Snaps from the weekend

On Saturday we took the monthly pic for Alva. But my 35mm lens wasn’t ‘wide’ enough so I ended up doing them with my phone. And I totally forgot to do the monthly post! Must now. Asap. I got up before the others and found the pool as still as a forest lake. You can […]

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Alva’s first bonnet!

Have you seen those pretty bonnets and sunhats on instagram lately? Me too and I love them! So much that I bought a pattern and tried out one myself. I’m pleased with the result even though I need some practice :) Doing what she does all day, looking at her hands. And she has already […]

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Florals and stripes capsule

Ok, we are back on track and I can’t wait until school starts and we move home again. I love it here and having a pool and huge garden is great but when September comes I want to get back to our routine (or A routine at least *caugh*) and clean and organize a bit. […]

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Why I minimize

My previous post might be a bit confusing, I talk about buying when in fact I try to buy less and minimize more so I want to explain myself. In fact it’s more about me preferring to spend money on durable things than clothes and other consumables. And not buying more than you actually need. […]

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Simplify more

In my strive to have a more simplified life, not spend too much and minimize our waste, I told you I’ve decided to make a capsule wardrobe for Alva. I’ve already made it for the boys, and it works so well, they have one outfit per day of the week + some extras. Now of course […]

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