Sunday Funday

Today I'm baking - and eating - cupcakes . . .

. . . happy first-day-of-winter-time to all of you ♡

Winter is coming - 10 tips to help you get ready for the colder months

Ah, a Game of Thrones reference never hurts, does it? No!
But in all seriousness, winter is coming - albeit a tad slow.
However, here in Denmark Fall has finally made an appearance. Fall is my absolute favourite season; in my opinion there's nothing more beautiful or life affirming than a gorgeous Fall day - you know, where it's crisp out but the sun is still shining, the leaves have a beautiful shade of orange and you can finally snuggle up in your favourite coat, scarf and beanie.
Another great thing about Fall is that it get's darker out - now, most people don't like that but to them I say: use it to your advantage! That's why I've gathered these 10 tips for you to get cozy and enjoy the weather change and a new season - these tips will, most definitely, get you through the colder months . . . because winter is coming (( dum dum duuuuuum, haha )).

1. Acknowledge that Summer's over and it's time for a new season

- once you do, you'll start to see that even though the sun might not 

be shining as much anymore, there's still lots of beauty to be found. 

2. Use the light - or more likely, the lack of light

- there's no denying that is is getting both colder and darker out.

But that may not be a bad thing; if you invest in some light chains 

(( no, they're not just for Christmas )) and hang them around in your apartment, 

you'll really get a cozy feel to the place. You don't even have to turn them off at daytime; 

a grey and rainy day can get a lot more happy with some twinkly lights. 

3. Treat yourself

- so you feel a little down? The rain messed up your pretty hair-do and the weekend's far away? 

Woman ((or man)) - treat yourself! Magazines may be a bit expensive, but maybe just one mag a month - or even an old one - can instantly make you feel that coziness. Have a glass of wine, take your time, read the articles and get inspired. Either save it for the weekend or have a mid-week break on a Wednesday evening - it doesn't matter, as long as it makes you feel good and happy. 

4. Cozy knits

- it's a little crisp out and you feel kinda cold. Most of us do not have a fireplace (( although, who can honestly say that they don't want one? )) so we have to get warm another way. Occam's Razor suggest that you put on a cozy knit. Why not put on some woollen socks and a huge scarf as well? There's nothing more cozy than snuggling up on the couch, feeling warm in a knit and . . .

5. Have a cuppa tea

- Nothing beats gearing down after a long day than with a huge cuppa tea. I suggest you drink Yogi Tea - you'll get the most amazing flavours and some inspiring words of wisdom on the tea tag.  

6. Make the most out of sunny days

- So the sun has finally decided to make an appearance and you should enjoy it! Go for a walk or open your windows wide; get some of that clean and crisp air in your lungs - and your home. Clean the house or just sit back 

- either way, when the sun's finally shining, 

you should do whatever you can to soak it in!

7. Pick some apples

- Fall is the absolute best season to get apples, why? Because you can pick them yourself! 

There's nothing like having a bowl with fresh and clean apples, but if you pick them yourself (( perhaps with someone you love? )) you'll not only have the delicious apple treats but also a life long Fall memory. 

8. Pick some flowers

- if you're already picking apples then why not pick some flowers too? 

The side of the road may not be overflowing with flowers anymore, but there's still some left which you can pick. 

Remember to cut them at the ends and give them fresh water every day. 

9. Enjoy the evenings

- even though it may be a boring old Tuesday evening doesn't mean that you can enjoy yourself. 

A good movie, a glass of wine and a cozy blanket goes a long way to make you feel happy and relaxed - even on a Tuesday evening. If you're stressed for time then get everything ready for tomorrow, start the movie early, eat dinner in front of the telly and just relax and enjoy your life. 

(( and of course ))

10. Candles, candles, candles!

- there's nothing like candles; they give off warmth, give your place a cozy and warm glow and, of course, they're just so darn lovely! However you like 1 candle or 10, tea candles or taper candles, nobody can deny that the colder months are made for cozy candlelit evenings. 

○ Enjoy! ○

Birthday Vlog

Today I turn 25 - happy birthday to me ((haha)).
I ain't gonna lie to you; it's a little scary that I'm only five years from turning 30 - which is my "scary age" ... yikes!
But in a moment of self-celebration of me turning older and wiser, I thought I'd do a little something different.
Everyone has expectations - both from life and them selves. I'm no different! When I was fifteen, I thought that my mid-twenties would be razzle dazzle fantastic, and basically that I would live the life of a heroin in a chick flick movie ... oh, how different things turned out, haha.
So here's my vlog of 5 things my fifteen year old self thought I'd be, do or have when I was 25 - enjoy!

