The night time is the right time for cake

There's a "few" pictures from the non-blogging period of which some will "probably" be posted in a non-chronological order. Hold on to your hats though because this post begins with last night and then jumps back to Midsummer Nights Eve. Ready-steady-here we go.

Cakes and baking are VERY nice but I seldom seem to actually do any. However, since the heatwave went away it's safe to use the oven again without risking a complete melt down, I've had a strong urge to make something but not acted on it. Anyhoo, coming back from yesterdays uber-late luncheon and a lovely leisurely canal walk, I remembered to buy some eggs. At the eleventh hour an improvised creation of what could be found in the cupboard was whipped together (cocoa, cardamon, lingonberry cordial and flaked almonds). When it had cooled of a little I lured my nice & fellow nocturnal neighbour upstairs for a sample slice and tea.

The last time I baked something was in June when we were invited over to Our Favourite Norwegian's back yard for a teeny, weeny but real good Midsummer's celebration. In this town where we live there's very few wild flowers about (and none that you're allowed to pick). I tried to bind a small crown (THE traditional midsummer headgear) from a bunch of purchased Sweet Williams. Without a base of silver-birch twigs it turned into a bit of a struggle but at least it survived the bus ride enough for table decoration...

Not a bite of herring was had but we did indulge in expertly barbecued nutrients as well as a few nicely rose coloured wines. ALL sort of subjects were discussed and Scandihovian music from the last century was played. No new-fangled melodies what so ever. Hooray.

When the charcoal finally died and the evening air turned chilly our hostess supplied us with blankets that we could wrap around us. The Norwegian word to describe this kind of thing is KOSELIG. For dessert we finished what was in the last bottles followed by some darn good coffee and homemade cake*.

*You didn't see that one coming, eh. :)

...and we're back

Hello, hello, again...

well, we think that it might be time to shave off the long unruly hermit beard of Them Elks and return to the blog-hemisphere again. I hope all is good with you and that we still are friends. Big clean-shaven hugs to you all!

Spirit in the sky

what we'd call an excellent film:

Thanks to the powers that be, I got some last minute preview tickets for a matinee showing, hooray! It's been replaying in my mind all day since we stepped back out into the light of a very warm summers day. Story, cast, photography and score -they all get 5 of 5 Elks with their thumbs up.




One cutie pie in neon with her smiling uber-punkers, duelling bass and guitar with superb summer time gusto - we (royally) LIKE

And then two shout-outs to them sisters of mine :
1.Maja-Lill: I hope your birthday carried on with the best of times and good hullabaloo's all through the evening. Åh, vad jag önskade att man kunde varit där vid flodkanten med er, det lät mkt trivsamt. xoxo. 2. Maudo: One day I might start blogging more frequently again, and thank you for your overall nice and understanding view

Tesla tells it like it is

I'm prepping for an early start tomorrow.



"...because sleeping is an art, just like deep breathing, which must be learnt."

Sleep well dear folks and have a most enjoyable Friday!

Green Lush Lounge

Dear friends, I can offer no better explanation than I have had a lot of things going on in my head and hands at the moment, hence my very laid back approach to blogging.

Well, here are some pictures from a most glorious trip to Hampstead Heath last Bank Holiday.

the Heath is full of excellent trees and birds, this wondrous
oak had a least two renegade green parakeets living in it

a splendid time was had by all since we were fortunate to hang out with
good people and bright young things who was fond of climbing trees

there were also numerous happy dogs out for walks who said hello to us
as we left the park a small but quite pleasant spring rain
came to wish us farewell and to come again soon

Enjoy your weekend you all!

Violets are Purple

Lo! it's seems to be a good year for them roses:





Hoping you are all enjoying your weekend!



Dang Me - Roger Miller

Friendly Neighbours

A most pleasing end to a lovely evening:

I'm quite fortunate to have a great neighbour, who though they refuse to dance they'll oblige you with a spot of "Jazz Hands" through the mailbox -if asked nicely.

Central London Socializms

yes, we are now stepping back in time slightly...all the way back to Sunday May the 17th A.D. 2005 when I met up with the one and only Carina to go see a preview screening of O'Horten.

then followed nutrients & refreshments at Maison Bertaux:
tea for two twice and of course some scrumptious cakes to go with.

= how to spend a Sunday!

O'Horten opens tomorrow in theatres across the UK and America so if you feel like watching something with beautiful old Norwegians in a really sweet picture - this is just the ticket.

gifts a'plenty from the homestead!!

Since Benhästen has a very kind heart & a spacious luggage she returned with glorious gifts!!

mum sent a large bag of my favorite mixture of loose tea, hurrah!

grandmother sent her extra delicious carrot pie and a loaf of super glorious bread both made by her own little fair hands YUMMY!

and a Majblomme-wreath from Maudette, I haven't had one of these for ages :)

Tack, tack, tack!

Guess who's back?

yes well done, that's the right answer!

the dwarf and myself held a small welcome back party for the returnee

and what would a small party be without
customised miniature bunting :)

creatures of note

-all of which were encountered of late!


standing in between the betting shop & bank
(head towards the latter)

smirking in a back street of Clerkenwell

and the welcoming maître d' at Goswell Rd

the Eagle has landed

Hillbilly's second bird embroidery turned out like this:

10x10 inches, mouliné yarn on satin fabric

Courtesy of the great man himself there's even pictorial evidence, yay! :)