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time of the aquarius

Collections ------- Keräilyeriä

New Essence Plus wine glasses, a gift from Annika´s bloggers party. She really had a great sponsors. Glasses found a place, we really need these. Above is Richard Lindh´s 60´s flower pot and Paul...

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time of the aquarius

Stairs and deck -------- Portaat, patio ja party

Cottage´s stairs are now ready and deck almost... We still need few more blocks. Next weekend I will do some plantings for front of the patio. And then we need an outdoor table and chairs. At...

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Summer giveaway-------- Kesäarvonta

Summer holidays are coming and maybe you need new sun glasses, espadrilles shoes or leather tote bag? I have a giveaway sponsored by Zalando. Prices are: two gift vouchers worth 50€. So what to do?...

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Empty walls -------- Seinät tyhjenee

I took down all the posters and made a quick Thursday cleaning. Clean, white walls makes the feeling of empty space and once a while it´s refreshing. Weekend plan is to start building a new deck...

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One week to go -------- Viikko viel

One week to go, then its holiday and countryside is calling us. I already started to clean my computer, next will be my head. My own storage space is full. Have a nice wednesday! *** Viikko vielä,...

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New lamp & cutlery ------- Lamppu sekä Savoniat

Cottage´s small kitchen and new lamp (which I found from Ellos -40% sale). During the summer holidays I hopefully figure out what to do with the stoves back space. Tiles? -maybe, or just paint......

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Geraniums with pal -------- pal ja pelargoniat

Last week Tivoli Audio had a press day. After the event I got basic the press bag but instead of the normal brochure, memory stick and ad mug content, there was PAL® radio. What can I say? Just...

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New from Iittala -------- Uutuuksia Iittalalta

Iittala group ( Iittala, Arabia, Hackman, Fiskars) presented yesterday their fall news like Elina ans Klaus Aalto´s Vakka plywood "baskets", Leimu & Lanter lamps and Fiskars Kitchen Garden herb...

Jun 6, 2013 Like

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Summer pictures --------- Kesän luontokuvaa

I think these white-tailed deers were posing to me. I took pictures through our cottages (bedroom) window. They are visiting us regularly. Cute, aren´t they? *** Kuten jo sanoin, blogi leviää...

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on my wishlist -------- toivelistalla

These I just want (for summer)... apc cork high heels I already found -80% sale from here. Great summer bargain. Grey linen sheets from Merci and bikini tops from COS. Outdoor shower will be my...

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For your bad hair days

Sun shines and wind blows so one tip... I bought the bottle from my hair dresser few months ago ( so this is not an payed ad !) and just one drop is enough. Ad says: A luxury oil, but bottle looks...

May 31, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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Granit opens tomorrow -------- Granit aukeaa huomenna

Tomorrow opens the first Granit store in Helsinki. Thank you Sweden, we have waited for this!My country house decorations are mostly now done but still have to check the store tomorrow, if I still...

May 29, 2013 Like

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Botanica

Some snapshots from last weekend. I spend three beautiful but workful days here with kids. Lot´s of work (mostly dull renovating) but also some decorating (which is the fun part). And as you can...

May 28, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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One month to go -------- Ja kuukausi vielä

Right now it feels like time is running too fast. I think yesterday was Monday...I just realized that there´s only one month left and then its Midsummer and summer holiday starts. Have a nice week!...

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Almost summer -------- Melkein kesä

Crazy kids, seawater is around +14°C and they just wanted to swim. Last autumns best sale bargains were those neoprene suits. With those on, swimming in a cold seawater is (almost) okay. This...

May 20, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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For the Friday -------- Perjantaille

It´s friday, the day when we are leaving to country side. After work we are packing the car and if the traffic is okay, it takes about two and half / three hours to get there. Our tiny cottage has...

May 17, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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For my budget friendly summer kitchen -------- Kesäkeittiötä budjetilla

My favorite outdoor products comes from Swedish Röshults. Yes, I have expensive taste... but reality is that I have tight budget so here´s some ideas for my budget-friendly summer kitchen:Black...

May 16, 2013 Like

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spray paint with a copper -------- kuparin hohtoa kasvimaalle

For the latest Deko magazine I made a styling for all green thumbs. With a copper spray paint I made a simple paint diy for a basic (cheap) zinc watering can, bought from Clas Ohlson. Be patient...

