Only in Rome.

Picture: Jak & Jil Blog

For some reason women in the southern parts of Europe always look so feminine in their high heels (which they wear daily), perfect dresses and cool suits. They know how to keep it simple yet classic and never boring.

Above is a picture from what I believe is taken in Rome (?) and I must say that I haven't seen such a perfect blood red coloured dress for ages. It has the perfect cut and fits perfectly on this feminine figure. Tomorrow we're entering September, it has become official now: autumn is finally here!

Born to be a runner.

After an one hour run and a healthy breakfast I'm ready to start today and this new week! I honestly feel that I have to make this a morning routine and stick with it. People often say that like a million times but I will try my very best.

Many fun things are happening this week for example, I have a new project that will begin at today's class, also at work we are expecting very important guests coming from the headquarters in Spain and since I'm free from work this weekend I'm planning on doing something with the girls ♥ It's been to long now. Anyway it's time for a shower, I wish you all a great start of the new week!

By Your Side.

Picture: We heart it

"If one day, you would feel like crying, promise you will call me. I don't promise that I'll be able to make you laugh, but promise that I can cry with you. If one day, you would want to run away, don't be afraid to call me. I don't promise to ask you to stop, but I can run with you.

If one day you don't want to listen to anybody, try to call me and I promise to be very quiet. But if ... one day you call and I am not there promise to come fast to see me, perhaps I need you. For I would always be by your side. Always."

Sunday Morning.

The Sundays I'm free from work I consider to be holy. For this is the one day of the entire week I allow myself to sleep for as long as my body wishes to. Still, since I'm a morning person I always tend to wake before 12 AM.

Last night's movie (Toy Story 3) was awesome and so amusing, my brothers, mother and I could not stop laughing during the entire evening. No matter my age I will always love the vivid fantasy and imagination seen in Disney films and Pixar Animations films.

Afterwards I had been invited to join a few friends who were heading out to a party in town but my feet felt exhausted after yet another busy day at work. Mostly because this month's pay day took place this week. After about ten hours of sleep I woke up with a great smile, happy that it's Sunday! Have a nice day! ♥

Inspiration - Indoors.

Picture: EM - Online Catalogue

I love classic yet functional pieces of furniture and if I could pick and choose it would all be white, above are a few examples. The white baskets are adorable and so are the white lanterns in the middle. Not to mention the timeless clock in the top right corner. The next time I'm close to their shop in town I'll go in and have a look. Those lanterns would do well in our living room.. :)

Thursday's List.

Mood: Tired to due lack of sleep, I was busy typing all night..
Done: Breakfast, checked my e-mail, working on an assignment
Plans: Study & enjoy the afternoon in town with my brother E!
Looking at: My laptop's screen
Listening to: Daughtry - September
Reading: A few favourite blogs, searching for autumn inspiration
Drinking: Fresh orange juice, should have taken tea instead..
Eating: I just ate breakfast but I'm thinking about having fish for lunch
Worst: An awful headache has been bothering me this last few days
Weather: Cloudy looks like it's going to rain this afternoon?

Natalia Vodianova.

Picture: Karin's blog from Solo

I found this amazing photography of the Russian beauty Natalia Vodianova. I love the elegant look with the thin transparent black blouse and the long wooden necklace with the cross. Whoever styled this photo shoot did an excellent job putting it all together. Still I don't know the name of the photographer..?

Toy Story 3 in 3D.

I was able to buy four tickets to the premier on Saturday to the new Disney & pixar movie, Toy Story 3! I have seen the two previous films with my brothers when I was younger and I remember how much I liked the character "Woody".

Besides, they will show the film in 3D, I can imagine the big eyes from all the children staring at the screen blown away while enjoying a good laughter ;) Anyway I'm sure it will be fun, it feels good to have some quality time together with my beloved ones ♥ I'm lovin' it! Click on the link to see the trailer!

Paris je t'aime.

Picture: A new (!) inspiring blog

I have a dream to go and see Paris next spring. The last time I visited this spectacular city I had less than 12 hours to visit important museums/monuments such as the Louvre Museum or the Eiffel Tower. A weekend in Paris, that is certainly something worth dreaming about.

Symptoms of Stress.

It felt as if I was close to have a nervous breakdown today at work. I felt fine all morning and I came to work in a happy mood. While I was working in the afternoon I started to feel dizzy and my knees suddenly felt weak.

According to my colleagues my face looked pale white and I surely felt poorly too. Could it have something to do with the cold I had last week? Or perhaps it's just symptoms of stress. I think my body votes for the second alternative.

