Tommy Hilfiger Haul!

So yeah, we kind of dig this clothing brand. It's just one of those brands that suits our lifestyle really, really well. It's casual, the materials are low maintenance and the quality is very decent. And since we're just not uber trendy folk that like to spend our entire weekend going through a gazillion different washing instructions, this is a really good match for us. Oh, and since I'm a major outlet junkie, I  can get their clothing for a pretty reasonable price. That's not unimportant either! So let me show you the items I picked up!

For myself I got this oversized summer parka in the color rosé. Well, I think it's supposed to be oversized. All I know is that I got it in my regular size and it runs really, really large. I really fell in love with the color, so I just knew I wasn't going to leave the store without it. Wearing something oversized is something I will have to get used to though. But I do think it's very comfortable!

Charlotte is always the big winner when it comes to shopping. All those tiny shirts and pants are just too adorable. If you have a little girl yourself, I'm sure you'll understand! She got a navy tregging, a pink longsleeved t-shirt with print, an indigo blue cardigan and a light pink polka dotted polo shirt with a ruffled colar. I am completely in love with this one! I can't wait for summer to arrive! This polo is going to look so cute on some light denim skirt and some a 3/4 leggings.

And daddy got this simple green polo shirt. He has a lot of polo shirts, but he didn't own a green one yet. So to mix it up I went for a color he wouldn't normally pick himself. The color looks good on him though! It's also a very casual looking polo. The cotton has a bit of a worn look to it. Perfect for when he's doing chores around the house or when he's roughhousing with the tiny one.

So there you have it! My latest haul! What is your favorite brand to shop for?

Cute Finger Paint DIY for Valentine's Day!

Valentine's day is only a little bit more than a week away! And if you have a little girl like me, you know that daddy is her big crush on this day as well! So I wanted to make this day something for our entire family, not just something for me and her daddy. So I asked my two year old if she wanted to make something especially for her daddy, and she gave me a really big excited YES! I think this makes a really cute self made gift and it's actually a really fun and easy activity to do for you and your little munchkin. So, win-win right?

This is all you need to get started! You need two sheets of paper (one with a heart on it, google is your bestie for this!), two colors of finger paint, two plastic cups, a pair of scissors, a bow, baby wipes, a bib with sleeves and some old newspapers. Oh, and you need a baby or toddler (not shown in picture)! 

Cut out the heart and place this sheet of paper on top of the other one. Make sure the heart is on the right side of the paper. When you fold the paper into a card, the heart will be on the front. You can use a bit of tape to secure it all, but if the paper is thick enough and you're around to hold it in place a little, you'll be fine. Besides, this is a card made by a toddler so it doesn't have to be a 100% perfect. Personally I actually prefer a little smudge here and there.

When everything's in place put the paint in the plastic cups and let your little one paint it's little heart out! Smudging a little paint on each other's faces is totally allowed during this process! :)

When you're finished it should look something like this. Let it dry for a little bit and then remove the upper sheet of paper.

And last but not least, fold this little piece of artwork in a card, leave a cute note for daddy on the inside and tie the ribbon around it. Voila! I'm sure every daddy would love the get a valentine's card like this from his little princess!

Charlotte's 24 Month Update!

Since my little Miss Mischief turned two recently, I thought it would be the perfect time for an update post! I've done quite a few of these in the past two years, and this one will probably be the last one. No need for baby updates when your child isn't actually a baby anymore...*cries hysterically*.

Height en weight
We had a doctors appointment just a few days ago, so she just got weighed and measured. How convenient is that, huh? Charlotte is now 23 pounds and 34 inches tall. She still wears size 4 (sometimes 4+) nappies and fits into 24 month clothing. She grew out of ALOT of outfits the last few months, so that means alot of shopping and putting new outfits together.

Health
Charlotte has been doing well lately! After being hospitalized 3 times in 18 months time, we're kind of done with hospitals anyway.She is still on daily medication to keep her bronchial tubes protected from infections, but other than that she's doing really good! She's running around with the energy of ten!