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Todays outfit and new patio -------- Päivän asu ja uusi patio.

Happy but exhausted. Most of the painting is now done and also summer houses sauna´s new patio is almost ready. One step and bannister are still unfinished but you can already see what´s coming....

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Plant shelf -------- Taimihyllyllä

Kekkilä (a Finnish company specialised in growing mediums and mulches) sent their Plant Shelf to me. I´m fan of these multipurpose products, which of course, are made for pots and plants but here...

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paint paint and paint -------- maalia, maalia ja vähän viel maalia

I worked like a machine for three days. My plan was just paint few walls, just test the paint but then... I painted the sauna house and almost entire main house. Only back of the house and some...

May 5, 2013 Like

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shapes and colors -------- muotoja

Some inspiring shapes and colors. Marble shopping board I bought for my last photo shoot and Nick Fraser´s terracotta pot is my everlasting favorite. Tomorrow is already May and I´m pretty sure we...

Apr 30, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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few little things -------- pari pikkujuttua

There´s a nice flea market on the way to our cottage. Last time when I drove here I found this rattan stool to kids bedroom. Its perfect for reading bedtime stories. Muuto´s green flower pots are...

Apr 28, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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no more snow or ice -------- kesää kohti

I drove to country side yesterday with my three years old son and now we are back home. This time little Bruno was my renovating buddy. I had some doubts how things would turn out but everything...

Apr 27, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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48 square meters -------- 48 neliötä

Two bedrooms, tiny kitchen and living room = together 48 square meters plus sauna with a small guest room (first picture), that´s our cottage. No running water or other exclusive elements....

Apr 22, 2013 Like

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a rainy day -------- sadepäivää

Yesterday, after work I drove here ( to our cottage) with my elder son. It´s raining but I don´t mind. He´s playing Nintendo and I´m reading Joy Adamson´s Born Free. Tomorrow I´ll continue...

Apr 19, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Right now I should pay some bills and do serious work but here I am just playing cards with some photos. Working from home is once a while bit difficult.But, it seems like at the end of this week...

Apr 16, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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same place different year -------- sama paikka, eri vuosi

About three and half years ago, when I started my blog, this was a baby room, little Bruno had a crib here. Now room belongs to my little tweenie who collects nail polishes and plays basketball....

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collections -------- keräilyerät

Some stuff to our cottage. Plan was to leave tomorrow but youngest is now sick and I´m following him and fast... The whole spring has bean like this. Renovating with three kids is not very easy, If...

Apr 11, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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mr Morris --------- pikkuherra Morris

I got it yesterday, the Morris table on the front. Hanna ( I call her the goddess of the cooking books) called -I have one extra Morris table, it´s slightly scratched but you can maybe fix it. Do...

Apr 9, 2013 Like

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time of the aquarius

Written by

Minna Jones

Collections ------- Keräilyeriä

Stairs and deck -------- Portaat, patio ja party

Summer giveaway-------- Kesäarvonta

Empty walls -------- Seinät tyhjenee

One week to go -------- Viikko viel

New lamp & cutlery ------- Lamppu sekä Savoniat

Geraniums with pal -------- pal ja pelargoniat

New from Iittala -------- Uutuuksia Iittalalta

Summer pictures --------- Kesän luontokuvaa

on my wishlist -------- toivelistalla

For your bad hair days

Granit opens tomorrow -------- Granit aukeaa huomenna

Botanica

One month to go -------- Ja kuukausi vielä

Almost summer -------- Melkein kesä

For the Friday -------- Perjantaille

For my budget friendly summer kitchen -------- Kesäkeittiötä budjetilla

spray paint with a copper -------- kuparin hohtoa kasvimaalle

Todays outfit and new patio -------- Päivän asu ja uusi patio.

Plant shelf -------- Taimihyllyllä

paint paint and paint -------- maalia, maalia ja vähän viel maalia

shapes and colors -------- muotoja

few little things -------- pari pikkujuttua

no more snow or ice -------- kesää kohti

48 square meters -------- 48 neliötä

a rainy day -------- sadepäivää

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