Home Make-Over – our Statement Entryway…

shelf Vittsjö Ikea / tripod Ikea / lampshade Ikea / lanterns Ikea / rug bonprix / mirror similar here and here / Chanel book amazon / yellow book from a local store similar here / black vases Ikea similar here / golden cactus Nanu Nana similar here and here / key bowl Nanu Nana similar here and here / fake plant and planter Ikea

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Good morning my sweet friends,

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I am so happy about today´s blog post cause I am finally starting my my new home series. I have been showing all the rooms after we moved in about three years ago but now I came around to figure out what I want to do with each room and how it should look for the next couple years. There are still some tiny things to fix/do and also two rooms that aren´t quite ready yet but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

The entryway has always bothered me a little since it is the first real room you can see after walking into the house and it should be eye catching but also timeless and classic and stylish. I haven´t even gotten a picture of our entry when we first moved in cause it looked so ugly (the walls needed to be painted so badly, there were no baseboards and the sideboard the owner left was hiddeous) but I tried my best and you can see my first attempt of making it look nicer in this post.

But sometimes better ideas come along our way or let´s just be honest I needed the console table in the living room so I was searching for a new option and my first try always leads me to Ikea (where I am usually never dissapointed and I wasn´t).

I got the Vittsjö shelf from Ikea in white and it looked really good in my entryway (I had planned it to go somewhere else in the first place but I didn´t like it at all so I changed pieces and voilá) matching all the other pieces of furniture and light fuxtures. The mirror has been replaced by this vintage looking one. I got it from a small store but I will link some similar options below. The rug and the tripod lamp were the only two pieces that stayed. The rug itself is from bonprix, a german retailer, but I might also find some similar options. I really love that it looks used like an old piece of luggage so it totally fits the theme here.

The tripod lamp is such a great addition to the entryway (and would probably be to any room but it needs space) cause it looks so artsy and cool. The lampshade and the tripod are sold separate so you could also use it as a hanging light fixture if you like. Both are from Ikea and as far as I know still available.

Other rooms I am planning on posting in the next couple weeks are our tiny powder bath, our kitchen and our master bath. Also I hope our master bedroom is going to be ready decorated soon.

Have a look at the HOUSE category on the blog for more inspiration and as always thanks for stopping by.

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Cobalt Blue Oversized Blazer Jacket + Mini Studded Crossbody Bag….

cobalt blue blazer bonprix old simlar here and here / mom jeans H&M sold out similar here and here / pumps Buffalo old similar here and here / bib-front blouse H&M similar here and here / crossbody bag Fashion Drug similar here and here

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Good morning guys,

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how in the world can it be Monday again? I am so back with every kind of work at home and also blog work. I am in a total rut and don´t know why. Maybe the weather gets to me. It has been so bad on the weekend. Strong winds and so much rain. I do have planned so many spring looks for you guys and can´t shoot them. Rain would be okay cause we can shoot somewhere under a roof but the wind is a real pain in the a**. And guess what ?? At the moment it is snowing !! This is insane. I am really looking forward to Easter and all the pretty looks and decorations but snow really slows me down.

But of course I do have a nice look for you today. A casual work/running errands look from when the weather was just fine. Two weeks ago!!! Although my favorite color is red I can´t turn down a bright blue shade since it is just too gorgoeus. I paired it with a simple pair of mum jeans in a light wash so that it would also work when you are wearing it at a more casual office. The bib-front blouse is just one of the cutest I got. These pieces always remind me of old english clothing like in Downtown Abbey. The accessory color in this look had to be a pretty shade of cognac brown which rounds-up the blues and blends in so well with the white but in fact you could use any color you like from black to gray to red.

The change of the seasons is something I really loathe because I can´t wear my dresses without tights and since I am so fed up of tights from the winter I rather wear pants then which satisfies me not everytime. Do you like dressing for inbetween seasons or rather not ??

Thanks for stopping by. Take care. See you.

