You Don't Bring Me Cabbage

When you are delivered collard instead of callas,

showcase the stuff anyway*

* happy are those who want what they get, or so...

Flaking Out

Lately, I'm digging a snowflake sweater pattern, as evidenced by these wardrobe additions (Anthropologie, thrifted Sisley). No real flakes have fallen in this usually snowy neck of the woods yet though.

Chez Moi

This year's mini tree.

Medieval Militia

Who knew a medieval christmas market would be so popular? Queuing up for a mug of mead midst swords and maces was slightly disconcerting with people jostling around and getting impatient. In all my years living here, it was also my first time at the military history museum (photos) but certainly won't be my last.

To Fur or not to Fur

While I would not want to add to demand by purchasing new fur, I think buying it second hand is acceptable. I thrifted these two pieces recently; the second was a random strip which I turned into a collar with a ribbon and which keeps me nice and warm at temps below zero!

Barcelona

Around Town

Birthday Finery

for the fancy dinner

(dress I bought 20 years ago, second hand cardigan, thrifted belt and clutch)

for dinner and drinks with friends

(Catherine Malandrino top, Sandro Ferrero trousers)

Pucci

...just kidding, second hand Sisley.

There's no shaking this habit.

Fleamarket Style

Inspired by Flea Market Style, I recently went hunting and was thrilled to find the bread bowl below still waiting for me in a thrift store after over a year. Now it languishes between other finds on my Scandinavian sideboard:

Couches can wear a pashmina too!

An old and a new find make for a Japanese corner in the bookshelf:

This thrifted curtain lay in a cupboard for years, now it shall serve to keep out the cold air in the bathroom!

Lalique and co.

All this glory is currently on show at Sammlung Leopold!

The Star

Estrella Morente at the Konzerthaus