Soul food - February edition

Turkey steak glazed in honey marinade served with rice and greens made by friend Ina. Homemade spinach and pistachio risotto made by friend Sara. Blueberry cupcake from a cafe in Gothenburg.

Outfit: Happy Hearts day

Went all feminen and wore this 50's style dress I bought ages ago. Can't even remember where, but it was in London somewhere. Not what I would usually wear nowadays, but thought hubby would like it and so he did :-)

My funny Valentine

Now I know Valentines day isn't everyones cup of tea. Many people think that it is way too commercialised.It is also worth mentioning that it's kind of sad that some people dedicate just one day of the year for TLC towards their special someone. I tend to agree, but I must admit that I would get rather dissapointed if my hubby didn't show me any attention on Valentines day. That happened once a long time ago and I suppose from that day, hubby and I have been celebrating Valentines day every year. May I also add for the pro Valentines day side that it is actually difficult to set aside some time for TLC once you have a kid. Not that we never do, but at least once every year, people really make the effort.

We don't get carried away, but we usually dine out and give eachother a little something something.
This year however with the little one, dining out was out of the question. We decided we would stay in and make a nice meal. Luckily my funny Valentine, the little one, didn't make a fuss at bedtime and slept once I lay his head on the pillow. The evening was really wonderful and relaxing. Good food and great company.

My funny Valentine

Light as a feather

On my first official Mother's day I was surprised with this gift by hubby and the little one.

Material girl

Being more conscious about ones economy is easier when you have a kid, hence banning myself from spur of the moment shopping. I therefore vowed myself that once I got to Stockholm I wouldn't go crazy in the shops. However, being the person that I am, I did end up with a few things. I must say though to my defence that I only bought some key essential pieces and most of them were on sale. So instead of usually causing myself backpains by carrying several shopping bags, I ended up walking the streets of Stockholm painfree.

Here are my faves:

Ray-bans

Printed shirt from By Second female

Skull candle holder from Kosta boda (which by the way is kind of ugly, but pretty if you know what I mean. The hubby was not too please with this purchase. Well, can't please them all.)

Monday's inspo - girl crush

The beautiful Miroslava Duma. Photoshoot with Tommy Ton for Symphony. Pics from http://buro247.ru/

Outfit: Russian Red part deux

Boots: Vagabond, Jeans: Leigh jeans from Topshop, Sweater: By Second Female, Necklace: Gina Tricot, Knitted turban: Asos, Lips: Red Russian from MAC.

The streets of Stockholm...

The travel bug bit me again last weekend. This time around I didn't have to go that far for a cure. The flight led me to Stockholm. The last time I was in the city I only managed to pop by Zara before I left. I was 18 and my main focus was party and shopping, not really interested in the facades, nor trying to explore the off the beaten track of the city.

Stockholm is a lot like Oslo, but so much more. However I haven't quite decided if it's a positive or a negative thing. Sure the city is much more advanced than it's little brother Oslo. It has a vibrant fashion- and art scene. It also has the grand facade of the Old City, something I really wish Oslo had. It gives it a bit of charm. But as day 3 and the last day kept creeping in, I felt like I still hadn't scratch the surface of what Stockholm is. And I can't help but thinking, that maybe this time around, little brother Oslo may just score a bit higher in my book. Believe me, that's quite a rare thing in my book. I don't know, perhaps I just needed to give it a couple of days more and maybe I would share my travel companion's love for the city.....

Back to reality..

Hubby went back to work today, meaning back to everyday normal life. Well at least as normal as it can get with the little one. The weather was amazing so had a little stroll in the sun. As usual I ended at up at the local shopping center resulting into a tiny shopping spree. I really must consider a different route as shopping centre strolls can get quite expensive.

Among the things in my shopping bag were fresh flowers. They always make me feel special, especially on days where I run around like crazy, still in my pajamas after the little one. On these days, the apartment is usually a big mess, but as long as there is fresh flowers it's ok somehow....

Part of my shopping spree: Fresh flowers