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Beautiful and bright - full of hope!
Lorrie
Commented Mar 10, 2009 on Tulip fever, from cabin last spring. Will spring ever come again? at Britt-Arnhild's House in the Woods
Tulip fever, from cabin last spring. Will spring ever come again?
____________________________________________________ These photos were first published in April 2008.
Hello Britt,
What fun to see Marta playing in the snow. It reminded me of my childhood and of my own children enjoying such a day.
Lorrie
Commented Mar 2, 2009 on Marta in the snow! Come along, play with her. at Britt-Arnhild's House in the Woods
Marta in the snow! Come along, play with her.
A beautiful reflection for Lent. Finding silence in the midst of noise and hurry. Lovely.
Lorrie
Commented Feb 25, 2009 on Lent, a time for silence, reflections, being at Britt-Arnhild's House in the Woods
Lent, a time for silence, reflections, being
The snow is falling silently outside the window. Covering the trees, giving the world a carpet of silence. I sit with the Bible in my lap, but I am not reading. God is speaking to me through the silence, the slow falling snow. It is dark outside, but the white snow gives a soft light. W...
Oh, that doesn't look like much fun. What luck to have such strong arms available to help out!
Lorrie
Commented Feb 24, 2009 on Do I need words?.....like female drivers, snow in Norway, especially for Roz..... at Britt-Arnhild's House in the Woods
Do I need words?.....like female drivers, snow in Norway, especially for Roz.....
Dear Roz. I will never again say that snow is not a problem in Norway. Without strong supermen I would be stuck!
What beautiful eyes and complexion Marta has. It is so true that children need time alone for it is in those times that imagination can develop. Learning to be comfortable in solitude is so important.
Thank you for taking the time to blog while you are at the cabin. We appreciate the effort!
Lorrie
Commented Feb 18, 2009 on Cabin Days at Britt-Arnhild's House in the Woods
Cabin Days
Usually Marta brings a friend for our cabin days. This time there were no one to bring, and while I was in London I got an sms "Mamma, I will be alone at the cabin. It will be so boring!" Boring is actually an unknown word at the cabin, and so it is also this time. Every minute from d...
Sweet and Happy Valentine's Day to you, Britt. Your blog is one of my sweet treats everyday.
Lorrie
Commented Feb 15, 2009 on Happy Blooming Valentines at Britt-Arnhild's House in the Woods
Happy Blooming Valentines
Kew Garden is celebrating 250 years this year. With their sweet giftwrapped flower boxes I am wishing you a Happy Valentine. Thank you for reading my blog and for letting me know that you do - through emails and comments. Tomorrow I plan a very special giveaway, see you then......
The sun's return is something to be celebrated! My husband and I have noticed that the days are slowly lengthening. We had a sunny weekend, too.
Lorrie
Commented Jan 19, 2009 on The sun smiles again. at Britt-Arnhild's House in the Woods
The sun smiles again.
For a couple of winter months we live in darkness. The House in the Woods is south of The Arctic Circle, so we do have the sun all year, but only for a few hours these days, and the sun hours are also the working hours. The House in the Woods lays on a hill, faced north, our windows and ou...
We eat fish once or twice a week. Usually salmon or tilapia. I like making shrimp or tuna cakes as well.
I think that if parents would take the time to prepare fresh food for their children, the children would grow up not really enjoying much of that "junk food." Our own children love vegetables and I think it's because that's what was placed before them at the table every day.
It does take some effort, but most of the effort is in the mind - making decisions and choices. The rest can be organized with ease.
Lorrie
Commented Jan 15, 2009 on Some thoughts on food at Britt-Arnhild's House in the Woods
Some thoughts on food
The Newspaper had an article yesterday about the female handballplayers of our local star team Byåsen. To play better, they are now focusing on what they eat, and one of the questions the player got from the interviewer was if they now have changed hamburgers with fish and vegetables. It was a...
Marta,
What fun to read about your trip to Oslo. I'm glad your Mamma bought you some chocolate - that makes any day special!
Lorrie in Victoria, BC, Canada
Commented Jan 14, 2009 on My day in Oslo (guestblogger Marta) at Britt-Arnhild's House in the Woods
My day in Oslo (guestblogger Marta)
I and mamma was in Oslo yesterday, we go early monday morning. I have to wakeup 0615. I was so tired. Dad drive us to Lerkendal so we can take the Flybuss. When we come to the airport we go to 7eleven to visit Torgeir. Mamma buys a chocolate to me. Then we go up to take the plane. I fell as...
I love soup and there are so many kinds to choose from. Fish soup sounds delicious - I just might make it for dinner tonight.
Here's a list of my favourite soups (in no particular order).
- Roasted Butternut Squash
- Spinach and Sausage
- Carrot and Parsnip with Ginger
- Leek and Roasted Garlic
- Roasted Tomato
A soup feature would be a wonderful idea!
Lorrie
Commented Jan 13, 2009 on I couldn't resist the fish soup.....with update at Britt-Arnhild's House in the Woods
I couldn't resist the fish soup.....with update
Our Oslo day was a huge success. We had some busy hours trying to reach everything on our list, and Marta was all smiles and chatting during the day. I hope Marta will write a blog post about our day, meanwhile I couldn't resist sharing the fish soup I had for a late lunch/early dinner. ...
