Last days of summer!

Even though it's hard to admit, I think we have to say goodbye to those sweet, carefree summer days and warm sunbeams.

Work has started and now the rain came, but it's still warm and very cosy. 

In way I accept it, I feel like this is how it should go. Deep down I'm one with nature, I understand the changes of the seasons, they're built inside me, and I know now it's the time to move on.

Dear Autumn, be sweet to us!

But before that let's take a look what's been going on during these last weeks!

I visited dear friends's and cute goddaughter's summer place, and like every year, this time was no exception: a lot of sunshine, good food, lots of joy!!

The last days in Tampere, where sweet husband's summer project came to its' end.

Our favourite, Vohvelikahvila!

Waffels with fresh blueberries, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream...criminal!!

Back home the house got new layers of fresh paint!

Beautiful!

Then my sweet American friend came for another excursion of our very own Helsinki-day-special!

You remember we started from Kallio in the spring, now we went to Punavuori!

It was such a beautiful day, we fit well together, have similar thoughts and get along so well. Time flew by while we chatted away walking, sitting in a park and having lunch!

It's not so easy or simple to make friends anymore when you get older, and by that I mean real friends, true friends. Life is busy, people are busy, work dominates our lives and the whole world is so hectic that it's rare to make a true connection with new people. But when it happens it's such a wonderful thing! 

Like a refreshing wave, a reminder of how we are supposed to live life in the middle of our routines: sharing, laughing, talking, connecting with each other.

Thank you dear for a wonderful day!!

We also checked out the flea market in Hietsu

...and the next day which was Yesterday I had a date with my eldest goddaughter, and we went back!

I made finds! Look!

 

Cool sneakers, like fish skin, silvery sparks! 

Plus nice jewellery...

We had a lovely day, she's adorable, started high school just now. I'm intrigued to see where this beautiful, talented young woman ends up! Am so proud of her!

Let's have a good start of the week, my friends, inspite the rain. It'll give us fresh, clean air to breathe and make the home life atmospheric!

Be welcomed, sweet Autumn!

Beach life!

During a heat wave the only reasonable place to be is the beach!

And our sweet summer city of Helsinki has many!

Friends and sunshine, what else do you need for the last moments of holiday?!

We've visited a few different beaches, here we go:

Eiranranta

This relatively new beach is a little stony, but does the job brilliantly!

A few steps towards Hernesaari there's a new café: Birgitta

It was such a nice place with an excellent salad and beautiful interior!

Modern and a lot of wood, fits perfectly to the surroundings. Definitely worth visiting.

Check out the outer surface of the café, it's burnt wood!

Never seen it being used like this, very cool!

You can also order a pot of sangria and sit on the terrace right next to the sea!

Dear friend was visiting from the UK, it was just perfect to sit for hours and enjoy the Finnish summer!

Miss you dear already!!

Pihlajasaari

This is one of our favourite spots in Helsinki!

A cooling 15-minute ferry ride away lies an oasis for the city people where you always find your own quiet spot even though the island would be packed!

My sweet husband!

The island's restaurant is in an old villa.

Mustikkamaa

My favourite from last year!

It felt so sweet to be there and think about all the things that have happened since the last visit!

I love this place! It's still a perfect bike ride away even though we've moved.

Lazy beautiful!

These summer days are just heavenly!

There's been loads of love, joy, beauty, togetherness, sunshine, swimming, home...

I feel happy and grateful for all these moments and the people in them.

And I've said it out loud. 

We must remember to do that.

Love & light, dear friends.

Back home!

Or in Tampere, actually!

But as they say 'home is where your heart is', and my heart belonging to my love, and him being here at the moment, that's where I headed too, asap!

Makes sense, doesn't it?!

Still hanging in the sweet atmosphere of Berlin, I'm seeing things as I want them to...

And cute Café Mimibo caught me daydreaming even more!

We've done such nice things, walked around a lot, went to see the legendary Eppu Normaali, swam in the sweet and warm water of Pyhäjärvi...

Summer at its' best, I love it!

The alleys of Pispala

This view is right next to the house where the beautiful poet Lauri Viita was born.

The weather wasn't on out side but a warm summer rain never hurts!

Spotted other writers as well. 

Our utmost respects to Väinö Linna.

Morning swim!

And the last pic shows you what happens when a man takes a picture of a woman on the beach! :D

Have a good weekend everyone!

Sunset!

Once again we skipped the city and drove to the summer cottage for two nights. Husband drove to work from there and I was tormenting neighbours by practicing on the porch! It's so much fun! According to me that is... 

Nature is the best acoustics, if you ask me!

Last night sweet husband took me for a boat ride just before the sunset. It was amazing. I don't think I've never seen anything such.

The sky was on fire!

As if we were watching a still shot of Aurora Borealis!

We drove around slowly, and by the time we got back it was pitch-dark, the woods being all black, magical! 

Here's what we saw!

My handsome fella!

Today we read from the headlines that actually there had been some real Aurora Borealis in the skies of Southern Finland. I don't know if it was what we saw but it sure was breathtaking!

I want to go back!! Soon!!!