Neat and pretty

The set also includes bigger boxes for watches, bracelets etc

Don't you too love my new jewelry compartment? I think it not only keeps the pieces separated (no tangled necklaces anymore) but the overview is great! Otherwise it's usually "out of sight out of mind" way too often with my gems.

Here we go again

On my way home from"Din Sko"

The week started with my baby waking me with a smile, alert and ready to take on a new day, as it usually does. And then I went to a callback for "Din Sko", a commercial for a Swedish shoe chain, in the afternoon and met three guys from Stockholm and received a fun filled package in the mail from mom when I got home and now - I'm almost ready for bed after a day of juggling two jobs. I don't know if it's also because the long nice holiday weekend is over but I feel extra tired today. Hope you all had a great start of the new week. I can't believe November is coming to an end this week and we'll have December soon...

Almost Monday

Jumbo marshmallows dipped in melted chocolate and sprinkles

Ending the long weekend with cozening up in the sofa with another 80's soap opera classic - "Falcon Crest" and some home made goodies.

Good bye ❤

At Southfork Ranch, outside of Dallas, Texas

My childhood idol JR Ewing (Larry Hagman) past away over the holidays. This made me really sad. I think there even came a tear or two. It felt that I knew him and to me Larry Hagman and JR Ewing was the same person. And that was my absolute favorite TV character of all times. So entertainingly evil and so endearing at the same time. He made me want to see Texas and the mighty Dallas in particular of course. And so I did. As if I were still the little kid being glued to the TV screen back home, I ran around amongst the Dallas city skyscrapers and on the land on Southfork on last summer's road trip, happier than most. If there was one person I wanted to meet, it was actually him. Being there, I kind of feel I got to in a way.
Rest in peace cowboy.

Beauties from Alessi

I love the Alessi classic kettle and accompanying creamer and sugar bowl that just moved into my kitchen. Might make those early (mommy) mornings a bit more fun.. :)

Generous turkey

Before ending up on dinner tables across the country, Mr Turkey left some goodies for me at home - a cozy new pair of pj:s and candy from Dylan's Candy Bar. Kind of like the Easter Bunny. I like ;)

Happy thanksgiving!

Like most of my fellow Americans I'm spending the day eating lots of turkey with the family and giving thanks. This year I'm feeling very thankful having my son by my side. ❤

Why this was a good day

* I skyped with my parents & chatted with my sister
* I got on hold for a print shoot for a magazine
* I started watching a great new TV series
* A friend sent me a sweet text message
* And another one a nice email
* I strolled around cozy Larchmont Village with my baby
* I bought a new pretty blouse
* My two guys came home with an enormous cupcake for Mommy for doing a good job :)

Hmm :)

Family portraits and apple cakes

Little apple desserts with apple slices and honey and sprinkled cinnamon and brown sugar on top with a spritz of whipped cream.

I started this last day of the weekend with a photo shoot with the little family. It's so easy to capture nice random images of a smiley, happy baby but having him smile or interact on demand at the very same time as Mommy and Daddy isn't the easiest. I know from before, having worked with babies at previous photo shoots and one time even a dog by my side. I think we got some really nice ones though and I can't wait to see them. I like the ones the most that capture natural moments. After the shoot we had coffee and enjoyed little mini apple cakes I baked for the photographer. The tiniest model though fell asleep in his stroller right away. Poor little guy was beat.

Parents get hungry...

Classic American brunch at a diner. Thick pancakes, hash browns, eggs and sausages..

Kidsland

Hi Mr Robot.

A book bus!

Such cute photo frames.

And toys on wheels.

 "Kidsland" on Western Avenue here in LA has everything for little babies and toddlers. And the personnel is so friendly and knowledgeable. I love that store. I didn't know beforehand I would think it's so much fun strolling around in baby shops! We bought little guy's stroller and car seat there so now when getting him a new car seat we went back. And came home with not only a brand new great car seat but also this robot toy and got some Christmas ideas to maybe put on his wishlist. I can already tell he will be one very spoiled little one. He got so excited at the look of this colorful fun robot, his eyes got as big as saucers and he couldn't wait to start touching it, so daddy's heart melted and $16 later it was hanging in his stroller :)

.....for dinner!

A warming and filling sausage casserole. (Korv Stroganoff for you Swedes out there;) )

Beverly Hills evening

Coffee for two.

