1. here comes the sun. Everyday since we've been in Germany it's been rainy, cold, and just, well, gross. So no wonder we were all overjoyed when the sun decided to peek through the clouds at sunset yesterday. Stunning.

(Linking my sunset photo to Skywatch Friday)

2. i love skype. It's amazing - and it makes it so easy to stay in touch with friends. Love it, love it, love it.

3. my new necklace. I went shopping yesterday and got a necklace (pictured above...it was so hard to capture it! It looks prettier in real life.). I love it. What do you think?

It'd been awhile since I'd purchased an accessory...usually I just focus on clothing. I think I need to get some more jewelry, though...slipping on a necklace doesn't seem like much, but it does wonders to an outfit. What are some of your fashion tips?

4. online classes. Although they technically started on Tuesday, I wasn't able to attend as I was traveling. Thus, yesterday was my first day of classes. I don't care for science, but biology is going to be a riot (Yesterday we talked about microorganisms and "recipes for mice"...ohh yeah.). I have so many amazing people in that class. Geometry...well, I don't quite have an opinion yet. I'll have to see. Math is not my strong point.

5. the time change. Back home, it's 4:54 am. Here's it's 11:54am. You gotta love it.

6. eggs. I've been kind of obsessed with taking pictures of them lately. I love their simplicity. The above eggs are from my aunt's chickens...I adore the green carton. 

7. my giveaway. Have you checked it out yet? If not, you should! You still have until Monday to enter.

Happy Friday! I'm off to go celebrate my grandparent's 50th anniversary :)

-carlotta

This giveaway is now closed.

Today...

...because I'm in Germany.

...because it's Thursday.

...because it's my grandparent's 50th anniversary (we're having a big party tomorrow!).

...and because it's almost my birthday...

...I'm having a little giveaway...with two winners!

So, what can you win?

Hailey Rose from Brydferth graciously donated this beautifully crafted rosette headband...I'm in love with this piece. So pretty!

(my earrings)

(The earrings you could win!)

A few weeks ago Erica of 28th Street Photo sent me these gorgeous vintage earrings (no longer available)...I adore them. I haven't stopped wearing them since.

She also gave me a second pair of earrings to give away (pictured directly above)! These earrings would be perfect especially with fall coming up...they add a bit of sunshine to dreary days.

Want to win one of these? Thought so!

Mandatory entry - On a scale of one to ten (ten being the most, one being the least), how would you rate your love for chocolate? I'm definitely a 10 ;) (1 entry)

Extra entries

- Become a follower of my blog. It counts if you're already a follower, but please let me know anyway! :) (1 entry)

- Grab my button located on the left sidebar (1 entry)

- Blog about this giveaway (1 entry)

Please leave a separate comment for each entry...it makes it much easier on me. For example, if you left your mandatory entry, became a follower of my blog, and grabbed my button, you would leave three comments. 

The giveaway will end on Monday, September 13th at noon (CST). 

Have fun and good luck!

-carlotta

This week has just flown past. It seemed like I just wrote about how the next Happiness Is would be hosted from Germany...and here we are. Wow. Time really flies!

If you've never played along before, it's simple. Just write a blog post with two things that have made you happy this week, grab the Happiness Is button, and come back here and link up! (Please link up AFTER you've written your post, please.)

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I'll start.

Happiness is...



...stormy clouds, bringing with them the sure promise of a thunderstorm. One of my favorite things :)




...finally being in Germany (and not getting sick on the plane - a big milestone for me!). I'm unbelievably happy right now.

What has happiness been to you this week? Link up and let me know (Or, if you'd rather not write a blog post, let me know in the comment section)!


-carlotta

We arrived in Germany safe and sound this afternoon. Because of the seven hour time change, it's now about seven pm while I'm writing this, while it's still around lunch time for most of you!

Except for a twenty minute delay due to weather, the flights went very well - I didn't even feel sick to my stomach once! Thank you, thank you, thank you for all your prayers...they were greatly appreciated.

They say a picture says a thousand words, so I'll post some photos from the flight...they don't really need much explaining.

Unfortunately, the weather is cold and rainy, like it often is in German fall...hopefully it clears up a bit soon - I'm itching to get out and take some pictures! :)

My best friend and me on the way to the airport - she and her dad were so kind and dropped us off. 

(Love you, Andi! :))

When we got to the airport, Lilly was totally enamored with the sight of all the airplanes. She rushed to the huge wall of windows and hardly left it. Even though she'd flown before, she didn't really remember...

A little snack while waiting for our connecting flight at the Frankfurt airport - a chocolate croissant. Nobody can make them like the Germans can!

Also in Frankfurt - Starbucks in Germany! I knew they existed, but I'd never seen one. It even smelled the same. 

Group shot in an elevator...nobody except for my mom was looking at me ;)

Airport bokeh!

In conclusion, I'm super duper happy we're here...I can't wait see the rest of our family - annddd, like I said before, take lots of pictures! :)

These last few posts have been pretty much all about Germany...and me. So, enough about me! (And Germany...hehe) I want to hear what you been up to lately! I'm all ears.

I hope to see you for Happiness Is tomorrow!

-carlotta