Monday Moodboard

Hello lovelies,

Who else loves journaling? I've kept a journal or notebook my entire life! Back in the day they were pretty standard, usually lined, and I remember giving mine an upgrade with stickers. Nowadays the choices are endless. Plus there's a whole array of journal essentials, such as washi tapes, sticker sheets, binder clips and writing tools. I've curated some lovely picks in my journal-themed board below. Have a great week!

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p.s. this might be my last "mood board", as lately these posts get flagged. I remember times when small businesses used to thank me for a spot on one of my boards, as it's free promotion. I guess that's no longer the case! 

Monday Moodboard

Hello lovelies,

The month of May is when our peonies usually start blooming and I love to photograph them, but this year they are late. Instead, I have curated a peony-themed mood board. I do love this flower in all variations, but most of all in pink. I hope you enjoy my picks from around the world. Happy Monday!

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Monday Moodboard

Hello everyone!

I hope you all had an enjoyable weekend. The weather is finally warming up over here. I'm sharing another birthstone mood board. The April birthstone is diamond, which symbolizes eternal love, strength and clarity. If you're a bullet journaler you'll know that diamond shapes are also popular as stamps or stickers. An affordable jewelry alternative and just as lovely is the zirconia, which I have showcased here as a minimalist pendant and Art Deco style earstuds. Besides, these days diamonds are laboratory-grown. They offer a sustainable alternative and are in no way inferior to natural ones. Have a beautiful week!

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Monday Moodboard

Hello everyone!

If you have not already guessed today's theme - it's "patterns". As a former fabric store owner I love all kinds of patterns, especially polka dots and gingham. I'm known for sporting bags printed with polka dots. Nautical stripes are also a firm favorite. My choices here include fun stripey earrings and a vintage gingham skirt. The scarf with irregular dots is so pretty and the tote bag would be a great choice on market days. Which one is your favorite?

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Monday Moodboard

Hello lovelies!

I hope you all had an enjoyable weekend. We're in the middle of a cold spell, which is not unusual for my area. Hopefully the temperatures will have warmed up by Easter at the end of the week. And that's the theme for my mood board today. As in previous mood boards I have chosen a pastel palette once again. Enjoy and happy Monday!

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Monday Moodboard

Hi there!

I can't believe we are nearing the end of March already! I was going to tend to the garden, but I have more pressing issues on my schedule this week. I'm glad we went for a low maintenance garden that can wait another week or two. But I digress...

Today's mood board is inspired by this month's birthstone. Aquamarine symbolizes serenity, courage and harmony and is connected to the moon and carries the healing and calming qualities of the sea. I feel like my chosen items perfectly reflect this. Happy Monday!

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Monday Moodboard

Hi everyone!

Today's mood board is "the linen edition" in pastels. Linen is a flax-based textile used for home accessories and clothing, which, unlike cotton, dries quickly and thus it's a very popular fashion choice if you live in a hot and humid climate! These days most clothes are a mix of linen and synthetic fibres which prevents creasing and doesn't shrink when washed. I wish they had had those when I lived in Asia! 

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p.s. I've been battling a rather nasty flu - hope to be back to regular blogging soon!

Monday Moodboard

Hello everyone!

Today is Rose Monday, in other words, the highlight of the carnival in major Germany cities. Back when I used to live in Duesseldorf many years ago, I partook in the festivities and enjoyed watching the procession of the famous floats. As it so happens, this week is also Chinese New Year! 2026 welcomes the Fire Horse, symbolizing vibrant energy, adventure and momentum. I thought it would be fun to curate a mash-up of these two significant events. I hope you enjoy my picks! Click on the link for more info.

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Monday Moodboard

Hello everyone!

The enchanting amethyst is February's birthstone and my theme for this monday's mood board. Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz and is known as the stone of inner peace. Its soothing purple color has a relaxing effect on the mind and soul. Wearing amethyst jewelry can help to bring a sense of peace and balance into everyday life. No wonder it's so popular. I hope you enjoy my amethyst-colored picks! Click on the links below for more info.

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Monday Moodboard

Hi everyone,

Garnet is January's birthstone and the theme of today's mood board. Garnet symbolism is rich and varied. It is often associated with love, friendship, commitment and protection. Enjoy my picks and happy Monday!

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Monday Moodboard

Hi everyone!

Usually, I curate a Pantone Color of the Year mood board, but this year they chose white. There's nothing wrong with white per se, but frankly it's a bit boring in my opinion and reminds me of office walls. Instead I've chosen "patina blue", which is Etsy's color of the year, basically a teal color, which I love and frequently use in my art. Enjoy my picks!

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Monday Moodboard

Hello lovely readers!

It's 2026 and I wish you a year of new adventures, unforgettable moments and above all good health!

