i’m about to hop out of the house to run some errands. gotta buy some essential stuff, like cake shapes. mini gugelhopf and madeleine shapes, to be exact. yay! the weekend will be cake / tea time, with pretty mini cakes, served on etageres. stay tuned, people. xo
clafoutis… warm, sweet and fruity clouds. it’s not really a cake, and it’s not a pudding, either. it’s really something between a spongy pancake and a mellow muffin with some fruity accents. thus, clafoutis is not limited to a specific day-time, it’s perfect for every occasion. dessert, breakfast, midnight-snack, lunch. you name it, clafoutis itContinue reading
hey, i’m back! the holidays were amazing. driving around germany from west to east and back, with no real purpose, accompanied by sunshine all the way. we’ve visited pretty, historic sights. ate great food. met friends and family. ugh, it was the ideal mix between enriching experiences and perfect relaxation. every holiday should be likeContinue reading
dear readers and friends, i will be off for nine blissful days. tonight, we’re heading to davos for a short (skiing) weekend in the mountains. next up is germany, from monday to the next weekend. we’ll be meeting friends and family along. i’ve planned on reading a lot of books (the ones above are onlyContinue reading
we know them all from back when we were little kids: the plastic sandals. prescribed by our parents. vital for any trip to the beach, when we used to jump fearless into the dangerous sea. back then, i hated those jelly shoes on my chubby feet. i felt they were a limit to my freedom.Continue reading
yesterday was the last day in my old job at the ad agency. it was a very sad and emotional, but nonetheless nice occasion. and though i’m not really good at saying goodbye, i enjoyed beeing seen off by so many not only colleagues but friends. the handmade cook book they made for me withContinue reading
1 table lamp base surveyor and shade via target2 brown croco leather vide poche via lvharkness3 bowl ming coral & white via williams sonoma home4 derian coral paperweight via lyberty uk5 wise ol canister via anthropologie6 random vintage telephone7 rinjani basket via crate & barrel8 dark global folio bin nature’s brown via target9 large sanbanContinue reading
i’ve first spotted red velvet cakes some time ago on tastespotting. those decadently red and mysterious looking cakes, also known as devil’s food, immediately attracted my interest. the exact history of red velvet cake is unknown, as many different legends and myths are being spread. one version claims that the cakes are originally from canada’sContinue reading
1 capri glass jar candle via target2 vintage style paris stationary via 7gypsies3 glass marine bowl via williams sonoma home4 martinique short lantern via target5 simply shabby chic crystal candlestick table lamp via target6 grey crystal chair via fads7 regina andrew small clam bowl with antique gold interior via candelabra8 whie cottage desk via target9Continue reading
cocktail shorts. one of the best inventions ever. why always only dress up with dresses? dressy shorts offer a sophisticated and suitable alternative for a glamorous evening look. look for silky fabrics, lace or fabrics that are glammed up with sequins, embroiedery or beadings. 1 h&m scalloped hems shorts2 anthropologie swingy lace shorts3 see byContinue reading