Today's lesson was all about listening to what my body had to say. It said stop for worse things could have happened if I'd ignored it, that's for sure. Scary thought though, I need to improve my health's balance. Wake up and remember to take care of yourselves. Hopefully I'll be able to rest properly tonight.

Harmony & History.

Picture: We heart it

Beautiful books & novels where the covers and contents speak of nothing but history from former times. Think about the number of times each word has been read, in silence or perhaps out loud?

Of one thing we can be certain, it brings us knowledge & fills the heart with harmony while you keep reading in silence or to a classic tune such as Claire De Lune. Would you come and meet me under the Moon?

Chocolate Cravings.

For some weird reason I've had this craving for chocolate all day? I'm not even particularly fond of chocolate to be honest.. Luckily we had some delicious cookies at home, thanks B! :)

Anyway I spent most of the day at work, apparently it felt like as if all swedes had decided to go out shopping this Sunday. For it was literally overcrowded. Still my boss said we did well so I am more than happy!

I have a day off tomorrow so I'm planning on going to the gym in the morning. Now it's time to get serious about it for I've been far too lazy and not managed to keep my work out routine regularly. That cycle is going to change, with start tomorrow! A new goal I tend to keep and work very hard to reach.

P.S. The film I saw yesterday was "Alice in Wonderland" starring Johnny Depp. It was good, but he's done better films, according to my opinion. D.S.

Take a Guess.

Pictures: 1 & 2 - We heart it

After a rather long day at work I decided to stay in and have a cosy movie night with my family. Above are two pictures, both of them can be seen as clues in order for you to guess which film I saw tonight!

To be honest I was quite frightened of this mysterious tale and its odd characters when I saw it while I still was a little girl. Let's see if you can guess which film I'm talking about! ;)

When the World is fast asleep.

I've stayed up one too many nights thinking of how I could have tried to get things right. Wondering on my own, left in the darkness and staring on nothing but the soft shimmer from the candle light.

Your love used to complete my so much ordinary existence. When I decided to devote myself and heart to you I realized that I had not taken the line of least resistance. On the contrary, I knew we would come by difficulties, still no matter what I always believed that we would get through it, together. For better or for worse and in every kind of weather.

I've stayed up one too many sleepless nights thinking of ways I could have tried to get things right. After all, it seems as if you never aimed to be my white shining knight. Wondering on my own, left in the darkness I continue staring at the soft shimmer from the candle light.

Alone & awake. When the World is fast asleep.

The Golden Ticket.

Click on the picture and let the magic ticket take you to "The Amazing Wizarding World of Harry Potter"

Finally I've learnt that a new and so much longed amusement park has officially opened up its gates to children and adults in Orlando, USA. Where the location happens to be close to another paradise, Walt Disney World Resort. "We believed in our idea - a family park where parents and children could have fun - together." - Walt Disney

The famous authoress J.K. Rowling and her magic world with the magicians Harry Potter, Hermoine Granger & Ron Weasley is now available for all people who has fallen in love with these characters and the much read story told in her six novels.

I have an acquaintance who has been fortunate enough to have seen it already and the hours we spent talking about it did not seem to be enough for she had to much to tell me. About three things I am absolutely positive of:

First I am completely amazed by this colourful world, hiding behind the novel's beautiful binders. Second there is some part of me that shall never grow up and be too old to read this literary piece of art. And third, no matter how much I will have to save I am definitely going to pay it a visit, hopefully very soon!

"We do not need magic to change the world. We carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: we have the power to imagine better." - J.K. Rowling, speech to Harvard Alumni Association, 2008

Tired on a Thursday.

Mood: Tired, felt like I could sleep for a couple of hours more
Done: Breakfast & read yesterday's notes from class (repetition)
Plans: Class in the morning, free this afternoon, movie night with B!
Looking at: My laptop's screen
Listening to: The pouring rain outside, I'm lovin it!
Reading: A few handouts from class & perhaps a metro on the train
Drinking: Fresh orange juice
Eating: I just ate breakfast but I might squeeze in an apple before lunch
Worst: So much to read! And two assignments for Friday
Weather: It's been raining all morning, very cosy indeed!

Amazing Art.

Pictures: We heart it

Breathtaking photographies I would love to have on the walls of my home. The sketch is beautiful not to mention the right one with light rose pedals in front of the Eiffel tower in Paris. It's time to get ready for bed, dream with the angels.

