Chilling out

This is my very last week of holidays and I have dedicated it just to chill out and try to get back to daily working rhythm. My little doggy has been lucky to have company all day, we'll see how she's going to cope...

Puss from Stockholm

I've been in Sthlm since Friday. It's very sunny here and the spring has definitely arrived. Left my winter clothes home today and wore a leather jacket for the first time this spring! I was having a coffee at Mocco at Dalagatan and went through the new Styleby magazine by lovely Elin Kling. Snygg!

Healthy lunch

Prepared salad with avocado, spinach and pine nuts for lunch. It's a busy day so I have just enough time to enjoy this between the interviews (I'm looking for a new job). Light enough to  keep me awake and sharp all afternoon. Wish me luck!

H&M and Gisele

H&M has launched its latest collection with the help of Gisele. Looks amazing... but then again she would look fabulous in anything (no offense to H&M designers ;). Hopefully these are in store soon!

Pictures: H&M

Must have

I have been looking for a jacket for spring and these two options are on the list right now:

Option no 1

This one from Barbour, and it's excatly what I want. There are just few minor challenges to get one, it's sold out and Barbour only deliveres to UK and Ireland. After these issues are solved, I can order one ;)


Option no 2

This one is from Mimi&Lula. Love the classic style and the hood is a plus!

Pictures: Barbour and Mimi&Lula

B/W photo theme continues to bedroom

I found frames also for the rest of the pictures and placed them in the bedroom. This is how it looks now...

The black and white frames from IKEA

Chanel vs Céline

Both of these bags are absolutely gorgeous and I would love to own one (of each:). Chanel is of course a timeless classic and very versatile. However, Céline bag is also beautiful and the simple & modern design is very chic. Which one would you choose?

Nice times

It's been a busy day for me. Was on a visit out of the city all day, which was a nice change. Sun was shining, good food and great company, cannot really ask for more. Happy Shrove Sunday everyone (laskiaissunnuntai) ;)

Bag for S/S

Found this leather bag from Designers Remix. it's good size, light weight and has lovely details. Perfect I would say;)

And look at these beautiful cherry tree branches.... (btw picture frames have new b/w photos now)

Flowers and metal

I woke up to a lovely sunshine this morning. Oh yes the spring is finally here and we have even plus degrees after a very looooong winter! So to celebrate I had to wear my flowery shirt today. It's also my BF's birthday so the flowers are for him too :). I spiced the shirt up with a thick metal bracelet. Lovely! Have a great day!

Shirt Veromoda, bracelet Isabel Marant, jeans Cheap Monday

New decors

I found this cute rack for earrings the other day from Nougat. I already have one similar for bracelets and necklaces, love them! This way I find my favourite items easily, they are very handy & look nice!!

And also found these simple white frames from Pentik. I ordered some pictures to put in to those, will show them later...

Streetstyle inspiration from New York

While my sister is lucky to be in New York at the moment, I have to be satisfied looking at pictures. I really like all these looks, especially the first rock chic look.

Pictures: http://www.styleandthecity.com

Cupcake evening

I'm expecting a very important person to visit me on Thursday over the weekend (can't wait!!). And so I thought of practicing some baking beforehand, here are the results! My friend will come over and do tasting soon.... Happy Monday :)

The receipt (makes about 20 cupcakes):

Carrot Cupcakes:

250 g flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2teaspoons ground cinnamon

4 eggs

200 g granulated white sugar

240 ml safflower or walnut oil

200 g finely grated raw carrots

1-2 large grated apple

50 g pecans or walnuts, coarsely chopped

Frosting:

200 g Valio quark
100 g Philadephia cheese
3dl powdered sugar
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla sugar

Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 180 degrees C and place rack in center of oven. Place paper liners in 20 muffin cups.In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. In another large bowl whisk the eggs, sugar, and oil until slightly thickened. Fold in the flour mixture until incorporated. Fold in the grated carrots, grated apple and chopped nuts. Evenly divide the batter between the 20 muffin cups and bake about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.

Frosting: In the bowl of your electric, or with a hand mixer, beat the quark and cream cheese until very smooth and creamy. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until fully incorporated and smooth. Beat in the vanilla sugar and lemon juice.

Lovely Sunday

Fresh coffee, favourite blogs, new magazines and flowers to remind of a coming spiring. Perfect Sunday!!

Pink touches

Tämä pinkki ihanuus laitettiin seinälleni loman aikana. Harmaa seinä kaipasikin tälläistä piristystä. Loving it!!!

Ja tämän sävyihin sopivan lasilautasen sain syntymäpäivälahjaksi. Lautanen on lasitaiteilija Paunilan tuotoksia. Myös hänen tyttärellään on aivan ihania luuposliini astiastoja, joita myydään mm. Stockalla ja joita voi ihailla osoitteessa http://www.elinno.fi