Baby shopping

I have always been a huge fan of online shopping.....it's convenient, open 24/7, no queues and nooooo stress.....but since becoming a mom, I'm even a bigger fan! It's just not a pleasant experience, (for me OR for the baby), to walk around in shops with the buggy, feeling like you're always in someones way or feeling that someone else is always in your way and hence, I recently tried placing my first Zalando order and bought this little cute outfit for Allison.

Baby love by anderssonlinda on Polyvore

What do you think?
For sure now we should avoid the question "Is it a boy or a girl?" ;))

xox

The waiting....the endless waiting...

Patience.....probably one of the personal characteristics that would be the most useful right now and probably one of the ones I possess the least.... I am an absolutely USELESS "waiter" and yet, this is all I can do right now. So that's what I do......I wait.....and while I wait I try to use these last few days/weeks to fix our home, watch movies and episodes of TV series that I love, get plenty of sleep, having coffee's in the sofa while catching up on the latest blog posts, going for, (these days quite short), walks, doing some web shopping and listen to lots of music. That's all.....not much more and not much less. I try to be grateful that for probably the first time in my life, I am able to just rest and not do much, but it's so much harder than it sounds. I am desperately missing the running and training and can't wait to get started again.... So as you can imagine, no major news to share here, but will try to share some things ;))

This weekend, we went to one of our favorite interior shops and bought ourself enough stuff to make our living room look practically brand new! 2 new small coffee tables to replace the one we have, a new carpet, new pillows and a new blanket + some rearranging of our current decorations! Am really happy with the outcome, lots of additional space freed up and the sepia toned photo canvas print, hanging over the sofa, now fits in better.....but as one of the two small tables were out of stock, I will share photos once we pick it up later this week, but further down you'll see a "sneak-peek" ;))! 

Also placed an order for some basic nursing wear at Boobdesign.com and now waiting eagerly for my delivery!

I am obsessing over eating plenty of vitamins and make at least 2 fresh fruit and berry smoothies per day....

Got these beautiful roses from Chris on Friday.....

My morning routine....

My view right now....... Here you'll also see one of the new tables and the new carpet.

In my Spotify right now, you'll probably find these songs as my most frequently played (click on the song titles below to listen on YouTube):

• Jewels and Gold by Angus and Julia Stone
• Small bump by Ed Sheeran  (thanks to Chris's sister Steffi for sending this one to me! Love it! ....and I must admit I'm so hormonal right now that it makes me cry happy tears ;))
• Human by Ellie Goulding
• Trembling Hands by The Temper Trap
• We Don't Eat by James Vincent McMorrow
• Down by Mat Kearney
• Forever My Friend by Ray LaMontagne

What are you up to??
xox

Pajama-times!

....you know for sure it's fall when time has come to update your pajama wardrobe ;))
These are the ones I will be cosy'ing around in at home this fall/winter, both from Victoria's Secret. Order placed....now waiting eagerly for the delivery!

"The dreamer flannel pajama"

"The cotton mayfair pajama"

....and for me, pajama-times also mean looooads and loads of HOT CHOCOLATES and I consider myself very lucky for finding this 2kg big pack of one of my favorite hot chocolate's from Lindt at the outlet here in Aubonne! 

So Fall - bring it ON! I am ready ;p

xox

Florida: The shopping

Picking out my favorite pieces from all the shopping done during the Florida road trip was hard, but at least easier than writing a post about the trip itself!
When it comes to the shopping, I can show you most of it in visuals ;))


There is great shopping all over Florida, but one thing that I will say is if you're close to Fort Lauderdale or Miami and you like shopping - DO NOT MISS SAWGRASS MILLS!! Here you can get very very lucky (like I did with a Last Call sales at Nieman Marcus!! ;))).


