Currently Reading...

... and being VERY inspired too. To those who know me, my obsession with healthy food and nutrition and comes as no surprise really. In college, the majority of my papers were on food and health, the secrets of the food industry and other topics in this genre. I am an avid reader of books regarding this issue. (Nutrition for Dummies, Skinny Bitch, The Kind Diet, SuperMat and Food is Better Medicine Than Drugs anyone?!) I WITHOUT EXCEPTION read the back of every item of food I buy. If at all possible, I choose organic. I avoid E-numbers, refined sugars, artificial sweeteners, white over-processed flour products. I try to avoid cows-milk as much as possible. I try to cram as many Superfoods into my daily diet as I can and I LOVE Gillian McKeith. Told you; totally obsessive!

Food is a long and complex issue- especially after becoming a mother and suddenly finding myself responsible for my baby's health, well-being and life-long relationship with food. I try and make sure Nahla eats only organic. I want her to love and enjoy her food, and- in time- be aware and mindful about what she is eating and why. I want her to grow to love fruit and vegetables and all things good for her. But- and this is important- I know that I will never want her never to have treats. To not be able to go to birthday parties and have cupcakes and candy. Or to bake with me and lick the bowl of icing. Life is all about balance- and as the saying goes, it's not what you eat between Christmas and New Years that matters, it's what you eat between New Years and Christmas that does. And I know- and believe wholeheartedly- that if you eat lovely fresh healthy good-for-you food 80% of the time, the 20% doesn't really have an impact on your body and health. And as well, the more lovely food you treat your body to, the less crap you are going to want to shove in your mouth.

Anyway, I am sure there will be many more posts regarding this close-to-my-heart issue, tips, ideas, recipes and more, but for now, I just wanted to recommend this book to everyone that wants to learn a bit more about the raw-food movement, try out some very yummy recipes and just, maybe, try and substitute your nightly Jaffa cakes or Oreos for something a tad more healthy- and yum!

The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year...

... is when the much-longed-for RED CUPS are back! Seriously, it totally gets me in the holiday spirit! And the gingerbread latte? Y.U.M! Countdown to my next Starbucks take-away? 19 days!

I Bet...

... my little princess would LOVE this in her stocking Christmas morning! SO CUTE!

Is It Any Wonder...

... I don't mind early mornings?!

A Rediscovered Favorite...

... is my beautiful Alexander McQueen skull scarf. I rooted it out yesterday, as it fitted the bill perfectly for the pirate princess look I was going for- and now I remember how much I used to love it. Seriously, it rocked up so many outfits for me, worked as a scarf, headband, bracelet (wrapped several times around my wrist) or just looped through the straps of my handbag. A little touch of designer beauty always always works. And now even more so, as poor Alexander won't be making more scarves. Such a tragic loss to the fashion world! Anyway- obsession totally justified- just look at how much Nicole loves hers too!

Two Girls, A Windy Day And A Magical Place

Today, on a little outing out and about, I decided I had to stop buy a bookstore to pick up a book I have been wanting to get for ages (more of which later). It was crazy windy out- and so instead of walking down to Tannum in Paléet shoping centre, which I had originally planned, Nahla and Mummy popped into the huge Libris store in Grensen instead, as we were in the neighborhood, and it was less than tempting to walk any further, really.

And what luck we did! This store- which I have passed by hundreds of times but never set foot in, turned out to be a magical lovely place! Because not only did they have my book (check!), they also had an über-cozy café on the second floor, where Mummy could warm herself with a much needed latte (check, check!). And to top it all off, they had a third floor- designated to children- filled with lovely children's books, toys, comfy cushion filled sofas, baskets filled with magazines for mummies to read while little people play, more toys, hanging chairs filled with cushions and cuddly toys; all in all this really magical place that I just know we are going to keep coming back to.

Nahla was amazed at all this, crawling around on the floor, looking at the Igglepiggle's and the little wooden toy stove and the hundreds and hundreds of brightly colored books. And so despite being in a bit of a hurry today, we ended up spending over an hour in this little city haven. Forgetting about the stormy weather outside and the chores needing to be done, Nahla and Mummy cuddled and read and played- and left a little happier, a little calmer and a little wiser than when we came in- because this little city secret is now ours to keep!

Today's Nahla...

... looked über-cute in her little beige/navy outfit. Shirt from Norlie, pinafore dress, hat and tights from Zara and cardigan by Ralph Lauren. But- as my little muffin HATES wearing hats- the hat did not last long as you can see. But still- almost complete outfit- and pretty damn cute!

Hollywood Does Halloween

As you probably gathered, I LOVE Halloween (well, all holidays in fact, but none the less..), and think the dressing up part is LOTS OF FUN. And by the looks of it; so does Hollywood- if these snaps are anything to go by!


Super-hot mommy Liv Tyler and little Milo, 5 1/5, were spotted trick-or-treating in NYC's Greenwich Village...


... whilst Life In The Fab Lane's Kimora Lee Simmons took her three children - Ming Lee, 10 1/2, Aoki Lee, 8, Kenzo Lee, 1 - to the popular shopping centre The Grove in Los Angeles for some Halloween fun...


Marcia Cross' 3-year-old twin daughters, Eden and Savannah, went to a Halloween party in Santa Monica. Eden looked adorable as a cat, while Savannah wore a sweet astronaut costume. C.U.T.E.


Kourtney, Scott and little cutie-pie Mason- ADORABLE in his bumble-bee costume- went for a Halloween stroll around their current neighborhood in New York City.


Sarah-Michelle Gellar took 1-year-old daughter Charlotte trick-or-treating around their Santa Monica neighborhood. The super-cute tot was dressed as as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz, right down to Toto in the basket and sparkly red shoes. Snaps to stylish mummy too!


And finally, Mr. Ex Britney Spears, Kevin Federline, took his sons by the singer, Sean Preston, 5, and Jayden James, 4 - trick-or-treating around their home in California.

So by the looks of it, a happy Halloween was had by people both sides of the Atlantic!

(All photos from here)

So Much Inspiration...

... in the latest issues of Norwegian magazines mamma and Kamille Mor & Barn. Loving all the cute ideas for Christmas presents for big and small- as well as the cute Holiday wear fashion spreads. And even if I could only manage a quick flick-through this morning, I know I have something to look forward to doing tonight! And now; off to the gym!

I Totally Wouldn't Mind...

... if my dining room looked a lot like this. LOVE how relaxed and pretty this room is; equally perfect for entertaining and lazy family breakfasts. YUM.

(Photo Credit from here)