AUGUST DIARY

Rainy summer day at my mum's.  

Dinner date with a friend. I'm in love with that new butter yellow dress from H&M <3 

Exploring the International Market. Having pistachio and lemon gelato has become a tradition along with take-away churros.

Shopping day in Lager 157. Finally, they had restocked smaller sizes.  

Pampering night with an exfoliating foot mask, a face sheet mask, a bowl of fruits and ice water. I'd like to give a heads up for anyone considering trying an exfoliating foot mask, your feet will peel off like a snake for WEEKS xD

I found this beautiful painting for 10€, but unfortunately, it didn't fit my decor colour-wise.

Barbeque at my Mum's. Vegetable skewers have become my favourite! 

This summer's first and last festival. I've never been a huge fan of festivals, but those that last only for one day are manageable. 

Loving the "clean-girl" style in everything, especially French mani, which I'm obsessed with. 

Burger date with a friend. I also got asked to be a bridesmaid next summer. So excited since I've never been in a wedding before! 

Slowly starting to shop for autumn <3

May I introduce the book series that I'm currently obsessed with, ACOTAR. I'm seriously having trouble stopping reading the series and focusing on real life. I guess my passion for reading is finally back, and all it took was to find an addictive storyline... and hot male faeries, lol xD

Celebrating Venetian in Onkamo <3

JULY DIARY

July started with a DIY project. I've been wanting a marble sofa table for ages, but didn't want to get rid of that stool that came with the sofa. The tabletop is from IKEA and dc-fix from K-Rauta. 

Another home project. I felt like my balcony was missing something without a rug, so I got one that fits the whole area. So much better and cosier to have something under your feet. 

Sushi and wine for dinner <3 

A friend of mine was visiting Finland, so we had a fun day full of activities. At first, in Vesikko, we had a gym session and some swimming and sauna. After that, we went to Konttiravintola Morton for some burgers and mojitos. Also, on that day, I got the BEST birthday gift ever from her. 

Running errands and shopping in H&M. I only bought those shorts that were on sale. There is a sneak peek of the birthday present that I got: A CHLOÉ BAG!! <3

Celebrating another 30th birthday at the summer cottage. Fun fact: I had never tasted Moët champagne before, and it was delicious! Definitely worth the price!

I finally ordered my dream TV stand from Ikea. The doors are from a discontinued collection, and they finally had them back in stock with only three doors. It was seriously a now-or-never situation. 

July was full of 30th birthday celebrations, and this time we were in Filipof restaurant. The food was so so good after having a three-course meal and multiple classes of wine, it was good to continue the night elsewhere. Somehow I found myself at 4am on the Gloria dancefloor, but oh well I had a fun night... xD

One of my birthday gifts was a hairdresser appointment, and I decided to go a bit darker and had face-framing layers.  

My birthday celebration part 1 in Rosso. This time I wasn't too pleased with the food or the drink, even though they looked good.

This machine has been a lifesaver. With this heatwave, my apartment turns into a sauna and doesn't cool down even at night. 

My first strawberries from my ampel in July... I doubt I'll be continuing my tradition of buying a strawberry ampel every summer. It is not worth the money with so few berries.

My birthday celebration part 2! Finally, it was the day when my Pinterest board pins came to life after planning the day for a year.  

Evening swims have been my favourite thing to do this summer <3

HELLO THIRTIES

 

And just like that, I entered into my thirties...

Thank you all who joined to celebrate my special day and made it feel extraordinary!🩷

JUNE DIARY

Enjoying one of the first warm days of summer with Nikolai's gelatos.

30s approaching...

Lilacs, my favourite flower. It will always remind me of my grandparents' home and their garden.  

Dinner outfit and fish burger in Kerubi.  

Preparing myself for a hot girl summer in my fave beauty salon, Piece of Beauty. Too bad my ride broke down so I had a Tier adventure back home in the rain... :D 

Day trip to Kuopio after a long break. Matkus shopping centre is the best place to do some shopping, and it is not too far away from where I live. 

My baby boy turned 12 this year <3 

New lingerie set and a bouquet of roses. 

Gloomy and cosy day at home <3

Buying a strawberry bush has become a summer tradition of mine.

Sauna and swimming in Polar Bears. 

Cake date with a friend.

My balcony is always crowded regardless of the weather xD

Beach day in Kuorinka. Too bad it was too windy for renting a SUP board.

Another beach day... and a cafe date later in the same day.

I found my dream white dress that I've been drooling over on the internet. 

I've been obsessed with peaches lately and could eat them every day.  

I found these Guess beauties for 6€ in a secondhand store. They look brand new!

Finally, the last season of Squid Game! 

Museum day in Outokumpu's old mine. The weather was so warm and sunny that we stayed for cold drinks on a terrace. 

MIDSUMMER CELEBRATION

 

Oh, what a beautiful Midsummer! 

The weather on Midsummer's Eve was perfect for outdoor activities and enjoying the warmth of the Finnish summer in nature. I'm a huge fan of traditions in all holidays, and this year was no exception. You'll never find me spending my Midsummer on some festival; instead, you'll find me somewhere around nature with a summer dress on and possibly a wine or Aperol Spritz in my hand. Now let the photos do the rest of the talking!🩷