!
Can't wait to see your crafty news!!!
Posted by: Gina | February 06, 2010 at 07:02 AM
That photo is wonderful. Have a Happy Chinese New Year! I am adding you to my inspirational blogs as your site is always so cheerful and bright.....
Have a great weekend...
Posted by: kim hicks | February 06, 2010 at 08:42 AM
Dear Jacqueline, thanks for checking in on me. I'm well and hope you are too! I love your photos, especially the first one. Its so beautiful! Happy CNY and hope you're having a great weekend! :)
Posted by: wini | February 06, 2010 at 09:51 PM