Last month through my phone/ Autumnal bliss

 The end of fall is almost here. I know I haven't written here in a while, but that's only because I've been enjoying this season so much! I have especially enjoyed this year's autumn and tried not to leave out anything from the to do list. Afternoon walks in the forest, reading a book on the bench outside, watching sunsets wrapped in a blanket, collecting dead leaves and chestnuts and making art with my baby (well he's not a baby anymore but for me he is :) , taking pictures of the fall foliage, walks with my dog Micho, baking cookies,getting in touch with friends more... This autumn has fullfilled all my expectations.

 One thing I was looking forward to this fall, was also spending more time around animals. Seeing the horses more often and feeding them and getting close to all kinds of animals that are living around here. I even thought about adopting a cat. We'll see in the future.

 The trees have turned red here so quickly and in two or three days the leaves will be gone.
I've been enjoying take away coffee lately, autumn is my favorite season to have a warm drink in the hand while walking.

Also I've been missing a big city lately, craving that fast big city life, so a trip to Nancy tomorrow should satisfy that urge. I am getting used to the small town though, it has plenty of charms. People are nicer, kinder it seems and the life isn't rushed, it doesn't feel so fast. Also the people that serve you coffee/food for example care more in small towns it seems. There is time for an eye contact and a little conversation with a shop assistant or a cashier, while in the big city nobody cares to talk to a stranger and slow the things down. That small town charm is deffinitely getting to me. :)


 Shirt - Pimkie
Jacket -Gap
Jeans- G Star Raw

Baby Hat- Zara Kids
Baby Shirt and Vest - Sergent Major

Croatian escape

 I've been waiting for a good holiday on the beach for too long. Honestly it's been on my mind almost every day so I finally got my beach escape! This country has everything you are looking for if you love clean beaches and turquoise waters. The calm sea is perfect for babies too so it offers all kinds of advantages. To small and big. Sea, mountains , sunshine, ice cream , what else could you possibly want? Ok now I really sound like an advert for Croatia but it honestly is one of my favorite places on earth. Haha I should maybe move there. Actually I did spend some time living and working there. So it does feel like my second home.

 The walks around the emerald beaches are my favorite. After swimming ofcourse. I did a lot of that. Had some amazing ice-cream too, found some great flavours this summer. My favorite was farm cheese and dark chocolate.

 Luckily we had a really good weather the whole time , but we did get some big waves towards the end of the trip and that is my favorite thing to do a little floatie surfing through the big waves, well big for the Adriatic sea!

 We also visited Makarska town almost every evening with my parents. It's fun to walk through the markets and shop the souvenirs.

 We stayed in an apartment in a small village where just above the village we had a fire in the mountains. Almost every day we watched the planes trying to put it out. The storm did the job in the end.

I feel better with a tan and so relaxed now, it has to last me through the whole winter though, which is quite long here. Thank you Croatia. Now I am ready for the autumn!

Autumn or Fall we get excited all

I know it's only August but I am already getting excited about the fall. It is my favorite season and I already started a countdown haha. I can't wait for the beautiful colors and the crisp air to come.
I even made a bucket list of things to do this autumn!I thought I'd share them with you.
So here we go:
Bucket list for fall 2017

1. Go apple picking at a local orchard

2.Decorate your porch with fall flair to sip a hot cocoa on

3.Take a fall foliage bike ride

4.Knit a fall scarf

5. Stay in an Inn with view of fall foliage

6.Visit a local candle shop

7.Bake a pumpkin bread

8.Craft with fallen leaves

9.Bring a fresh pie to a neighbour
Spread the fall cheer by delivering a freshly made pie to a neighbour in need

10.Open the windows to let the crisp air in

11.Go window shopping

In France they actually call it window licking. Halloween is not as big of a holiday in France as it is in US but the French do love to dress their windows in a very fashionable artsy way. So to see the windows in autumnal colors and even with Halloween decor in any town in France is usually an artistic experience.From chocolate shops to clothes shops they all make it look pretty or tastefully scary!

12.Go for a walk in the forest to pick the mushrooms
Need an excuse to spend some quiet time in the forest?

13.Watch a scary movie under cozy blankets alone or with your favorite companion.

14.Go to a haunted house

15. Go antiquing for cozy decorating finds

16.Toast pumpkin seeds

17.Go for a walk on a foggy morning

18. Infuse every drink with a apple pie/cinnamon flavour

19.Use an old sweater as a crafting material

20.Make dinner inside a pumpkin "bowl"

21.Create a new fall scent for your home

22.Go for a weekend Getaway in the mountains

23.Master your pie recipes

24.Cook with squash

www.bonappetit.com/recipe/squash-and-broccoli-rabe-lasagna

25.Decorate your home with seasonal touches

26.Sip warm apple cider on a porch
27.Bundle up in your favorite sweater scarf and boots

28.Take your family to a fall festival

29.Add pumpkin to your popular recipes

30.Hang a pretty wreath on your front door

 31. Put the fairy lights on
As the days get shorter and darker it always creates a little more magic.

 32. Travel to your favorite autumnal places

 33.Go for horse ride to admire the beauty of the landscape
Or go to a farm and feed the horses, goats, sheep, just get close to animals and the nature.

 34.Go for a train ride
even if it's just a couple of stops to admire the fall foliage from the train can be pretty relaxing too.