There’s a lot of floofy fluttering going on at the necklines of tops these days and as cute as they look in the store I know once they’re on my…erm…generous chest the romantic flowy flowers …
Finding a Home in (Berlin) Germany
So, you’ve found love, a new job or for some strange reason think this dirty, unfriendly, xenophobic, racist, antisocial city is just fantastisch. Whatever the reason, you’ve moved to Berlin & now need a place …
The Cropped Blazer DIY (+ bonus skirt tutorial)
I have no idea why but this crazily long blazer seems to have followed me to every country I’ve lived in: Seriously, what was I thinking? Were these ever in style? Why would I continue …
Knocked Up in Germany
Congratulations! You have successfully procreated! It’s a time of excitement, fear & joy! If you live in Germany it’s also a time of paperwork, confusion, desperately looking for a doctor you can get along with …
Simply Delicious Gluten and Lactose Free Carrot Cake
Here’s my version of Grandma’s quick & easy garden party favourite (especially on rainy days): Simply Delicious Gluten and Lactose Free Carrot Cake
The DIY (upcycled) Toy Nanny
Here’s a super simple idea to keep your little one’s toys from escaping! The Toy Nanny keeps toys safe & clean. Attach one end to the car seat, stroller, baby carrier, shopping cart or high …
How to (not) get married in Germany
DISCLAIMER: This my personal experience of how I (a Canadian) married my German spouse in Denmark in 2011 and avoided the insanity of attempting to get married in Germany as a foreigner. I am unable to …
Open Faced Apple Pie Recipe
You know when you have a craving for something but don’t realize you haven’t enough ingredients until you’re almost done making it? That’s exactly how my Open Face Apple Pie recipe was born!
The Refashioned Sweet Lil’ Baby Dress
My little darling has a long torso & outgrows onesies at an alarming rate. They still fit easily over her head but are too short to snap closed at the bottom. I came up with …
Self Employment Visa – or – how I became legal in Germany
DISCLAIMER: This my personal experience of how I (a Canadian) received my first 1 year freelancer/self employment visa (Freiberufliche Tätigkeit) in 2008 + how I extended it for 2 more years & then got my insanely …