Development
The last few months have been crazy! She suprises me everyday with everything she knows and understands. She can speak in full sentences now and she can count to ten. She can even use her counting skills in everyday live.  'No mommy, I want two cookies!'.  She can also express how she feels. She can tell us when she's sad or when she's angry. Which is really helpful in guiding her through these emotions. It makes communicating with her so much easier. She can also draw like there's no tomorrow. She can make all kinds of different shapes and scribbles. which makes me believe her fine motorskills are also developing like they should.

Likes & Dislikes
She's really into play pretend lately. She likes to act out everything she sees us do. She's in her little play kitching making pancakes or putting her dolls to bed. And when she's not doing that she loves to play together. And she's so persuasive that she she manages to get the entire family on all fours. Haha! As far as food goes, she loves cookies, fruit and pancakes. She can be a bit of a picky  vegetable eating. Oh, and she definitely does not like to be made fun of. She'll cross her arms, put on her angry face and tell you that it's 'not funny'. Which I'm pretty sure she picked up from Peppa Pig. Oh yeah, did I mention she really likes Peppa Pig?

Well, that's it for today! I hope you all had a lovely Sunday. See you later!

Birthday Party!

I can't believe it, my little munchkin turned two today! So that obviously had to be celebratated with alot of delicious treats, presents and pink decorations! :) She was so much more aware of her birthday than she was last year. Not to mention Charlotte was hospitalized on her first birthday, so this is actually the first birthday we got to celebrate at home with friends and family. We're very thankful for that! There is nothing better than having your child home with you and in good health. That's all that matters, really! Here's a look at Charlotte's little birthday bash!

Me with the gorgeous bithday girl. She gets prettier by the day! But she's also the coolest chick I know! She's really everything I wished for, The past two years were definitely the best years of my life!

Because every birthday girl needs a cake! We went for a pink fairy princess one. It was absolutely delicious and I thought it looked very cute!

Presents! Charlotte got showered with gifts. Everyone was so generous! And you could see there really went some thought into the gifts she got. Eventhough I don't think bringing gifts is necessary, we do appreciate it very much!

Treats for her friends at the daycare centre. We went for some squeezy fruits with some custom made wrappers. No need for super unhealthy treats! And also some pink organza bags with mints for the daycare workers.

I hope everyone had a lovely Sunday! See you soon!

Shopping in Amsterdam!

Happy new year everyone! I started the new year off with a short shopping trip to Amsterdam. I didn't take a lot of pictures unfortunately. I guess I'm still a pretty big noob at this whole blogging thing... But I decided to still share this. So here we go! 

The trip began at Starbucks! I had a delicious caramel latte! In my opinion every day should start like this... But unfortunately I live in a very small town and the nearest Starbucks in almost an hour away. So that detour would be a bit excessive! After visiting Starbucks we hit the centre of Amsterdam for shopping and some delicious lunch!

 I bought some really cute items, especially at the Bijenkorf! They have the cutest little designer clothes and accesories for the little nuggets. I bought a cute blue Tommy Hilfiger sweater for Charlotte and a baby pink Ralph Lauren bear for friends that recently found out the gender of the baby they are expecting. I love how they wrapped the present!

But I couldn't leave without getting a little something for myself of course! I bought a lovely pink bow bracelet by Mulberry to go with the Mulberry scarf I bought in London! How cute is this bracelet? And it was one sale! Yay! :) I actually had to go back to the store to pick up a second one. Apparently a friend of mine was eying the same bracelet, so when she heard I bought one she asked me to pick one up for her as well. They must have thought I was some sort of crazy lady at the store! Haha! But that is it for all the fun and games. Tomorrow it's back to work for me again. Earning money instead of spending it! To everyone who is also starting work again tomorrow, I hope the alarm won't hurt too much in the morning! Toodles!

London Shopping Haul!

