20130407

NY flashbacks.

I went to NY with three of my best friends in March 2012, meaning just a little over a year ago. I still haven't posted 
much of the photos I took turing the amazing trip, so I found out it's about time I share them with you. All the photos 
are shot by me, unless specified - and they are great memories from a great trip! We - meaning; Katharina, Synnøve 
and I - left Oslo for NY March 16th and met up with Katinka in NY. Katinka studies in Charlottesville, Virginia. We spent 
6 days in NY and 4 days in Virginia at Katinka's place. The trip was actually very spontaneously planned. It all started 
with me finding out that one of my favorite bands, Sons of Bill, would have a concert in their hometown, Charlottesville! 
I told Katinka they would play in the town she studies in - and for fun i started playing with the thought of flying to NY, spend 
a couple of days there, before going to Charlottesville to see both Sons of Bill play AND visit Katinka! I had been dreaming 
about going to NY for a long time, I've wanted to visit Katinka in Virginia and I really wanted to see Sons of Bill 
LIVE! And how amazing it would be to see them play on the local theatre in their hometown! This was just an opportunity 
I couldn't miss! And how lucky was I that my two amazing girls also decided to come with me! So here's some of 
the photos from our days in NY. I'll be sure to post some more later, and some from Charlottesville as well. Ah, I miss traveling.

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photo by Synnøve.
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photo by Synnøve.
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photo of me by Katinka.
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photo of me by Katinka.
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photo of me by Katinka.
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Photo of me by Katharina.

I don't think I would be able to describe what I felt when this photo was taken. The girls were so incredibly patient
this day, and gave me all the time I wanted to go wild at a Victoria's Secret store, before I spent a couple of
hours at the Apple Store on 5th Avenue and at the dawn of the day we spent quite some time at Sam Ash Music
Store, where I found the guitar of my dreams. I couldn't live with myself leaving it behind, so after checking
with the bus company we were going to travel with to Charlottesville, that I would be able to get it on the bus, I
 ran back to the store with the girls right behind (even though they were tired, hungry and struggling with blisters)
and bought it with the biggest smile on my face. The girls were so happy for me, and I can't thank them enough for
 being so amazingly patient for me on our last day in New York. If I didn't express my gratitude enough this day,
girs: THANK YOU! You're the best, and it meant the world to me!

This is it for now - have a lovely sunday afternoon.
xx,
RP.

20130402

easter: raspberries, fondue, iced latte & sister time.


I've had the greatest easter break. The weather has been impeccable and I've even got to spend a couple of days in
 the mountains skiing with my dad and my little sister. Such a lovely little trip - and my legs are still tired! In a good 
way though, hehe! Other than that, I've had dinner with the girls, had coffee on the harbor with Synnøve in the
 sun, spent some lovely, lazy hours on the balcony reading and sunbathing, had wonderful dinners at my parents 
house and spent some lovely evenings with my dear. I simply couldn't have asked for a better easter break!

My sweet little sister, Henny, spent the night here during the holiday and together we payed the city a short visit 
to do some window shopping and get out of the apartment and get some fresh air and enjoy the sunny weather for 
a couple of hours. Back home we sat down at the dining table enjoying raspberries, fondue and ice coffee. YUM.

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I got the cutest and BIGGEST easter egg from my love. Mr. H surprised me with it, and you can get
 a glimpse of it in one of the photos above. It's pink, and you absolutely can't miss it! Thanks, love!

I know I've been lousy at updating my blog for a long time now, but if you like you may follow me on 
instagram. I love sharing photos, and here I post photos many times a day! Just search for: reginepandora.
xx,
RP.

20130308

a touch of spring.

Spring is here - I believe! The sun is shining, the streets are almost free from snow, I've cleared away all my winter 
clothes and shoes; AND the janitor has swept away the shingle in the streets of the neighborhood! After sun and 
warmer weather - I believe that's my favorite sign! It makes it a whole lot easier to wear high heeled shoes again! 
I wear high heels all year around, but the shingle is not kind with my beloved high heeled shoes.. My JC Lita's has
suffered through snow, ice, sludge and shingle this winter and are clearly marked after this treatment.. But dad 
knows his stuff - and was able to fix them up - and now they look all new again! I took them for a walk in the city 
today - and it felt great. I wore a thick scarf and a poncho with a sweater underneath and I didn't freeze at all. 
That must be a sure sign of spring, right? Anyway, here's some randomly selected photos from the apartment.

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In the two last photos you can get a glimpse of our new bed - and the amazing headboard Mr. H made for me! I 
wrote about the renewal of our bedroom in a previous blogpost. I'll post some photos of it later - I absolutely love it!

Paisley enjoys the sun just as much as I do - if possible - probably even more. He spends most of his day on 
the couch sunbathing. He's simply the most adorable dog.

The tiny, knitted sweater in one of the photos, was my first knitting project that wasn't socks, a hat or a scarf. So
 a bit challenging, but mostly fun. I basically used the Skappel recepie (Norwegians will know) and tried to 
scale it, so it would fit a little baby. It was supposed to be a gift to Mr. H's nephew, but it didn't turn out just as 
I wanted, so I'll do another try - and hopefully it will turn out a little better.

The beautiful - and very colorful - flowers was from Mr. H's grandfather - I think they look so cute! The gorgeous, 
pink roses are from Mr. H's mother. They look so great on the dining table - and they still look fresh! Despite the 
fact that I haven't changed the water or re-cutted them since I got them over a week ago! Mr. H is the one with 
green fingers around here. I just enjoy them, while he takes care of them. Fits me perfectly! ;)

Wish you all a lovely weekend -
and a happy International Women's Day to all the strong, beautiful and independent women out there!
xx,
RP.

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