tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81333936921482747262024-03-15T18:09:39.364-07:00Living InNina - Living Inhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14073152728623576935noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133393692148274726.post-28500534989403807322013-03-20T00:58:00.000-07:002013-03-20T00:58:07.026-07:00Autumn & Easter <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Easter in the northern hemisphere is usually a special time for it is the start of spring and with is comes a sense of renewal, freshness and awakening after the long grey winter. I have fond memories of going on a long walk with the whole family over the Easter holidays and my grandfather would walk ahead and drop little chocolate eggs along the way - it certainly kept us children motivated and I don't think we ever quite made the connection why Opa walked ahead of the group all the time.<br />
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Here in New Zealand of course, the temperatures have dropped, the days are getting shorter and there's no denying that summer has come to an end. With the cooler temperatures, we are spending more time indoors and I have once again got my decorating mojo back.<br />
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I hope you all have a wonderful Easter break - wherever in the world you are. I am counting down the days until my dear mother arrives from Germany and for her to finally meet her latest grandchild.</div>
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Nina - Living Inhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14073152728623576935noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133393692148274726.post-28895478952691823582013-01-25T14:14:00.000-08:002013-01-25T14:14:28.735-08:00Introducing...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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May I introduce to you our precious little girl Heidi. She came into our world on New Year's day and has since filled our lives with so much love and joy. She's simply perfect and we couldn't be happier.<br />
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Life is certainly turbulent at the moment and I am learning to adjust to my role as a mother of three little ones.<br />
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Nina - Living Inhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14073152728623576935noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133393692148274726.post-2673738304559398542012-12-09T21:24:00.000-08:002012-12-09T21:24:45.620-08:00Summary Christmas Decoration<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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As much as I love this warm temperature we are having at the moment, I still struggle with the concept of a southern hemisphere Christmas. I miss the cozy atmosphere around this time of year in Germany - the smell of baking, candles and snow.</div>
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This year I combine my traditional decoration with some beachy elements. The boys and I collected driftwood and turned it into stars and a small tree. </div>
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I loved filling the advent calendar bags this year. The temptation of peeking was just too much for my little one though so I ended up taking them down and putting them all in a basket - out of little hand's reach.<br />
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I hope you all have a lovely time leading up to Christmas. It will be very quiet around here as we are waiting for the baby to arrive early in the New Year.<br />
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Nina - Living Inhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14073152728623576935noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133393692148274726.post-13383532523249630902012-11-08T21:33:00.000-08:002012-11-08T21:33:06.330-08:00Stylist Anna Church's Island Sanctuary<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I picked up the latest <a href="http://www.homelife.com.au/magazine/inside+out">Inside Out</a> Magazine and completely fell in love with Anna Church's home. Anna is both a successful stylist, having worked for many of New Zealand's lifestyle brands and magazines, and an artist.<br />
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She lives on the beautiful Waiheke Island and has turned a seaside shack into a stylish family home with a relaxed beachy vibe. Her talent of arranging objects is evident throughout the home. Go check out her portfolio and artwork <a href="http://annachurch.co.nz/">here</a>.<br />
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Nina - Living Inhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14073152728623576935noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133393692148274726.post-81236708840068075862012-11-02T16:57:00.001-07:002012-11-02T16:57:52.073-07:00Black forrest cupcakes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Yes, the belly is definitely growing. This is me at 29 weeks. I promised I would show you one of the maxi skirts I made. With the warmer temperatures I find myself wearing it almost daily.</div>
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Nina - Living Inhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14073152728623576935noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133393692148274726.post-21289373325883949752012-10-25T18:39:00.000-07:002012-10-25T18:39:47.495-07:00Niki Jones<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I received <a href="http://www.niki-jones.co.uk/">Niki Jones</a>' new season catalogue today and had to share some of the exquisite images with you. Niki Jones has created a unique collection of home accessories fusing traditional craft techniques with a modern aesthetic. Trained in textile and industrial design, she has previously worked at Habitat before launching her own company.<br />
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I love the fresh yet traditional feel of the textiles. I am determined to add a hint of citrus in my home this summer and the cushion above is just simply perfect. </div>
