Longing for spring

Looking for green...

 

A play with words.

But every time I see green - in any shade or shape - I dream of spring.

One step closer since it's now February:)

Last month of winter.

Love those Fridays

A few glimpses from around the house on a Friday morning.



A golden glimmering candle in the living room.

Still snow in the garden, but since this picture was taken the heavy wind has blown it around and rearranged it somewhat.

In the kitchen, a tray for oils and othe cooking gear.

A stack of pillows waiting to go to a more permanent storage on top of the closet.

Love that it's Friday!

Have a wonderful weekend.

By the chair

I need some inspiration these days. Feeling a bit empty.
So I got out the favourite chair (trying to overlook the fact that the cover desperately needs a washing),  pillows and blanket at the ready, and a good sized stack of magazines.

All set to be inspired.

Got the idea for this arrangement from the first photo in this post over at Interiors Originals

- so lovely pictures.

The stack of magazines must have come from another photo:)

Keeping up with the season?

Well, I'm trying my best::)

Just as I was getting ready for spring; more light, more green, slightly higher temperature. 

Then, booom - winter came back; cold, snow, white.

OK, so January's not the average spring month, I know, this was only to be expected. 

On the bright side; snow does give bright light and also maybe we get to try our skies on:)

Have a wonderful weekend:)

Small changes

Fell completely in love with this wonderful quilted bed spread; lovely colours and beautiful pattern. It's perfect in my daughter's room. It wasn't quite big enough to cover the entire bed, but it still adds a warm glow to the room.

Also found this little rug, a bit small, but big enough to place one's feet when getting out of bed in the cool winter mornings.

This cute garland of forest animals and leaves decorates by the bed.

Love some decorating renewal from time to time, we found this in the store Søstrene Grene:)

 

Just couldn't resist it

I'm not really big on bugs and insects, but this little bowl I just couldn't resist.

It's made of the thinnest porcelain, crispy white on the outside, and on the inside two prints of  a dragonfly.

With a lit candle inside the print shows through the porecelain. 

 Love the effect.

Finding colours

This is a lovely time. We're heading towards lighter days - such a relief!

Nevertheless, I found my days just a tad grey and swallowed up by the routines of every day life.
So I let the camera lense search for colours and it turned out they were right there!
I just had to take off my grey glasses:)




In an effort to colour up the everyday life a bit I 've made this list of, not NewYear's resolutions as such, nor a to-do list, but a list of ... awarenesses.

So, I want to spend more time on (in random order)
1. Family - do more fun stuff just for the sake of fun
2. Social life - have one! :)
3. Outdoor - fresh air
4. House - keep it in a make-do order - on a regular basis
5. Garden - make it grow but not overgrow
6. Economy - money awareness - planning is a key word:)
7. Exercise - shape up!
8. Appearance - put on the lipstick
9. Study - learn something
10. Read - pick up a book (and read) from time to time

Not all of these things are super exciting in itself, but will hopefully help make time and space for the more exciting stuff:)



Almost mid-January, but I'll still claim:
Now it's a fresh start. New beginning. Everything's possible. 2012 is going to be THE YEAR!