LIFE RIGHT NOW // AUGUST 2015

Dear 2015, you need to slow down. thanks :3

loving writing my first shawl design. Hope you'll like it :)

thinking about recording videos of my book reviews. what do you think?

eating goat cheese with honey and nuts <3

wondering if any of you know of cool bookstores in London? 

listening to Take me to church & Everybody wants to rule the world

enjoying my SleepyTime tea before bed 

making all the things with my two hands

struggling with the shorter days, need more light.

feeling super creative. #bestfeeling 

dreaming of pumpkins, homemade tomato soup and leaves falling

finding that the 1-step-buttonhole setting of my sewing machine is pure magic!

celebrating D-5 before London!!!! 

watching the 25th anniversary of Les Miserables Musical on BluRay <3

LIFE RIGHT NOW // JULY 2015

loving the smell of Summer rain

thinking about knitting designs and filling notebooks!

eating all the fruits <3

wondering when PSL will be back at Starbucks #priorities

listening to the Books on the nightstand podcast!

enjoying reading a few pages before bed every night

making lists of Xmas knitting presents. will not repeat last December mistake, must start soon!

struggling with electronics. Both my Mac and iPhone are getting tired and old :/

feeling like August is going to be a good one

dreaming of London baby! Hoping to make my way there for a few days in September!

finding this to be very true: "It isn't too late. Time is not running out. Your life is here and now. And the moment has arrived at which you're finally ready to change." (Cheryl Strayed)

celebrating getting a job, if only for the Summer! feels good to feel useful ;)

watching Teen Wolf and Mr Robot.

LIFE RIGHT NOW // Birthday edition

Changing things up on this special month, thought I'd share 26 things about me right now :)

26 is starting to sound a little bit too much like 30.

I've watched every episode of Friends at least a thousand time and I still laugh like it's the first time.

I've been gluten free for almost a year now. Except for pizza, because I don't want to live in a world that doesn't have pizza.

I always thought I'd be a mom by the time I turned 25. hmm.

I watch all 7 Harry Potter every year, sometimes multiple times per year.

I never wear jewelry. But I want more tattoos.

Wanderlust and Haberdashery are my favorite english words.

Going out and being "social" physically exhaust me. the joy of being an introvert.

Jeff Buckley's version of Hallelujah is my favorite song in the world.

I hate high heels. I do feel prettier in them though. damn you society!

My favorite smell is freshly cut grass.

Scary movies freak me out because my sister made me watch The X-Files way too young. Don't get me started on zombies...

I just can't find a job.

I'm an expert at day dreaming.

Matthew is my favorite boy's name. Violet my favorite girl's name.

I never pick up the phone. that's what texts are for people.

I hate hot weather. I'd pick Canada over The Bahamas any day.

My middle name is Flor, which is flower in spanish. I'm not spanish.

I stopped eating meat 11 years ago. best decision ever.

As a kid I wanted to be: a teacher, an adventurer (think Indiana Jones), an archeologist, a midwife.

I can't resist a beard.

My favorite episode of Doctor Who is Vincent & The Doctor. I cry every time.

I have a huge collections of notebooks. Most of them are 98% empty.

I tried to write a story once.

My cat's name is Lola.

I really like lists.

LIFE RIGHT NOW // APRIL 2015

loving the afternoons spent in the park knitting / eating / drinking.

thinking that I haven't read a single book in April. need to change that in May, starting with Fangirl! 

eating all the fruits. Can't wait for peaches!

wondering what to do with the billion magazines I have (and love). too much stuff!!

listening to George Ezra's first album. Budapest and Listen to the man are my fave <3

enjoying the podcast. Episode 3 coming later this week, I'm waiting on a new webcam!

making use of my stash and feeling kind of proud about it ^^

struggling with cutting those gorgeous fabrics I've been buying.

feeling like cross stitching. 

dreaming of pretty embroideries like the ones Olivia has been creating <3

finding out that it's ok to speak your mind sometimes.   

celebrating the beginning of May. Lily of the valley season + my birthday obviously makes it the best month of the year!

watching Game of Thrones! #TeamDarkSansa

ME ON MONDAY

A weekend love list: Moroccan mint tea / socks / pastries / meeting other crazy knitters like me / chatting about yarn for 4 hours / a new episode of Outlander / more sock knitting / JAMMF / a finished project / chocolate / reading stories to my nephew / a comfy handmade sweater / watching Cinderella on TV / singing along.

And here we are now, on a cold but sunny Monday morning. Hiding under a plaid, watching Harry Potter and you guessed it, knitting some more socks! That's me, on Monday :)

Joining with the lovely Sian today.

