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24.12.11

happy holidays

packing packing packing

christmas without christmas tree. First time we are aranging our christmas presents under a candleholder instead of a christmas tree. Normally we buy one on the 24th but this year we decided against it, because we are going on holidays tomorrow, so it would not really pay off. Anyways - merry christmas to all of you! Now I need to finish packing!

23.12.11

refrigerator lovestory


meltdown. It happened this year, around my birthday, when our refrigerator decided to give up the ghost. The mean thing about it was - not only that it was in the middle of summer and I was craving for cold drinks and ice cream - that it worked again from time to time. We thought that it was because of the heat and since it was only 3 years old, that it would only be temporarily. It didn't work for a few days and then worked again just normally. This happened several times. Every time I thought it recovered, I bought a huge Ben&Jerrys Ice Cream, but next time when I opened the freezer all I found, was a melted something. Three times we had somebody over to repair it, they even exchanged the entire electronic system, but nothing helped. To make a long story short, after nearly 6 months - the last 2 we used the balcony as a replacement, since it was cold outside - we finally got a new refrigerator. I can't tell you how happy I am! To be able to open its door and find a cold carton of milk makes my day! So next time when you look at yours, just think of how it would be without it and don't take it for granted :)

20.12.11

lieblingsSCHMUCKstück


Souvenir. Got this precious thing from my godmother for christmas - I was allowed to open it beforehand! It's a necklace by designer Nicole Billi. The chain holds different things she collected in different cities, so every jewel is unique. Nice gift, huh?

It's also an easy DIY, if you have an old watch that you like but doesn't work anymore, just put it on a chain. This one actually still works.

19.12.11

.*.*.*.*.


Since several days I go to bed hoping, that I will wake up in the morning and see the street in front of my window, covered with crispy fresh, white snow. I like how snow changes the character of the city and make me accept the cold wind.  In the meantime I just have to look at this photo I took last year. Sigh.

17.12.11

trying to remember the books' color


1000. Yesterday I got this huge book, for helping planning my parents' friends' apartment. 
A few days ago I decided to organize my bookshelf by color - don't ask me why. I didn't relly have a system before so I guess this is an improvement. Good thing there is a spot left at the grey section!

16.12.11

cable knit


all new black things. I've been looking for a black cable knit sweater for what seemed to be an eternity. Found this one yesterday. Wooho! Actually I'm wearing it right now and it's a bit scratchy, but I can live with that. 
Never would have thought I would buy shoes at H&M but I saw these black booties a few weeks ago, yesterday they were 50% off, so I thought I will give them a try.

make a wish

This photo I found here
Porte Bonheur. Bought this little bracelet as a present today at Van Rycke store in the first district of Vienna. They have a zillion different pendants, materials and colors to choose from. The story behind: When you put it on, you have to make a wish, when the green ribbon falls off, it will come true. Such a cute thing. I want one for myself...

13.12.11

12.12.11

too lazy for photoshop...

Before 

After

ToyCamera AnalogColor. Discovered this photo editing application and I must say it's quite cool. You can choose from different presets that give your photos an analog look within seconds. There are also different frames you can choose from. Until now, I used to use an application called Poladroid, which turns your pictures into Polaroids.

7.12.11

like walking on water


Blue is making the difference. A few days ago I saw on this blog that there was a sale going on on steve madden homepage! Every shoe was 30% off as well as free shipping. Good thing to have a sister who lives in the US. She just posted this photo on my facebook wall! Now I just have to wait for 2 more weeks to actually wear them. Until then, keeping my fingers crossed that they will fit!

You can still get 15% off and free shipping with promo code TROPROUGE15.

6.12.11

one more heart a day




Memories. Like every year I made Advent calendars for some of my friends. But they never are as creative as the one I got from my boyfriend. I got 24 envelopes, everyone containing a picture of us. So on christmas day I will have a complete photo album. Love it!

5.12.11

FSS


Weekend. Since I had a tiny-mini "operation" on Friday I've spent a relaxing weekend with cooking Paella, baking Banana-Chocolate Cookies and watching Carnage - gotta love Christoph Waltz' acting and Kate Winslet's scarf as well as the apartment the whole film took place!

2.12.11

let me introduce to you...



YAY. Remember this post? Well, my new friend is finally here. The Fuji X10 is my third camera, besides my old time friend Nikon D80 and my beloved Polarioid S70. Next on my wishlist is a camera case, but I don't really know if I will buy a classical leather case, since I want to use the camera as my "all day camera" and don't want to carry a bulky case with me all the time. Also love these old school leather straps by the japanese company Roberu.

1.12.11

todays ohrwurm


Lana Del Rey - Video Games

On repeat. This song fits the grey weather outside just perfectly...

Sadly I missed the postman in the morning, need to get up really early tomorrow, so that I will be the first one in line at the postoffice, because there is something I've been waiting for desperately. Can you guess what it might be? More on that tomorrow....