Here below, some of my favorites:

From left to right:
1. Ballerina's from Elie Tahari, lovely classical wedge heels from Marc Jacobs and gold sandals from Seychelles footwear.
2. I fell in love with this really cute tunica from Ella Moss!
3. A gorgeous blouse from Pippa that I found at Bloomingdales.
4. A casual, striped sweater from Michael Kors, bought at Nordstroms.
5. White, banded, cropped sweatpants from Abercrombie and Fitch.
6. A protective case/bag for my Macbook from Marc by Marc Jacobs, shopped at Bloomingdales.
5. A floral printed blouse from Forever 21.
6. Perfectly fitted camis/tanks from Press that I loved so much that I bought it in 3 colors (white, powder and khaki). Happily found at Nordstroms.
7. Striped, knitted sweater from Ralph Lauren.
8. A cute camisole/nightie from Honeydew.
9. Jeans from Hudson. Soooooo comfy and great fit!
10. A cami/tank with Mickey Mouse in sequins, bought at Disney world (of course ;))
11. A lovely netted sweater from Vintage Havana.
12. A long t-shirt from Marc by Marc Jacobs with a shark motive (couldn't resist!).
13. A star patterned top from Chaser. Great with a pair of leggings.
14. A light red hoodie from Abercrombie and Fitch (can't get enough!).
15. Purple bikini from Marc by Marc Jacobs found at Sawgrass mills (Bloomingdales outlet).
16. A small and convenient black wallet from Kate Spade, found at Bloomingdales.


....and another favorite here to the left: 
My new sunglasses from Marc by Marc Jacobs.


I also found many new beauty favorites and here is my pick!
1. Pacifica's coconut body butters which can be found at Sephora.
2. Shadow palette from Too Faced. Great color cobination!!
3. A new favorite nail polish color from Nails inc. London called "Chelsea square".
4. A fantastic hair treatment from Bumble and Bumble called "Creme de Coco". Perfect for sun worn hair and the fact that it smells like coconut doesn't hurt either ;))
5. Since they didn't have the Redken conditioner I was looking for (All soft), I tried another one called "Smooth down" which I LOVED! Great smell too that sticks the whole day and night!
6. A body creme from Victoria's Secret called "Tropic breeze" that smells like heaven!
7. A smokey eye brush from Sephora. The perfect eye shadow tool!!

xox

In my corner of the world....

Left to right: Sweat pants and Hoodie from Abercrombie.
Black ankle boots from ASOS.com
French manicure.
Fluffy, fury home boots from H&M.
Jeans "Stella" from True Religion.
Beige boots from Diesel.

Currently, I'm:

Happy about: Having weekend and especially happy that this very Saturday is without plans! Am also very happy that I went for a 10km run on Tuesday =)) It was certainly not a fast run (1:04:51), but it was pitch black and there are also a lot of hills here..... On top of this it was really spontaneous. I just wanted to go for a run that was a little longer than my standard 5km's and it just felt so great that I just wanted to continue and once I had reached 7km, there seemed like no point in stopping until I had managed 10km.
I also recently did quite some shopping (see top right picture).... I bought a pair of jeans, two pairs of boots and some new cosy clothes recently that I just LOVE....and did a new French manicure. Yep, this makes me happy! 

Disappointed about: You know....I love living here in Switzerland, but must say, I get easily fed up of all the paper work it requires. Nothing ever seems easy or straight forward and everything is managed by paper with signatures. I wish they would move forward and adjust to other means of managing this (such as e-mails, SMS approvals etc.). It's like it's never really possible to just relax, because there is always a letter to write and post to someone, somewhere. I guess if you never had it differently, you don't think about it, but it has made me realize how lucky I was in this sense, living in Sweden.

Looking forward to: Hopefully having visits of some of my amazing friends in both March and April! Am also looking forward to go home to Sweden for a long weekend at the end of February (my dad is getting married AND turns 60!). I will finally see my little niece again and I can't wait =)))))

Listening to: Red Face by Lucy Rose, over and over again..... She is so talented!! This live session could just as well be the actual recording, it's so well performed.

Also have the new single from Owlmother, You can not be touched, playing in my head (and on my Spotify).