LIFE RIGHT NOW // MARCH 2015

loving a new library I discovered in Paris, Galignan. Super old and beautiful <3

thinking about babies, as one does when 5 people in a row tell you they're expecting (so much baby knitting to plan <3)

eating peanut butter for the first time. and now browsing recipes on Pinterest, as one does.

wondering what the leaves are waiting for! wanna see some green!

listening to Smoke + Mirrors, Imagine Dragons' new album. So far, Warriors, Dreams and Thief are my fave.

enjoying playing video games lately. I've missed it.

making progress on my sock yarn blanket thanks to some lovely mini skeins I got in the mail (mail is the best!). wanna trade?

struggling with sleep.

feeling like recording a video. maybe.

dreaming of dresses! Bought a few patterns and now on the hunt for pretty fabrics!

finding it very very hard not to buy all the yarn.

celebrating meeting knitters that live super close by. Knit nights are happening <3

watching House of cards season 3! And Outlander is returning in just a few days!

LIFE RIGHT NOW // JANUARY 2015

Second year doing Life Right Now! Probably one of my favorite feature here. Looking back at the previous ones is also super cool. Feel like joining? I'm adding a link at the bottom of the post for you :)

loving that mug. trying very hard not to order it right away. must save money.

thinking about doing another round of everything must go. Less is more. and my closets are full.

eating not much. I'm doing Whole 30 again to start the new year like a pro ;) (much harder than in Summer so far) 

wondering what the f*** is wrong with people. #JeSuisCharlie 

listening to Another Love by Tom Odell, and a few more. check out the playlist below ;)

enjoying my scrap yarn blanket. Wanted to start one forever and finally have enough left over yarn! it's going to be so pretty in like 10 years! 

making breakfast as I finish writing this. I may have found the perfect Mint Tea!

struggling with noises and silence.

feeling like snow might be coming our way, finally!!!

dreaming of the wilderness. and a farm in the middle of it.

finding it hard to put down my books lately. Forgetting to eat or sleep is happening a lot!

celebrating over 300 followers on Instagram. there are a lot of knitters out there clearly, that's so awesome!

watching a lot of movies (Golden Globes/Oscars season being open and all). The Imitation Game was amazing, Wild was just as inspiring as the book and you guys The Theory of everything <3

hoping to make this dress, this skirt and this other dress by 2016.

LIFE RIGHT NOW // DECEMBER 2014

TIS THE SEASON EDITION!

loving my new PJs! Christmas/Scotland style. sort of.

thinking about 2015. and what needs to change.

eating way too much chocolate. 

wondering what will be under the tree? 

listening to my nephew sing Christmas songs. he's the cutest.

enjoying my morning tea. I am learning to like tea, it's hard. 

making preparations for my Happiness Project. (that book you guys. read it!)

struggling with sleep. and too much thinking.

feeling like giving essential oils a try. Any books you recommend?

dreaming of knitting projects for the new year. so many ideas!!

finding it hard not to spend money. 

celebrating almost a year of knitting!!! stay tuned!

watching Parenthood. lots of crying happened obviously. but that show is so good!

hoping for snow. still. always. 

LIFE RIGHT NOW // NOVEMBER 2014

loving my Whispering Pines shawl. I wear it ALL THE TIME.

thinking about Christmas present. So late. Hats it is!

eating way too much. As my sister said "food season is open!"

wondering if it's ok to do a Harry Potter marathon for the third time this year?

listening to The Hanging Tree. From the latest Hunger Games movie. Obsessed!

enjoying my growing collection of candles. The DIY lover in me may be thinking about how I could make some myself :)

making some sort of progress on my archive pages. Handmade is filling up slowly <3

struggling with energy and lack of Vitamin D. I hate how early the night sets in!

feeling like looking up. The sky is so pretty during Fall!

dreaming of a new tattoo. with pine trees in it <3

finding it hard not to put cinnamon on everything. I used to hate cinnamon. true story.

celebrating Christmas movie season! What you watching?

watching How to get away with murder. How awesome was that mid season finale?! 

hoping we'll get some snow this year!!

LIFE RIGHT NOW // OCTOBER 2014

loving my long random walks in Paris. Fall is the prettiest season to wander. 

thinking about this blog, words and stories.

eating porridge every morning. still trying to perfect my recipe! 

wondering Where does the good go?  

listening to Stay Alive by Jose Gonzalez.

enjoying my sister new obsession for natural beauty care products. I gave up chemical shampoo and my hair is loving it!

making slow progress on my christmas knitting. need to learn continental!

struggling with food temptations. croissants anyone?

feeling inspired by minimalism. I've sold/gave so much of my stuff and the empty shelvess feel so full of possibilities  

dreaming of Christmas Season! it's not to early right?

finding it hard to believe it's already been two years since Canada!

celebrating the cold coming in! I finally can wear my knitwear!

watching Reign. I'm way too obsessed with historical fiction at the moment!

hoping that Thursday will be a good day.

