Still faithfully at it. Martin sometimes reminds me and shouts "photo of the day opportunity!" and I grab my Canon and get on with it. Here I had just "framed" the prints that ended up in the laundry room.
We call this picture "the helpdesk". We all laughed when we saw it because it looks like out of a brochure. It shouldn't read January 20 but "At your service. Call 1-800-WILLE now!".
Mr Cozy pants X2. Bonus and Mini are really annoyed with the weather by now. They whine and look at us accusingly.
Ok, if I can't go outside, you can't go outside. I'm holding on to these until you make the snow go away!
Martin likes to read. He's read just about everything, classics, modern literature, the heavy stuff. He's after all the son of a History book author and a Swedish and English teacher working on her thesis.
If Mini spots a piece of paper she'll sit on it. Particularily if you are reading it. It works on everything from the size of a receipt, a newspaper or a box sleeve. This one provided nice lower back support.
It's not Fettisdagen yet but Wille and I had a telepathic moment when he texted me from school craving semla and I had just bought one for him.
Snow. Snow. More snow. I've had enough thank you very much. And the city has too apparently because the seen to have given up on clearing the streets.
Yum. Thursdays are kind of Fridays for me so I usually get something to celebrate the weekend with. Have a good one and see you again on Monday!
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Your post arrives just as I am about to go to sleep. It's a great way to end the day. I particularly enjoyed your picture of "The Help Desk." I could so relate, as my 14 year old daughter is my tech support and just recently my blog designer. I just happened to write a post about it for today. Serendipity!
Posted by: Messy@Bungalow'56 | January 29, 2010 at 07:51 AM
Love the way you put your days in pictures! The semla looks very good to me! I´m curious... what´s in it? Is it sweet or salty?
Every morning the same ritual: a cup of latte & reading your blog. You already gave me some nice tips & tricks I could put into practice!
I´m moving into a new huouse these days so I can definitely use pretty much all your organizational posts!! Thanks a lot & enjoy your first day of the weekend!
Posted by: Chantal | January 29, 2010 at 08:55 AM
A semla is a sweet wheat bun which is slightly hollowed out and filled with almond paste and whipped cream. The top is dusted with powdered sugar. Very rich and very delicious.
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | January 29, 2010 at 09:30 AM
I like the help desk picture very much, it´s a true father and son moment, very nice.
congrats
Posted by: Neda Blythman | January 29, 2010 at 12:22 PM
You have great taste - Aussie Wine all the way. I'm an Aussie sitting here at my computer in 40 plus degree heat and humidity having a Dutch beer.
Posted by: Justine | January 29, 2010 at 01:12 PM
"Ok, if I can't go outside, you can't go outside. I'm holding on to these until you make the snow go away!"
:-)) my cats suffer the same way.
Semla contains whipped cream or?
Posted by: jja | January 29, 2010 at 03:29 PM
Yes it does :) And almond paste :)
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | January 29, 2010 at 04:21 PM
You take such pretty pictures :)
Posted by: Natalie | January 29, 2010 at 04:28 PM
I always like your weekly photos. Is the glass in the last photo always frosted or just cold this time? So pretty.
Posted by: Vicki K. | January 29, 2010 at 05:22 PM
The one with candy is frosted. But it IS still very cold over here, -10 centigrade as we speak. Brrrr...
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | January 29, 2010 at 06:55 PM
Hi there!
I was just introduced to your blog and instantly fell in love. I actually called my husband to forewarn him that I finally found inspiration for organization. I do have a question, we have really deep pantry cabinets that have a lot of wasted space. Do you have any suggestions on how to overcome it?
Thanks!
Posted by: bridgett | perideau designs | January 29, 2010 at 07:05 PM
January 22nd and 25th are absolutely adorable! My cat, True, does the same thing as Mini with paper. Although, he really only likes papers you are trying to use. January 21st makes me want to cuddle up with my little furball.
You have a beautiful family and a blessed life. You're such an inspiration, you deserve it!
Posted by: Cheryl | January 29, 2010 at 08:51 PM
Egads! Are you living in a giant "Snow Cone" or what? If Mini and Bonus go out are they like snowballs when the come inside? Willie looks so grown up and handsome.Techno challenged? Call Willie. He will save the day. Dodge is the go to guy over here. We get laughed at a lot coz we are pretty clueless with our computers.
Posted by: carolk | January 29, 2010 at 09:34 PM
Ooh, Semlor!!!! We used to live in Sweden (Sigtuna) between '89 and '93 and one of the great things from there I remember are the semlor: Yummie! Any idea if we can get them here in the States (Seattle)? Or do you have a good and hopefully easy recipe so I can attempt making them myself? Tack sa mycket!
Posted by: Marjan Spaander | January 30, 2010 at 04:55 AM
Check out this one http://www.recipezaar.com/Swedish-Semlor-131318
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | January 30, 2010 at 09:01 AM
Glad you like one of our better "drops" Although I feel obligated to tell you that here in Australia it is affectionately called "Chateau le cardboard" or if you're at uni, wine in a carton is always "goon"...cheers!
Posted by: Renae | January 30, 2010 at 09:51 AM
We haven't had this much snow in years. It has been constantly cold since mid December with no thawing in between snow falls so it has kept accumulating. Beautiful on sunny weenends but a nightmare when trying to get to work...
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | January 30, 2010 at 10:24 AM
I'm so glad you enjoy it here :)
How about something like this that will elevate the things at the back so you can see them? IKEA has some similar ones to I think.
http://astore.amazon.com/chezlars-20/detail/B000KKKRN0, http://astore.amazon.com/chezlars-20/detail/B000KKKRN0, http://astore.amazon.com/chezlars-20/detail/B000KKKRO4
Or build your own out of board (similar to what we did here http://chezlarsson.com/myblog/2008/08/organizing-expe.html or turn plastic bins over and place them at the back?
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | January 30, 2010 at 10:35 AM
I love proto from 22nd of January. My cat is also annoyed, it's still snowy and wet outside, and we won't do anything with it, bad bad people. ;)
And could You tell me if it should be so, that I can't see comments underneath your posts?
Greetings from Germany :)
Posted by: Dot | January 30, 2010 at 10:52 AM
Sorry about that. I sometimes have problems when I reply to comments by e-mail which is much faster than doing it straight in the post. Fixed it though!
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | January 30, 2010 at 11:36 AM
Tack Benita för länken till tapeten! Jättekul se ytterligare ett rum med den, jag tycker att den är underbar. Roligt också att du lämnade en kommentar hos mig så att jag hittade till din fina blogg!
Trevlig helg!
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | January 30, 2010 at 01:08 PM
Fun series of fotos! Your kitties are wishing there wasn't so much snow, hehe, while I'm dreaming of some white fluffy stuff here in Las Vegas ; ).
Posted by: Jules @ Lovely Las Vegas | January 30, 2010 at 05:20 PM
Thank you :)
Posted by: Dot | January 30, 2010 at 09:51 PM
Well done! The photos are beautiful. Wille looks like Matt Damon in that help-desk photo!
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Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | February 04, 2010 at 11:59 AM
I Feel like having that Cake....
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