Saturday, 5 April 2014

life, week 13


If we take the gondola lift this view is only 20 minutes from our house. Such a treat!


That light


Yellow flowers are normally not my favorite, but I make an exception every spring. Coltsfoot, daffodils and dandelion - such welcome yellow joy! 


Last year she insisted on wearing socks in her sandals. Seems like we can avoid it this year.


Thank you, mild winter, for letting our strawberry plant live.


Those curls! I hope they will stay with her forever. (I always wanted something else than my very straight hair.)


I absolutely adore blooming trees. So happy to have one - blood plum - in our own garden.


Sunsets have been nice lately.


I bet you didn't know Montana is so close to mount Ulriken. Florida too - it's just down the street from our house. 


Fjordgløtt | a view of the fjord


We forgot to plant bulbs this autumn; so glad there are still a few left at random places around our garden. 


What color will you be, little ones? (White.)


So thankful for a slow Monday morning after being away during the weekend. It makes for such a good start to the week.


Sunday, sun day. They playground was our second home during this sunny, sunny week.


Oh spring!


Hei!


Morning


7 am


This makes me happy


Substitute teaching | trying to calm the chaos


Still a little bit winter left on mount Ulriken


Rundemannen seen from Ulriken. The view never gets old.


Saturday morning with grandma is the best.


That light


Sveler, selvsagt | Saturday at the farmers market


I don't like beer, but it does look tempting.


Sunday fika with a view


Can I tell you again how much I love our kitchen window view?


We are so, so happy when pappa gets home in time to have family dinner.


The chives in our garden have already grown quite a bit - thanks to the mild winter.

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Week 13, the last week of March, was a great photo week. Gorgeous weather and lots of lovely light. Taking photos every day keeps me grounded.

Friday, 4 April 2014

things I like lately

Kodak Portra 400, Minolta SRT 101

- light! thanks to daylight saving time
- gorgeous sunny weather all week
- hanging out at the playground with the neighborhood kids (and their parents) after kindergarten 
- the first daffodils, and lots of other flowers too
- trees are getting green
- Sara's way of saying pizza; pipsa!
- whilst digging in the sandbox Sara randomly says to me: "du er vennen min, mamma" (you are my friend, mamma) - my heart exploded!
- a couple of new t-shirts - nothing fancy, just simple basics in black and white, with a fit that feels right
- the new Reebok sneakers I bought last week are really comfortable - they have passed the walk-for-hours-and-still-feel-fine-test with success
- Ulrika's print shop
- the Norwegian word "raus" (generous) has been on my mind lately
- 100 things to do before I die by Anaruh/Listebloggen
- these photos by Paul Nicklen
- this playhouse
- this notebook
- this built-in sofa
- this house (via Scandinavian Retreat)
- my sister's apartment in Tromsø is for sale
- making up our minds about a big change  
- having actual conversations with Sara - she talks SO much now!
- a fleemarket date with Ingvild and her daughter Iben tomorrow morning 

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things I don't like lately

- I have not eaten well lately; too much sugar and junk
- my body is not happy with the current situation of too much junk and too little exercise 
- Sara is taking forever to fall asleep in the evening (she's usually really good)
- Sara wakes up during night and asks for food 
- the forecast predicts rain tomorrow - and all next week 

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Answers to questions in comments:

Stine asked which hotel we stayed at in Paris.
- Hotel Regina - recommended!

Thursday, 3 April 2014

decorating with photography

This month's challenge over at NIB (Norwegian interior blogs) is to show how we decorate with photography. Here are some examples from my home: 

A collage of family photos and other inspiring photos in the hallway

Family photos in Sara's room, all are ordered via Print Studio app

Various photos in the kitchen, hallway and bedroom

Peter Lik "Desert Dunes"

From left: "Morning Ritual" by Jen Gotch, untitled by Jen Korff, and untitled by me

polaroids by Brigitte Heinsch

Peter Lik "Central Park"

Peter Lik "Manhattan Crossing"

Tuesday, 1 April 2014

life, week 12


The week started with sleet on my hood and Spilled Milk in my ears.


Last minute desperation. Bad student.


"There is Norway, mamma!" | The things she learns in kindergarten!


The grand view | student days at Stord


Afternoon


I grew up here


Spring sun - so bright, so good


Sunday, after the 60th birthday celebration

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Week 12: March 17-23

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