Jun
9
The beauty within
by Sofia - in Random
It is quite obvious that even as a blogger who tries to steer clear of any events happening around the world, not because I don´ t care but because this is not the sort of platform to take a stance, this is I think a time where one must. Not only because if I don´t you would most likely think I don´t care but also because it´s only fair we all do.
The black lives matter movement around the world was long due, I´m certain. And even though the unjust socio-economical situation of the USA does not necessarily apply in Finland ( from slavery to years of unjust treatment etc. I hope many are at least a little educated by now on this) it is obvious this country is very racist. And we are not only racists towards people of colour but toward people of different religions, different sexual orientations and towards our Eastern neighbour. Perhaps not you or your friends but it does exist in this country and we can not close our eyes from it.
The Problem We All Live With by Norman Rockwell in 1964
In this picture the US Marshalls escort Ruby Bridges to an all white school.
I personally look the spitting image of white privilege. I am a blond, blue eyed Scandinavian woman. I have lived a very sheltered life. Growing up I had two parents who cared for me and I had all the advantages in life one can wish for. So to say I can relate would be untrue. But I can say that I have lived very close to people who have encountered and do still encounter bullying and racisms. I don´t condone it. I speak against it. I teach my children like I was taught. Everyone has the same value. Someone is not better than you but neither are they less than you.
I find beauty in people that comes from inside. I do see outer beauty too and it´s definitely not just white. But what matters the most is the inner beauty of people. Kindness and the courage to be themselves. We are often scared of what we don´t know. It worries us. So instead of judging or just labelling each person under one generalisation find out more. The fact that someone does not dress like you, share the same beliefs as you or look like you does´t mean you are ” right” or you are ” better”. Nor does it mean they are. There is no right race, right religion, right way to love. We all should travel, read, find out. We should get cultured and civilised. Get to know instead of being scared of the unknown and when you do you may realise your best friend is an Orthodox Jewish mother of seven or whoever you find your soul clicks with. No matter how they look or what they believe in. We can´t like every single person on this planet but we can try to find out first before we label and judge.
May
19
Prologue online
by Sofia - in Random
If there has been one good thing about this situation then it´s all the lovely online shopping opportunities that have popped up. I live in the centre of Helsinki so when shops are actually open I like visiting the premises. But these are good news to all who live further away as I´m pretty sure these keep on existing. One of my absolute favourite shops is Prologue ( you already know that). So now you can order their wonderful collection online.
The Ciré Trudon scented candles are so elegant, both in scent and jar. My favourite scent is Manon, the scent of Parisian laundry maids in times passed. Fresh, clean linen, the scent of lavender, orange, soft soap & musk. It´s incredible. It smells clean and familiar at the same time. The Manon candle comes in the classic green jar not the white pictured. And I have loved Astier Villatte for as long as I can remember. Their little boutique in Paris on Rue st Honorée is always on our list of places to visit, especially at Christmas time when they have the ornament pop up where you walk up the narrow creaky chairs. We bought Astier Villatte´s beautiful plates and put them on display in the kitchen. They truly are like pieces of art. I´m also dreaming of their gorgeous vases as most flowers actually look so much better in these than in class vases where the stems are visible. And the little accessories from their own Vlody collections are also on point. And we can´t live without our Holistic silk sleeping masks. Well we can, but my husband says he sleeps so much better with it as it really keeps all the light out.
This post is not a blog collaboration, although I did get a wonderful ” cheer up” package from the Prologue girls from their Vlody collection when the situation started. I´m just very desperate to keep these small businesses alive. I wish that when all this is over I can walk the streets of my favourite cities and still find my favourite shops, cafés and restaurants. The old institutions as well as all the little hidden gems that make the cities feel like mine.
I hope you have a wonderful day!
Lattemamma
May
15
Have a lovely weekend
by Sofia - in Random
Just wanted to pop by and wish you a wonderful weekend!
My computer was in the girls use last week and the beginning of this one as Cotton Candy´ broke. But now it´s all mine again as they are back to school and don´t need it for distance studies anymore. The girls were so excited to get back to school and to see their friends again. I have been very strict and they have only had each others company for a few months so I saw two very happy faces yesterday.