LIFE RIGHT NOW // SEPTEMBER 2014

loving the Ravelry and blogging community. so much kindness and generosity! 

thinking about way too many things.

eating no gluten and no dairy. It's been 2 months and a total game changer. 

wondering way too many things.  

listening to Imagine Dragons.

enjoying my growing stash of yarn. Winter is coming and it's the best!

making my own knitting project bags. which is taking forever because you know: hand sewing!

struggling with the shorter days.

feeling a bit lost. but working on "something real" to fix that.  

dreaming of cable-y sweaters for Winter. 

finding it hard to believe that September is over. Wasn't August just yesterday??

celebrating Pumpkin Spice Latte season at Starbucks!

watching Outlander. Also reading it. Completely obsessed. Also, Sam Heughan <3.

hoping to make the most of October.

Life right now // AUGUST 2014

loving the Molly's podcast A Homespun House. Sweet and inspiring!

thinking about small businesses, coffee and books.

eating food from different countries every day. Yesterday was falafel <3

wondering how to move in to Shetland! *obsessed*

listening to Lost Stars. My obsession with the Begin Again OST is still strong!

enjoying playing tourist in Paris. 

making progress on my crafty projects. multi-tasking is my way of life.

struggling with job applications.

feeling exhausted after walking miles and miles in Paris for the last 4 days.  

dreaming of Winter knits. I'm filling the house with wool!

finding it easier to get up early (mostly so i can knit!)

celebrating the leaves turning yellow and red. Fall is the best!

watching the new Doctor Who series! not sure how I feel about Capaldi yet.

hoping to make it happen.

Life right now - July 2014

loving the postcards i've been receiving (thanks to Sian awesome Postcard Exchange idea!)  

thinking about going to the beach for a day or so.

eating pizza. yum.

wondering if i'll ever feel comfortable wearing crop tops. they're so pretty though!

listening to Where does the good go? 

enjoying my current minimalist obsession. empty shelves are so full of promise.

making plans for the next 3 weeks. i have the house for myself!

struggling with the very very hot weather that makes my train rides to Paris nightmarish!    

feeling excited for a friend's visit! it's been 2 years since we were on the same continent!  

dreaming of a trip to Denmark! 

finding a lot of very cool new blogs and IG feed to follow. the internet is magic <3 

celebrating with Rosé! Summer is nice this way.

watching Shetland! it's an awesome BBC show very similar to Broadchurch only without David Tennant and in Scotland. and everyone's wearing amazing knitted garments!

hoping i'll finish the scarf on time!

Life right now - June 2014

loving my walks to the park, listening to podcasts.   

thinking about getting rid of more stuff. less is more.

eating apricots and watermelon. i love summer.

wondering where do they all belong  

listening to Blood (The Middle East), Chances (Athlete) and All of me (John Legend)

enjoying my art journal. paper is the best!

making a massive multicolor crochet blanket.

struggling with motivation to write cover letters. ironic right?   

feeling way too tired after a party and a few bottles of rosé. am i too old for that s***?  

dreaming of a life by the lake. 

finding time to do the important stuff.  

celebrating the sunny days with picnics by the Seine.

watching Grey's Anatomy and crying way too much .

hoping i'll find my McDreamy.

life right now - may 2014

loving playing with HTML and giving the blog a new look. #geek   

thinking about buying a sewing machine!  

eating the first summer fruits, i can't get enough watermelon and nectarines <3

wondering where i'll be same time next year 

listening to Hey Brother (Avicii) and All my Days (Alexi Murdoch) on repeat

enjoying the longer hours of daylight   

making crazy plans for the future, always. 

struggling with my birthday approaching. is there such a thing as a quarter life crisis?  

feeling inspired and creative.  

dreaming of a trip to Copenhagen  

finding it hard to wake up before 9.30 am (i try!)  

celebrating running again (and feeling better after each run!)

watching Game of thrones! #TeamTyrion 

hoping to find a job soon! 

* this list was inspired by the lovely journaling freebie card Ann-Marie Espinoza shared on her blog *

HAPPY 2014

So, Happy New Year I guess :)

Let's try and pretend it hasn't been ages since my last post and that life's been so fun that i haven't had a minute to sit at my computer. The truth is that i've missed you, I've missed writing, so let's try that again!

Spring is here, i'm on the hunt for a hopefully cool job and inspiration is back. I haven't made a single layout in month though. BUT i have been knitting. a lot. which is actually really fun! and the greatest activity to do while watching movies and tv shows (i have a House of Cards marathon waiting for me as i write this, so i guess i'll be making a lot of progress on that cute sweater i'm knitting!). Would you be interested in seeing some of my knitting projects? 

No project life either, but i'm gathering inspiration and photo for an art journal (i'm taking Rachel Denbow's new class at A Beautiful Mess, it's awesome!). I'm honestly not sure what direction this blog is taking. Maybe more general crafts and less paper projects? More photography? I guess we'll see, one post at a time :)

Also, just heard of the 100 Happy Days project. Might be just what i need to start looking at that damn glass as half full and not half empty. Also, fun excuse to take more photos! I'll try and play along on Instagram (i'm @alinor89 over there), what about you? 
Do you have time to be happy?