March 10, 2016 / 0 Comments

Rainy Morning

It’s a rainy morning here today. It’s cool outside and I was up not long after five with Mr. Michie. He has a long day ahead of him and a late school night, so I made one of his favourites for breakfast: buttermilk biscuits and sausage patties.

I am not always a morning person, but I do love being up early, when the rest of the world is still asleep and everything is quiet. I like the amount I can get accomplished in the morning before the clock turns to double digits. I turned on a lamp in the den and put on some music while I went about making biscuits.

This morning my music of choice was Carole King. She is one of my favourites. You can’t go wrong with a good cup of coffee, a hot breakfast, and Carole King on a rainy morning.

March 2, 2016 / 0 Comments

A Snail’s Pace

Yesterday Mr. Michie had a conference near Regent’s Park and I had the afternoon off, so we decided to meet. It was wonderful! It felt like we were being naughty, just walking around, taking in the world, while everyone else was at work.

He bought me a surprise and as the sales woman wrapped it, she asked if it was a special occasion? To which we replied, “YES! We are together for the afternoon!”. Just being together is special occasion enough for us. We wandered slowly, letting everyone else pass us by. We were absolutely content with our stolen afternoon. Here’s to more stolen afternoons!

February 22, 2016 / 0 Comments

Copenhagen

I have a secret! Mr. Michie surprised me on Valentine’s by telling me he was taking me to our beloved city for a short break! I almost passed out with delight! We bundled up and walked through the snow to some of our favourite places and made some new discoveries along the way too. We ate delicious food, lit candles in our apartment and watched the river go by at night. It was very hygge!

Our view of the river.

Le Gourmand on Værnedamsvej. This street is the “mini Paris” of Copenhagen.

Blomsterskuret, the most amazing flower shop. Also located on Værnedamsvej.

Tulips for sale at Blomsterskuret.

Snow laden branches.

A walk in the snow.

Lunch at the Louisiana Museum.

Physichromie 497, Carlos Cruz-Diez at the Louisiana Museum.

A different way to view the world, Louisiana Museum.

Juicy Burger Order.

Juicy Burger potatoes.

Brisket, sweet pickles and mac ‘n cheese at Warpigs.

Hushpuppies with pimento cheese at Warpigs.

Louisiana Museum
Juicy Burger
Warpigs

February 6, 2016 / 0 Comments

Hello? It’s Me!

James Corden is an extremely funny and talented man. I think we have watched one of his latest “Carpool Karaoke” videos at least a dozen times. I wish I was in the backseat of this car ride! What a HOOT!

January 31, 2016 / 1 Comment

“M&M” Date Night #4

We’ve had lots of date nights, I’ve just been having too much fun on them to record anything. But last night, I pulled out our vintage projection screen, Mr. Michie set up the projector and we watched Moonrise Kingdom. I don’t think you can go wrong with a Wes Anderson film!

We made camp fire grilled flatbread pizzas, drank wine, and in homage to the French music, we had French vanilla bean custard with a raspberry puree for dessert. All the fairy lights were lit and we stayed cozy under blankets and just lounged around. Happiness is…

December 25, 2015 / 0 Comments

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas! xx

December 20, 2015 / 0 Comments

Sounds of the Season

The decorations are hung, the fairy lights are twinkling, the candles are lit and we are listening to a lot of Christmas music at the moment. In particular, one of my favourites: A Charlie Brown Christmas. You can never go wrong with Vince Guaraldi, he’s right for any season!

December 19, 2015 / 0 Comments

Star Wars

I gave Mr. Michie an early birthday present tonight and took him to see Star Wars:The Force Awakens. I booked our tickets a few weeks ago, we were really lucky as we got the last two seats on sale. We ate popcorn, we held hands and we re-lived our childhood. J.J. Abrams truly rekindled the magic of the original trilogy. We LOVED it! And, that is all I shall write as I don’t want to spoil it for anyone else.

{Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher 1977 // 2015 – FOUND}

December 14, 2015 / 0 Comments

Gingerbread Girls

We spent yesterday afternoon making gingerbread. The house smells wonderful and cozy. When Mr. Michie kissed me goodnight, he told me that my hair even smelled of gingerbread, which made me smile! Happiness is…

December 13, 2015 / 3 Comments

Quiet

Quiet. Quiet is how I feel.

I have lost a loved one this festive season and it has made me simply crave quiet, to crave peace. Although, both are in short supply at the moment. I’ve not visited here, because I’ve had little to say. I’ve been lighting my candles, listening to music, baking bread, cooking, reading; just being.

It’s made me step back from the edge of the surging river, that is the holiday season. I love Christmas, it makes me sad that it is such a rush. There is too much hustle and bustle. When do we stop to take in the beauty of the season around us? To enjoy family and friends? Everything seems to be moving more and more to a harried finish line, where once crossed, we come out the other side dazed, dishevelled and confused, wondering what happened to Christmas in the first place?

Christmas is about being with the people you love, cherishing the time you have and being present in the moment. And that is exactly what I plan to do – to relish the quiet moments; to enjoy the noise of jovial voices and laughter; to find myself amongst all of it whole again.

The memories you make with those that you love are so very important. For it is memories that you are left with.