Hope everyone’s having a nice break so far! As a first, we’re not away in either Norway or Spain – but actually just enjoying London in our new flat, with our French Bulldog Marvin, who’s come to visit. JOY.
Plans for the weekend? Lazy days walking in Hyde Park, hours spent in our new local pub and quality time spent with my two favourite boys. Other things making me happy at the moment? Freshly cut tulips and my Mulberry (which makes me smile any day).
Happy Easter everyone!
Juggling my personal, work and blog life – is not an easy task, to say the least. I have two phones at the moment – holding my two (work/personal) diaries together. After missing a few appointments (this is so not me to do) after my diaries failed to sync together – I decided that an actual diary was much needed, old school! I also wanted a lightweight and personal looking one – so I headed to Paperchase, the best place in England for unique and colourful stationary.
This pocket size diary is made from felt wool, with a cute Geisha doll print on the front. The perfect size to bring with me when I’m on-the-go!
From Paperchase, £8.99, bought in store (from the Tottenham Court Rd. branch) – see more diaries here.
Shoes: Nike / Coat: J.Crew / Skirt: Zara / Top: Zara / Bag: YSL (smaller version here) / Tights: Falke / Earrings: JunesJewelry / Watch: Michael Kors
I never forget sitting at The Bowery Hotel in New York, and literally just staring at this gorgeous French woman (ok, that sounds a bit weird). Anyways, she was sitting with a slinky black long silk dress, her wrists stacked with gold bangles, her caramel locks tousled down her shoulders, a fitted tuxedo blazer – and lime green Nike Free Run (and smoking a cigarette of course – only French women can get away with looking good doing that). The whole look was so wrong – yet so (amazingly) right. Ok, I haven’t taken it to quite that level (yet) – but my love for Nike Free Run is getting stronger (my first pair acquired in this post) – and I’m definitely getting used to wearing them in an outfit (and not for actual running) – like today, when I wore them with my leather skirt and a smart coat. I also think they should be as bright as possible, in fear of them looking too much of a boring trainer. So, now I want to hear your honest opinion on this trend – does it work, can I pull this off??
Nike Free Run, similar from here.
P.S Oh, and by the way, you’re going to see a lot more of this blue door as the backdrop of many of my photos going forward (especially when it’s raining). Say hello to my new home.
New in is this Diptyque ‘Mimosa’ scented candle as my first official house warming pressie from friends (and that particular friend got it spot on).
A scented candle makes me more happy than many things (besides really good food and red wine, maybe). Other favorites are Voluspa (as seen in this post) and Malin+Goetz (as seen in this post) – but Diptyque must be my my no.1 out of these – because it has it all; a huge variation of scents, packaging and longevity. This is now safely planted on our new Loaf bedside tables, and will be alight every night while reading my book. Bliss!
Diptyque ‘Mimosa’, £40, from Space NK.
Healthy food, NOM.
I was invited to the UK launch dinner of Birchbox (a beauty subscription concept founded in the US ). We were taken to a secret location in Shoreditch (in pink Birchbox cabs!), where we were treated to manicures and other various goodies – ending the night at one of my new favourite fish places in London – Newman Street Tavern. Read more about Birchbox in my previous post here.
I spent the Birchbox evening with my blogger partner in crime – the gorgeous Natalie, founder of Canned Fashion (how amazing is her vintage Chanel tracksuit jacket?). // Enjoying champagne after our manicures!
On and off with the flu; stocked up with fruit, cough syrup, and something to put a smile on my face – red roses from my man. // KING KANYE, at Hammersmith Apollo.
Moving weekend, happy face! // Organising my wardrobe (this took days).
First night in the flat, enjoying a well deserved soak in the bath after 3 days of moving. // Organising our new coffee table.
We went to Marrakech with the family, stayed at the most beautiful Riad and ate far too much amazing food (in other words, a perfect holiday).
I joined the gym and enjoyed a weekend making healthy food in my new kitchen.
Getting ready for a shoot with Hunter! // Sneek peek on-set.
Best fruit combo. // Sunny London!
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I just wanted to share with you some recent WIBT coverage (which for you who follow me on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram, may have already seen) – but here goes!
Hope you’re all having a fab Sunday so far! London is freezing. I’ve joined a new gym less than one minute away from my flat (not even joking), and enjoyed a weekend getting back into fitness and healthy food for the summer. Also still doing bits and bobs on our flat – I will show you some pics very soon!
Last month it was orange, this month’s obsession seems to be yellow! This bag caught by eye instanly when I spotted it in the busy souks, amongst many other colours and sequin variations. I love the tan leather handle and shape. It will be perfect in the summer, for a beach holiday or to my local park.
Ceramic butter dishes reminds me of home.This beautiful hand painted emerald coloured dish was beautiful and well, another piece I just couldn’t resist!
Saving the best to last – my favourite buy from Marrakech. This embroidered cushion is so me; the colours, the bohemian aspects, and especially the fringes (I love a good fringe). I didn’t expect it to go in our new flat, but it actually looks perfect, and adds statement to an otherwise muted sofa arrangement.
So that was the last of my buys! Surprisingly no jewellery (I seem to acquire some kind of accessories on every trip) – but the choice was endless, and I was a bit overwhelmed by the never ending market stalls with silver and beads (you’re thinking ‘me, overwhelmed by shopping?’), but yes. I stuck to decorating the flat instead, with pieces which will remind me of an amazing holiday, spent with the people I love.
Have a lovely weekend everyone!
I bought this beautiful handmade ceramic teapot, in a little Berber village in the Atlas Mountains. White with red stones and silver framing, it will look great on display in my bookshelves (or to use as well, of course).
I love the ‘hamsa’ sign (commonly used as a sign of protection), as seen in a previous post with the necklace version. This silver soap dish stood out straight away, and already looks beautiful in our new bathroom.
I actually bought 6 of these mini tea glasses, but only four survived in my luggage. Luckily, the best colours were left. Continuing the spirit of my Marrakech trip, I look forward to spending a lazy weekend drinking mint tea with these glasses and my new tea pot!
As our flat is newly renovated, the smell of fresh paint and ‘new’ furniture is pretty strong. I’ve already filled the flat with scented candles, but when I came across this gorgeous boutique in Marrakech, filled with scented room perfumes, I just couldn’t resist. The scent is mandarin & cinnamon (the latter being my favourite!).
Check in tomorrow to see more buys from my trip!
By the time you are reading this, I’m in Marrakech! We jetted off there early this morning with my whole family for a surprise trip for my father’s 60th birthday. I can’t wait to spend long days trawling through the souks (the local markets), trekking through the Atlas Mountains, and relaxing at my favourite spa, Les Bains de Marrakech.
Although I’ve realised I have accumulated far too much stuff since moving – I am still hoping to find some gems in the souks, maybe some nice embroidered leather boots or silver jewellery? As always, I am never too far away from the blog – so I have scheduled in a few posts over the weekend (in case I don’t get on any Internet!).
Anneli x