birthday brunch // relaxing at the spa // balloon surprise courtesy of the hubby // late night coffee // wallpaper // birthday treats for the co-workers
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two-nine
29. One more stop until that awful number comes up. I wonder if I should start making lists now like ‘things to do before I turn 30′. Let’s hope not ’cause I live by the “age doesn’t matter-principle” (if such thing even exists).
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(Karl Lagerfeld for) Sephora
Good old Karl Lagerfeld recently joined forces with French cosmetics store Sephora. The capsule collection ranges from an eyeshadow palette, where each shade is shaped like Karl, to nail polish (in gold & black). I’m a loyal Sephora customer ever since I discovered the store in Paris. I can’t even remember how long ago it…
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Look back, don’t stare
2011 could best be described as a rollercoaster ride. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to match it again. My relationship status, residency and career went in a positive direction, all at once. We had our fair share of downs as well… Looking back at 2011, I think the word ‘change’ might just be…
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Two Thousand Twelve
Live, laugh, love! Happy New Year!
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forever in our hearts
December 25th, 2008. It was supposed to be a Happy Christmas, but after that day, Christmas would never be the same again. At least not for me. On that day, my favorite holiday of the year, I said goodbye to my dear friend Mickey. Up until today I still miss him very much & I…
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we do give a shit
Last year, Steven and I started a new tradition. Instead of spending a huge amount of time & money in the creation of holiday cards, we decided that we would donate the money spent on the cards (plus a little extra) to a charity of our choice. This year we picked the fundraiser Music for…
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Weekend recap
Cuddling with Joey / First lunch in the new house / We can now have a cup of coffee in the new house / Music for Life as background music / No paper left on the walls / I’m singing in the rain
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Let It Snow (by Google)
It seems like Google is getting into the festive spirit with its latest ‘Easter Egg’ search result. A search for ‘let it snow’ has snowflakes falling in your browser and puts frost on the Google bar. As the snow continues to fall, the screen slowly frosts over. Don’t panic when this happens as you can…
Read MoreQuote of the Day – Aaron Siskind
“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever . . . it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.” – Aaron Siskind
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