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It has been a very long time since I last did a blog post. It was in fact early autumn, since then I started a new job and life has been very different. One year on sadly my shoulder is still not entirely healed from inflammation, but every day a little bit stronger ;) Which means I have starting sewing and stitching. I have missed it all so incredible much! Meanwhile I have been inspired by different creative Instagram accounts, like <a href="https://www.instagram.com/woodfolkknits/"><span style="color: black;">Woodfolkknits</span></a><span style="color: black;">,</span> who made me a beautiful par of knitted mittens a couple of weeks ago (seen above). The mittens are made from a maritime wool and feature a traditional Maritime/Maine pattern known and flying geese or crow's feet (<a href="http://www.briggsandlittle.com/products/wool-knitting-yarns/"><span style="color: black;">heritage wool from Briggs and Little wool</span></a>). I am very inspired by the talented knitters seen around, the fantastic patterns they create and also beautiful wool fabrics, specially tweed and tartan wool fabrics from England, Scotland and Ireland. I appreciate the growing love for traditional skills, great craftsmanship and natural living everywhere I look, especially since these ingredients are a big part of my own life as well.<br />
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The gifts are carefully wrapped, all the shopping is done, even the Christmas tree is up and twinkling. I just need to bake a pudding and send a couple of cards I forgot last Friday. Feeling very warm and fuzzy, here's to a Season filled with warmth, comfort and good cheer.</div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;"> God Jul - Merry Christmas - Joyeux Noël !</span></div>
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A few eventful months later, and I am slowly beginning to realize autumn is very near.</div>
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I am extremely happy with the beautiful weather we have had and still have. Ok, I do have a vague memory of pouring rain showers and thunderstorms non stop for a couple of weeks or three, nonetheless all is forgotten now when thinking about what we have enjoyed during this warm and friendly season.</div>
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It is late summer here in the south east of Norway, well, it is actually early autumn, but the leafs are still vibrant green and the tomato plants are giving us plenty of fruits. But that is also all what there is, no cucumbers, no herbs, no beets, leeks or salads either. We have been travelling more this year, exploring a few new places in our neighbouring countries. Having less time for gardening, made me appreciate time spent with our friends in their gardens, lakes and places nearby. </div>
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Picking and harvesting green beans with Solveig in Denmark, looking out on her lush garden, is as good as it gets, .</div>
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Two of my favorite things to do, strolling local markets and taking pictures of old buildings.</div>
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<span class="hps">The National Museum of Sweden</span> holds the country's <span class="hps">largest collections</span> <span class="hps">in the area</span>, much of which <span class="hps">have </span><span class="hps">never</span> <span class="hps">been shown before. </span><span class="hps">At Läckö Castle, o</span><span class="hps">ver</span> <span class="hps">130</span> <span class="hps">items designed by female artist are featured on the </span><span class="hps">second floor.</span><span class="hps">Here</span> you find <span class="hps">materials</span> <span class="hps">such as silver,</span> <span class="hps">pewter,</span> <span class="hps">ceramics, glass</span> <span class="hps">and iron</span>, materials not <span class="hps">primarily</span><span class="hps"> associated with</span> <span class="hps">female designers. It was a very informative day, having much pleasure in learning more about these talented women. And not at least finding this fantastic castle I definitively will visit another time.</span></div>
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As October rolls in, I reflect with great thankfulness the cows, the fields, the markets and all the delightful cafes, tiny cheese shops, peaceful views and welcoming friends. I know I can cope better with the tough winter season when looking back at these cheerful memories...</div>
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Summer lingers on and it has been far too much of a joy welcoming the sun back, which has been often absent during the winter months draining me from every inch of an desire and energy. Now It feels wonderful being met with sunbeams when waking up looking out on our garden, giving me plentiful of ideas and positive thoughts to carry out. It can be a challenge living so far up north, but the very special thankfulness you then have makes every spring and summer month so very precious.<br />
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I am definitely happy about the abundance of seasonal fruits and
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It's just the little things... holding hands with my sister, taking a nap after dinner.<br />
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Last week we experienced another snow storm and were covered by 20 cm of snow. But today when strolling around my garden I could feel the spring in every breath of fresh air. I was amazed to see that the apple and plum trees were full of clusters of buds. Within a few weeks these buds will burst and the flowers will fill the garden with wonderful scent and I will be there to capture the magnificent sight.</div>
