Monthly Archives: March 2011

Beautiful things: old books and catalogues

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Marte Marie

First off, I’m so glad you are all so in love with the Soul of Maia necklaces! I cant wait tyo see who walks away with a new beautiful necklaces just in time for spring;) Keep spreading the word if … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: Soul of Maia (CLOSED)

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Marte Marie

Sussi Norberg of Soul of Maia jewelry design has generously offered to giveaway a necklace to a lucky winner! You can chose between these five necklaces, and all you have to do is leave a comment below with which you … Continue reading →

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Sunday Special: Sussi Norberg

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Marte Marie

Some weeks ago I received a sweet email from a reader in Sweden introducing me to her  work. Sussi Norberg is very talented jewelry designer from Sweden who lives in Stockholm with her husband and two teenage daughters. She’s always … Continue reading →

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Dish of the day: Lentil Brunch

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Marte Marie

This is a lentil brunch I created for American boy and I the other day. It’s full of mediterranean aroma, rich in flavor and the crunchy croutons add a bit of  a snack to this dish. While light snow flakes … Continue reading →

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Beautiful places: A room with a view

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Marte Marie

Even though spring is officially here, March 21st marked the first day of spring with sun and warm winds, king winter decided to blow cold snow that covered the green grass outside our house ever so slightly today. The sky … Continue reading →

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Retro furniture

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Marte Marie

When shooting this bookstore in Norway last summer, the living room sofa set above caught my eye. It’s the perfect hidious 50′s furniture that you’d see in every grandmothers home all over Scandinavia. However as I grow older this kind … Continue reading →

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Postcard from: The Utah desert

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Marte Marie

Last week American boy picked me up from the Salt Lake city airport with a sweet surprise. After a gourmet dinner with friends up in the mountains we took off on a long-weekend retreat to the south of Utah. Tucked … Continue reading →

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Dish of the day: Baked tomatoes

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Marte Marie

  American boy surprise me with a long-weekend getaway to a small town in the middle of a desert. No internett or cell reception, just him and I, beautiful nature and lots of good food. It was a well needed … Continue reading →

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Rustic and modern: France

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Marte Marie

  This apartment just calls my name! It feels modern and rustic, which is quite the feat to be able to create. It’s so inviting with its openness and light. You should head on over here to read the great … Continue reading →

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Dish of the day: Raw vegetables

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Marte Marie

  Let’s have a healthy start to the week shall we? After a bit of chocolate (see here) I’m craving some vegetables! So before I made a delicious vegetable soup I styled this to make it all feel like one … Continue reading →

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