Loviisa; Ruusujen Hurmaa

I had never been to Loviisa before, but had fallen in love with the beautiful old houses with tons of character that I found via internet while I was searching for a right property and a city to settle in pretty much exactly 2years ago, when we were moving from UK back to Finland.

I finally had a chance to steal a day off, and were lucky enough to find out that Loviisa was hosting a FREE (apart from Eija's Garden which would have cost 10e) event called "Ruusujen Hurmaa" the same weekend ( 8-10.7.2911 ) :). Loviisa is specialised in Open Day events, where the local house owners open their gardens and historical homes for visitors:)

These following pics are from one home in particular called Kuninkaanlampi. The family were all ever so sweet, kind, and helpful. The garden and its buildings are absolutely gorgeous, the property ending in a quite large pond- so beautiful, and definitely worth a visit! Ever so inspiring for aspiring gardeners:)

Hope you enjoy!

Next event coming up in Loviisa is the "Loviisan Wanhat Talot" in 27th an 28th of August:)

If you decide to visit, add an additional odd 15km's to visit Ruotsinpyhtää and Strömfors Ruukki, even more gorgeous than Fiskars, if possible:) Restaurant Ruukinmylly will fill your tummy with delicious food set generously and served by ever so lovely crew:)

Peeps in Vihti should defo sit down and start organising something

similar to revive the gorgeous little village of ours <3

x x x

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Kuvassa Halla, Afgaaninvinttikoira

sekä kaksoset Varpu Varpunen ja Björn Fågelsson

2Hands Muuttaa!

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uutiset ja 2Hands:n kurssit

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before the schools begin in August:)

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Affies Vol.2

Last week was one super busy week, another killer one has just begun, phew

But something ever so nice was celebrated last weekend, 11th and 12th of June 2011;

The 45th Anniversary National Speciality of Afghan Hound Club of Finland:)

Here's couple of tasters from the Saturday 11.6.2011

at Tuomarinkartanon Vinttikoirakeskus, Helsinki, Finland

Khaos Devenish

Zagorias No regrets

Yhazin Finders Keepers

Yhazin Freelancer

Xaga's Sirius Black

Unknown

Oshanameh's Golden Creme

Sonates Carnival Colors

Here's link to the 2010 National Speciality of Afghan Hound Club of Finland

And here's link to the whole Flickrs set

Hope you likes:) x x x

Iris Apfel, the Superhero

Gosh, I've totally been neglecting one of my favourite daily reads, Apartment Therapy

I'm currently working with my OOAK line of Funky Phant handbags, and should be sewing like there's no end, but stole a break, and what did I find! Ahhh, a fabulous post, about one of the world's most fabulous and ever so talented designers, Iris Apfel, in her honourable age of 88, bless her!

Original post here

Architectural Digest had featured her (did I already say fabulous?) home

(Photos courtesy of Architectural Digest 2011)

Look! There she is, her fabulous self, standing amongst all of her fabulousness!

And Mrs Apfel in all of her fashion glory

Well, too many pics to choose from, but to save you the trouble, here's the link to her Google images, ah and yum!

And, like the Apartment Therapy post said, if you ever have an extra moment and that unexplainable craving for something new, wicked and fashion related, and you're not exactly sure how to fill the hunger- Order that "Iris Apfel- Rare Bird of the Fashion" and you will not be disappointed! She's the original 20th century extraordinaire (and 21st!)!

Enjoy!

Who's your favourite designer, and why?:)

x x x

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Absolutely gorgeous NEW! Matryoshka- brooches and hair pins

have arrived to Funky Homo sapiens- Boutique, so yummy, soft and comfy!

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Available here:)