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Hi everyone, it was certainly a long time since we last spoke. I hope you had a great start to the New Year. I am slowly mending from an inflamed shoulder and overworked arms. It really has a visible influence on my energy level to be able to do more, and I am more cheerful now that I can make plans which I can accommodate with gratifying thoughts. I have to get used to blog again also, after 8 years one should think I would know ? However I have to confess, is is increasingly hard for me to think of something new to blog about, and since many now also are on Instagram I have been left with the thought of leave this little space behind. How do you feel about Instagram versus blogger ? </div>
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I am not on Instagram yet, however I do read a few. One I do visit regularly is <a href="https://instagram.com/thenigelslater/"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Nigel Slater`s</span></a> little inspiring place. His images are mouthwatering and recently he reminded me of something, it is certainly time to order in some vegetable seeds! And so I did. As always I go for the easier grow, like herbs, tomatoes and cucumber. This year however I have been a little brave and will try to grow spinach also. I think it is such a useful and versatile vegetable. I like it best steamed, but often I pick the leaves as I use in salads. It is delicious with fish. And, in addition spinach is hugely expensive here in Norway, always great to save a few pennies..</div>
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MODERN COUNTRYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002515402843289460noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314010764214350622.post-57464999437831178372014-12-24T11:18:00.000+01:002014-12-24T21:15:53.568+01:00HAPPY HOLIDAYS !<div style="text-align: center;">
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Christmas is a little bit different this year. Previous years it has been a tornado of guests, or we have been accompanied with lots of friends and family members. This year we keep things small scale and dinner for only the two of us. The food is easier than normal, a huge thanks to our wonderful fishmonger who makes all the preparations, only for me to set the table and lit the candles. Very thankful, saving my arms and helping me recover from the inflammations. The cards have been written and sent by my husband and the decorations are sparse. Focus on health, warmth and love is the only thing on my mind. And surely that's what christmas is all about ?<span class="hps"></span></div>
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MODERN COUNTRYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002515402843289460noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314010764214350622.post-75423101605082318922014-11-18T14:25:00.002+01:002014-11-18T23:04:14.175+01:00It`s That Time Of Year Again<div style="text-align: center;">
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cleaning up my coffee table stack of magazines I found a couple of country
living magazines from last November and caught myself longing a little bit.</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1e1a17; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: NO-BOK; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> <em>Have you already started making some plans ?</em></span></span></div>
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Misty mornings, leaves turning red, stacking firewood with our neighbours, apples ready for jam making, pears are juicy and ready for cooking. Things I will never take for granted..</div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><b>Hi everyone, how was your summer ? What did you do ?</b></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US">I hope you had a wonderful time and feel energized and happy now when we are heading towards autumn. Personally I can`t believe that four months has passed and this is actually the end of another summer. The evenings are a bit more chilly now and I am busy harvesting the last tomatoes.</span></div>
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Surely my intention was to update my little blog more often this past season and tell you all about my adventures, but somehow it felt more important to be present and enjoy one of the best summer in years. We did not have a single drop of water for many many weeks, not sure what the farmers felt about that, however I am very thankful for every single ray of sunlight that made my cheeks look red and healthy.<br />
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I honestly have not spent much time indoors, being occupied with living life to the fullest. What else could you do when summer seduce with such abundance of lively green and rich flavors of seasonal vegetables, fruits, fish and herbs. And the evenings are filled with conversations while enjoying the sunset when another day is coming to an end. You just have to take it all in.<br />
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We watched our friends` lovely little hen house being built, with nest boxes for egg laying and with a couple of perches. </div>
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The second time we arrived the hens eagerly waited to get out digging and airing their feathers a little bit.</div>
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<span lang="EN-US">We took a couple of weeks off and drove to our rented holiday home in Denmark. We spent a few days in <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g1069587-Kerteminde_Funen_and_Islands-Vacations.html"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Kerteminde</span></a>, an old market town and fishing port, which lies at the second largest island of Denmark. Beautiful view here at the harbor. I like spending time by the seaside, I feel very quickly energized.</span></div>
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Salty air. Smell of fish, tar and rope.<br />
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During our stay in Denmark we also had a couple of memorable days at <span style="color: #b45f06;"><a href="http://www.gelskovgods.com/"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Gelskov Gods</span></a>. </span>A charming and unusual Bed & Breakfast, combined with art and French Antiques. Although we originally came to celebrate our 17 years together, I left feeling hugely Inspired by the exterior of the buildings and the fantastic interior. </div>
