Amanda Fucking Palmer and The Art of Asking
Amanda Palmer makes me uncomfortable. I’m probably not unique in that, but the reason this reaction is somewhat interesting – at least to me – is that I simultaneously like her a lot. I have a general policy of liking intense, interesting, creative, kick-ass..
Scents of the Day: Part 3
Last year, I did a project called Scent of the Day. For a month, every day, I talked about a scent on Facebook. I have been asked by friends to make these musings available on the blog, as it’s impossible to find anything on Facebook. So I’ll copy my mini-re..
7 Things for Thirsty Skin
If there is one constant when it comes to my skin, it’s dehydration. The dryness comes and goes, as do the spots, and there is even a brief period in the beginning of august when my skin actually looks alive. But I am always dehydrated, no matter the season ..
Lilac Dreams
When you live in a cold climate, encountering something truly lush in nature is rare. Nordic nature tends to be austere and while I love it, it makes me appreciate those moments when it goes against the type even more. Lilacs are one of those anomalies that ..
Kilner 8 Litre Drinks Dispenser
There are certain elements that a functioning household is generally supposed to have: an ironing board, let’s say, or plates that fit into the dishwasher, or some actual furniture in the guest bedroom. We don’t have any of those, but we do own that essentia..
Sitting Pretty
Pretty is generally not my thing. I’ll go for dramatic, try elegant or professional, attempt fashion or even sexy, occasionally, but not pretty. I tend to find pretty a bit boring, to be honest, and it doesn’t suit neither my personality (I’m too intense for..
The Garden of the King
I am not a gardener. Possibly because I spent my childhood summers in my grandmother’s garden, weeding and watering, and didn’t want to see a growing thing in close-up for decades after that. It’s more likely, though, that I simply lack the inclination and p..
Cloudberry Jam
It is fair to say that Estonia is not internationally known for its cuisine. When other nations have tagine and sushi and creme caramel, we have potatoes, blood sausage and some more potatoes. There is a bit of a local food revival going on in Estonia at the..
4 Interesting American Skincare Brands
I’ve been analyzing my beauty arsenal (I analyze everything, I cannot help it) and realized that my make-up is mostly by boring brands: lots of YSL and Chanel, with only a few less mainstream items. Skincare, however, looks more promising.* I’ve done some ex..
Casual Green Tea
I am slightly suspicious of people who don’t drink tea. Seriously, why? I do it on most days (coffee in the first half of the day, tea in the second) and I agree with the Brits – it has a civilizing influence. What I cannot quite manage, though, is to drink ..