Small eating areas

Lately I've been thumbing through my copy of Domino: Book of Decorating that I was lucky enough to win on EmilyStyle a few months back. I'm really excited to move in to my new apartment next month but a little worried about its small galley-style kitchen.

Although completely different styles, both of these photos suggest ways to utilize a small eating area. I love the idea of stools that could tuck under a small table(first photo) and the open shelves above the dining area(second) that allow for extra storage. Both very clever ideas.

The Domino book itself is pretty great, by the way, and I can see myself getting a lot of mileage out of it when I graduate school and get a larger place.

Both found in the Domino Magazine flickr pool

Love of Books

The Harry Potter series was so good-- I still miss it! I'm planning on reading a lot this summer. Probably more grown-up stuff, but who knows.

via unicorn diaries

Do you eat well?

I try to eat lots of fruits and lean protein but sometimes it's difficult to do so (especially on a student budget!). Last year, however, I got a cookbook that really inspired me:
Blue Eggs and Yellow Tomatoes is stuffed with really great, easy recipes-- most require less than ten ingredients, including seasonings. The emphasis is on cooking with fresh fruits and vegetables but the book doesn't shy away from suggesting ingredients such as canned beans. In short, it's perfect.

Where do you find easy, cheap, healthy recipes?

Kitchen photo from the Design Sponge Shop.