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As I am very much interested in Scandinavian Art, I experienced a few reflective moments here at the <span style="color: #b45f06;"><a href="http://en.johanneslarsenmuseet.dk/"><span style="color: #b45f06;">museum of Johannes Larsen</span></a>.</span></div>
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With temperatures rising up towards 22 degrees, this last weekend was pure bliss here in the south east of Norway. We did nothing else than lazing around all day, sipping cold drinks while sitting in our comfy chairs listening to the soft breeze rustle the leaves in the old apple trees. It is great when all the stress is gone and you hear nothing else than summing bumble bees and a windy breeze tickles your skin.<br />
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The tomato plants are coming along nicely! Last year half of the seeds did not develop properly, so I think I went a bit overboard this year. Tomatoes are far the most used ingredients in our household, but having more than 40 plants to take care of, I am having a bit of a problem knowing what to do with them. So I started giving away a few. Anyone ? Also, It`s about time to learn how to preserve I would think...</div>
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MODERN COUNTRYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002515402843289460noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314010764214350622.post-44679279604396269862014-04-14T13:25:00.000+02:002014-04-17T20:41:25.988+02:00Vintage Garden Tools<div style="text-align: center;">
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During my online search for vintage garden tools I came across <a href="http://www.gardenandwood.co.uk/" style="color: #b45f06; font-weight: bold;">Garden & Wood</a>,<span style="color: #b45f06; font-weight: bold;"> </span>located in Oxfordshire UK<b style="color: #b45f06;">. </b>You can certainly find great deals on Etsy and eBay for used garden tools, or having a stroll around local car boot sales or flea markets, however this shop is rather something very special. Their passion for garden and sustainability with a love for antiques is the perfect combination, evident in their wide collection of unique tools. All original and fully restored. Here you can buy pearls that is no where else to be found. They also offer a restoration and re-handling service, so if you have a much loved fork or spade in need of repair they'll come to rescue.</div>
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I always search for spades with wooden handles, and handy small tools as hand forks, trowels and plants labels. When I work in the garden it matters to me that the gardening equipments looks beautiful, it has to do the job well and feel good in the hand also. And it gives you an extra pleasure if the tools has a certain patina, don't you think ? It just means a lot that it was much loved and that it will continue to be so.</div>
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When spring comes, it is an unmistakable overflowing feelings of delight. There is this simple joy about everything bursting with new life. Winter is tough, I am always counting the weeks, feeling often drained and uninspired. But then, suddenly spring is here and every day is just so promising.</div>
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Finally a long winter is coming to an end. The weather is definitively changing and we have more bright and sunny days. Which means, it is a clear sign for me to come out of my safe state of hibernation. So much, this morning we ate our breakfast outside as it was such a wonderful sunny morning. Our neighbour said I looked cute drinking tea still half asleep. Looking cute is not such a bad thing right ? Aaah, It feels so lovely knowing soon all the threes will grow little buds and the view from my bed will change from sad brown grey to vibrant healthy green. Also, I am itching to get started digging and fill up our greenhouse with a large number of tiny plants. </div>
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I really enjoy giving my friends and family personal presents which have been thoughtful wrapped and decorated, but in a simple and natural way. Using brown paper, kraft paper, wax paper, I`m just adding finishing touches as twigs, cones, sticks of cinnamon, berries and dried fruit. Specially dried fruit as lemon, orange and grapefruit works really well. I think that looks beautiful on top of a gift.</div>
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Dry oranges for decoration by slicing them about a half a centimetre thick and softly squeeze out as much of the juice as possible. Try not to squeeze and misshape the slices. Place the slices on a cookie sheet and leave for about 4 - 6 hours at between 80 -100 degrees to dry. ( Keep the oven door slightly ajar for air circulation )</div>
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~ It looks beautiful and the wonderful scent makes your home smell amazing also.</div>
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I also use natural twine, jute, wool and straw as ribbon. I thought about using strings of handwoven linen also. These whole anise seeds were actually meant as a subtle flavour for my favourite cake, but I think they look pretty cute on top of these small gifts for my mother. Looks like christmas stars.. </div>
