MAKING YOUR OWN HOLIDAY JEWELLERY – LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS EARRINGS

Hi my lovely readers! You know I love making my own jewellery and I love Christmas. So what better way than to combine the two and make some festive Christmas jewellery? These last minute Christmas earrings that I made can be crafted in less than two minutes and can be a great Christmas gift, too. No skills or talent required at all for those. WHAT … Continue reading MAKING YOUR OWN HOLIDAY JEWELLERY – LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS EARRINGS

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40 WINTER AND CHRISTMAS IDEAS TO HELP YOU TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF

Hi my lovely readers! The Christmas season has finally and officially started, well at least according to us Germans. I am so excited and all pumped up with lots of positive energy. Every year on Monday after Sunday of the Dead, which is the Sunday before the First Advent, I get all excited as I can get all my Christmas decorations out and fully emerge … Continue reading 40 WINTER AND CHRISTMAS IDEAS TO HELP YOU TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF

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FULLY PACKED FRUIT AND NUT LOAF CAKE

Hi my lovely readers! And hello November! Can you believe that the year is almost over? This time of year is my favourite. It is my birthday in November and Christmas is around the corner, which is my favourite holiday of all times. I love all the coziness, sparkles, decorating the tree and the list goes on. And this year Christmas is already starting in … Continue reading FULLY PACKED FRUIT AND NUT LOAF CAKE

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BAKING BASICS – THE MARBLE CAKE

Hello my lovely readers! I often find myself in a situation where I am really fancying a slice of cake, especially at the weekends. But of course there is no cake at home, because I have not bought any and I do not have half the ingredients for baking a fancy and elaborate cake at home that I like making when I have time. Are … Continue reading BAKING BASICS – THE MARBLE CAKE

AnnaOct 6, 2020Oct 6, 20202 Comments

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MAKING YOUR OWN HOLIDAY JEWELLERY – FOOT BRACELET

In my last “Making Your Own Holiday Jewellery” post, I showed you how to make some Drop Earrings . Today, I want to show you how to make a simple and stylish foot bracelet. I love wearing foot bracelets in the summer. I believe that my feet and especially ankles look bare without anything around them when wearing flip flops for instance. They just look … Continue reading MAKING YOUR OWN HOLIDAY JEWELLERY – FOOT BRACELET

AnnaAug 18, 2020Aug 15, 20204 Comments

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MAKING YOUR OWN HOLIDAY JEWELLERY – DROP EARRINGS

Are you a jewellery lover? Are you looking for a more affordable way to own some new pieces that you can show of on holiday or pretty much any day? Then look no further. Today, I want to show you one pair of earrings that I made myself. This pair is simple, easy and super quick to make. I swear they only cost a fraction … Continue reading MAKING YOUR OWN HOLIDAY JEWELLERY – DROP EARRINGS

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EASY HOMEMADE APPLE PIE

Hi guys, Today, the sun is out once more and it feels like spring again. But last weekend was not so great. It felt more like autumn to me, the sky was gloomy and it was cold again. Plus, I felt down. Lockdown is starting to get to me. There are just so many things you can do over and over again before they become … Continue reading EASY HOMEMADE APPLE PIE

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HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE – KIPFERL

In Germany we bake many different types of biscuits and cookies in the winter months leading up to Christmas. These are traditionally served during the advent season when friends and family come over. Kipferl are crescent shaped biscuits that are very popular in Germany during the Christmas season. Traditionally they are made as Vanilla Kipferl, but this chocolaty twist on the classic is equally tasty … Continue reading HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE – KIPFERL

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HOMEMADE HEIDESAND CHRISTMAS COOKIES

When I was a little girl, I always used to bake during the festive season with my Mama. I was always looking forward to the day when we were standing in the kitchen together and I was able to mix, taste and decorate all my favourite Christmas cookies. Now that I have grown up and moved abroad this is sadly not possible anymore. However, I … Continue reading HOMEMADE HEIDESAND CHRISTMAS COOKIES

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HOMEMADE MULLED WINE

It is this time of the year again. The days are getting darker and shorter and the temperature is dropping. But hey, there is an upside to this dingy and chilly weather. It is finally cosy time again. At least that’s what I call this time of year. I normally do not travel abroad during November and December as I like spending the festive season … Continue reading HOMEMADE MULLED WINE

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