Tag: peonies
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Spring Blossom
It has been a while since I have written anything here and truth be told, I have had a really hard time as I lost my father, whom I loved so very much. My father gave me a future and he did everything for his family and I was always his little girl. It has…
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Peaceful Midsummer
We took our little wooden boat ’Wilhelmina’ out on the day of midsummers eve. The day was hot and humid and people had anchored their boats in the middle of the waters to swim in the sea and soak in the beautiful summer weather. The waters were peaceful and quiet, a few dressed up boats…
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Grapefruit with sage butter
‘Simplicity at it’s best’ Find the most delicious pink grapefruit and dress with a succulent browned sage butter. The slightly bitter fruit soaks up the earthy sage flavours giving these simple ingredients an entire new meaning. I remember in France, being served fresh oranges with caramelized butter, which led me to want to try this…
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Cherry Blossom & Rosemary Ice coffee
‘The sky has turned into a pink bloom as the cherry trees open their petals’ The cherry trees have sprung their petals open this week and are in a soft pink bloom. Every year, their beauty tends to makes you stop as they cast a blush blanket into the sky. The 11 peonies represent our…
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Summer Breakfast by the lake
Calming Countyside mornings I opened the door this morning and felt the sun on my face and the smell of the lake and forest in front of my eyes and took in the soft air of June. Its a green palatte as far as the eye can see, nature is soft and pure full of…
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Peonie Flower Crown
‘Endless summer nights & traditional flower crowns’ It’s midsummer’s eve tomorrow and there is a heat wave over Finland. I’m writing this post from the countryside, laying in bed and the sun is still shinning brightly up in the sky through my bedroom window even though it’s close to 10pm. I’m sipping on camomile tea…
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Strolling in Paris in All white.
Paris, France This all white assemble was definitely my favourite in Paris, just a simple wolford body and a pleated skirt together with soft blush details. The sophistication of the outfit speaks to me, the coverage at the right places with a flattering silhouette showing through. I feel pleated skirts are made for the streets…
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Strolling down Rue Cler
Paris, France As the buckles from my ankle boots jingle from every step, my silky turquoise floral robe flaps behind as a gush of wind hits my face as we stroll down the street of Rue Cler. One morning we decided to head here for breakfast as I scouted a little cute cafe (L’ Eclair)…