On the night of winter solstice last year, I performed a little ritual to let go of all things that did not serve me well in that year. I kept it very simple. I lit my favorite rose scented candle, wrote down the things on a piece of paper. Then mindfully let them go one by one and lastly, ripped up the paper. Then I proceeded to set my intentions for the new year. Maintaining good health is a priority, ever since I ended up in the ICU three years ago. I've been working on a new in-house mixed media art course for local art enthusiasts and hope to launch this in spring. Speaking of springtime, I intend to visit one or two gardens in the area, but I also want to spend more time with my niece, who is currently studying here, which will entail a trip to Berlin. Finally, I intend to create little joyful moments for me and others throughout the year. Below is my first mood board of 2026. Enjoy and Happy New Year!

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Monday Moodboard

Hi everyone!

The four weeks before Christmas, which we celebrate on the 24th December here in Germany, is called "Adventszeit" - a time of peaceful contemplation, in which one reflects on the essentials before Christmas, away from the stress of everyday life. Each Sunday we light another candle on the Advent wreath - or in my case, a modern DIY version - gather family members if you're lucky enough to have them close by, and listen to Christmas songs, while eating homebaked cookies. This season is bittersweet for me, as my dear mother passed shortly before Christmas ten years ago. (I can't believe it's been this long!) So, while I like to keep up the traditions she passed down to me, everything is a lot more subdued ever since. I tried to convey this feeling in my mood board today. I hope you like it!

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Love, joy and peace to all 💖

Monday Moodboard

Hello lovely readers!

Christmas is just around the corner and hopefully you've completed most of your card writing and gift shopping! If not, perhaps today's mood board will serve as inspiration. All of my picks are from small businesses from around the world. Having had a small business myself for well over a decade, I choose to support independent makers when I can. The shops are linked below. Have a great week!

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Monday Moodboard

Hello dear readers!

I've curated a new mood board inspired by the current gloomy weather we're having in my neck of the woods. Admittedly, I'm not the biggest fan of this month, however, the thick blanket of clouds in varying greys and the bare branches do have a certain charm when seen through a photographer's lens! As always, I have chosen items from small businesses from across the globe. Do check out the links below for further information. Have a beautiful week ahead!

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Monday Moodboard

Hello there, lovelies!

We've had quite a grey and rainy autumn season so far (which is typical for my area I might add), so I've curated a mood board with cheerful colors to brighten the day! I, for one, would love to curl up on the sofa with a cozy blanket and a good book, a steaming mug of cocoa and some cookies right about now. Alas, it's Monday and I have errands to run. 😉

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Monday Moodboard

Hello everyone!

Longtime readers might remember that I used to curate themed moodboards on Monday's. If I recall correctly, they were quite popular among my fellow bloggers. I always had fun creating them plus I like supporting small businesses by featuring them - so, I've decided to revive my moodboards every other Monday starting with Pantone's color of the year 2025, which is Mocha Mousse, a warm, earthy brown. I hope you enjoy my picks! 

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Monday Moodboard

Hello and happy Monday! Today I'm featuring rich grenadine - one of the colors from the Pantone Fall 2017 color report. Such a bright, happy color. I'm thinking of getting this as nail polish :)

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Meine heutige MontagsCollage zeigt eine der Pantone Fall 2017 Farben, ein leuchtendes Orangerot namens Grenadine. Eine tolle Farbe für den Herbst, z.B. auch als Nagellack :) Schönen Montag!

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Monday Moodboard

This month's birthstone is Peridot, a pretty gemstone that comes in fresh lime green, olive or bottle green and can look anything from subtle to dramatic. Although I prefer it with silver it looks great with gold too! Enjoy :)

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Der Peridot ist der Geburtsstein für diesen Monat und erinnert mit seinen frischen Grüntönen an eine Sommerwiese. Die Töne reichen von leuchtend Limettengrün bis gedecktem Flaschengrün. Ich wünsche euch allen einen guten Start in die neue Woche!

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Some of my regular readers may have noticed that I haven't been blogging much lately. I had so many fun projects planned for this year, but unfortunately my persisting health issues have thwarted them all. I felt nauseous and dizzy on my birthday last week, so unfortunately I had to cancel dinner. Of course, in the face of what's happening around the world my problems seem somewhat insignificant, although I do believe the current collective negativity is having a detrimental effect on my recovery, because I am so susceptible to lower energies! I have been diligently cleansing my chakras and have delved deeper into healing with crystal energy (more on that in a future post!) and I try to eat as nutritiously as possible to counteract the negative side effects of the meds. Please bear with me - hopefully I will be back to my regular blogging routine soon. After all my blog is my happy place. I love blogging :)

Monday Moodboard

The long, lazy days of summer are over, and it's back to school for most kids over here! Etsy is full of fun items to make that first day back a little less daunting. Hope you like my picks :)

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Sommer adé und für einige Schüler fängt das neue Schuljahr bald an! Bei Etsy gibt es wirklich tolle "back-to-school" Dinge, um den ersten Tag im Klassenzimmer zu versüßen. Hoffe euch gefällt meine Collage :)

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