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The Niki Jones collection does not just include home textiles and vintage quilts but also selected furniture, decorative accessories and mirrors. You can view the full catalogue <a href="http://www.niki-jones.co.uk/collection.aspx">here</a>.</div>
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Nina - Living Inhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14073152728623576935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133393692148274726.post-8190213358337953572012-10-16T14:46:00.003-07:002012-10-16T14:47:48.109-07:00Bedroom sanctuary<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Some people's bedrooms are a calm sanctuary, mine in all honesty is usually a complete mess. I have an inability to put clothes away and they end up all over the floor and bed. I must have always been like that as I remember my mother regularly threatening to throw everything out the winder. My poor husband has reluctantly gown used to it - but that's ok because it's really the only flaw I have (hahaha).<br />
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Since I have started studying again our bedroom also functions as my office and I have a little desk set up in there. I found it hard to concentrate when the room is messy, so now I just throw everything into my wardrobe before I sit down in the mornings - easy!<br />
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You might recognise the painting from our lounge in our old apartment in Germany <a href="http://www.livinginblog.com/2011/08/hints-of-summer.html">here</a></div>
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I do like it in our bedroom as it's very soothing. Another bonus is that a canvas on your head at night during an earthquake hurts less than a wooden picture frame. Got to keep these things in mind around here :-)</div>
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I have only one more week to go until the Uni semester finishes and will hopefully have some more time to visit this space. I have also been busy sewing up a storm - my bump is growing by the day and <a href="http://elleapparel.blogspot.co.nz/2011/09/maxi.html">these</a> maxi skirts are a lifesaver. I whipped up three yesterday - so easy. </div>
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Nina - Living Inhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14073152728623576935noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133393692148274726.post-54791181833400316562012-10-01T20:38:00.000-07:002012-10-01T20:38:42.967-07:00Some {spring} changes around home<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
With the days getting longer and the temperatures rising I felt like a bit of a change at home - my grey cushions have been replaced with light pink ones and I have re-arranged a few things around the lounge. What better opportunity than the change in season to keep things looking fresh.<br />
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The window seat has been a recent project. Originally dark brown, I painted the seating area white and made the black & white blind. I am still planning on covering the seat with a large cushion but really don't want to spend a fortune on foam & fabric as this is a rental home. I am pleased with the temporary fix though. It us such a great spot to snuggle up with the kids and read to them. </div>
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I hope you have a wonderful week. The boys are on holiday from kindy for the next two weeks and we have lots of exciting adventures planned. I am working on a teepee at the moment - I will share some pictures when it's ready.</div>
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Nina - Living Inhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14073152728623576935noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133393692148274726.post-18540464864399454172012-09-27T23:25:00.002-07:002012-09-28T01:44:01.741-07:00The best bread recipe EVER!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Ask any German living in New Zealand what they miss and most will probably say decent bread. Don't get me wrong, New Zealand has come a long way since the only options where either white or wholegrain toast/sandwich slices wrapped in plastic bags to keep it extra soft and squishy. Now there are lots of European-style breads on the market but they do come at a rather steep cost. Paying $7 for a loaf of nice bread is a bit of a luxury even for someone like me who starts every single day with bread and cold meat (while my boys are true kiwis eating weet-bix or porridge).<br />
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I have been baking bread for some time now and have always continued to experiment - sourdough takes forever to make and bread from a bread-maker might be quick and easy but doesn't have a nice firm texture & crust. Finally it seems I have discovered THE perfect bread: the best thing - no kneading. It's the simplest thing and comes out with a delicious golden crust - heavenly!<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Step 1: Combine flour, yeast and salt. Add the water and mix everything with a wooden spoon. The dough will be really sticky. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and leave it for 12 to 18 hours at warm room temperature. I send to do this in the afternoon and bake the bread mid morning so we have nice fresh bread for lunch.</span></div>
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Step 2: This is what the dough will look like the next day, the surface should be dotted with bubbles. Lightly flour a work surface and place dough on it; sprinkle it with a little more flour and fold it over on itself once or twice. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rest for about 15 minutes.<br />
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Step 3: Flour a cotton towel and shape the dough into a ball - seam side down. Cover with another cotton towel and let it rise for a further 2 hours. The dough should be double in size.<br />
