Author Archives: an ordinary woman

Suede

I have always had a fondness for shoes with straps, whether it’s sandals, espadrilles or like these in mustard suede with pointed toe & heels. (although not too high heels). 

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Take care / Marie

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Fruit bowl

Sometimes the simplest ideas are apparently very logical once you have them in front of you – like this watermelon used as a fruit bowl. It’s simple, ingenious & very appealing.

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Take care / Marie

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Grey curtains

Textiles in general are for me essential for a home – the soft feel, colour, shape, attenuate noise level, block out daylight, etc.

Right now I am looking for curtains in certain material & quality – white to one room & grey to another. It’s just hard to find the right grey colour …

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Take care / Marie

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Drinks

The mere sight of these beautiful, colourful & artistic-made drinks in various drinking glasses is  enough to create a festive atmosphere.

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Take care / Marie

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Circus

Circus creates a warm feeling in the stomach & evokes many beautiful memories from the time when our boys grew up. Each summer, & a number of visiting circuses around the country each season – we rushed to buy tickets for the evening show, dress up nicely (for some reasons) & queue up in popcorns & cotton candy lines before entry.

The mere sight of the tents in bright colours from the distance was enough to create excitement & anticipation.

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Take care / Marie

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