Calendar
on Nov 22, 2009 Another New York find is this old commercial calendar. Far more stylish than many of the commercial handouts made these days...Tämä mainoskalenteri on yksi New Yorkin löytöjämme. Tyylikkäämpi kuin suuri osa nykyajan liikelahjoista ja mai...

New York, New York
on Nov 21, 2009 in travel antiques new york Husband bought this vintage Empire State Building piggy bank on 25th street Antique garage in New York City. Old printing blocks are from a small vintage/curiosa store on Court Street, Brooklyn. Wish I could see the real ESB soon... No matter how man...

Oh gosh!
on Nov 20, 2009 in cocktails Cocktail of the week is fresh and easy to mix.Oh, Gosh!1 1/2 oz light rum1 1/2 oz triple sec1 oz lime juiceShake well with ice and strain in  to a martini glass.Wasabi crusted peanuts accompany well this fresh coctail.Viikon cocktail on raikas j...

Shrimp pasta
on Nov 19, 2009 in recipies This pasta is simple and fast. A friend who made me this pasta used jumbo shrimp tails in salted water, I use frozen ones.20 unfrozen jumbo shrimp tails2 garlic cloves1 dl olive oil 1 dl parmigiano romano shaves½ dl toasted pine nutshandful of basil...

Rabbit bags by Furla
on Nov 18, 2009 in Milan shopping style I saw these Alice in Wonderland inspired Furla bags from their Talent Hub collection and umbrellas in their Paris store earlier this fall. Will go for a long weekend in Milan in December, but I am afraid they migt be sold out by then... Would love to...

In need of a nap...
on Nov 17, 2009 in animals Life has been busy lately, I have been working very long hours for a long time and feel slightly worn out at the moment. Hope I could stay in and take a nap like this little friend...Elämä on ollut viime aikoina kiireistä, olen työskennellyt pitk...

Home made pesto
on Nov 16, 2009 in colours recipies Home made pesto is easy to makse and so much better than store bought. Besides in pasta, you can use it in risotto, salads, tomato mozzarella salad, dip your bread in it etc. It also makes a good homemade gift for your host.Homemade pesto2 bunches of...

Yet another commercial sign
on Nov 14, 2009 in interior antiques This old Maggi commercial we bought in Berlin few years ago. We had just visited a wonderful, but very expensive antique store specialized only in enamel signs and ols tins. Coud not afford anything there! Soon after we passed a junk shop, popped in...

Good hair day
on Nov 13, 2009 in hair living Hope to have as good hair day as this Egyprian beauty has! Finally managed to book a hairdresser for this afternoon (although I should have had an appointment already weeks earlier...); an early departure from work, new hairstyle and highlights! Happ...

Decadence
on Nov 12, 2009 in recipies food Made this decadent dessert some weeks ago, unfortunately the photo is not the best possible.1 package biscotti (Italian hard almond cookie)0,5 dl vino santo (Italian dessert wine)5 figs1 dl whipping creme1 dl mascarpone0,5 dl toasted slivered almonds...