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Recently my husband asked if I had a Christmas wish list. Sitting curled up embroidering, I raised my head and looked straight into his eyes. Thinking about his question, I could not feel anything else than gratefulness. I felt so happy having him near me, I just smiled at him. Having friends loosing their loved ones, babies, mothers and fathers, I feel this huge gratitude towards life. Being healthy, having a home, a warm bed, a kitchen to work in, a great relationship with this caring man and two beautiful cats, my blessings are numerous. I could not ask for anything more. After being restless many years, having difficulties to leave behind certain things and living in different countries, I still marvel at the luxury living here in this old charming home with a quiet and lovely garden. I don`t always feel this way, but I really really should. </div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><em> Perhaps you're wondering what to be grateful for. Be thankful that you don't have everything you desire. If you did, you would have nothing to look forward to. Be thankful for the difficult people you have to work with. They are improving your patience and understanding. Be thankful when you don't know something, because it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for difficult times, because it's in times of hardship that you grow. Be thankful when you're exhausted at the end of a day, because you know you've accomplished something</em>. <em>(Mary Hunt)</em></span></div>
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How are you doing, are you well and ready for the holiday season ? Myself are Feeling a bit behind with everything, like I always do. But I try not to worry, so I keep it as simple as possible. I have a motto : buy less and make more. That I find more enjoyable also. </div>
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But, I did buy <em>something</em>. Last year I started a new tradition, collecting a few simple ornaments. A couple of weeks ago I received these beautiful ornaments from a <a href="http://www.sjebbiez.com/"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Dutch online store</span>.</a> There are tons of different ornaments of glass, wax, paper, cardboard, wire wrapped and metal, molded or blown glass made, which can be found at different markets, esty, e-bay etc... I just started collecting so it can be a bit confusing, because there is so incredible much out there. How can you tell about the age, how do you know when they are fake and when they are really antiques? What I do know is that I should watch out for reproductions, conditions and rarity. But, until I am really 100% sure and become more educated I just buy what I find pretty. I really like these. Mostly because of the colour, I love the vintage silver gold finish. I will show you more later on..</div>
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Out of 8 farms we choose to visit a couple, <a href="http://www.sigstadgaard.no/"><strong>Sigstad</strong></a> farm because of the delicious food ( mountain air sharpens the appetite! )and <a href="http://skafferiet.no/hovinsholm/"><strong>Hovinsholm</strong></a> which arranged an old fashioned Christmas market. Situated near the beautiful and peaceful lake of Mjøsa, surrounded by mountains, the view from the car was breathtaking. Farm houses, grass and trees were covered with Ice crystals. Through the misty fog a ray of sunlight made it all twinkle. It was as cold as it looked, but it was very beautiful. <br />
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When it comes to celebrating the old fashioned way, nobody does it like the Norwegians. As December approaches old traditions take precedence, a fond reminder of simpler days. And that is how I like to celebrate my Christmas also. In a simple peaceful way..</div>
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Inside the barn (one of many out buildings) there were installed a little shop, where you could buy all sort of Christmas decorations.There was a nice open fireplace also, where we could sit and warm up a little bit. Which was great because at one point I thought my fingertips would fall of. (That`s what photographing in cold weather does! )<br />
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Here were handmade crafts, antiques, wood carvings, ornaments, baked goods, Christmas trees, local produced steaks, ginger bread and star shaped pastries, sausages and jams. The smiling vendors were bundled up in winter coats and offering tastes. I bought a couple of spiced fruit breads, a little surprise for my mum later. </div>
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I always remember the small things, the weather, the knitted mittens, the runny noses, <span class="hps">Christmas trees</span> <span class="hps">in groups</span>, <span class="hps">wreaths</span> <span class="hps">hanging</span> <span class="hps">in clusters, </span><span class="hps">lamps, </span><span class="hps">old</span> red <span class="hps">barn</span> <span class="hps">doors,</span> <span class="hps">crackling</span> <span class="hps">bonfires</span> <span class="hps">where people</span> <span class="hps">gather</span> <span class="hps">in groups to</span> <span class="hps">warm</span> <span class="hps">up</span>, the <span class="hps">frosty </span><span class="hps">trees</span>, smell of <span class="hps">horses, hay</span> <span class="hps">and burning</span> <span class="hps">torches.</span> <span class="hps">The entire</span> <span class="hps">frame around</span> <span class="hps">with cold</span> <span class="hps">winter weather</span>, the foggy air and <span class="hps">frosty trees </span><span class="hps">made our trip this year </span>specially <span class="hps">nice and</span> <span class="hps">memorable I think. </span><br />
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<strong>Igjen nærmer det seg Jul og helgen 23. og 24. November åpner 8 gårder rundt Mjøsa i vakre omgivelser dørene, og inviterer alle til en tradisjonell førjulstemning.</strong></div>
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På gårdene har tradisjonene gått fra hånd til hånd i generasjoner, og man ønsker å dele denne unike kulturarv med flere. <span id="dnn_NEWSPAPERARTICLE_DETAILEDVIEWPART2_ctl00_lblText">Publikum inviteres derfor inn i jule pyntede stuer og saler, på kjøkken og i bryggerhus til bakeverksted, designklær, matmarked med kortreist mat, julekafé, julebakst, julehistorier, julegrøt, måltider og overnatting i gårdsbygninger for å nevne noe.</span></div>
