Weekend Inspiration #7

Where's the Fun?

I am struggling a bit trying to blog more regularly. I often put things together and discard them because I think they're really lame and of no interest to my 7 readers (oh, wait, I might have 9 - yeah) but seriously, where's the fun in that? 

Also, I really want to post more pictures from Christianshavn because there are so many cute corners and funny nooks on this little island. But by the time I come home from work it's dark! - yes, we've officially entered "depression time" in Denmark. I've always found this time of year difficult. As much as I love to snuggle up inside with a good book, lots of coffee or glögg (mulled wine) and goodies I also love (love, love, love) warm weather and the light Nordic summers. 

So until I get more organized this post is a small accumulation of a few important coffee moments I had on a trip I took to Asia a while ago. Whenever I felt overwhelmed I found a café and had a "cup o' joe" and simply watched the world go by. I quickly learned that when in doubt (about anything, really) grap a coffee and see how things quiet down and fall into place.  

coffee on a coffee plantation in laos

phnom penh, cambodia

dalat, vietna

ha noi, vietnam

ha noi, vietnam

ha noi, vietnam

The Little Paris Kitchen

My mother and sister are foodies and very good cooks - so I decided at an early age that my mission in life simply was to enjoy their fabulous  meals (I love food) - and afterwards kindly offer to do the dishes. So far it's worked but I seriously need to learn to enjoy cooking. 

Anyway, I suppose I can cook, I just enjoy doing other things more but I will challenge myself and "The Little Paris Kitchen" is going to help me. I will try my hands at  the "Oeufs en Cocotte" first.

The Little Paris Kitchen
Rachel Khoo
Penguin 2012

Weekend Inspiration #6

Eggs Benedict from Luna's Diner

If you find yourself walking aimlessly on Christianshavn in dire need of a meal that's not too heavy but enough to keep you going for more sightseeing stop in your tracks and head straight to Luna's Diner* and order their "eggs benedict." You will not be disappointed. 

The eggs are served in three variations and my favourite is the Mexican style. 

check out their entire menu here

*I have a huge crush on this place and is planning to devote an entire section to Luna' Diner alone, stay tuned!

The Perfect Red from Helena

I have been looking for the perfect red lipstick for ages and today I finally found it. I picked Helena Rubinstein's "Celestial Red"#350 from the "Wanted Stellars" line and I love it because it's not a heavy red but light and a little transparent with a bit of  shimmer which means I don't need a lip liner. Thus the perfect red for work and social outings. 

Helena Rubinstein, who fondly was referred to as "madame" by her employees, allegedly said: "there are no ugly women, only lazy ones" - a statement which gives hope to some of us, ha ha. 

Weekend Inspiration #5