Orthodox Easter & First Flowers

It is Orthodox Easter today and we went to Uspensky cathedral for a prayer. I noticed first flowers blooming around the church. Also, it was so far the warmest day of the year. Got so much energy from light immediately...We also found a love bridge with love locks next to the cathedral and I have got an idea related to that and an event in the near future. More on that later... :))

Lastenhuone Shop & Haukilahti Harbour Bliss

Headed to the West today: first to check the actual shop of Lastenhuone. There is a bit more items in the actual shop than online, so worth the visit. Many wooden toys, prams, lovely furnitures from baby to school age...

One thing I fell in love with was cloud print: in wallpaper, lampshades and storage boxes...Leo and Laura have got cloud print beanies already. So this hat box simply had to come along.

Not sure where this box will find its way to in new home but it will come handy at least for the little Legos or dolls clothes. So now, officially, I am a collector of useful boxes with cool prints.

After exhausting shopping in Lastenhuone we continued our trip to the Haukilahti Harbour, famous for its nice views and restaurant Paviljonki with a bit too good lunch buffet including seafood specialities. Then we took a walk around the harbour (where I have never walked before) and met such views that reminded me of Holland or Germany more than Finland. 

P.S. Last night Leo slept full night without waking 1st time in his life. 

Have a nice weekend, dear readers!

Window Shopping for Purple

With Mothers' Day approaching (such a perfect excuse) I took a quick look at shops today there were a few items I could accept as a gift.

Ted Baker jewelry - bracelets - are definately on my wish list. I loved the wide purple one and the pearl one with a bow.

Furla has opened an own store in Kämp, but i spotted this beauty in lovey fuchsia /purple shade in Stockmann. Love the side zippers revieling yellow leather and colourful stitching.

My favourite Lancel has launched new bag charms in the shape of my favourite bag. Guess which color I want.

And the perfect dress - Voila! At Zara, 69 eur, perfect in color, shape and fabric. I would wear it with a denim jacket, Ted Baker cuff and Furla bag, of course. Here it is styled with motorcycle boots, which is cool as well, but I would maybe go for my purple ballerinas...

Leo's First Shoes & More Wooden Toys

Leo got his first shoes, yes! I like the simplicity, the soft leather, subtle grey shade. They channel style, don't they? :)

And more wooden toys as promised: parking hall is by Plan City (sold at Lillan), they have got additional cars and elements for a city planning (self-evident from the name of the brand) which I promise plan to collect.  Wooden blocks and trolley are from Etola. Also some pram decorations / toys - now duck being the absolute favourite...I guess gentlemen prefer ducks nowadays.

A Day at The Mansion: Cafe Latte Spirit

There are a few mansions in Helsinki capital area that have been preserved but there is one I had no clue about: Leppävaara Mansion well hidden from the city noise located on a shore in a naturally peaceful and authentic place yet just in the neighbourhood of city life and services.

I was quite intrigued and a bit sceptic (I admit) about the place when I read about it in the marketing message, but driving a long countryside road (supplied with tempting and so promising blackboard signs of the cafe of the mansion) was very rewarding. In addition to the historical buildings and zen views of nordic nature there is a cute decoration shop & cafe called Cafe Latte Spirit. So, if one is after countryside romantic decor in latte colours there is a new favourite shopping stop for such. Playground for kids, warming cup of tea, homeware shopping, a site for girls parties or just a spot to take a breathe of fresh air on a Saturday afternoon - this place got it all.

Thanks to lovely hostess and owner Leea, this was a bit of a fairy tale adventure for me and Leo: countryside spirit in the middle of city life, beautiful things, warm tea and a good conversation.

Follow Cafe Latte Spirit on Facebook and book 12.05 into your calendars. This cup of latte you will enjoy for sure.

Regards,

Coffee-hater Bambi. :)

Marimekko ♥ Converse

Today before Laura's Russian lesson we dropped by at Marimekko Outlet (Factory) which was in the neighbourhood and got some spring accessories to manage the raising temperature (at last) in Helsinki.

Converse...I tried to like the white ones, the green ones I almost did, yellow impossible to find, so is purple...How about print?

I fell in love with these at once (before today I visited the same outlet about 3 weeks ago and couldn't forget the shoes). Marimekko and Converse cooperation result is quite brilliant. They have gotten many different prints, of which the purple one was for me, of course.

We also got some colorful, light and so pleasant to wear cotton jersey pieces which we will use as scarves. Black and white stripe is going to be my all time favorite, I am sure. The purple fabric fits my Converses and the lime/pink one is for Laura (she got a small penny wallet of same fabric). I might make snoods out of them as well, need to think...

So, girls are more than happy now. Prices were nice to us as well.

And what do you think: are Converse for teens / mums who forgot they are women? would you wear Converse?

Happy Sick Easter For Us

Everything was great until tomorrow evening. In the morning we found two weak kids, one with a stomach disease and another with quite bad flu. Luckily the latter one, Leo, is recovering very fast, he is already playing with the toys and talking his basic talk. But Laura is in bed and weak and doesn't have appetite. I wait for an Easter miracle to happen and both kids to be healthy again by tomorrow. Is it possible?