Like I mentioned in my previous post, I purchased some cute items on my trip to London. And let's be honest, every girl needs a little shopping time now and then! So I thought I would share these with you. And who knows, I might give you some idea's for your next wishlist! :)


Large Longchamp Le Pliage Tote in Navy

I love this bag! But I did my research on this one, so I knew I would! I've been carrying it pretty much non stop since I got it. I carried it to work, to the playground, to the grocery store... I love how I can stuff my entire universe in here and i can still reach down and find my lipgloss. It doesn't have different compartements, but somehow everything just sits neatly in a row and it's still very organized. I guess it's just the perfect shape and size or something. I also love the simplicity of the bag. It just looks so neat and pretty! And the price! It was really affordable for a bag! In matter of fact, chances are this is actually the cheapest bag I own! 

Essie Fiji Nail Polish

I'm a big fan of Essie nail polishes and this color has been on my to get list since last summer. Somehow I just hadn't been able to get my hands on it yet since it always seemed to be sold out or simply not in the assortiment. So I was absolutely thrilled to find it on this trip and I just had to get it. Now granted, this is probably more of a summer shade, but I just couldn't wait. Me and Charlotte are both rocking some fiji nails right now!


Mulberry Tamara Scarf in Oak

Yes, there she is! Isn't she gorgeous? I am absolutely in love with this scarf and I have been wearing it almost daily since I got it. I have been obsessed by this scarf for months, so I am so happy I can finally enjoy it. I got it at the Mulberry store at the airport, so I could buy it duty free. I'm a sucker for any deal that can save me a couple of bucks. I love the feel of the scarf and I love that it goes with practicaly everything! Downside however is that it isn't machine washable. I am used to throwing my scarves in the laundry and this one has to be professionaly dry cleaned. A bit of a bummer, but I guess I'll survive a trip to the dry cleaner every once in a while. 

My First Harrods Kitten

I was planning on getting the festive Jasper Bear, but Charlotte didn't want anything to do with him unfortunetely. She did however drag this kitten around the store and practictly made out with it (drool and snot included). So that was it for poor old Jasper...

Steps Classy Blouse in Pink

Now Technically I didn't get this in London, I got it a couple of days later, but I thought it was so cute that I decided to throw it in here. It's a lovely pale pink blouse with long sleeves which will be lovely for spring! Yes, we just had the first snow here and I'm already preparing for spring. I'm so not a winter person! Haha!

So, that was the last post of 2014! I hope everyone will have a lovely new years eve! See you in 2015!

London, baby!

What better place than London to go and do your Chistmas shopping, right? So I was really excited to hop on a plane and cross this one of my bucket list! It was a very exciting trip because it was Charlotte's first time traveling by plane and we had absolutely no idea what to expect! But it all went very smoothly and it really was the perfect time for her first flight. Since she's still under two she could sit on my lap and we didn't have to pay for an extra seat just for her. And that definitely saved us some serious money! She loved seeing all the planes fly by and was really excited to be in one herself!

We stayed at the Shakespeare and Dolphins hotel near Hyde Park. The building was absolutely gorgeous but the interieur was a bit dated. But I kind of expected that from a hotel in London, so that was okay. We didn't end up spending much time at the hotel anyway. Hyde Park was absolutely fantastic around this time of year. A Winter Wonderland was organized there and it was great for getting into the Christmas spirit. We had all the hot chocolate we could ever need right at arms length. We also ended up enjoying a traditional English afternoon tea at the park.

We had a couple of days of shopping, going out to dinner and some serious sight-seeing. We visited Harrods, Oxford Street, The Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, The Tower Bridge and Picadilly Circus.We also had dinner at one of Jamie Oliver's restaurants. The food was great and Charlotte couldn't get enough of her little pasta dish! It was so cute!

And then it was time to fly back home again! Due to the stormy weather the flight home was a bit unpleasant. But we all made it home safely, and that's the most important thing. We had a lovely time in London and I hope we'll be able to visit again someday.I purchased some lovely items on this trip, but I'll show you in a seperate haul post soon. So if you could choose any place in the world, where would you like to go Christmas shopping?