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Step 4: At least 30 minutes before the dough is ready, heat the oven to 230 degrees. Put a cast iron (Pyrex or ceramic) pot in the oven as it heats. When the dough is ready, carefully remove the pot from the oven. Turn the dough into the pot, seam side up. Bake 30 minutes with the lid on, then remove the lid and bake for a further 20 minutes, until the loaf is nice and golden.<br />
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Cool it on a rack for a while before cutting into it. Enjoy!</div>
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This recipe is from <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/08/dining/081mrex.html?_r=0">here</a> and there's even a video to help you step by step <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13Ah9ES2yTU">here</a><br />
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Nina - Living Inhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14073152728623576935noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133393692148274726.post-91177840220468782182012-09-26T02:04:00.000-07:002012-09-26T02:04:45.161-07:00I'm back!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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helllooooo! I am back and I have certainly missed this space and my blog break turned into a rather long absence. Will you believe me when I say I have been busy?<br />
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My last post was in May, and we were just heading into winter. I can't blame you for wondering if I had gone into hibernation :-) Turns out I have done quite the opposite, I started working part time, enrolled in postgraduate studies at University AND created another little human being which if all goes well will be joining our family in early January.</div>
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The New Zealand winter has been mild but felt long nonetheless. I am excited about spring and noticed that I have been taking a lot more photos now that the days are getting longer and the light is all that much brighter. </div>
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With life so busy I felt that one thing had to give and it was this space - now that I have settled into a routine and things are ticking along nicely I feel ready once again to devote time to my own blog and of course to my dear reader's blogs as well - something I have been missing very much. </div>
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I have so much to show you and I hope you will once again join me on my journey.</div>
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Nina - Living Inhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14073152728623576935noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133393692148274726.post-73668918514688263772012-05-02T22:05:00.002-07:002012-05-02T22:06:22.818-07:00German "Gemütlichkeit"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hello friends, thank you for stopping by today. While the northern hemisphere is enjoying the start of spring, down here autumn has definitely arrived. The days are getting shorter and cooler but the air is crisp and clear. I love the mood of autumn - the leaves are turning golden and we can witness the most amazing sunsets and sunrises above the sea. More time is spent indoors than out and while we love wrapping up and bracing the cool winds we love coming home to a hot drink and that lovely feeling of german "Gemütlichkeit".</div>
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My long awaited Moroccan plate arrives all the way from Germany. I simply couldn't find one here at a reasonable price and so turned to the wonderful <a href="http://myhouseofideas.blogspot.co.nz/">Dagi</a> who sent one all the way around the world for me. I love it and it will no doubt get used in many ways as I decorate my home.</div>
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Last week I was invited to my friend <a href="http://frannie-frangipani.blogspot.co.nz/">Fran's</a> new house. I was very impressed with her little slice of paradise. She spoilt us with the most delicious afternoon tea and after a little search I found the recipe online. I was cutting a few corners and used my bread maker to knead and rise the dough but you can find the full recipe <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/glazed-sweet-rolls">here</a>.</div>
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Finally I went on a major hunt for some bedding for the boys. I spent what felt like a whole month searching for something that did not have Thomas the Tank Engine, Bob the Builder or any other cartoon figure on it. Bad enough they watch these things on tv they don't have to dream of it at night :-) I wanted something plain and simple that would work with a red roman blind I made for their room. </div>
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I finally found a blue and white striped cover and it works perfectly with their small letter cushions I made for their old room in Germany (<a href="http://www.livinginblog.com/2011/08/boys-room-and-some-news.html">here</a>).</div>
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<br /></div>Nina - Living Inhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14073152728623576935noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133393692148274726.post-5329704138639878662012-04-12T18:59:00.000-07:002012-04-12T18:59:39.144-07:00Weekend Getaway<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend.<br />
Today I want to share some photos of a trip we went on a couple of weeks ago. We visited friends In Dunedin, which is about five hours south of Christchurch. It was lovely to get away from the city and once more appreciate this magical country we call home.<br />
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Oamaru was our first stop for the night. The small town along the coast has a beautiful historic part with Victorian buildings constructed of the famous Oamaru stone.<br />
