God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December. James M. Barrie
Quotation Monday #89: Green Christmases
I don’t like green Christmases. They’re not green—they’re just nasty faded browns and grays. L. M. Montgomery
Princess Madeleine pregnant
The Swedish court announced today the happy news that Princess Madeleine and her husband are expecting their second child together. Princess Leonore will turn one in February. The due date for the child is set to Summer 2015. If she is 3 months pregnant now, (the typical time of announcement), the child may be born… Continue reading Princess Madeleine pregnant
Quotation Monday #88: gifts
Do give books – religious or otherwise – for Christmas. They’re never fattening, seldom sinful, and permanently personal. Lenore Hershey
Video: Make it so
Norwegian curling team puts on their trousers, without hands.
Boy and girl born in Monaco
The Princely Monaco channel announced earlier that their twins were born earlier today at the Maternity of the Princess Grace Hospital Monaco.. Gabriella Thérèse Marie born at 17h04 Jacques, Honoré, Rainier born at 17h06 Prince Jacques Honoré Rainier is the Crown Prince. In accordance with the historic custom established by the treaty of Péronne (1641),… Continue reading Boy and girl born in Monaco
Review: Royale Rejser: Bag kulisserne med de kongelige
The book Royale Rejser: Bag kulisserne med de kongelige by John Lindskog depicts the story in 15 chapters of various photographers who have been following the Danish royal family through the years. It tells the story of King Frederik who did not much care for the photographers, but had one he tolerated. Prince Henrik who was… Continue reading Review: Royale Rejser: Bag kulisserne med de kongelige
Tuesdays with Dorie: Rugelach
These rather reminded me of Baklava in consistency. And my sister also commented that she has had something similar Middle Eastern desserts. Some comments: I am not a huge fan of coconut, but it needed it here for the consistency. I am not sure what I would substitute it with if I did not have… Continue reading Tuesdays with Dorie: Rugelach