Sunday walk #3 Forest

Sunday walk #2 Rhine

On what felt like the the coldest day of the season we ended up on the Rhine shore. And yeap, there was more wind too. We were lucky enough to see the Sun = Vitamin D. Big plus for me :D

Sunday walk #1 Belgium

I never make big resolution on New Year's Eve only say out loud some wishes, like: I wished we go out in nature more, I wished we move out (ok - this is a big one but I'm sure it will happen this year), buy more flowers, eat less cheese...this kind of stuff.

So, one of my wishes is to go outdoor more. We both like nature, hiking, walking, discovering new places. The first destination this year was in Belgium. Ohhh...I love Belgium!!! Not only because they speak French but also for the beer (one of our must go destinations in Belgium are the supermarkets :) and the must do is bring home some stocks. I don't drink much alcohol, but when I do I go for something special and the fruty Belgian beer in champagne like bottle is my thing. In bars the beer is served in the most beautiful glasses ever...

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Besides that we made tour in a beautiful reservation then headed to the lovely little town Tongeren - the oldest town in Belgium, had a beer in an local old-fashion brewery, snapped some pictures...and left with the feeling that we'll be coming back :)

Happy New Year!

We welcomed the new year in the city center, on a bridge over the Rhine that offered a magnificent view! We made new wishes, thanked 2012 and under a strong wind - of change?! :) kissed and hope for a better, luckier year!

Wish you all a happy new year full of smiling faces and sweet moments!

Happy Christmas!

This is my favorite Christmas song, I play it over and over again every year :D

My sister came to visit and will celebrate in German way: lots of marzipan and lazy afternoons...

Happy Holidays everyone! 

Wish list

Dear Santa,

if you're seeing this, please know that I've been a good, good girl. I thought it carefully and I wish only things that I absolutely need, so I'll really happy to welcome any of these. If all together, the better :)

Love,

Vera
xxx

1. Polka Dots Iphone Case      2. When Girl Meets Pearls - Benefit      3. Yoga Mat
4. Triangle Tote Bag     5. Real Techniques Brushes

Wintery feeling

The warm days of golden autumn are long gone. It has been rainy and grey-ish all week, but this morning - a total surprise. It's snowing!!! Like in fairy tales :)

I really don't like winter, but the snow (which, by the way is not something usual in west Germany) made me jump out of the bed with such joy! 

So, let it snow, let it snow!

Crochet Mittens

It doesn't snow that much here in West Germany but it can get really windy and cold. Especially when I'm riding my bike! No worries now, my mittens are finally ready. Yeeee!

Let me tell you that I started from really basic skills and with the help of this YouTube tutorial I made my pretty mittens :D I'm so so proud! I didn't use the measurements in the video, I kept working, trying out, undoing till it fit!


I used:
Medium weight wool
Crochet hook no. 2
Yolanda's Soto-Lopez YouTube tutorial 

The perfect afternoon

After riding the bike through the sun and golden leaves there's nothing better than a coffee and a warm waffle. I absolutely love Germany - when it's not raining!

DIY Knot Necklace

I know I might be a bit late on this topic. I made this necklace in Spring and wear it all Summer long. It was a very simple and quick thing to do but of a big impact. With no shame I must say it gather quite some compliments :)


You need:
40 cm curtain tieback coard
round crimp with lobster connector
hot glue gun or super glue


I used the Cloud Knot video below from TIAT. Check also his amazing YouTube collection of all the imaginable and unimaginable types of knots and coards, for sure you'll find something on your taste.

Let me know if you liked this or you found this information useful.

Thanks