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</div>Nina - Living Inhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14073152728623576935noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133393692148274726.post-54208293703738414302012-03-27T19:22:00.000-07:002012-03-27T19:22:47.582-07:00Easter Decorations & Lounge Update<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I hope you are all having a nice week? I just wanted to let you know how happy I am to have you stop by and how grateful I am for every single comment. <div><br />
<div>I managed to find my Easter decorations (or should I say my husband did, after he spent an hour in the garage looking through unopened boxes) I was keen to bring a little Easter feeling into the home. In the northern hemisphere Easter is associated with springtime yet here we are heading into autumn - it does feel a little strange. I don't know too many people that decorate their homes for Easter in New Zealand but I am determined to keep a little Germany tradition going in my home - mostly for the boys. </div><div><br />
</div><div>We used to go for a long walk on Easter Sunday with the whole family and my grandfather would drop little chocolate eggs along the way without us noticing. I still remember the excitement as a little girl discovering the treats amongst freshly sprung flowers. Do you have any easter traditions that you are keen to pass on?<div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This cute little pair of ceramic bunnies was a gift from my mother. She has always been a keen decorator and she celebrated the change of season by updating our home.</div><br />
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</div><div>Christchurch as you may know has been devastated by many earthquakes over the last 18 months and although life has returned to normality for most people there are constant reminders of mother natures forces - one being shipping containers. This might seems strange to people but shipping containers have been used around the city for many purposes. </div><div><br />
</div><div>The city mall which was almost entirely destroyed has been turned into the first container mall in the world.</div><div>You can read more about it <a href="http://www.restart.org.nz/">here</a>.</div><div> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZiJqzNkBJBU0DtjZhS57wMUBmzBZGjBcz2XyPZAzynJzIzKtf62qLWxsVUbDs1EFGEM5tOKrRCeEo5oGZsiRR5oYtznYC3KfAUcE2NS5911J3vBcOqwO8EPSczwA9igiWjQG9zi1_tJQ/s1600/407133_231138960295208_132340030175102_498277_1899485414_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZiJqzNkBJBU0DtjZhS57wMUBmzBZGjBcz2XyPZAzynJzIzKtf62qLWxsVUbDs1EFGEM5tOKrRCeEo5oGZsiRR5oYtznYC3KfAUcE2NS5911J3vBcOqwO8EPSczwA9igiWjQG9zi1_tJQ/s1600/407133_231138960295208_132340030175102_498277_1899485414_n.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYnPUcRI0CG5ioF-dtm7hj6vfaQEhy6nH2gXf7Z2cWRLxiY3WHK3C58ulRFUkzCmJ7Dk0OkLDCMmWnUQ170n090osb3KXRt0Q8fRKiFrNO3gWhhY0kBQjYodByS1NEWMascRGd2GcsgD0/s1600/384035_231139343628503_132340030175102_498288_506626123_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYnPUcRI0CG5ioF-dtm7hj6vfaQEhy6nH2gXf7Z2cWRLxiY3WHK3C58ulRFUkzCmJ7Dk0OkLDCMmWnUQ170n090osb3KXRt0Q8fRKiFrNO3gWhhY0kBQjYodByS1NEWMascRGd2GcsgD0/s1600/384035_231139343628503_132340030175102_498288_506626123_n.jpg" /></a></div><div><br />
</div><div>Containers are also used to temporarily hold up historic buildings and protect roads agains rock fall. </div><div><br />
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</div><div>Obviously containers aren't a pretty sight so a clever initiative was started by local artists to turn them into giant art canvases. Below are just a few of the banners that are gracing containers around the city. I absolutely love them and hope to see many more being put up over the next coming months.</div><div><br />
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text-align: center;">I really love how Christchurch people are quick to turn tragedy into an opportunity to start something new and different . Art in any shape or form brightens our lives - and even more so in this case. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you all have a very relaxing weekend. I will be going on a big hunt for my easter decorations box which somehow seems to have gone missing after our big move. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Thanks for stopping by today. The boys and I decided to make a welcome home cake for their daddy who's been away for two weeks. We had great fun measuring and mixing everything together and once the cake came out of the oven the boys were so impatient about eating it we didn't end up decorate it.<br />
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This is what you'll need:<br />
115g soft butter<br />
175g fine sugar<br />
3 eggs<br />
175g desiccated coconut<br />
115g self-raising flour<br />
85ml sour cream<br />
2 tsp grated lemon rind<br />
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Cream butter and sugar, slowly add the eggs one at a time. Mix in all other ingredients and mix well.<br />
Bake at 180 degree celsius for about 1 hour until the top is golden (this depends on the type of baking dish you use and how deep the cake is)<br />
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You can eat is as it is or drizzle the hot cake with lemon syrup (heat 30ml lemon juice with 100g sugar and 85ml water in a pan, bring to the boil and simmer for 2-3 min before drizzling the syrup over the warm cake)<br />
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</div>Nina - Living Inhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14073152728623576935noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133393692148274726.post-63456829769434227222012-03-03T12:57:00.000-08:002012-03-03T12:57:58.474-08:00IKEA live Magazine<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I am sitting all wrapped up with a cup of coffee enjoying a lazy Sunday morning. It's been really quite cold and I am struggling a little with the lack of central heating. Germany has made me soft. At least I can dig out my nice Merino jerseys which were too warm to wear inside our old place in Koblenz.<br />
