Backyard Party - Scandinavian Style

A few days ago we had a campfire in the backyard. We cooked our food over the open flame and had a really good time. The kids had a blast making s'mores and popcorn!

 

My friend brought over some fresh raspberries from her garden and we made a traditional layer cake with fresh berries and custard and topped with wipped cream. It was fun to decorate the cake - all the flowers and leaves were fresh - and completly edible!

Did you ever cook your own food over an open fire? Any tips or favorite recipies to share?

Simple Accessories

Antique perfume bottles look gorgeous even without flowers. But dress them with a one or two flowers and you have a perfectly charming look. Other types of old or new bottles may be used as well. 

Source: Better Homes and Gardens

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Scandinavian Summer

Source: H&M

 

Flowers, vintage tea canister and tealight candle holders made by my 3 year old, arent' they lovely?!

Happy Summer everyone! :)

The Swan - Transformed

The Swan chair was originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958. Now nineteen designers, architects and fashion icons have each customized the iconic Swan Chair. This is the result and they are to be auctioned off for Breast Cancer Research.

 

A Splash of Color

Source:  Graham and Green

Source:  Graham and Green

Source:  Graham and Green

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A gift of Chocolate

I was the lucky recipent of this gourmet chocolate today. It is dark chocolate with cranberries and is produced in France. Pure cocoa butter, top quality raw materials and fairtrade. Love it!!

This delicious chocolate was a delight for both the eyes and the mouth. Thank you! :)

P.S.  The chocolate is called Bovetti - find out more on their webesite click here.

Scandinavian influence in the South of France.

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What a gorgeous vacation home in Provence, a perfect place to relax and unwind.

Where would you like to have a vacation home?

The world's best blueberries.

 

 Finding and collecting blueberries was something I used to love as a child. 

And now that I'm all grown up I take my own child to pick blueberries.

I think the best blueberries are the ones you find and pick yourself.

What is your favorite childhood memory?

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Blue Velvet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo by Adventures in Cooking

Ever since I came accross the recipie for this beautiful cake I have been waiting impatiently for the blueberries to ripen so that I can try it out. Yummi! Check out Adventures in Cooking's blog for this and other great recipies :)

Happy Day

A bright blue sky and fluffy white clouds make me happy :)