Tag: Nature
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Wild flowers & A peace of mind
Just be silent and listen… So many of us are overwhelmed with anxiety and worry. Sometimes we just need to sit still and listen, remember what is important in life. Maybe because being in nature is such a big part of Finnish people’s lives, as we are taught this already at a young age, it…
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November Plum Treat
It is amazing how the weather can change so drastically as November evolves. Yesterday, there was a heavy storm amongst us and today the sky has cleared and calmed down. The sun is out providing us with a gush of energy, so we took a little detour into the woods. I can’t wait to…
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Peaceful Midsummer’s Day
‘Surrounded with greenery on Midsummer’s day’ Breathe in the scent of summer as the short season is so precious. When you have all day picnic in the woods, you get to observe nature’s life all around you. Listen to the leaves brushing against each other in the wind and let the waves of the lake…
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Countryside campfire Lobsters & Calamari Tentacles
‘Nordic style easy seafood campfire grilling’ When the weather is on our side and is beautifully sunny, one of our favourite ways to cook at the countryside is by the lake on a traditional log campfire. I just love the crackling sound of the logs, the flickering flames and the 360 views of nature around…
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Blooming Countryside Willows
‘Spring is blooming through the snow at the countyside’ Even though we have some snow left at our countryside, you can tell Spring is well on its way from all the chirping birds, blooming willows and warmth in the air. The days are magnificently bright and day by day, all the snow is melting away.…
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Frost.
When Helsinki falls into a deep frost… The full moon from last night was still visible as sunrise casted an illumines pink sky to the new day. Despite the cooling -20 celsius degrees sending shivers down my spine, with this intense coldness comes absolute beauty. You could hear the sea freezing and the pale sky…
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Winter edition Chia pudding
‘Forest walks & festive chia pudding’ We took a little nature walk outside of Helsinki to enjoy the white winter scenery. We spotted a few deer, drank hot coffee, ate sweet chia pudding and enjoyed the christmas atmosphere all around us. Ingredients 2 tablespoons cooked quinoa 1 tablespoon flaxseeds (optional) 2 tablespoons chia seeds 2…
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Flower Crowns & Espresso Cake
Is there anything more delicate and beautiful than handpicked flowers straight from the forest? My mother and I wanted to make a flower crown and decorate the table with lots of wildflowers to celebrate my hubby’s birthday at the countryside. As the old saying suggests; a walk down the country road is good for body,…
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Smokey Greens
This weekend was dedicated to spending as much time outdoors as possible from mushroom picking to road trips along the beautiful country roads. There is nothing better than dressing comfortably in an oversized smokey green knit, a cute beanie, leather pants and holding a warm takeaway coffee as we drive off early morning feeling fresh.…
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December 11th
December 11th has been a perfect representation of Nordic beauty at its finest. The temperature has dropped down to -10 degrees celsius, the ground is frosty and snowy while the intense sunshine pierced through the nettles of trees. Bella chased for deer and Mr. N and I sipped on takeaway christmas tea during our forest…