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My Amazon Buys – February…

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Good morning guys,

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if you are a longtimer follower you have probably noticed that I love amazon. They carry everything you could ever look for in endless options and price points and so much more. So since I am frequently buying things from amazon I thought I could share my monthly amazon finds/buys cause I LOVE reading what other people get on amazon. And without further ado here we go for the month of Feburary.

Apelt table runner // This is going to be the runner for my Easter brunch table this year. I love the rich spring colors and the all the flowers so my table decor is going to be colorful and full of tulips as well. Apelt table cloths are my brand cause the quality is insane good for a very reasonable price and the motives and different styles are endless.

Makeup organizer // I got this cause it is the most hyped makeup organizer since the clear one from Styled Collection and I also like that you can adjust the size of the different compartments to the products you are taking with you. That is a great tool if you love/want to stay organized while travelling and have an overview at all time what you are bringing with you. If you are interested in a seperate blog post about the product be sure to check back next week as I am reviewing mine a lot closer on the blog.

Potatoe grater // Awesome if you are planning on making lots of dishes based on a potatoe dough. It grates perfectly and all you further have to do is to mix your potatoes with the other ingredients. Love using it and it doesn´t hurt your hands at all.

Initial necklace // Since this has been all over the place for such a long time I finally gave in and got the dupe version on amazon. It´s not that that I didn´t want it in first place but the Céline version was just too pricey and sold out too quick. I got the K and the R and

Shirataki noodles // On my hunt for carb and sugar less products (I do have a small metabolic disorder but more on that in another post) I came across these noodles and I have to admit I have never heard of them before and I have been very sceptical regarding taste, consistency and smell but I am really satisfied. If I had to compare them they would be the most similar to chinese glass noodles but with less carbs. Super easy to use for meals and not bad either. I only had the Spaghetti so far but might get other noodle shapes or rice next.

Protein cookies // I have been on the hunt for a sweet treat with practically no sugar for a long time and I finally pulled the trigger on this one. To be honest I expected THE worse but I was pleasantly surprised. They are nothig compared to real cookies in terms of flavor or softness or taste but they are totally okay. The cookie itself is pretty compact but it is chewy and it doesn´t taste to bad, also I have a feeling that it saturates pretty quickly cause I can not eat more than a half with my coffee. I don´t eat sweets everyday but sometimes I get a craving and now I can eat half a protein cookie and everything is fine. I would not recommend them if you would like to eat them on a daily base or more than one a day cause they are pricey. I had the normal chocolate flavored this time but I am going to order the white chocolate next.

Protein cereal // Also another way to save myself from eating to much sugar and carbs and it also helps me to stay full for a longer time after breakfast. 30 gr might not be a lot but it is absolutely enough.

Wilton food coloring // The best food color for cakes or frostings ever. Super pigmented and beautiful shades. Worth every cent.

Magnesium citrate // I got this for Florian because he first used normal Magnesium but it didn´t do a lot for him (always has problems with muscle cramps in his calfs áfter soccer games), but this daily supplement has been of great use.

Wow, seems like this has been a food focused month.

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15 easy Spring Looks to recreate now…

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Good morning guys,

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since I have been blogging for a few years now I got so many looks I loved but never came around to share again. So for the awesome weather and upcoming spring I am sharing some of my best and most liked spring looks. All the pieces are still in fashion and would look adorable wearing them again this year. I am linking straight to the post so you can get any clothing information there.

Colorful Prints // view post here

Casual Office Look // view post here

Colorful Stripes // view post here

Riviera inspired Look // view post here

Denim Culottes + Blush // view post here

Flower print all-over / view post here

Gingham Midi Skirt // view post here

Ladylike in Stripes // view post here

Perfect Easter Dress // view post here

Allrounder Leopard Print // view post here

White Peplum Blouse + Tulips // view post here

Pink sweater // view post here

Flower Pants + Bell Sleeve Top // view post here

Wrap Skirt + Gingham Flats // view post here

Yellow Denim Jacket // view post here

I just can´t wait to dress for spring. It is supposed to get about 15° C tomorrow so there will definitely be lots of color and light materials involved. And not only for Friday but for the whole weekend. Hopefully it just rains during the night so that we enjoy the days in their fullest.

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