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Oct 23, 2015

Gone hunting, treasure hunting.....

My passion for interior is quite diverse. But one thing is for sure, it has to be personal and with a soul. White, sleek and minimalistic style doesn't suite me at all. A mix with new and old, bold and rustic, natural tones and industrial influences would describe my style just perfectly. That's why I travel in and around this tiny country to find treasures that is perfect for my personal style. But sometimes I buy to much stuff, or it wasn't exactly what I had in mind or, or .... well, you know. Sometimes the heart is bigger than my cupboards and I have to resell some of my treasures simply as that. I have therefor opened a little web shop at Etsy.com where I resell some of my stuff. I ship all over the globe (except for heavy items) and the best of all, I ship for free in Luxembourg!

So, if you fall in love with one of my items, don't hesitate to contact me:-)

Mar 12, 2015

"Néo-bistrot"..... what?

While in Paris last weekend I picked up a new word
(well at least for me, apparently the word has been used for some years now)

néo-bistrot.

I read an article in The Wall Street Journal and their definition of the word is:

"néo-bistrot appear to be an innovative, cosmopolitan approach,

with a refreshingly casual atmosphere and often prix-fixe menus that are

priced at less than €50 per person"

So, if you are in Paris and want to dine at a néo-bistrot I can recommend

VIVANT

It used to be a bird shop in the early 1900 and the tiles are just gorgeous!

The interior made my knees shaky

and the food made my mouth watery...

Mar 10, 2015

Parisian "bobo"

I had the pleasure to jump on the TGV to Paris this weekend!

I know, how lucky are we to live in Luxembourg with such an easy access to so many great places!? Need to pinch my arm sometimes....

We had a plan to explore a different Paris this time, set apart from the glowing monuments and historical landmarks that we all know, and headed to Belleville and Ménilmontant. This area in the northeast of Paris is the 20ᵉ. It used to be small villages that provided Paris with wine, fruit and weekend escapes and you can still find traces from that period. Nowadays it's a bustling and cosmopolitan area with different ethnicities as Africans, Arabs, Asians

- as well as "bobo's" which refers to "bourgeois bohemian" or yuppie hipsters.

My favorite spot is the mosaic Belleville park with great views of the city. You'll find small cafes and art galleries, as well as the Edith Piat museum and the "celebrity" cemetery Père-Lachaise.

Perhaps you will "Ménilmuche" next time you're in Paris?

(Ménilmuch is a Parisian slang for sloping area)

great view from Parc de Belleville

corner bakery

the 70 m long passage Cité de l'Ermitage

Since we now are in Paris I'll show you another area that I adore;

Canal St-Martin, 10ᵉ.

the canal

the colorful facade of Antoine & Lili

Clothes for women, children and an interiorshop

the colorful interior of Antoine & Lili

the trendy place Faubourg St.Denis 52

street breakfast

cute little shops and cafes

note to self for next Paris trip

visitparisregion

parisbobo

girlsguidetoparis

Mar 8, 2015

We ♥︎ waffles

Sometimes the smallest things can give the biggest joy.

As for example the smile of my boy when he smells the scents of

newly made "Norwegian" waffles spread around the house on a Sunday.

After 10 years in Luxembourg the Norwegian waffle iron we brought with us is still regularly in use.

If you wonder about the difference of these

waffles compared to others, I'll give you the recipe:

2 eggs

2 ts of sugar

4 dl of kefir (or milk)

4 dl of flour

1/4 ts natron

easy as that!

Feb 13, 2015

A new hit?

I've had the chance to visit Café des Capucins a couple of times during the last month. The reasons for me to choose this cool place are several, and I can't point out exactly what makes it one of my favorite places to eat in Luxembourg.

Is it the modern interior with a Scandi touch?

Is it the great selection of French fusion dishes?

Is it the friendly and good looking staff?

... or is it simply the combination that makes this place a hit?

One thing is for sure,

I'll be back!

Feb 7, 2015

A day in Nancy

I have no idea how many times we have been driving on A31 and past Nancy.

After 10 years here in Luxembourg I have only visited Nancy once and my husband; 0. So I decided to do something about that.

One Saturday morning in January, we started the car and drove 115 km or something to Nancy. The weather was not the most pleasant I must admit, but we decided that shouldn't stop us. Dressed up with mittens, hats and great foot wear we're ready.

Nancy is on Unesco's World Heritage list and I can understand why.

And Nancy is much more than spectacular Place Stanislas.

Let me take you on a little tour around beautiful Nancy.

narrow streets with great selection of restaurants

oysters prepared for lunch

cool bars

great selection of veg and fruits even outside the indoor market

place Stanislas

old town

the park

Feb 4, 2015

Delano's 4th anniversary

I received (among many others) a nice invitation to Delano's birthday party.

Apperantly more than 1000 guests showed up at

Melusina last night for their Nordic-themed party.

Loud music, lots of bubbles and a few Vikings set the mood.

Want to read their latest issue?

click here

Nov 4, 2014

Malaga

I had the pleasure of spending a few days in the city of Malaga

after staying in our house at the costa the days before.

Have been visiting the city a couple of times in the past, but this time I really felt the life, atmosphere and spirit of this fantastic place.

Here are some snapshots:

1. Wine tasting at La Casa del Guardia

2. The patio at Bar Pil Pil

3. Nightclub Amargo

3 View over the Cathedral

4. Tapas and mussels at Playa de Pedregalejo

5. Tea at the arabic Teeteria El Haren

6. Gourmet food at Alea

7. Drink at the roof top bar at AC Palacio

8. Plaza de Constitucion were we rented a flat.

Jul 31, 2014

HOT HOT HOT

Having a great time in Spain as always.

I made these glass jars the other day.

Simple kitchen jars with a lid that my son made holes in

with a screwdriver so it could fit a straw.

Fill it up with whatever you want,

you'll avoid spilling, sand or insects in it.

And perfect to bring to the beach or to the picnic......

And to fill them I suggest,

White Sangria

Slice some fruits
(I used orange, lime, lemon and grapes)
fill a quarter up with ice cubes
top it with 50/50 white wine and Sprite/7up

Or skip the wine and replace it with sparkling water for a non alcohol drink.

Jun 3, 2014

Beaumes de Venise

Spent a long weekend in Provence in the picturesque village

of Beaumes de Venise.

Mar 23, 2014

❤ East London

After several visits to London, especially East London, the last 2 years,

I have found some great addresses which I will share with you guys:

A great bite

A great buy

A great time

Regent's Canal

❤

Enjoy

Feb 28, 2014

Vegetarian?

Here is a great lunch place for you if you're vegetarian or if you're not (like me) it is still worth visiting this restaurant!

Mesa Verde located in the narrow, cobbled street, rue de St.Esprit, Luxembourg.

Love it for it's laidback bohemian interior and atmosphere and

not to forget the food...... delicious!!!!

Jan 20, 2014

Langres in Champagne

How lucky are we to live in the heart of Europe in

tiny little Luxembourg with all the nice scenery around us?

After nearly 10 years in this country

and a lot(!) of traveling we still haven't seen it all.

So early on Saturday morning we took the car and went on a little road trip to France. After a couple of hours on the motorway we went off towards Langres, placed at the gateway to Champagne and Burgundy.

With its 7 towers, 7 gates and 3,5 km of ramparts it is classified as one of the 50 finest towns in France. We had a nice stroll in the narrow streets without many tourists. I can only imagine how busy it most be in the peak season in summer. The shops close earlier in the winter season, but we did manage to buy local wine and cheese before they closed.

A lovely place to spend a Saturday in January.

You can learn more about Langres and its region here.