She looks familiar...

Krish and I headed into town today and he insisted on walking past the train station. I didn't really understand why but I didn't think much about it - He said it was nice to walk a different route. But it turned out he had seen a familiar face yesterday when he was out working. :P

^Too lazy to do her hair

Haha! It's a ad for a mall in town. They are doing this thing they call citytribes, where they've photographed different people with similarities. My "tribe" was the polkadots and bangs one. Fun!

Also got a pair of shoes at the Salvation Army store. Cowabunga!

♥, S

Recent randoms #2

I got this little kitty at a secondhand store in my hometown called Bruktbo. It's located right next to the recycling station and they go through other peoples thrash, finding all sorts of gems! Their prices are much more likeable than in most thriftstores around here. I'm sorry I don't get to stop by Bruktbo as often as I used to (when I lived in the same town) but I go there whenever I can and rearly leave empty handed.
The slightly bigger kitty is a salt shaker my mom gave me, and the rabbit is another Bruktbo find from a while back.

I got this coat at Bruktbo too. It's by Cewo, made in Sweden and it's 100% wool. A steal at 50NOK/ca 8USD. I love the pockets, and it hardly seems to have been worn. It just needs some ironing and it'll be good as new. I know I'll get some good use of this when autumn comes! :)

And my last Bruktbo find - A pair of earrings, 80s maybe? One of them were a little grimy with some corrosion, but I was able to clean it up.

These two are from the Salvation Army store, Fretex. A duck umbrella? How could I resist? And red cardigans is one of those things I can never have enough of. I like the ruffle effect on top, it adds some intrest.

Pineapple bag from H&M, heart sunglasses from Ebay.

And last but not least, a fun colourful skirt from Lindex. It was on sale for only 29NOK/5USD, and it has pockets! Win! :)

♥, S

Daisy dress

The year is 1970 and my parents are heading to my aunt and uncles wedding. A few quick pictures before they left for church results in the best picture in the history of time. I might be a little bit biased though. :)
This is my mum and my grandpa Birger. Gramps was obviously not attending the wedding (or so I assume, concindering his outfit) but gladly posed with his beautiful daughter in law, my mamma. I wont call it beauty and the beast, but there sure is a wee bit of a style difference going on. :)

And then a picture of the good looking couple.

Fast forward 42 years and here is the dress again. My mom mentioned it to me on Sunday and after a quick trip to the basement I found myself inside it. The daisies have faded but other than that the dress is still in great condition. And it fits like a glove! So it has changed it's address from my parents basement to my closet. As my dad told my mom: "Solveig will keep it safe untill you want to wear it again".
I'm attending a wedding in August and maybe it's time the dress gets a little outing again. :)

♥, S

Life's a carousel

Actually I guess life is a roller coaster, but today it was a carousel. Wheeee!

I started on a diet yesterday. As you can tell I am doing splendidly. Belgian waffle, strawberry jam, whipped cream aaaand chocolate sauce? No amount of willpower in the world could help me out of that pickle.
Ohh and look who ended up wearing the same top today? :D

Pictures shamelessly stolen from Bentes Instagram. Takk Blæntis!

♥, S

OOTD - June 28th

I've gone monochrome today in a outfit noone would dare accuse me of being adventurous in.

Top: KappAhl
Pants: H&M
Shoes: Rocket Originals
Necklace: Salvation Army

Aaand yes. My winter jacket. In June. Welcome to Norway. I'm heading out to meet my bestie Bente and we're going to the market that's currently in town. My parents were there yesterday and came here for coffee after and they said it was freeezing so I come prepared, but not too happy about it! ;)

♥, S

Shiny family silver

When my paternal grandmother passed away I think 13 years ago, I was given a necklace that had belonged to her. At the time I must admit I didn't care too much for it. I was 14 and you know how that age can be. :) My grandparents were divorced so I didn't have a very close relationship with her, and I guess that lead me to not putting much emotional value in the necklace either. It was put away and I completely forgot about it untill yesterday, when my mom gave it to me. I am very glad to have it now as it is beautiful and a nice memory of grandma Emma that I am glad to now be able to treasure. I didn't think it was silver, but upon closer inspection (and some help of my macro lens) I spotted a little stamp saying S 835. I have no clue how old it is, where she got it, or the story behind it, but I'm so very glad my mom kept it safe for me.

Grandpa Birger and Grandma Emma in 1971

I have a few other pieces from my maternal grandmother and things that my mom has given me. They might not be the most extravagant pieces, they might not be expensive, but they mean something special to me.

Silver and enamel brooch from my Grandma Margot

Silver and enamel necklace that my mother was given for her confirmation.
The Lords Prayer is on the backside.

Filigran brooch that my mother bought in Madeira on a vacaion in the 70ies. It's my favorite!

And theeese were gifts to me on my baptism in 1984. :) 

I wear all of these frequently and I'm glad to add something from grandma Emma to my little collection. I'll wear them proudly and keep them safe, and maybe someday I will be able to hand them down to someone else and hopefully they will mean something special to them as well.


♥, S

Another weekend passed!

It feels like last weekend just ended, yet here I find myself late Sunday evening and a whole week has passed. Where did those 168 hours go? Time, please stop flying.

This weekend was again spent in the name of family fun. Saturday we headed to Krish's mothers place and spendt the night there, and today we've been with my family, celebrating my oldest brothers birthday. The sunshine finally decided to spend a noticable amount of time with us, which makes me a happy camper. :) Also a whole lot of cake and icecream was consumed, which helps too. :)

What happens when you try to take OOTD pictures and the boyfriend wants in. :P

Hope your weekend was as nice as mine! :)

♥, S