This is Me missing You. Part V.

His words drew up a heated and above all comfortable bath of compliments. It felt as if I could have stayed there for hours and only in his presence the water remained warm. I realized that if he should leave, the bath would turn cold and if he stayed it would get too hot. Suddenly a soft whisper stroke my ears. Would you not consider coming up my dearest and make love to me instead?

In my dreams it always feels like it lasted for several years. Reality always remind me when I wake that it only lasted for a couple of months. 4 months to be more precise. Truly it was a short period of time but I've never experienced such an intense one before and I doubt I ever will do so again. Tell me, is there hope for the hopeless? I really do hope so. I'm trying so hard to let you go..

Sleeping Beauty.

Picture: We heart it

After a long day I feel such a relief to finally get some sleep. Funny, how exhausted I am every evening? Still, I guess one should not be so surprised considering the amount of energy that one puts down at work and creative thinking. Truly I long to get some beauty sleep. Sweet dreams!

So Sick.

Morning folks, hope you slept well. This awful cold of mine did not let me sleep properly last night and I woke up around 4 AM this morning with something that reminded me of a fever (I had to check and luckily I was fever free..) besides an awful ache in the entire body. I'm so sick of it.

Anyway I'm sorry for this grumpy mood but I literally detest being ill. Besides all of this annoying nonsense it's Monday! New start of the week and I'm officially back to classes today, hoping for a slow introduction.

Luckily I was able to try to sleep some more during the morning and my class don't start until 1 PM. I don't know how I'll manage to work too in the afternoon but I'm hoping for the best. I hope you shall all have a great start of this new week!

Pink Package.

Picture: We heart it

I just found this cute photography of a pink package/giftbox. One of my best friends E will be turning 22 soon..! Time to start planning her birthday present with my other friend L. I have a few ideas but nothing I can reveal here since I'm afraid E might read it ;)

Yesterday was crazy! We spent the entire night dancing and giggling, we had so much fun. Although I must admit that last night's adventure also made me really sick.. I woke up this morning with an awful cold, again! This is the second time for this summer.

I've been sneezing all day and felt rather weak left with almost no energy. In only a few minutes a great serie will start on TV and after that I'm going straight to bed. Hopefully I might feel just a little bit better tomorrow morning. Hope you all had a good weekend! Dream with the angels ♥

Sunshine on a Saturday.

The awful heat is back. I don't have anything against sunshine but when the temperature reaches above 28+ Celsius it's unbearable. Anyway, luckily I'll be spending most of the day indoors working in air condition.

Afterwards I'll be meeting up L for dinner and hopefully we'll be a bunch of girls who will be heading out dancing around midnight. I wish you all a fantastic Sunday! "I've got a feeling, that tonight's going to be a good night..!"

Sweet Dreams á la Monroe.

Picture: We heart it

“What do I wear in bed? Why, Chanel No. 5, of course.” - Marilyn Monroe

Favourite Friday.

Mood: Woke up with an ambitious mind today
Done: Enjoyed a big breakfast, shower up next
Plans: Work in the afternoon, meet up with the girls tomorrow!
Looking at: My laptop's screen
Listening to: Robyn - Hang with me
Reading: Nothing yet but I will take a metro on the subway later
Drinking: Water with ice
Eating: I just ate breakfast but I'm thinking about getting sushi for lunch..
Worst: No negative thoughts today, just enjoying the fact that it's Friday
Weather: Nothing but sunshine outside my window

A Fairytale gone Bad.

Work it.

I'm completely exhausted after another yet intensive afternoon at work. I could probably need yet another massage for my back is literally killing me or at least the feeling of one thousand of sharp knives along my spine. Ouch..

Anyway tomorrow is a new day and I think some rest is in order. Crazy, it's already midweek? Time really does fly while you're having fun :) Still I'm looking forward a soft Sunday. Apparently we're expecting more rain, I could not be happier. Sweet dreams angels.

Silence speaks Loudly.

Picture: We heart it

Sweet dreams. Dream with the guarding angels ♥

Back to Basics.

Even though classes don't begin until the 16th of August I've decided to get back to my old routines, starting tomorrow. Summer is officially over and it's time to start working out more regular again.

My father and I talked about it the other day and both of us had realized how bad our fitness has become during summer. Oops.. Anyway I'm starting tomorrow and hopefully I'll have my mother/brother to join me ;)

After a long day at work I decided to stay in and watch a movie with my beloved ones ♥ I hope you've had a wonderful weekend! Looking forward to yet another new week. "Tomorrow is always fresh with no mistakes in it." Anne of Green Gables

English Countryside.

