nordic simplistic lifestyle
Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that transcends the ordinary, as we dive into the realm of a luscious Juicy Date Cake. This delectable creation marries the natural sweetness of plump, succulent dates with the earthy richness of wholesome ingredients. E
Magical Getaway in Chioggia, where Time Stands Still Nestled along the enchanting Venetian Lagoon, just an hour’s drive from the bustling streets of Venice, lies the picturesque town of Chioggia. A hidden gem waiting to be explored, Chioggia offers a magical e
Treviso, a city that exerts chicness and style is home to prosecco, tiramisu and Benetton. This traditional towns makes a great base to explore Veneto and is a place to unwind and absorb culture. Treviso is a less- touristy town in the Veneto region of north-e
Annual Ladies Crayfish party in September Just a few images from the crayfish party as I wanted to share the table setting with you all. I Foraged lots of greens from the wild and added fall hydrangeas to the vases to create a lovely wild atmosphere. You can
Window shopping in Venice adds a dimension of drama as little boutiques showcase elaborate costumes, mysterious masks, antiques and grand jewellery. Maybe it is the beautiful surrounding with the crisscross of canals, the noise of boats driving by as the moody
Venice Veneto is a beautiful region to explore filled with charming towns filled with amazing food and sites to see. The highlight of our end of summer was a trip to Italy where we drove around Veneto for ten days. Typically, we fly to Rome and drive from ther
I wanted to try something new this Spring and take advantage of nature’s good by foraging eatable produce other than berries and mushrooms that I’m already familiar with. As a starter, the easiest flower to forage is a dandelion. Everybody recognises these sig
It has been a while since I have written anything here and truth be told, I have had a really hard time as I lost my father, whom I loved so very much. My father gave me a future and he did everything for his family and I was always his little girl. It has bee
The first few days of January
Welcome to the New Year everyone, Hopefully everyone had a peaceful and relaxing Christmas filled with delicious food and time with your loved ones. Our entire family managed to get sick after the holidays and New Year’s Eve was spent in bed with a fever. Howe
Figs are a Christmas essential in our household, the sweet jewels are great for savoury or sweet dishes making everything really festive. A simple cream cheese toast with orange marmalade and figs on top is a luxurious morning or evening treat that takes secon
Feeling cosy inside as the outside is covered with snow. Our tree still gives a fresh pine smell into the house and I’m feeling inspired my deep and rich colours the closer we get to Christmas. I have no idea how I will set the table for Christmas Day, but I’m
Christmas cakes (makes 4 or 5 servings) 1 tub (200g) cream cheese 1 d sugar 1 tub (200g) gingerbread flavoured quark (if you don’t have this available in your country, whipped cream works too.) 3 gelatin leaves 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 vanilla pod black curr
It was snowing all day yesterday, so we spent a cosy day indoors. Hubby was away for one night, so Lucas, Siena and I spent our day inside. We started the day snuggling in bed, even Siena slept in late. I could barely push the baby pram forward during my morni
cosy morning with the family Now that our family is slowly recovering from the flue, we took a morning stroll to the Christmas market. I love the smell of roasted chestnuts, we walked around exploring the stalls and enjoying the crispy cold winter weather. Bac
A cosy hearty cup of homemade berry tea is a wonderful comforting treat to sip on under the blanket while watching Christmas movies. I love the flavour of black currant, mixed with some citrus and sweetness from the honey creates a lovely winter blend. To make
This winter cocktail is something that came to me while I was making some homemade apple juice glögi (mulled wine we drink in nordic countries). I love the flavour of spiced apple juice where it infuses depth from cloves, cinnamon and ginger and though it woul
I cannot believe December is here already. We currently have some snow on the ground and our tree is sparkling in the living room. We had our traditional day picking our tree from the organic farm and our little one was loving sitting on the snowy ground. This
We took an extempore holiday to Spain a few weeks ago, which was lovely to catch some sun before winter. My father was there as well, so we played a bit of golf, took a weekend trip to Sevilla from the coast, ate good food and enjoyed the warmth. We also celeb
I love you so much my sweet baby boy, you make me the happiest mama. You have filled our world with happy tears, lots of joy and blessings. I am so grateful that you came into our lives… As we approach your first birthday, there are so many things I want to te
views from the edge of the town during sunset I wanted to share a small guide of three wonderful places we visited, all located close to Siena. We stayed in Montepulciano for three nights and during that time we drove to see other neighbouring towns, such as M
Tuscany is just a stepping stone away from Umbria so naturally we decided to stay our second week there. We stayed in a few places, in a countryside resort and then in Montepulciano. We visited Siena, Pienza and Montalcino to name a few towns. Tuscany is beaut
We rented a villa in Umbria and spent a wonderful holiday visiting the neighbouring towns.
The end of July has been crowned with a beautiful crayfish party in the garden with our family. We set the table under the apple tree, sipped on a little bit of champagne and ate large sized Finnish crayfish. More importantly, it was our little boys first cray
Daily sauna and ale swimming which is my favourite activity at our summer house. We picked wildflowers from the meadows, made flower crowns and enjoyed the beauty of Finnish summer. It was the first time we took our sweet little 8 month old boy to our summer p
Perched in between mandarin and almond tree groves, this villa is in the countryside of Andalusia Our villa that we stayed in Spain is worth a mention in case anyone else wants to rent it. We rented it from a site called nice2stay and it was called villa pepit
A traditional homemade lilac wreath for the longest day of the year. Lilacs do not last very long before they while, but I love the little joy it gives for the evening. You can find a reel about me making it on my instagram in case you are interest. Have a lov
As the days are warmer and our summer dresses are on, what nicer way to celebrate summer than with some pretty little drinks. Homemade ice cubes instantly make a drink look like you put effort into it, even if it is just a glass of water. Right now, it is time
‘The pathway of June’ My birthday went and midsummer is almost here, which means it is time to leave to the summer place this week. On my birthday I wanted to visit the apple blossom meadows, but there had been a storm the night before so all the blossoms had
First family trip was a success, here are a few images from Andalucia-
