I love buying and trying new beauty products all the time. Whether it’s for my skin or my hair, I want it all! Sometimes I find some hidden gem and other times it’s a total flop. Over the last six weeks I’ve been testing out a few new products. It takes time to figure out […]
5 of the Best Grapefruit Cocktails
Délicieux cocktails de pamplemousse Spring is definitely in the air in Pau! The days are getting longer, the grass is greener, and the birds are singing. This is such a nice time of year for me, it lifts my mood out of the winter gloom. To celebrate the beginning of spring I thought I would […]
Celebrating My 25th Birthday
I am officially twenty-five years of age; a quarter of a century! One thing that has never changed for me is how seriously I take my birthday. This year it landed on a Saturday, and before moving to France I had planned a birthday extravaganza. Things have changed and unfortunately I cannot have the big […]
February Beauty Favorites
We’re going to do something new today! I’m going to share with you some of my favorite beauty products for February. A lot of my friends ask my opinion on different products, what I like about them, and what I have used or will recommend. Each month I am going to try to share with […]
Wedding Planning So Far…
I know. It’s been a week since my last post, I’m sorry. I’ve decided I want to take a little more time inbetween each post to really be able to work on content I am excited about. This last week has been extra busy, and as you know there was Valentine’s Day! I know some […]
Valentine’s Day Mojito
Who said it’s the men who must do all the romancing for Valentine’s Day? I don’t. Steffen already has 4 major birthdays plus Norwegian Mother’s Day to shop for during this time. One of those birthdays happens to be mine, so why add the pressure to insist he remembers to bring home flowers and impress […]
Valentine’s Day Nails
Valentine’s Day is only a week away and I thought it would be fun to come up with something festive for my nails. First I removed everything I previously had on; I want to start from scratch. I am not a fan of having naked nails, so I am ready to get some length back […]
Sunday in Pau, France
Sunday morning, a time for coffee and a fresh Pain au Chocolat. Having boulangeries nearby has been such a treat, one can never tire of fresh pastries. This Sunday, we have time to kill while waiting for the big game. Super Bowl, an American event that we plan on staying up late for. In the […]
A Saturday in Pau
After many days of rain we finally get to see the sun again! Just in time for Steffen and I to spend our weekend exploring Pau. For a small town of only around 85,000 people, there is actually quite a bit to do and see. This city is rich in history, and has such an […]
Prosciutto & Arugula Pizza with Caramelized Onions
Rain, rain, go away, I’m dreaming of another holiday… The weather in Pau these last few days have been so damp and dreary, I almost thought I was back in Stavanger again. If I can’t make the sun come out, I can at least make something delicious for dinner that reminds us of being on […]