Experimenting with cones

The final results are to be continued... 

In the meantime, check out my post as a guestblogger at Nordic Living!

Tasty Herbie

Ahh, it's finally that time of the year! When the herbs in your kitchen actually get enough light to live for a longer period of time. Good for the economy and for the taste buds!
 In the winter time the herbs, don't really survive more than cooking for a couple of meals. Right now, Mr. Parsley and Mrs.Basil is accompagning us in the kitchen and I'll give it a try to keep them alive! Oh, by the way I found a great and funny food/recipe blog yesterday, and felt the urge to share! Check it out, Pass The Sushi! 

Wasabi chips!

I'm in heaven! Vacation, snow, love, friends, good drinks and food.. and now Wasabi chips! Vive la France! The best chip ever made, in my opinion. I have to figure out, how I'll make them start producing these back home..?! After tasting these, I'm hooked!
And the best thing is, it's produced without using palm oil(the reason some people destroy big areas of rainforest to produce, damaging our environment and the lifes of the people trying to protect the rainforest). You should always check your groceries-if they contain palm oil, don't buy it. Choose another one!
Oh and yeah, the chips really are green. Wasabi green and amazingly delicious!

  

Vintage Beer Case

Found this old beer case from the Swedish brand Pripps. It's retro, it's green and it's fun! But I haven't really found it's purpose in the appartment yet, but that usually doesn't take long. That's the exciting part with getting hold of old/vintage stuff - reuse and repurpose! I mean I'm not going to stack beer in it(maybe on a special occasion..), this old case got potential!

Romantique Tulips

With Valentine's around the corner.. shops always get overfilled with "L'amour-Tips & Gifts". Especially and obviously, the flower shops are have to be in the lead for this particular holiday, haha.. I got these amazing so called Romantica Tulips(not the name of the tulips, just of the mixed package of different tulips), packed with great red and pink tones. Absolutely adore this colour combination, and have spread them in different vases all around the appartment. The best thing is also that they're locally produced, something you always should try to find, support and weigh in - when choosing your flowers.

 

 

 

I have been sick the last couple of days, and I really timed it good this time. With beautiful flowers to enjoy and cheer me up at home.

Flavour of the month - Cono Sur

I came across a really tasty and good wine, when a friend visited early this week.. Mmm.. Made from organic grapes(of course!), from Chile. Usually I prefer wines from Italy, especially Sicily.
This was a light yet fruity red wine, so it was perfect for some cozy mingle with some light food and snacks. Nice smooth and round flavours, and a beautiful and simple bottle. It really appealed to me. Maybe it's dumb, but if the bottle's design and label isn't pleasing for my eyes.. if I don't like it, I won't choose it! Would you..?

I've really made it my mission to pick an organic wine, every time I buy a bottle. To try the different/new ones and to increase the demand on the market for organically produced. And it's really paying off, have found a lot of great and now some of my favourite wines.

Shopping/Grocery Bag

A sweet friend in Oslo, bought me this foldable bag in London. I always carry it with me in my purse or bag on a daily basis. Especially if I know I need something from the store. To avoid buying a plastic/paper bag every single time I shop something. Saving a little money, space at home and the obvious main reason - it's better for the environment not to take a new bag every time you shop, in every single store you go to..! No matter how "environment-friendly" the bag is!
But nothing lasts forever, and my precious shopping/grocery bag is beginning to loosen a lot in the seams. So I decided to do a new one with some strong and cute fabric I had at home. Very appropriate for spring and summer. Look how good it turned out!
Haven't been sewing for years, but it was really fun. Now I'm thinking about doing some more easy sewing projects. And after watching "Coco avant Chanel" the other day, I really got inspired to improve my sewing skills.

Our need for Disasters..!?

School project again.. We were supposed to "think outside the box" this time, and create an opening image for a fictional program about how our society is effected by and questioning if we have a supposed need for disasters. The assignment was to do something different, interpret and sum up the theme with one image. This is mine.
I wanted to point out the the growing problem with our consumer society, and also that it is a really big and increasing problem. That it's definitely not taking issues and disasters in the right direction, more like pushing it in the opposite/wrong way. Kind of obvious, when you look at it now. Right? Haha.. ;)
It was fun to do, I really liked working on a black paper. I'm excited to see the other's work in my class, on Thursday.
  

Sleeping Beauty

I don't know what it is, but I'm tired all the time! Maybe it's the change from summer to winter time.. I just feel I'm not getting enough sleep.
Yesterday for example, I overslept.. so I missed the first 45 minutes of class, not ok! And it's awful to wake up and feel the panic and stress that overwhelms you, when realizing what the time is!! Hate it.. So this weekend, I'm really trying to relax. And not setting the alarm, to get up early. Hopefully this feeling will be gone when Monday comes.
Sometimes one just needs to sleep...A lot! Like this polar bear did, when we saw at Copenhagen's Zoo. So peacefully. We really should think more about how we effect this beautiful creature's future.

Hope you'll have a well-rested weekend, I'm sure trying to!

Climate Consequence, part 2

Pole Dancing

Source: Greenpeace www.savethearctic.org

What? You thought I meant something else..?! 

Share this cool guy and make everyone you know sign the petition to save the Arctic. 

Shell has put their plans on ice for the moment, perfect timing for us to make the Arctic into a sanctuary so it'll never be harmed..!

