Sep
17
I know I know I said I would only shop this closet of mine instead of actual boutiques this Fall. But then I saw this gorgeous jumper on someone´s Instagram stories ( I could not find it anymore when looking again so I have no idea who it was that shared it to thank them). The person who shared it lives in the US and was mentioning it is only available in Europe so I had to check as it´s usually the other way around. And to my happy surprise it was a 30€ jumper so even if it´s not made of the best natural fibres and it´s more of a classic with a twist I figured it was worth a purchase. I must stress this is not the way I usually shop as I don’t´find it very environmentally savvy to buy things that may not last a long time or that I may not like for a long time. But every now and then I think we are allowed to make an exception. Especially as the jumper is very pretty, feels & looks soft ( no, not like cashmere at all but it´s fine). I think it will be a Fall favourite. And I like that it has a little something special. Besides I got so so many questions from you as to where I found it that I guess you liked it too.
It´s funny by the way that when I share something that is more of an investment some seem ” disappointed” as it may not be affordable to all but when I share something that looks great but isn´t necessarily expensive others are disappointed. I´m a firm believer in mixing and matching high street finds with things we treasure and keep forever. As long as you know your own taste and what you truly like, things don´t need to be only very pricy and definitely not a “brand” item. I normally gravitate towards natural materials so this jumper was an exception in that but it looks very ” me” and I think it also looks good ” on me”. Remember to think if you feel like wearing it all the time and you don´t have anything similar already in your closet, ( white t-shirts and button ups make an exception for me because I need more than one as I use them on rotation) it gets a few votes for a yes buy it. Then think if it´s something you will want to keep forever, and that will most likely fit forever ( shoes, scarfs, bags and jewellery especially), it´s probably worth a bigger investment. If it´s something you really really like and it fits your style but you are not sure if you´ll wear it forever then maybe think twice if you want such an item to be an investment piece. But I think we should actually pay as much attention the things we buy for short time use. Especially these cheaper and perhaps not a long lasting products. Do I really need it? will I actually wear it so much I can reason buying it? Does it make me that happy? Where will it go when I don´t like it anymore. Sometimes it´s worth it, sometimes not. It does not have to be a big stressful thought process but it´s worth a little of your time and mind space.
Sep
16
Williams-Sonoma fold
by Sofia - in DIY projects
Most of our kitchen towels are from Williams-Sonoma. I love how they come folded and years ago started folding mine in the same way. You probably also fold yours just like me but in case you don´t I thought I would share it because it makes the kitchen towel piles look so nice and neat. The little things you know.
Miten sinä viikkaat keittiöpyyhkeet? Itse tykästyin tähän Williams-Sonomalta ostetusita pyyhkeistä nappaamaani viikkaustyyliin. Pinoista tulee siistit ja tasaiset, eivätkä ne ole kovin syvät. Toki jos haluaa vähän syvempiä pinoja niin silloin kolmeen jaettu pyyhe kannattaa vain viikata keskeltä kahtia. Minulla on siistimmät keittiöpyyhkeet jääkaapin päällä olevalla hyllyllä ja jo vähän tahroja saaneet olen viikannut samalla tavalla siivouskaappiin josta niitä voi ottaa käyttöön joko siivousta varten tai jos tiedämme, etä jostain asiasta jää varmasti tahra niin voi hyvin käyttää jo ennestään ei niin hväkuntoista pyyhettä. Keittiöpyyhkeet paranevat toiminnallisesti mielestäni ajan ja pesujen myötä joten niillä on usein myös hyvä mm. kuivata lasiesineitä. Ostin kyllä itseasiassa talvella tukusta lasien kuivaukseen tarkoitetun pyyhkeen ja se on erinomainen.
1. Fold your towel in three length wise.
Sep
15
If only…
by Sofia - in Good things for kids Shopping
… my girls were just a little bit smaller. I would buy them this dress for the Fall & Winter season. I love it! The cut, the colour, the collar & the buttons. It is so precious!
