Cold Weather and Creativity

Yesterday I cleaned up in my "creative corner".

My mother's aunt got this desk probably around the 1930's from a family she was working for.

In my little creative corner I have trinkets, treasures, ribbons, scrapmaterial, inspiration, books, magazines, pearls, wool, thread, glue, paint, pretty papers, tools, scissors, pencils and a lot, lot more!

And when I get a moment by my desk, this might be the result.

A bit of decoupage,

cards

or some jewellry.

Today we went to pick up a dear friend at the airport and have lunch at our favorite Chinese restaurant. It has been a cold and windy day, but with the evening came the sun. I really hope we will enjoy real summer temperatures soon!

Jeans and necklace Forever 21, Cardigan Gina Tricot, Tank American Eagle, Earrings was a gift from mom and dad (one is  black and one blue and they are REAL pencils!) and the shoes are thrifted.

And I got this cute award from the lovely Silver Strands! Check out her inspiring and empowering blog!

This really is an honor! So I will share ten things that make me happy.

1. My family!

2. Sharing laughter and tears with real friends

3. Great food

4. A sunset at the beach

5. Being creative

6. A feel good movie with some popcorn

7. Laying on the sofa reading a fashion magazine

8. Watching things grow in my garden

9. Finding the perfect item at the thrift store

10. Watching my kids learn

Here are the two bloggers I would like to pass this award on to!

The Looking Glass Vintage
and
Hey Gorgeous

These are two fabulous women whose blog posts are always lovely and inspiring! Check them out!

An Apple A Day!

Apples are such wholesome fruits. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. An apple for the teacher. But on the other hand according to Bible-tradition the apple also is part responsible for the original sin. I guess we just like apples us humans. At least I do.

So today I decided to make apple pie. I looked through a whole bunch of recipes and then decided to concoct my own. I put apple slices in a buttered pie dish. Then I wisked together two eggs, some sugar, a little bit of vanilla and milk which I poured onto the apples. After that I mixed oats, some butter, raw sugar, syrup, flour and a little bit of baking soda. I put this on top of the apples and the egg mixture. I sprinkled some cinnamon on top. Then I baked it in the oven for about 30 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.

Et voilà!

It was really good! This is all that was left after our family of four had stuffed ourselves!

I also like the way apples look. Here's some tasty fashion from my jewelry box.

From American Eagle about three years ago

From KappAhl about two years ago

Great outfit for a walk through the village!

 

Simply Woven Romper from Forever 21 

Helene Berman Straw Fascinator from Asos 

Lauren by Ralph Lauren Braided Knot Earring from Nordstrom 

Biker Chic Chain Bracelet from American Eagle 

Buckle Up Sandals from Forever 21