Solar Energy

This is an ad here in Sweden right now for an energy company, focused on sustainable solutions. In the end the text is: "Haven't changed to solar energy yet? Telge Energy - Make a difference now" I love it, in your face!! And with this one I wish you a wonderful Sunday! 

(We don't use this energy company in particular at home, but we use another sustainable choice of course. But with such a brilliant ad, it almost makes you want to change.)

RECYCLE MORE!

#SaveTheArctic

Feels comforting to see people caring about the future.. 

Go Greenpeace, Go! If you haven't signed up for an Arctic sanctuary, do it now. 

Over 1 million people have signed their names, let's reach the goal of 2 million. 

We need to act now.

And if you're thinking that you're not interested in participating.. 

well personally, I would like to call you different names. 

Because the faith of the Arctic concerns the whole world.

(Photo from Greenpeace facebook page 'Save the Arctic')  

Pukka Tea

When I was sick I drank a lot of tea and hot beverages to get and feel better. Still I can feel that the tough cold I got two weeks ago, haven't really left me yet.. so right now I'm drinking a cup of my new favourite herbal tea.
It's Lemongrass & Ginger from the brand Pukka, and the best part - it's 100% organically grown and ethically sourced. Way to go! And good to know, it's also 100% caffeine-free.

Save the Arctic

"The melting Arctic is under threat

 from oil drilling, industrial fishing and conflict.

You can save the Arctic."

#SaveTheArctic

Come on.. it's easy, it only takes a minute of your time and it's the right thing to do! Take a stand and sign your name - we can declare a global sanctuary in the Arctic. Together. It's now or never, quoting the King..

Remember to SHARE afterwards!

Six Degrees by M.Lynas

This really is a book worth reading and I think an eye-opener to many.. Because based on scientific reports and actual facts, this is a possible view into a terrifying future - IF we don't change our ways and focus on the environment. It´s about what consequense every increasing degree can do to the climate on earth, and everyone living on it. How global warming slowly will be the end. I borrowed the book on the local library, and I can't stop reading it because it's scary.. scary because it can become reality.

I think everyone should read it, just to realize the desperate need of the change in our behaviour. And yes, maybe you won't experience those tragic consequences.. but do you want your children/grandchildren or somebody else's to? After you read it, I don't think you would wish your worst enemy that destiny. 

I don't want to sound like a preacher, but if you don't fully understand what global warming is or have some trouble understanding why you should recycle/use less electricity or energy at home/take the bike instead of the car and so on.. I encourage you to read it, then you will have enough explanation.

Summer Nails!

I like to use as much color as possible in the summer - at home, when I draw or work, in the way I dress and especially with different colors on my nails. We know that color is a good way to enhance your tan. 

Although we should all put the nail polish makers under pressure to eliminate or reduce toxic ingredients, as it effects our lifes and the environment. 

But in the meantime we can make sure that the disposal of old or empty nail polish "bottles" is taken care of. Nail polish is hazardous waste. You should leave it at the recycling station. If you don't know where to go with your waste - ask around or browse the internet. There should be a place where you can leave that kind of waste in your city/hometown. 

If you want to have pretty hands, make sure you take responsibility when you've emptied that  beautiful nail polish. Always make sure that the makeup you buy haven't been tested on animals, like IsaDora's nail polish for example.

Cleaning out my closet

Today I'm sorting out clothes that I'm never going to wear again and that can come to better use elsewhere than in the back of my closet.

I try to fix the clothes or give them a new style/color, so I can start to use them again or they will be wearable again for someone else. Maybe they can be part of something new, reuse the fabric in a new garment.
Don't throw a lot of wretched clothes in the trash, go to a public recycling point or site so they can be taken care of the right way.
The best thing to do if the clothes are clean and in one piece - 
you should donate! To friends/family, charities, relief and aid organisations. There could be some sort of clothes rumble nearby, where you can switch clothes with others.
If you don't want to just give them away, try to sell them on the internet or maybe on a flea market/yard sale.


In Sweden the average person throws 8 kilos of clothes in the trash, every year! And we buy 15 kilos a year per person..?! Come on, start consuming wisely! Or your closet will implode..?

Save the Amazon!

1,8 million have signed the petition - Let's reach 2 million! 

I have signed it, and so should you!

Brazil's Congress has just passed a bill that gives loggers and farmers free rein to cut down huge swaths of the Amazon. Only President Dilma can veto it(and a decision will come this week, so hurry to sign it!). Domestic pressure is mounting, but a massive global outcry will prove her international reputation is at stake. The Amazon is vital to life on earth -- 20% of our oxygen comes from this magnificent rainforest, and it plays a key role in mitigating global climate change.

Let's tip her over the edge to stop the Amazon chainsaw massacre -- 

sign the urgent petition and tell everyone!

SIGN THE PETITION HERE!

MORE INFORMATION: 

Brazil's Congress approves controversial forest law (BBC)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-17851237 

Brazil Forest Code Passes In Defeat For Dilma Rousseff (Huffington Post)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/27/brazil-forest-code_n_1457149.html 

Revised Brazilian Forest Code good for environmental criminals, bad for forests (IB Times)

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/20120501/revised-brazilian-forest-code-environmental-criminals-forests-common.htm 

Amazon deforestation record low (BBC)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8358094.stm 

Brazilians reject axing of forest protections (WWF)

http://wwf.panda.org/?uNewsID=200698