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I do feel like we are settling in very well though. My oldest boy started kindergarten and my youngest has two mornings in daycare which he is enjoying very much and gives me some time to myself - which is something I haven't had since they were born.<br />
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I have recently discovered Citta Design, a home ware and accessories design house based in Auckland, New Zealand. Each new collection takes its inspiration from far away places and allows us to bring some of the flair, textures and colors of those particular destinations into our home.<br />
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Their current collection has a South American Influence. I really like the fresh color palette that will bring a hint of exotic vibrancy to any home - Viva Cuba!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(images: Citta Design)</div></div>Nina - Living Inhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14073152728623576935noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133393692148274726.post-29364747197015411812012-02-12T17:41:00.000-08:002012-02-12T17:41:36.220-08:00Weekend Escape<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Happy Monday to you! I feel energized and happy after a wonderful weekend away for the first time since moving. We escaped to a small bay two hours north of Christchurch. It's the perfect spot to unwind, with no phone or internet to distract. In fact the boys had so much fun they managed to go for an entire weekend without begging for an iPhone once :-)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The little holiday home is a typical kiwi bach, very basic with a wonderful beach-y feel. The decoration there inspired me to add a little coastal feel to my own home. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am thinking of everyone struggling through the cold temperatures in Europe. I hope these images give you a little summer feeling.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tschüss...</div><br />
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</div>Nina - Living Inhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14073152728623576935noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133393692148274726.post-55886167702930004482012-02-07T22:32:00.000-08:002012-02-07T22:32:29.943-08:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcXpPXlL5wZii52TaW05eKPMUYmDeRPH3MdbFTWs6oeer-kwCDC9dEHFMZiuNrgBp52tLJTqIva3V5GAEDL2NqkiiCDbsogQ1QiXmVnR3qKnQgXqt_uGTHjDSj3MFjxQoQmKvK8N-MRzU/s1600/IMG_0294.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcXpPXlL5wZii52TaW05eKPMUYmDeRPH3MdbFTWs6oeer-kwCDC9dEHFMZiuNrgBp52tLJTqIva3V5GAEDL2NqkiiCDbsogQ1QiXmVnR3qKnQgXqt_uGTHjDSj3MFjxQoQmKvK8N-MRzU/s1600/IMG_0294.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last night I went for a walk down to the beach and had some time to let my thoughts drift. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am often asked what life is like being back here in New Zealand. I don't think my happiness has ever been directly tied to one place or another. Life is busy and most of the time we go about our day to day business and we don't consider our surroundings too much. Then you get those moment when you feel a deep connection to a place - and for a short time your life is perfect and beautiful because of where you are right at that moment. I love the ocean and living so close to it fills me with happiness. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't think I will ever get used to this view from our new home - it feels like a reward for the heartache of not having my family and close friends nearby. Obviously it also helps in luring people in to coming to stay with us - that's if they don't mind the occasional jolt. New Zealand was always known for it's adrenaline sports - now you just have to sit around and wait for a decent earthquake to get your heart rate up :-)</div><br />
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</div></div>Nina - Living Inhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14073152728623576935noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133393692148274726.post-11920193195953789192012-02-04T23:40:00.000-08:002012-02-04T23:40:04.719-08:00The missing piece<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend. It is a public holiday here in New Zealand on Monday so we get to enjoy a long weekend. Unfortunately the weather isn't quite playing the part but that means more time inside to work on making this place homely.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I left Germany with a little regret that I never ended up purchasing an older style piece of furniture. I had been looking to take something back here, knowing that what we in Germany refer to as "Gründerzeit" pieces are hard to come by. In the end I ran out of time and just didn't find anything for the right price.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Luck was un my side when I spotted this lovely piece on a local auction website. It was brought back from Switzerland by it's last owners 10 years ago and I managed to get it at a very good price. I am so pleased about it and it puts a smile on my face every time I walk past. It gives me a feeling of home and is a great addition to our mostly new furniture. I know what you'll be thinking: is she going to paint it white? I will not it's perfect just the way it is :-) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This lamp below is also a new addition to our home. I purchased it on an auction as it reminded me of TineK's lamps - which I love. I sprayed the base white and added a simple white shade. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you so much for your lovely comments on my last post. It's nice to have people from home reading this blog too. Maybe I need to think about making this a bi-lingual blog? