17th of May

Seventeenth of May is a day of celebration if you live in Norway. More so if you are a child or have children. It is our Constitution day.



I love 17th of May because it represents that we live in a free country. I love it because you can eat as many ice creams as you want (and cake).









I love it because people are dressed up in beautiful regional costumes. I love it because it is the one day when everyone celebrates out in the streets, and in their neighbourhood.











We celebrated the day together with friends and neighbours who came over for brunch before the children’s parade. Everyone brought something to the table (literary) and altogether we had a delicious buffet both early in the day and after the children’s parade and games in our elementary school. These are a just few glimpses... ...for more 17th of May glimpses go here

Missing buttons & new hat

May is always such a busy month, and this year in no different. I am desperately looking for the yellow buttons, but cannot find them anywhere - where on earth did I put them after taking the photos??? Also, May Seventeenth is soon coming up and we are hosting this year which among other things means baking an amazing cake (help!)

While I am still searching for the buttons, and preparing the menu for our celebration of the Norwegian constitution day, I thought I show you the beautiful hat I won at a giveaway over at Smilehull.

I am in love with this hat! Perfect for spring since it is not to warm…and the yarn is so soft… I need to go back to her original post to see if she wrote what yarn she used.

Off searching for the buttons, I’ll be back very soon!

"If I had a million dollars"

[ONE] Green Shelfs designes by Linda Bergroth the winner of "young Finish designers 2012", for Hasselfors Garden, [2] Orla Kiely Geranium Handcreem, [THREE] Orange Fizz by Chanel, [4]Garden tools by Mio at Inhabitat, [FIVE] Gardening gloves for kids from Gus Gus Designs, [6] Green Stairs designed by Klaus Aalto for Hasselfors Garden.

Three button questions

Button help needed! Please chip in.

I found these yellow vintage buttons at “Perlehuset” (The house of Perls) who has an impressive collection of new and old buttons.

As usual, I am Mrs. Indecision and can’t decide on several small buttons issues, that only a drama queen like me would make a big deal about. So perhaps you can help a damsel in distress?

First, what do you like the best? Buttons sewed on with a cross or with two lines? The cross looks good because it's a contrast to the lines, but then again, the lines go along with the lines in the sweater...

Second, I love the red thread, but is it too much? Blue, red or yellow, I can't decide. I’m almost 99% decided on red, but just in case, tell me what you think.

Third, should I use the buttons the right way (as they are supposed to), or should I turn them and use the backside of the buttons as front side?

Madness! It is madness and much to do about button-nothing. Oh, and if you would like to look at some of all the button goodies at Perlehuset, you can visit their Etsy shop after you’ve let me know what you think & why :-)

Have a nice week!

Avocado & Cheese Salad {recipe}

This isn’t much of a recipe, just a few favourite ingredients tossed together for an easy salad lunch. But then again, that is what I often do. Make something of what is in the fridge and elaborate depending on what time I have. This one is a quickie.


I love it because it has buttery softness from the avocado, crunch from the fried bacon, and zing from the chilli. The peppery taste of the rucola is a great contrast to the nutty sweet taste of the Jarlsberg cheese. Then when you add the sour cream and your favourite hot tomato salsa ...mmm... That’s a perfect lunch.


There isn’t much cooking involved except for frying the bacon (We don’t have a micro oven). I usually fry it on low to medium heat in a tiny bit of olive oil. This way I can use the fat from the pan (both the olive oil and the tasty fat from the bacon) in the salad, (you are right; this is not a low fat blog in case you began to wonder).


Besides that you need to grate the cheese, wash and dry the rucola, and peel and cut the avocado in chunks. Mix and toss, but not too much. Add sour cream and some of your favourite hot tomato sauce (make it yourself or buy at your local grocery).

I’ll post one of my favourite tomato sauces as soon as there are some tasty tomatoes in the grocery store again.

Bon appétit!