And even a stop at Sprinkles cupcakes...that now has a cupcake ATM if the shop is closed and the cravings are serious!

A visit to my dermatologist in the late afternoon resulted in a stroll and coffee at Rodeo Drive and its side streets. It's extra nice at this time of the year, I think. All the lights shine so clearly in the dark evening and the Christmas cheer adds a special touch. Wearing a cardigan and boots and feeling a few rain drops on my shoulder it really felt like winter is on its way too. (Finally!) Then I went home and made this...

My Thursday look

Sweater - Joie, Bag - Moschino, Jeans - Acne, Boots - DKNY

Hansens Cupcakes

Yummy? Well, of course. But nothing special actually...I definitely prefer Sprinkles.

I've been wanting to try them forever. I keep driving by and always get curious about this very modest looking bakery in the heart of little Ethiopia. There it is, right next to the native restaurants and thrift shops and it just looks pretty out of place. But I know it's a very famous one, the obvious choice for lots of celebrities for their birthday - and wedding cakes and the walls inside are packed with photographs and head shots of famous people praising them. So today I decided to finally come home with some freshly baked cupcakes. I bought four but actually only three made it home, one jumped in my belly the second I left the bakery...hehe.

Survivor

One last beautiful rose left!

Christmas is here!

As every year, the Christmas is already in full bloom at the Grove.

Santa's home.

And the enormous Christmas Tree.

 Santa Claus cupcakes at Whole Foods. 

And a full section of Christmas wrapping at Ralphs!

Not even mid November yet and the entire city is ready for Christmas! In a way I like it, because I just love Christmas and everything leading up to it, but on the other hand it feels strange to start thinking about Holiday celebrations too early, especially when it's still 25 degrees outside. A lot of my Christmas shopping is already done though! How do you feel about starting the celebrations already?

So tired

It's 8.31 am and I've been awake for over two hours and I'm so very tired...not only because little guy had other plans than letting his mommy sleep last night but also because it's just been a very full week trying to do everything at once - auditions and meeting friends and doing errands and laundry and dishes and being a mom of course... My level of energy was already low coming into the weekend and this very weekend I'm alone with my little 28 inches of power..So instead of getting a hand I need to grow a set of extra. How do you do that?

Moomin

How cute isn't this Moomin body from Lindex? Someone I know will look very handsome in it! Moomin himself has already moved in with us. I want my son to get to know the beloved characters that were a part of his parents childhood.

❤

The kid in me...

...is having marshmallow cereal for breakfast right now. (The grown-up side, added some bananas though.)

I voted!

As an American citizen I voted in my very first American Presidential election tonight!

Up to the test

Auditioning for Marlboro. I've done two ads for them in the past.

This morning I went to my first audition alone with my baby. It was kind of a big deal to me because before he was born I had in my mind that I would do this all the time, and then he came and I realized it wasn't all that easy. But at this age, he's so much easier to take places, he's getting better and better at entertaining himself and doesn't have to be in mommy's arms all the time. So it went really well, he flirted with the pretty girls and seemed to enjoy himself. And I did too. I thought I would be so stressed out having him with me, I wouldn't be able to concentrate on my audition. But when I stood there in front of the camera, holding up my name tag and doing all that casting stuff, and saw him sitting in his car seat looking at me with his big blue eyes, it reminded me that I can actually just relax. Because it really doesn't matter if I book this job or not, what really matters is right in front of me.

Weekend shopping

Giddyap!

I didn't only stroll down the beach or play with my new iphone this weekend, but had some time to hit the stores too! I love my new black leather wallet from Badgley Mischka! But of course mommy isn't thinking just about herself...little guy got something too, a wooden rocking horse from classic Radio Flyer that we found at a yard sale. A family was moving and cleaning out their closets and garage. I can appreciate the fact that things like these aren't bought new but come with a history. Little guys and little girls have been rocking on this one before and one day it will be My little ones turn.

Santa Monica family day

I know I've been complaining about the lack of fall for a while, because I feel this summer has been a very long and very hot one. But I have to say, I feel so very lucky too, being able to have days like these ones in November(!). 28 degrees Celsius, sunny with a breeze, we went down to Santa Monica today for an outdoor lunch and a stroll at the pier. Lovely.