I’m hibernating… Not physically, obviously, but mentally. Winter always has that effect on me: I’m tired. Or bored. Maybe both. Perhaps it’s the lack of daylight, or the cold weather.…
The Longest Day of the Year… Today is summer solstice, a.k.a midsummer, or juhannus as we call it in Finland. What it means is that up till now the days…
May is almost over… Is it just me, or is life getting more hectic by the minute? Do you ever feel like you just want everything to stop for a…
It’s been a hot summer… And as our tiny flat doesn’t have air conditioning (very few flats or houses in Finland do), staying at home has been unpleasant, to say…
I’m getting really fed up with winter. Sure, I’ve never been a fan, but the fluctuating temperatures – from barely freezing to cold snaps – and snowstorms followed by sleet…
Happy 100th Finland! My favourite city is all lit up, in blue and white, of course… Happy Independence Day! Tiina Linking up with: Not Dead Yet Style, Elegantly Dressed and Stylish, Garay…
Beer Floating I went to see Beer Floating last week, in the neighbour town. Now, if you’re not familiar with this event, Beer Floating (Kaljakellunta in Finnish) means gently floating down…
6 December 1917 Independence Day is solemn and serious in Finland. It is a national holiday, of course, and people celebrate by going out to dinner with their families. There…
This is my ‘Grace Kelly look’… Well, inspired by Grace Kelly. Or any of those always perfectly polished, super ladylike women. You know the type of woman I mean: never…
