cleaning the computer

...and posting some of the pictures before deleting. I don't even know, where i got them from, sorry. 

idéas for the hallway

the mirror and shoeshelf can be bought at  designdelicatessen.dk, the two other pictures are from MarieClaire Maison

When...

...we some day move, I am sure, that it will be easy to create a lovely kitchen, just by removing all the top cupboards and attach some shelfs to the wall instead. As seen here, placing a architect lamp on the shelf creates a cozy and homely atmosphere. 

The pictures are from emmasdesignperspective, follow the link and see all her great findings. 

take a bite...

...of some more of Sweet Pauls chicken. This one just lookes to good to be true, and I can't wait to try it! 

Maple and passionfruit glazed chicken

1 large chicken

salt

pepper

2 pounds small potatoes

8 shallots, peeled and cut in half

10 cloves of garlic, peeled

2 large carrots, diced

10 sage leafs

1/2 cup maple syrup

1/2 cup passion fruit pulp

3 tablespoons apricot jam

For the sauce:

1 cup of the chicken drippings

1/2 cube of vegetable stock

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup cream

Pre heat the oven to 400F, 220C.

Rub the chicken inn with salt and pepper.

Place all the vegetables in a large roasting tray and place the chicken on top.

The drippings from the chicken will seep into all the vegetables and make them oh so good.

Stir together maple syrup, passionfruit and apricot jam in a bowl.

Baste the chicken with the mixture.

Into the oven with the beast and roast for about 1 1/2 hour or until the skin is golden and the juices run clear when pierced.

Remember to baste the chicken every 15 minutes with the maple mixture.

Take it out and pour 1 cup of the drippings into a saucepan.

Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before you start cutting into it.

Add stock and water and bring to a boil.

Let the sauce simmer until halved, add cream.

Cook for 2 minutes, taste with salt and pepper.

Serve the chicken with all the vegetables and the sauce.

They will clear the plates!

Photo by Colin Cooke.

oh so cozy!

The picture is from sweedish Hus&Hem

take a bite...

...of this Lemon and Thyme Roast Chicken. I found it on the lovely blog of Sweet Paul!

He writes:

Lemon and Thyme Roast Chicken
Serves 4

This is perfect for a Sunday lunch. It’s easy to make, and everything is conveniently in one tray. Can’t beat that!

1 large organic chicken
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper
1 small bunch of fresh thyme
8 thin slices of lemon
2 pound fingerling potatoes
6 bay leaves 
1 head of garlic, the top cut off
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup olive oil

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Rub the chicken with olive oil, salt and pepper.
Place the thyme and lemon slices on top of the chicken, using string to secure in place.
Place in a large oven-proof dish and bake for about 45 minutes.
Mix fingerling potatoes with bay leaf, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil and place around the chicken.
Roast for another 50 to 60 minutes.

Let the chicken rest for about 10 minutes before carving.
Serve with a green salad.
Photography by Ellen Silverman

I like...

...open storage in the kitchen like in these pictures. Not that practical, but very charming. 

white goodies

from Marie Claire Maison, Paumes blog and BoligMagasinets homepage.

family chairs...

..from Design House Stockholm

cuisines from Maire Claire

a quick Marimekko treat

sweets...

...from agent bauer. Follow the link and see more of the lovely pictures hidden there.