Nigeria

Can't believe it's been 2 years since we were in Nigeria and tomorrow we are finally going back :)

My 27th

What an amazing birthday I had yesterday! Woke up by my Plutti's singing, gifts, roses and epic sparks :) ♡ Mamma, Pappa and Isabelle came over in the afternoon and celebrated me with song and gifts :) The night was spent at home with my Boo and we had dinner, cake and Champagne - lush! I feel so blessed and loved ♡

Winter feel

A little bit of Christmas spirit has entered the apartment today :) Have to start early since we will be in Nigeria for x-mas this year :)

The weekend

Yesterday my dear sister and Robin came to us for Saturday dinner and we had such a nice time. After the three course meal we took a taxi to town for some drinks at Tabazco. Woke up today and made some yummy omelette rolls for breakfast and when our guests left Babe and I hit the couch for some Sunday chill. Smooth jazz is playing from the speakers and we will most likely spend the rest of the day here...

Wallpaper

Time to put up the new wallpaper in our bedroom :) One step closer...

To my one true Love

Today my Love and I celebrate 3 wonderful years as a couple. Time flies.
I love You more and more for each day, you're my Love, my best friend and my rock.

A million stars up in the sky, one shines brighter I can't deny. A love so precious, a love so true, a love that comes from me to you. The angels sing when you are near, within your arms I have nothing to fear. You always know just what to say just talking to you makes my day.     I love you Plutti with all of my heart, together forever and never to part.

All saints

Yesterday was one of those cozy autumn days, I woke up and started cooking dinner straight away since Mormor was coming to visit. I made a slovak stew with Swedish moose that stood on the stove for several hours - turned out very tasty! Before we had dinner Mormor and I went to church to light candles for our loved ones, it was so peaceful at the cemetery with several candles shining in the dark autumn eve. We finished the Sunday with some almond and pumpkin cake.

All in all, a wonderful Sunday that I will cherish in my memory ♡

Cold feet - no more

Ordered these new shoes from Asos the other week, no more walking around in textile shoes!

Red

Love this lipstick from the glossy box I got from Emmy. Flattering colour now that ones' tan is long gone...

Sunday

Started with a lovely lie-in and we didn't leave our horizontal positions until 11.30 - super cozy. After a long "breakfast" with conversations covering everything from science to driving cars, I started emptying some boxes with books that now stand proudly in our cabinet :) While I was busy with that, Babe went to work for a couple of hours - devoted engineer ;)

We are now back where we started - horizontal positions, in the sofa this time, watching Premier league.

So long!

Let there be light...

...and then there was light.

New lamps for the hallway and living room, both from Ellos.

Ilon Wikland

On grey autumn days like today one can't help longing for winter and Christmas...
I browsed the web and found some beautiful illustrations by Swedish (born Estonian) illustrator, Ilon Wikland. These images hit me right in the heart and bring back the excitement over Christmas you felt as a kid ♡ Nostalgia deluxe!

Well done, Malala!

Great news that Malala received the Nobel peace prize! Such an inspiration for all of us and especially young girls around the world.

Paris fashion week

Seen so many wonderful and inspirational outfits online from pfw - if one would have the luck to be there. Here are two of my favourites...

Long time no see...

I realize quite some time has passed (once again) since I wrote something here - I blame school and work.

I have started my final year on my bachelor's program and I'm starting to see the light in the tunnel, though there's still a lot of work to be done before I reach my degree. I'm also studying french on the side, an online course via Dalarnas Uni, it's so much fun to polish my old high school french and I'm dreaming of becoming fluent - Practice, practice, practice!

The renovation is moving gradually as well, I finished painting the hallway in the end of the summer and on Saturday mom and dad are coming over to help us lay the new floor - exciting :) Promise to share some "before and afters" at some point.

Au revoir!

Here are some "lately photos"

PORTUGAL

Babe and I've been back for a few days now and we have had the most beautiful holiday in Portugal. We spent 3 days in amazing Lisbon first, then some days at the beach in Cascai, a couple of days in Sintra visiting palaces and then finished with two more days in Lisbon. All in all it's been great, yummy food, wine, music, dance, sun, sea, romance and the whole kit!

For you who doesn't "play facebook" - here's my holiday album on facebook!

I'm back!

Realized I haven't shared my wise words here in quite some time. I have simply not found the energy after work...but BLESS THE LORD yesterday was my last day at the summer job and now I have a whole month (!) of freedom before I start my final year at uni :)

I've spent the past week at mom and dad's as my Babe is visiting friends down south. I've enjoyed the fresh air out here, blueberry picking, bbq:s, and quality time with mom and dad ♡ But today my Plutti comes back and I can't wait! Funny how you can miss someone soooo very much :) ♡ On tuesday we're off on a 10 day holiday in Portugal - awesome!

Here are some photos from the past week...

Le grand finale!

World cup dinner tonight. I made a yummy chicken stew with rice, haloumi and tzatziki. Since we were out of cucumber I used green pepper in the tzatziki - worked really well :)

No time to spill anymore - go team Deutchland!!!

The Weekend

I've had a nice and relaxing weekend with no obligations. We've barely been out of the crib, except for the gym yesterday (first time in like two weeks, hard finding the motivation when working). Tomorrow my second summer job week starts...bring it on!

Work

Yesterday I started my 4 weeks summer job - feels allright, although one rather be out in the sun all day. The countdown till mine and Babe's vacation in August can begin :) ♡

Sunday sunshine

Mom and Dad came over on Sunday for some "fika" on our balcony and the weather was gorgeous!

Thursday gift

Babe came home with a cute litte Try Me kit from REN for me. I love you ♡

Ladies Night

Yesterday evening was spent at Charlotta's. Enjoyed a yummy salmon dinner and lots of candy and coffee for dessert (nice to have someone to share your bad habbits with lol). Supernice to catch up properly! :)

Finally!!!

After almost a month of waiting, Babe's birthday gift finally found its way from the US to little Västerås :) Happily it fitted Bobo perfectly :)