Picture: Autumn jacket signed Zara (Woman)

Sorry for the bad picture I had some difficulties with my iPhone this morning.. Here it is, the new jacket I mentioned earlier. Hopefully I will be able to wear it soon, I can't wait :)

The colour is gorgeous as are the small details such as the little brown leather buttons as the checked cotton fabric within. Perfect all weather jacket if you would ask me. But above all I love the fact that it breaths English countryside. Just the way I like it ;)

TGIF.

Good morning! I managed to sleep quite well last night and after a quick shower I feel as good as new. I'm looking forward to get back to work after a quick week of vacation. Anyway I better continue get ready since I'm leaving soon. I just wanted to wish you all fabulous Friday! Remember, try to size the day :)

Awesome Autumn.

Picture: Collage made by me

I'm literally getting ready for my absolute favourite season of the entire year, Autumn. My aim is to wear something similar to the outfit I've selected in the collage above. Brown is a colour I wear all year around this fall is no exception. Oh, how I long to take out my own duffle..

It just reminded me that I have to take it to the dry cleaners to have it washed, last year I forgot to do so. Besides the other day my mom and I went to town we found the p e r f e c t boots. Hopefully they will still be left by next pay-day. Cross your fingers for me please :)

♥ Camel coloured Duffle
♥ Brown Leather Boots
♥ Cable-knit snood
♥ Brown Leather Gloves
♥ Astonishing Alexa by Mulberry

Singing in the Rain.

There is nothing that can make me smile the way I do every time it rains. Today was such a day. Some people may call it depressing, I would rather say refreshing. Anyway a little rain did not stop me from heading out to town, get my minx nails done and spending a nice afternoon in town.

I also managed to find a jacket for a bargain price (!) which I know has been completely sold out everywhere with one exception, the little store I visited today. It breaths English country style, it's classic & apparently I've got this new thing for moss green? Pictures shall come up tomorrow. Anyway it's late and I should try to get some sleep. Sweet dreams, dream with the angels ♥

This is Me missing You. Part IV.

Picture: We heart it

The first time I ever lay my eyes on you it was dark and cold November. The leaves had gone from green to yellow and fallen down to the ground. Amazing for it is a memory I shall always remember.

For I lived through one breath that autumn, your breath. All I secretly kept wishing to myself was for this moment to never end. The way you had affected all my senses, I did not know of this unique bond and its inner depth.

Winter came and I found myself standing on a platform waiting for the suburban train an early Sunday morning with a great smile. I was truly happy having the knowledge that I would found a way to be in your safe embrace very soon. For I thought it was the beginning without an end. To be honest I still miss you, even though it's been a while.

Genius Game.

I'm completely sold of this new game called "Fruit Ninja" which is available as an app to the iPhones/iPads etc. As silly as it may sound I've actually been playing it almost all afternoon. You should try it, I'm sure you will enjoy it too! :) Talking about a fun a bit addicting and "genius" ;) game.

Monday Spa @ Yasuragi.

Pictures: Taken with my iPhone by me

My mother and I had a wonderful spa day at the spa called Yasuragi today. Talking about a great way to start a new week! The friendly and helpful people we met, marvellous massage, breathtaking and peaceful environment are a few of the many things that made our staying more than comfortable and pleasant.

I strongly recommend it for those of you who live or are just visiting Stockholm. This might have been the first visit but certainly not my last at beautiful Yasuragi. P.S. I love my new blue kimono! Very classy & comfortable too! D.S.

Ambitious August.

Summer has finally reached its last month and very soon autumn shall arrive and knock on our front door. I honestly can't wait until cool breezes and coloured again shall appear outdoors.

Anyway I managed to open up a new chapter today. The vacation is officially over and so it is time to get back on track according to my work out schedule. This morning the three of us (my mom, brother & I) went on a 30 min power walk before breakfast (!), which resulted in a great way to start the day. After a shower and some scrambled eggs I felt fit for fight.

I better add some new songs to the iPod and I'll be ready for tomorrow's fun and relaxing plans. Power walk in the morning and the afternoon at Yasuragi. Oh, how I've longed for this marvellous massage. Hopefully they will be able to release tensed nerves in my back and shoulders.

Anyway I should probably try to get some sleep. Sweet dreams! P.S. Welcome Ambitious August! I hope we shall all do well this fall. D.S