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bolig liv pages

Lisbeth Harbo (of Switzerland) completed a magazine swap with me by sending an issue of Bolig Liv for me in exchange for an issue of Real Simple from the U.S.

I love the pages in Bolig Liv....and it was the first time I perused the magazine in person. Here are the pages I lingered over most often.

yummmm...birch bark handmade soap

long, LONG, intense day.  Stopped in at a great little restaurant called "My Place" then arrived home to find a package of the most yummy smelling soaps ever.  Sherrie Graham and I exchanged parcels.  Bars of her handmade soaps made their way from Nova Scotia to Wisconsin, and an adorable Orla Kiely tablecloth is on its way to Nova Scotia as we speak, umm..type, you know what I mean! 

The sample bar of peppermint poppyseeds smells divine!

I could pretty much eat the Cafe Mocha bar.

The Fragrance-Free bar will be the perfect addition to my bathroom - perfect for guests.

The Lavender Bath Bar will soothe me into restful sleep.

And if I could turn a soap into a fragrance to wear daily, it would be the Oatmeal, Milk & Honey bar. Divine! I'm swooning over it.  I'll either have to make the one bar last forever or I'll have to order a lifetime supply from Sherrie!

She did not ask me to mention the soaps here.  I just had to tell you about them before all the soaps are put to use.  

It's Friday night.  Last night I went to bed - no lie - at 6:45 PM.  Who DOES that??  Apparently THIS GIRL!  I woke up refreshed...at 11:45 PM.  Went back to sleep until 3 AM.  Watched CSI's 200th episode before heading to the gym.

Tonight is another workout, while tomorrow is IKEA...again.  My friend Kathy has a three month old son who needs more storage for his clothes 'n such.  So reluctantly I will walk around the many floors that make up IKEA and may have to buy a little something.

Can't think beyond that, so I'll stop here.  Have a great weekend!!

rummaging rewards

The weekend flew by but was full and happy.  How was yours?

FRIDAY  Left a comment on Chez Larsson's post to do a casual swap with someone.  I'm in the U.S. and love Scandinavian style decor magazines and French magazines.  You can still get in on the swapping by leaving a comment on this Chez Larsson post.    Then went out with FreakyBlair to play cards at a local cafe.  By relaxing there for three hours, we were witnesses to quite a bit of drama.  Didn't know my little city had that much drama in it.

SATURDAY Met up with Kirsten to visit a private school's annual barn sale/fundraiser.  I found a few French books and a wire basket while Kirsten found an antique rake (a little hand-held one). We checked out a public school's sale across the road and I found this adorable little desk for three dollars.  Not yet sure how or where I'll use the desk but am happy with the purchase!

 

At a craft festival, Kirsten and I each bought a ring from a local artist. The rings were adorable and quite the bargain in the ten dollar range. 

SUNDAY  Church then lunch and a movie with a friend.  Saw the Simon Pegg film How to Lose Friends and Alienate People.  I saw Simon Pegg months ago in Run, Fatboy, Run and enjoyed that movie a whole lot more. 

the photo arrived..the photo arrived!!!

Arriving home late last night, I found REAL MAIL waiting for me.  An envelope from Austria?  Are you kidding me?  That meant the photo from the Scent of Water Photo Swap had arrived!  Could I BE more giddy?!

Ta da!

a beautiful photo displaying the theme of simplicity.

a double sided, laminated collage that is adorable! 

The colors and items are very much who I am. She did a great job! 

Thanks, Claudia!