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* <strong><a href="http://www.moystadgard.no/"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Møystad gård</span></a></strong> har matmarked med juleribbe av utegående gris, spekemat, oster, saft og syltetøy med mer, samt bakeverksted for barn.</div>
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* <strong><a href="http://www.sveinhauggard.no/"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Sveinhaug gård & historisk pensjonat</span></a></strong> har «kaffefremmend», førjulstaffel og julevarm overnatting i historiske interiører. Fredag og lørdag klokka 19.00 serveres førjulstaffelet i storstua. Historier fra gården serveres til kaffen. (Bordbestilling).</div>
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* <strong><a href="http://www.edeldesign.as/"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Edel Design & Galleri Hjerterom</span></a></strong> viser designklær i lunt galleri og servering av fars økologiske, energigivende solbærshot.</div>
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* På ærverdige <strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">Hovinsholm gård</span></strong> på Helgøya, <a href="http://skafferiet.no/"><em><span style="color: #b45f06;">skafferie</span></em></a><em><span style="color: #b45f06;">t</span></em>, arrangeres et stort gammeldags julemarked.</div>
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* <strong><a href="http://liergard.no/"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Lier gård</span></a></strong> har førjulskafé i julepyntete stuer med mulighet for julegavekjøp i det lille Julehandleriet.</div>
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<strong>Dørene er åpne mellom 11.00 - 16.00</strong></div>
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Det blir også salg av boka <a href="http://cdon.no/b%c3%b8ker/s%c3%b8rheim%2c_ingeborg/mj%c3%b8sg%c3%a5rdene-21353440"><em>«Mjøsgårdene - skapt for selskapelighet»</em></a> på alle gårdene.</div>
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Oversikt og fullt program finner du på <a href="http://www.mjosgardene.no/apne-mjosgarder/"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Mjøsgårdene</span></a>. </div>
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Jeg har hørt at Frostrøyken har kommet til mjøsa og at det nå er ferdig pyntet i alle hus, låver, gårsbutikker og tun. Det er første gang vi tar turen dit, og vi gleder oss veldig !</div>
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It is that wonderful time of year again, when leaves are painted in yellow, gold, deep oranges and reds, and the mornings are misty and crisp. Yesterday I had a walk in my wellies, instantly it brought me back to my childhood memories. Living at the countryside, despite the frosty air we hardly spent time indoors. Mum always made sure to warm all of us up again with hot chocolate and homemade dinner rolls. It is still my favourites on a cold day. But learning how to cook also makes me very happy to serve up a big bowl of hearty, warming butternut squash soup with chilli's and <span>Crème fraîche </span>on top. Firing up the wood burning stove and scented candles in the evenings is pure bliss. I just love the cosiness of Autumn, it always makes me appreciate life more..<br />
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I haven't shown much of my work lately. ( <em>Some may think I've quit sewing and embroidering completely </em>) But I am still enjoying it very much. Since a couple of years ago I have been working with white on white embroidery. I started with simple small letters but gradually tried out bigger and more challenging patterns. I adore the padded look of these monograms, this one I've just started. A few stitches more, then adding the flowers. Excited about the finish. Eventually it will be a part of a Christmas stocking. </div>
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With a neutral colour palette, particularly the many different shades of faded grey (painting from Farrow & Ball) I am entranced by the atmospheric layout they have achieved decorating both exterior and Interior. This place gives me endless ideas !</div>
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Late summer is approaching its end, but it is still quite warm and sunny here in south east of Norway. I have eagerly been waiting for months to enjoy harvesting fruits and vegetables from our garden ( also from our neighbours, since neither one of them are living there at the moment ) I have been picking rhubarb, cherries, red currant, plums and apples. I feel utterly happy and lucky having a garden. Where I live, very few never or hardly use theirs. I don`t know why, maybe because of their hectic lifestyle, or lack of interest. I always wonder and it sometimes baffles me.<br />
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I don`t own acres of land and probably never will, most of my fruits and vegetables comes from the supermarket. <em>Although I really would have loved to be totally self-sufficient</em>. Unfortunately we don`t have a weekly market, now and then I visit the Farmers market in a small town 45 min away. But I have enough place to grow what I like, tomatoes, herbs, chillies and lettuce. Last year I tried another two favourites, broadbeans and peas. Sadly many just rotted away. This year I am playing safe, but could not resist adding a few beetroot plants as well. I am so proud of what I have achieved, despite nearly half of the seed I planted back in February died. But rest of them came out so strong and healthy !</div>
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End of July - Tiny beetroot plants</div>
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This morning - the colour has changed. Almost there now.</div>
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I hope they will taste good. I love the earthiness, newly harvested they sometimes taste as if you are biting into clean sweet earth. Yesterday I found a beetroot chocolate cake recipe. For those who love both it sound like the perfect marriage. Tempting..<br />
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