Those boots are so chic - AND they will keep your feet dry!
I loved riding the train in Europe. I wish they were more in use here in Canada.
Lorrie
Commented Jan 10, 2009 on Red Wellington Boots, and a Train Ride at Britt-Arnhild's House in the Woods
Red Wellington Boots, and a Train Ride
Five hours on the train. A backpack with a book, diary, ipod, a chocolate, laptop, stationary, cellphone, dreams and thoughts...... The train was not full, but still busy enough. In front of me a young man was playing on his guitar, two middleaged ladies were talking non-stop, an old man...
It's amazing what inventive meals can be made from what's hiding in our pantries.
Yours looks delicious and I would agree that the walnuts would make the dish!
Here's hoping for drier weather.
Lorrie
Commented Jan 8, 2009 on A post from The Blue Café at Britt-Arnhild's House in the Woods
A post from The Blue Café
If you read Britt-Arnhild's House in the Woods, you know about our challenging weather right now. With yesterday's drive home from work in mind, I put a cookbook in my backpack this morning, with the intention of reading recipes on my way home from work, and hopefully decide what to make ...
Living under those conditions for a long time is indeed draining. I hope the situation eases so that you can get back to normal life. The weather seems crazy everywhere this year.
From snow we've gone to heavy rain and flooding. This morning there is a faint bit of sky showing, so perhaps the rain has gone for now.
Lorrie
Commented Jan 8, 2009 on Snow challenges........ at Britt-Arnhild's House in the Woods
Snow challenges........
Guess where we spend our afternoons this week? Yes, you are right, in the car, trying the best we can to find our way though the snow. It keeps on snowing, hour after hour, day after day. I have got my red Ilse Jacobsen wellington boots (will show you photos as soon as I have some daylight f...
Oh, what beautiful work she does. Ideas are racing through my head. But I have so many projects on the go. How to decide? How to take the time?
Lorrie
Commented Jan 7, 2009 on Inspiration at the hairdresser at Britt-Arnhild's House in the Woods
Inspiration at the hairdresser
Every month I spend a couple of early morning hours at the hairdresser. My luxury! As I am not very interested in the glamour press, I always bring my own book to read while my grey hairs get some fresh colour Monday morning I opened Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose, when a magazine on ...
Brrr - ice water on the feet is not a good thing. Some chic red boots sound like a wonderful solution.
We are in the midst of rain after a snowy couple of weeks - our snow is almost gone except in the woods.
I miss the way snow brightens up the landscape - now all is grey and dark.
Your photos are beautiful.
Lorrie
Commented Jan 6, 2009 on A walk in the snow at Britt-Arnhild's House in the Woods
A walk in the snow
In the mornings I drive together with Terje down to his work. Then I have a 30 minutes walk to the Archbishop's Palace where I spend my days. I love these 30 minutes in the morning, 30 minutes in the afternoon. It is my exercice time, my solitude time, my reflection time......my me time. ...
Happy New Year, Britt. I would love to join you in running out to catch a snowflake on my tongue. Snow falling is so beautiful! Ours is all melting, but we did have a white Christmas!
May 2009 bring many joys and blessings.
Lorrie
Commented Dec 31, 2008 on ...............Happy New Year............... at Britt-Arnhild's House in the Woods
...............Happy New Year...............
It is snowing. Yes! I'll run out with my tongue sticking as far out as I can get it, to taste the snow flakes. Who wants to join me? ---------------------------------------------------------- This last day of 2008 I want to invite you over to The Blue Café for some homemade bread and my very...
Merry Christmas, Britt, to you and your beautiful family! Enjoy the moments of this holy season with joy!
Lorrie
Commented Dec 24, 2008 on God jul, from Norway at Britt-Arnhild's House in the Woods
God jul, from Norway
GOD JUL! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
What fun photos. Marta looks so happy.
Lorrie
Commented Dec 15, 2008 on A Flag Chain for the Christmas Tree at Britt-Arnhild's House in the Woods
A Flag Chain for the Christmas Tree
Happy St. Lucia day to you! Life's changes seem to come upon us suddenly, although in reality they take years. Just the two of you eating breakfast is similar to my experience this year - the first when no child was home to help decorate the Christmas tree. They are adults and are growing their own traditions. Sweet and sad at the same time.
Lorrie
Commented Dec 13, 2008 on Santa Lucia breakfast at Britt-Arnhild's House in the Woods
Santa Lucia breakfast
Once a year our breakfast consists of sweet, yellow safron pastries, "lussekatter". We ate them in 2005 We ate them in 2006 And we ate them in 2007 This year is different. Both girls are away visiting friends, and Terje and I will had breakfast alone. No girl dressed up in white and red with...
Your snow is so beautiful. Here on the west coast of Canada we have not yet had a hard frost. In fact...I have delphiniums that are starting to open their buds. Is that not the strangest thing for this time of year?
I've enjoyed this long, lingering autumn and days of sunshine.
Commented Dec 8, 2008 on I must unwrap myself at Britt-Arnhild's House in the Woods
I must unwrap myself
I love wrapping up in front of the hearth, a stack of books at hand, a basket with knitting and quilting, music playing. Dreaming. Snuggling. Give me mugs of tea and hot chocolate, and my roots would start growing. There and then. Viking blood runs in my veins though, and life can't only...
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