Hoping: To confront my fear of the chair lift again tomorrow when we go skiing....well, of course as I'm scared, parts of me simply doesn't want to try it again ;))

Wondering: If I should sign up to run the 10km in the upcoming race in Lausanne and if yes, what a realistic goal would be in terms of time. It is a lot more uphill than the 10km's I did during the Lausanne Marathon....hmm....
Thinking about: What questions to ask my next Interview "victim" ;p 

Planning: A lot of things actually....the details about our trip to Sweden in August and also checking out some details of another trip idea that is soooo exciting. Will share more if the idea turns into something concrete....

Smiling about: The same idea as I'm mentioning above...again.....more to come...maybe! 

Wishing: That companies would give up on dress codes. Honestly, I have no idea what to wear anymore now that I'm not allowed to wear jeans. Jeans look fab! ...and besides, half of my wardrobe consists of jeans, just sayin' ;) Yes yes, I know......a modern world problem.

Sad about: Chris has a VERY important exam on the exact date of my birthday, so I will be spending it alone....and yes, I know I know, it's just a birthday, but I've never ever been alone on my birthday before and I STILL LOVE BIRTHDAYS =))

Wanting: Can't decide on the color, but I am head over heels in love with these watches above on the right from Marc Jacobs!

Feeling: Great and happy, but really really tired in my body from all the sports I've done this week.... Am even wondering if my legs will be able to properly carry me on skis tomorrow =) Anyway! It's all worth it! I feel as if I'm in great shape again after all those years of just sporadic training and a back that was constantly giving me troubles....like another life. Grateful! Yes, that's it! I feel grateful!

xox

Dear Santa.....

The other day, somebody asked me through my Formspring account what I want for Christmas.....my first reaction was "Nothing.....", because I honestly can't think of anything I really need! Anyway.....this got me thinking about it....which is never good besides when it's with the purpose of sharing it with you ;)) 
So, here I go, sharing with you some treasure I bumped into recently that I wouldn't mind sharing my home with:

A Studio Ghibli DVD box with some of the best Anime movies ever!!

A gorgeous Cupcake necklace from Betsey Johnson

An amazingly yummy fragrance from Benefit Cosmestics that go by the name of exactly what I am right now, "So hooked on Carmella" ;))

Paulo Coelho's new book "Aleph"!

A pair of slouchy home boots from Victoria's Secret PINK collection, in grey! Yes please!

A Marc Jacobs "What's your sign t-shirt"

This gorgeous hobo bag called "Stephanie" from Diane von Furstenberg....not saying I want it for Christmas, just saying that's it'sa gorgeous treasure...

xox

Things I love right now.....

Right now.... by anderssonlinda

xox

By request - Photos of the new coat

 

What you see in the photos:
Black duffel coat from Burberry Brit (bought at Boutique Annabelle on Rue de Bourg in Lausanne.... I don't think it's available online.)
"Original tall Navy" Wellingtons from Hunter
"Stella" Jeans from True Religion


Oh and if anyone else has any requests related to blog topics, general feedbacks or questions - send them to me here: http://www.formspring.me/anderssonlinda
I"m normally quite fast in replying ;))


xox

Most wanted - July 2011!

Coucouuuu!! 
Am extremely bored at the moment as I'm more or less stranded in bed, with difficulties to sleep due to pain.....so in between the sleeping, I am "web window shopping" and found myself some new favorites that I thought I'd share with you...in random order ;))

Have fallen deeply in love with these Daisy earrings from Alex Monroe!

Love this Maxi dress from Monki (and it is actually already hanging in my wardrobe ;))

A new favourite cotton-canvas bag from Meli Melo!

I know... I am obsessed with Marc Jacobs fruit pieces, but c'mon!! This 10th anniversary Pear ring is irresistable!!

Am also saying YES PLEASE to these pair of Sophie denim shorts from my favorite jeans brand, True Religion!

In case of chilly summer evenings.... I'd like to have this Tory Birch Stella sweater! Cute, huh?

A ring so cute that I wanna eat it every tim I wear it! This one comes from Accessorize ;)

I know, I know... I do have a thing for fruity fashion!! This Cherry printed dress  comes from Oasis and it is so adorable!

 Juliette Crochet ballet flats!

This lotion from Victoria's Secret is another one of my addicions and it really does smell like candy =))

Love this tank from Wildfox 

xox