Spring is close

“Is the spring coming?” he said. “What is it like?”… “It is the sun shining on the rain and the rain falling on the sunshine…” ― Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden

Cloves and pepper in my coffee

Last week, I met a friend to visit some museums and art galleries in Vienna. To hang out and chat a bit more, we went to a Café. Vienna is well-known for its… Continue reading →

Curiosity

Living together with cats, you will never feel alone again. Actually, you will lose your privacy. A closed door is like a red flag, a new box or bags have magical magnetic powers immediately… Continue reading →

Video killed the radio star

I have a fable for vintage radios. They simply are stylish, the sound is still amazing, but the best of course is the “magic eye”.

Breeze of fresh air

It was snowing all day long leading to snow chaos in Vienna. Every year it is a surprise again that we get snow in Austria. Same procedure as every year, cars, trucks and… Continue reading →

Seasonal changes – Frozen

The timing was perfect: Yesterday night, it started snowing again covering everything in a thick snow mantle. Making first footprints and figures into the fresh powdery white is the best when talking about… Continue reading →

Tea time in preparation

A cupboard full of glasses, cups and fine glassware is waiting for special occasions to open its doors. Why do most of us have this habit to spare some things only for special days and events?… Continue reading →

Another Monday

Can’t believe it is already Monday again. Time flew by in the last weeks. I have been travelling to Germany last week, and had a busy weekend. Now, it became time to relax,  to… Continue reading →

At the lake

Whenever I drive from Vienna to Salzburg, I take a coffee break at Mondsee. Any time of the year, this place has its special charm. The surrounding mountains are mirroring in the still… Continue reading →

Tinkerer’s heaven

During winter when I cannot spend that much time outside, I start some DIY and crafts projects. Through the year, I collect and buy crafts supply wherever I find something inspiring, stylish or useful.… Continue reading →