Leaving for New Zealand in a Week

by Astrid // December 5, 2015 // 7 Comments

Saturday, one week from now, Ronja, Frida, Mads, and I have left Denmark and are on the plane to New Zealand. Actually, that may not be entirely true, since I believe at this time we will be somewhere between Düsseldorf... Continue reading →

Ronja’s 11th Birthday

by Astrid // August 23, 2015 // 1 Comment

Is it ok to turn a bit nostalgic, when you just spent the weekend celebrating your oldest daughter’s 11th birthday – and all of a sudden she seems so grown up? Well, I did.              That tiny girl.... Continue reading →

Girly Messenger Bag

by Astrid // August 4, 2015 // 1 Comment

My old messenger bag was worn down. Literally. I’ve been carrying it everywhere and especially during this summer vacation, it started to fall apart. At the end, there were holes in it. When I threw it in the garbage upon... Continue reading →

Goodbye to Anna – Hello to the Newbie

by Astrid // May 5, 2015 // No Comments

We sold our beautiful sailboat. Just this past weekend, she found new owners after being part of our family for the past 5 years. It was our choice, of course, because we found another boat that gives us a bit... Continue reading →

Big Decision – Big Dream

by Astrid // April 24, 2015 // 6 Comments

This week, Mads and I made a huge decision for our family – we booked flight tickets for Christmas. And if that doesn’t sound huge to you, it’s probably because you haven’t seen the spreadsheet, we have had going, or... Continue reading →

Storytel – Tells You Stories

by Astrid // June 27, 2014 // 2 Comments

I know, that among blog readers, I should come across many true readers. You guys visit libraries and book stores, and you curl up on the couch under a knitted blanket with a cup of tea – as you passionately consume your next novel.... Continue reading →

Face Painting Tips And Some Nice Links

by Astrid // May 1, 2014 // 3 Comments

I have gone a little bit face painting crazy. Some of you have seen it on my Instagram, some on my Pinterest, and some of you could also have seen it here on the blog, particularly when I have been... Continue reading →

Elsa from Frozen – DIY

by Astrid // March 5, 2014 // 19 Comments

During Christmas break we saw the Disney movie “Frozen” with the girls, and since then the girls’ fascination with Elsa from Frozen and her magical icy powers has been rather dominant at our house. Now, shrovetide was this past weekend,... Continue reading →

My Blue Path Quilt – and a Visit to the Craft Fair

by Astrid // February 2, 2014 // 2 Comments

I know. I don’t show myself much in here, and I haven’t for a while. However, life is busy and good, and we always have a million things that we want to do. So why am I here? I made... Continue reading →

Meet A Friend Of Mine – Ankarsrum

by Astrid // July 1, 2013 // 1 Comment

If you’ve been around here long enough to remember back when we built our kitchen, you’re probably also aware, that I am not the gourmet behind the meals that are made here. I have never been very good at cooking... Continue reading →