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Spring has finally arrived & the projects line up

Just in time for Easter, the weather delighted us with double-digit temperatures (plus degrees!). A lot has happened in the last few months. The most significant change was surely the birth of our son. Furthermore,

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 by Valeria2 Min Reading

Living abroad

New year & spring slowly sneaking in

Now it is already mid-February and the silence here on the blog should be broken. The winter was very mild compared to last year. There were also some icy days, but no temperatures of -26 … Read more

February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 by Valeria4 Min Reading

Living abroad, Restoration

Winter wonderland and homely cosiness just in time for Advent

Just recently, in the second week of November, we went cycling in sunny 16°C weather and the following weekend, bang – the first snow! Somewhat unexpectedly, but at the same time quite obviously just in … Read more

November 25, 2022December 23, 2022 by Valeria3 Min Reading

Restoration

The last project of the year.

The last project of the year is to complete the renovation of the second bedroom on the first floor. Here we have opted for a new coat of paint on the walls and ceiling and … Read more

October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 by Valeria3 Min Reading

Restoration

Long time not heard but we are just busy

It has been a while….. ..that I once again had the time to write something …that I once again had the motivation to write something …that I once again had a topic to write about … Read more

September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 by Valeria3 Min Reading

Restoration

The yellow room – Renovation progress on the first floor

After much deliberation, we decided to focus the renovation on the main house this year. More specifically, the two bedrooms on the first floor. Both were in urgent need of upgrades regarding electricity and heating, … Read more

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 by Valeria6 Min Reading

Family & Fun, Living abroad

Impressions of midsommar 2022 – Excellent weather, wonderful people & delicious food

The preparations for Midsommar started months before – besides a rough plan of what to do on the day, I also put a lot of thought into the food.

July 5, 2022July 5, 2022 by Valeria5 Min Reading

Family & Fun, Living abroad

We have a boat now & a bench

Thought about it, said and done! Now we have a fancy blue rowing boat (with motor). Collection and transport went without a hitch, despite the strong breeze. I spent a day making a DIY wooden … Read more

May 20, 2022May 17, 2022 by Valeria2 Min Reading

Family & Fun, Gardening

Small kittens & enormous progress in the garden

This month two little kittens joined our family, work in the garden is in full swing and everything is in bloom and it’s only the middle of may! Feline season The birth of the kittens … Read more

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 by Valeria5 Min Reading

Living abroad

Home is where I want to be

How fascinating homesickness is. There you are at the Mediterranean enjoying the warm sand under your feet, delicious moules and fine rose wine, and yet you want to go back home. After three weeks in … Read more

April 27, 2022September 12, 2022 by Valeria2 Min Reading

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