life will carry you

Oh no! I forgot to share my happy pictures yesterday! 

I am in need of these happy reminders still. Why is it that when it rains it pours? 

My new Ikea china cabinet we had in a box for months. We saw it in the "as is" section, it was a model that was being discontinued -- almost 50% discount. We couldn't pass it by, seeing as it was just what we had been looking for and now it was in our price range. So it sat in the box for months, waiting for the big move. And now, it's all put together and pretty. :)

The back has the dusty (I didn't have time to clean anything, I just wanted it out of harm's way, will eventually clean...lol) Iittala carafe we got as a wedding gift, its so beautiful.Then the purple Riihimäen lasi bottle/vase my mom gave me a few years ago. And these beautiful cups were a flea market find of my mom's, she thought of me. :) Japanese cherry blossoms and pink. It's a really vibrant pink, the picture doesn't do it justice!

These are the reason we were looking to buy a china cabinet. They are the most beautiful cups I  have ever seen!! They are vintage Arabia cups, Doria.They are from my grandmother... I tried looking up when they were made but the farthest I got was between 1964-71 based on the label on the bottom. I 'd love to know more!

This rose set was given to my mom by my dad when we moved to Finland in 1998. I loved them then, I love them now and finally they get to shine after being on the top shelf cabinet hidden from view in our old kitchen. 

Iiittala "Taika" plate that  we got as a wedding gift (Thanks N & J) and the Iittala plates from my mom. I think the one on top is "solaris", don't know what the one with dots on the bottom is called. Again, I'd love to know more!

No idea, but probably more old Finnish designer glass. Maybe? This color is amazing!

Our Japan market find bowls that I looove in the foreground and the champagne glasses a family friend had etched for us for our wedding toast. Sweet memories. 

Our Japanese silk cats aren't in the china cabinet, they are in the highest square in our "entertainment center" (3 ikea expedits). I had this little oriental stand in a box FOREVER and I didn't know what to do with it but I didn't want to throw it away, and good thing I didn't! Doesn't it look like it belongs with these little cats? :)

We caught her red-handed, or should I say wet-handed. Hahahah. She hasn't harmed any yet, but those beta fish are mighty dumb because they seemed just as interested in her as she was in them and kept getting to close to the top. Argh! I just want peace between all species in this house! She's never jumped on the fish tank before, I wonder why she's started now. Hopefully it doesn't end badly!

The "rag rug" above was a flea market find this week. It was only 10 euros and is about 135 x 185 cm or something like that... It is perfect for our entryway! It was worn, but the fact that it was going to bear the brunt of the coming fall and winter, it's OK that it's not in perfect condition, in fact, it's ideal! I would hate to feel upset about a new rug getting dirty in such a high traffic area. And the price tag makes it that much sweeter. I also love the colors!

Any yup, I am off the nutella kick and on to a smores kick. Heaven. 

I didn't think we could make these since they don't sell graham crackers here, but then we found these on a top shelf in the grocery store! They are really cinnamon-y but I think they taste perfect for this! I think I'll have some more tonight! 

That's all for today! 

Thanks for reading, I am going to go tell my self my new mantra, a Finnish figure of speech I heard today "elämä kantaa" meaning life will carry you. Ah, stress. Always wanting to be my best friend no matter how many times I say no. 

Adios!