Last week one of my best friends and I did the perfect little Frankfurt shopping, eating & catch up tour which we loved. Last weekend I repeated the tour with Mr. V, Malinski and my parents and they loved it, too. So let's call it approved ;-). Here we go: Park your car at a parking garage at PARKHAUS HAUPTWACHE. Get out and refuel with a coffee + pastries and KAFFEE WACKERS first. It's an institution in Frankfurt so sometimes there is a little line, don't be afraid, it goes super quick and you can watch people in between. Don't forget to check out KONSTRASTE, an interior design store next door, they have awesome little gifts, accessories as well as all kind of premium design furniture. Be careful and don't buy too many things Continue Reading
Archives for February 2017
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....Blog, Instagram, lebook project, freelancing – what a ride! It’s been four weeks now that I left my old job after 14 amazing years. I didn’t know what to expect at all and I did not know if I’d love it or hate it. As a first resume, I’d say I couldn’t be happier. Not because I left a company I loved and love, just because everything else that I get to do right now. I am not a web designer, I am not a graphic designer or photographer, rather am I a PR person, marketing pro even less an experienced author. I have never used Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, let's say social media the way I do it right now and I know that I am far away from being professional or can call myself expert. I have had a freelance business in Germany for six Continue Reading
just a little something to say thank you
Nothing better than friends over the world in case you need a place to stay. Everybody is like: No need to bring anything just being a sleep over guest at a friend’s house! But of course you don't want to show up with empty hands. Here are my Friday favorites, just a little something to say thank you: What about some tea and a piece of chocolate? You Can’t go wrong with the organic teas from LOV. They come in all colors, flavors and once the little cans are empty you can use them as a little chocolate storage, for example the Ritter Sport Pralines. As you guys know me I personally think that a little blank notebook is always a good idea. Yellow lines and black and white dots are a perfect couple this spring and no matter if you used Continue Reading
Buy it, store it, love it.
Kitchen, bath room, living room, office and oh of course – we have a walking sneaker closet. Our lovely friends need a place as well, don’t they? It’s a lot of work to inventory #doIhavethismodellalready, store and maintain your beloved sneakers, that's for sure! We have come a long way and tried out all kinds of storage solution before ending up with an easy shelf system (you can buy one at Home Depot, Ikea or even might be able to find a good start at a garage sale close by your house). That’s the easy part. #besidesthespaceyouneedforit. It’s super important to keep the boxes (I am still mad at myself that I didn’t do so in the beginning). It’s better for the shoes and it’s way easier to stack them). The reason why I didn’t keep the Continue Reading
Tuesdays are Wochenmarktday or let’s say farmer’s market days in Offenbach.
Don’t worry – Fridays and Saturdays, too. I am born in Frankfurt and raised in Offenbach. The best description I ever heard about Offenbach is: “Offenbach is the Brooklyn of Frankfurt”. It’s so true to me. It has a little rougher history but it’s up and coming right now, super eclectic, known for one of the best art universities in the country and just a nice little city to live in that has been grown on everybody that has moved there (as far as I know). It famous for its leather industry which needed hard-working, honest and good people as well as for its soccer club Kickers Offenbach which is another subject ( we have a very emotional hate love relationship). One of Offenbach’s places to be and must-see is its huge farmer’s Continue Reading
what’s in your bag? bright essentials are calling for a great week!
How come it is Monday already? Do you know this Monday morning feeling #Idontwanttogetup #fivemoreminutes, especially when it’s a rainy and wet outside? Please see below for some colorful, bright and shiny helpers to be ready for another week full of to do’s, appointments, meetings and all the other fun stuff to come. I don’t go anywhere without my nuuna brandbook 2017 calendar. I know I am old-school carrying a physical calendar but it’s so helpful and most of the time I don’t forget what I wrote down once. Keeping it old school with my little leather pencil case as well as my pilot V-pen. Handwriting is key! For all the notes, you like to take during a meeting or just for pretending you are prepared, take your blank paper Continue Reading
#lastminutegift or just a #littlesomething for yourself
Yes – it’s all about the little things in life. Around your house, on your kitchen table, in your purse, on your desk or in your bathroom. I love beautiful things, starting from napkins to pens, from fresh-cut flowers to pillows, vases, kitchen accessories or sneakers and a t-shirt #dontforgetscarves as well as just the perfect eye shadow color and I look forward to sharing little things I have and find all over world with you on this blog. #dowereallyneedthis #yes. Yesterday I got to spent the afternoon with my mum #sheloveslittlethingsaswell, my sisterinlaw #sheloveslittlethingstoo and my little niece #anotherlittlethingIlove in Bad Vilbel close to Frankfurt. Bad Vilbel is perfect for a little lazy ladies’ afternoon #placestobe. Easy Continue Reading
You in Berlin? You hungry?
Berlin is always a good idea. What else is new ;-) There is never enough time to do it all #toobad but please see below for some food-insiders in Berlin City West: SETs: Set is a super cute place to brunch, lunch, snack or dine. The owner’s concept is to serve their favorite food and as well as items they would love to order when eating out. One of their signature items are the different kind of spreads. They serve them in little bell jars with freshly baked organic bread. Besides that, their menu consists of a large variety of paleo dishes as well as gluten-free, vegan options or just a classic omelet with bacon. It’s perfect to either stop by for a quick snack and a coffee or spend a couple of hours having brunch with friends. Café Continue Reading
listen to others but don’t silence your own voice
Carnival, Mardi Gras, Spring break, Prom and what’s next? It seems like your parents, friends and family just got back into their routine as the questions about your future became a little less frequent after the holiday season peak. Am I right? Some of you already might have the plan, you know exactly which university you want to go and how to get accepted and if you get asked where you will be 5 years from now you can answer in three straight sentences. Done. Check. Have fun and don’t forget: Change is the only constant;-). And then there is people like me. It was February, Carnival season was just around the corner, and I kind of had a plan and I knew I would do something, but nothing was written in stone and nothing was confirmed at Continue Reading
my travel buddies
I love travelling and my last job contained a lot of travel and took me all around the world. Call it a jackpot. Some people think of great destinations, unforgettable vacations and great experiences when they think travelling and this is for sure a part of it. I also got the chance to explore 6a itineraries from the west to the east coast as well as these lovely red-eye flights that can save you a lot of time or what about a long distance to Hong Kong or Brazil in Economy followed by a full work schedule as soon as you touch the ground? As a matter of fact, a huge part of travelling is less glamorous than it looks on Instagram. As always it’s the little things in life that can help you elevating you’re your experience on the quick Continue Reading