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Nina - Living Inhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14073152728623576935noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133393692148274726.post-16061352676115290752012-02-02T02:04:00.000-08:002012-02-02T02:04:07.706-08:00Summer Fruit Tart<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Today I want to share a recipe that is super quick if you ever get stuck needing to whip up something at the last minute. I am not a great baker and on a number of occasions had to resort to this as a back-up because the baking I had planned to serve to guests turned out either burnt or undercooked :-)<div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">There are certainly elements in this home that I can use as inspiration for my own space - despite not having beautiful white floors, TineK products at my disposal </div><div style="text-align: center;">and a general lack of funds due to our big move.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Want to come along on this little tour?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have my eye on a moroccan tray table like this one - the challenge will be finding one here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The TineK lampshades are also a favorite and I will try and have a go at making one myself.</div><div></div><div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I like the softness that the pink cushions lend to the space and the organic elements </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in form of the pot plants and cane baskets.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am keeping an eye out for a display cabinet for our dining area - unfortunately it's is really hard to get a bargain on used furniture here - even those that are crying out for a re-paint.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The picture wall above is really lovely. I am looking into framing some black & white photos of mine and displaying them in the lounge above my white cabinet. Using the same style of frames keeps it from looking too busy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kitchen: let's not go there. My current kitchen is so terrible the only thing that would remedy it is a sledge hammer :-) </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I do like the mother-of-pearl shells along the shade - an easy diy project.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div></div>Nina - Living Inhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14073152728623576935noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133393692148274726.post-48561070368062133592012-01-23T16:57:00.000-08:002012-01-23T16:57:07.548-08:00A little peek into our new home<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks so much for stopping by. </div><div><div style="text-align: center;">I have really missed this space and can't wait to get back into regular blogging </div><div style="text-align: center;">once my life is a little more settled. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We still have boxes everywhere and life is pretty crazy around here. I have been interviewing for a job and looking at daycare options for the boys. My main priority however will always be creating a warm, comforting home for my boys to grow up in. They just absolutely love our new house with it's big "jungle" garden to explore. I will take you on a little garden tour soon but for now I will give you a little sneak peak into our home.</div><div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I still have a million things to do here but I enjoy creating little corners in the chaos that make me feel happy when I walk past. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This weekend I swung the paintbrush and transformed an old bookcase, a mirror and a vintage suitcase I found in my mother-in-laws garage. It's the perfect place for our DVDs and the best thing is the boys can't open it - yet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Yesterday I went into the city centre for the first time and was blown away by the worlds first container mall that has been put in place where Christchurch's main shopping street once was - prior to the earthquake. I will post some pictures on here as soon as I can.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div></div></div>Nina - Living Inhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14073152728623576935noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133393692148274726.post-8464587502315620072011-12-31T14:41:00.000-08:002011-12-31T14:41:52.287-08:00Welcome Back!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-WY_lDfjbwINj5EWZqL6E7ncW3HfQzOkl9e2dKUjCMtJBLsaE6kqQ9-1fPu7NxDd7TL0UF14UdYtdUOzPwWRbcTw_dJ32bZSrhw05ks3mTqZt4zecIbpmaH2x-MqxN8wELzBjSEwtjvs/s1600/Christmas+Decoration.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-WY_lDfjbwINj5EWZqL6E7ncW3HfQzOkl9e2dKUjCMtJBLsaE6kqQ9-1fPu7NxDd7TL0UF14UdYtdUOzPwWRbcTw_dJ32bZSrhw05ks3mTqZt4zecIbpmaH2x-MqxN8wELzBjSEwtjvs/s1600/Christmas+Decoration.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did promise I would return ;-) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So here I am on the other side of the world blogging from our new home. So much has happened since we left Germany in early December. I think this has been one of the most emotional times I have ever experienced. </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Joys and Sadness so closely interlinked. </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Saying goodbye to my family and friends in Germany has been heartbreaking but then we've had the most wonderful welcome here in Christchurch and I feel deeply happy about being back here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After two wonderful weeks with my mother-in-law (thank you Jane!) we have shifted into our new house yesterday - just in time to celebrate the start of a New Year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am so excited to turn this house into a home. We chose location and size over style so there is a lot for me to do to turn this ugly duckling into a pretty swan ;-) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will also be blogging a little about life in New Zealand for those back in Germany interested in a slice of the kiwi lifestyle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful start to the New Year!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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