Side note:

The video is way longer than I intended it to be

and by the end I'm totally talking out of my ass ((so charming, I know))

but all in all I really enjoyed doing this. 

If you liked it too and want to see more vlogs, 

then tell me in the comments or via the Facebook page :)

Sick today . . .

. . . and you know what that means:

. . . a #sickselfie

. . . a cozy evening

. . . lots of tea

. . . candles

. . . more tea

. . . and wollen socks

feels like fall

The overflowing window of green, books and knick knacks

Elsker koppen ((in love with the cup))

When I was on holiday in Sweden, my mum and I went out shopping one day.
I found this cup ((or maybe it's more of a mug?)) in a store, and I just couldn't resist buying it.
I drink a lotta coffee, and I always find that mugs//cups are too small for my coffee needs.
This cup is just the perfect size for me - huge, and room for half a liter of coffee!
So this is now my new favourite cup for any hot liquid.

How do you enjoy your coffee or tea?

5 PM picnic on the floor

Today is a happy day!
Last night (( at 2:46 am to be precise )) I finally got the letter I've been waiting years to get.
It was an acceptance letter from Roskilde University, that said that I had been offered a place at the International Bachelor Program in Humanities starting this Fall.
By September 1st, I'll be matriculating in House 3.1.1 and I can finally call myself an official RUC (( Roskilde Uni )) student!

This is cause for celebration!
It's raining out today, so instead I'm having a picnic on the floor of my apartment.

Congratulations to all of the other happy 

 soon-to-be UNI students out there! 

Right now: On the coffee table

Right now: Greens in the kitchen

4 x At Home

Four things right now

This happy hot air balloon just appeared out of nothing

I bought some new plates today, and I'm still admiring them

A good cuppa joe is perfect any time of the day

I've lined my latest purchases up as decorative accessories in the apartment. 

Can't wait to put a little colour in my style!

What I've been up to lately

Hiyah all!

Oh how time flies! There are a lot of balls in the air at the moment, so keeping up with the blog has been set aside a little lately. However, I refuse to go totally MIA so I thought I'd tell you a little bit about what I've been up to lately:

Well first of all, last week I had mock written exams. In Danish they're called "Terminsprøver" and basically, they are a test of a test. This year I have both English and Danish on A levels, which means that I have both an oral and a written exams. The written ones you have to "try out" (( Terminsprøver )) first, so that you'll know how they work - and also, they give you a chance to get better prepared for the real ones. Last Monday and Tuesday I had mine; Danish on Monday and English on Tuesday. I think they went well, but getting ready for them was quite a bitch - which you can see in the picture above . . .

. . . and Tuesday at around 3 PM, after the English Terminsprøve was over, I finally went on "vacation" - this year I stayed home from Sweden, since it would've been a long trip for only a few days there - mega bummer! But oh well, I've enjoyed myself at home. After the written mock exam, I went out for a coffee and a chat with my friend Sascha. We've got our own little placed called Kaffekilden - basically it's Central Perk (( from Friends )) in Roskilde and they make the best cuppa coffee money can buy!

Even though it's officially vacation time for me, I've found myself with a book in my hands every day! I'm reading up on old Danish literature on Feminism from the 70's, which is really interesting! At the start of May I have to do a paper for school, and luckily we had the opportunity to pick the subject ourselves - and since I'm really interested in Danish Feminism in the 70's, that was the subject I chose. At first I was a little bummed out over having to read and read and read, but it really turned out to quite cool . . .  

. . . and since the weather has been absolutely fantastic (( ! ! ! )) this Easter, I've been sitting outside, drinking coffee, chain-smoking and just read book after book - which resulted in actually getting through that whole pile of books in just 4 days! Awesome!

Beautiful days turns into beautiful nights

- look at that night sky! Isn't it just amazing? Even though my apartment is right above a parking lot, I still have a lovely view to the right: The little lake and just a wide open sky. I tell you, there's nothing like sitting by the window with a cuppa tea and a ciggy and just watch the night sky turn darker and darker. 

I've been good with money these past couple of months, so at the start of April I did some net-shopping. 

I bought 10 dresses, some hair clips and these little lovelies. Now I'm ready for Spring and Summer, and as a plus I can wear something new every day for a long time! 

And the last picture is just a happy one! It's been so hot lately, so all of my plants (( I have around 35 in my studio apartment ! )) are just growing like crazy. I can't imagine not having a little green in the house; plants and flowers are just a fantastic source for a happiness! 

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So that's a little of what I've been doing lately - basically just living life. 

I hope all of you had a great week and a lovely Easter. 

See you when I see you 

- hugsies ♡