Simple and tasty

I’ve had a relaxing morning with only myself as company, Adam was out doing a triathlon. I love some quiet time when I can be creative in the kitchen or working on different projects that I have on my mind. I also had a nice chat to my charming brother over skype, it’s always so nice to catch up and see each other. When Adam got home exhausted and hungry I treated him with a healthy salad. Chicken, almonds, currants and curry in one delicious mix!

Friday!

Celebrating the weekend with cheese & wine with my fiancé ♥

bride+groom

I’m getting married to my fiancé at the end of the year, which means we have a wedding to plan! The venue and photographer was booked last year but the rest is still a white canvas. I have most things clear in my mind, but there are a lot that needs to be actioned. Today I had a meeting with lovely Tilopa at bride+groom. She had lots of ideas and was very helpful. We are hiring chairs and a few bits and bobs from them. Next week we have a meeting with a potential florist. I really wanted to do the flowers myself, but over coffee last weekend I had second thoughts when my friends told me I had to let go! Now I just need to mention it to my lovely hubby to be that a florist is back on the cards, hopefully he reads this post!

My Tuesday

My precious vase ♥ My grandmother gave it to me and her mother once gave it to her.

I rushed home at lunchtime today because a new magazine from Sköna Hem with its shiny cover was waiting for me. I was looking forward to a quiet hour with food and my mag before I had to go back to work. When I drove through the gate I saw my fiancés car, he was upstairs on a conference call. My idea of a quiet time in the corner of the couch looking through my Swedish gem was ruined.. It wasn’t too bad after all, I learned a few things from what the business coach said over the laptop speakers and I might even consider listening in on future sessions too.

Danish Residence

Images: Kira Brandt, femina.dk

A Danish artist lives in this great house from 1936 in Lyngby. The home is full of textiles and rugs in soft earth tones, beautiful wooden furniture and interesting findings from years of travel. I admire the pretty kitchen with its striking window doors that opens up to their cosy outdoor area. The kitchen stools from Kartell are a favourite of mine, I daydream of them for our future kitchen.

Malmö

Images from Residence

I’m always researching apartments and houses around the area I come from in Sweden. The dream is to one day own a second home in my home country. A home we can stay in while spending extended time with my family. It’s good to have a dream right!? The dream would be to find the perfect apartment for sale, one of those hidden gems with previous owners who hasn’t damaged too much of the original structure. The couple who bought this amazing apartment in Malmö had their dream come true. The old lady sold them the home to a good price because she liked them and thought they would look after her precious home. The space and light is amazing and I love the old floors that creak when you walk on them. Many of the items in the apartment are from the great vintage market Clignancourt in Paris.

Thanks for a great time ♥

I left Sweden with my mind full of new fresh and loving memories with my family. I’m back in Australia and have had a rough couple of days to once again adjust to being apart from my family. I came across the photograph above and it reminded me how great it is to live here with beautiful sandy beaches and warm weather, it just takes time to adjust.