Summer is finally here but the first day of June the weather was quite changing. After a big rain shower me and Erik went down to a club where my cousin played with his salsaband. I was hesitant at first because of the cold weather and thought an evening in bed sounded as a plan but since I had promised I braced myself, put on my swing coat and my favourite Ferragamo shoes and headed out. And I'm glad I did! The music was wonderful and my spirits got lifted. All in all, a great night out!

I also have some exiting news to share, the 11th of June me and Erik are going back to my beloved France. A whole week of lounging around in Paris and outskirts! And of course I will bring my camera to show you what we are doing!

Puppy love

Hello lovers!

So, besides having too much to do wich have kept me from blogging I also have some exciting news! 

This little munchkin has moved into my home and into (even though it sound like a cliché) our hearts. I have for a long time wanted a dog and I had even made myself a little list. I wanted a black dog which I thought would be easier to keep clean, I wanted a pug and a male.

Bengta is nothing of that. She is light, a chihuahua and female. I never thought I would have a chihuahua since they have quite a bad reputation but this little dog just charmed the heck out of me.
She is a 8 months old pedigree dog who was breeded to become a pageant dog but unfortunately started to grow a little underbite. This stops her career as a competing dog and her old owners then decided to sell her. One of them is my colleague and he wanted me to meet this sweetheart then called "Bella".
I was a bit hesitant, I had my wishlist and on top of that a chihuahua!? I'm definitely not one of those who love carrying around my little dog in my bag. I want a dog, not a stuffed toy. So with that said he still brought her to work so that I could meet her. She was a trembling little package and I could not deny how cute she was. I still though, a very sweet dog but not for me. But the weeks passed and I heard that they had not found any good buyers for "Bella". And I could not just forget her. So I decided to come and meet her at their home, just to see how she was when she was comfortable.
And "Bella" was just adorable, she sat in my lap wanting me to stroke her belly. She was a bit hesitant at first though wich I liked, she came to me when she was ready. After that I had to make Erik agree to try this dog thing out so that "Bella" could come to live with us for a weekend. After a bit of discussion we decided to let her come and she has never left!
Now she lives with us and we could not be happier! She is the coolest dog ever with a happy temperament and a kind heart. She loves kids and is very easy to take care off. And when she wants you to stroke her belly she looks at you and place her little paw on your hand.
So wonderful!

Then it was the question of her name. I always liked it when dogs had names who were a bit funny and not so serious. Also I really wanted to use a more old timey Swedish name because I like them so much! Bella is a nice name though but since she is so cute calling her Bella is so sugary sweet you almost get cavities. But since she already was called Bella and already was 8 months old we thought that her name should be something similar. We together decided on Bengta, the feminine version of Bengt, a very old swedish name that for me brings associations to the 50s even though the name is older then that. 

 Trying to get into position infront of the camera.

Almost.

So, the past weeks I have been buying up on doggy gear, trying to make Bengta feel comfortable and just enjoyed her company together with Erik. If you follow me on Instagram where my name is simonastreet and where I update more frequently you have been able to see lot's of photos of Bengta and her adventures! Now, I will try to be more active here but as you fellow bloggers know it can sometimes be hard when life comes in between. 

Thank you so much for your sweet comments, it has really warmed my heart! So thank you again!

  

This charming skirt and a language switch

Lipstick: "Stunnig matte", Face 

Pearl necklace/collar: Topshop

Peach coloured blouse: Monki

Belt: H&M

Vintage Skirt: Milkteeths

Shoes: Din Sko

So, I've been contemplating it for a while, since many of my readers are international I will try to write in english. But my love for the swedish language may still shine through though and you should also be prepared for some misspelling and funny grammar!

Well, thought I'd give you a short introduction of myself. My name is Simona, I am 24 years old (going on 25) and I live in Swedens oldest university town Uppsala, very close to the capitol Stockholm. I am a trained arthistorian and a lover of bygone eras. This blog is 'bout me, my photography, my love for vintage and everything else I find interesting. I love to mix new and old, find bargains, visit exhibitions, try and make stuff, travel, be inspired, work with colours, dance, collect beautiful stuff (anyhting from old cameras to fawns), photograph and so much more!

Welcome!

..Btw, just had to show you this beauty of a skirt! Found it at the shop Milkteeths on etsy. I had already bought two gorgeous dresses from her so I knew that the shipping would be fast and that the description of the skirt would be accurate. When it arrived I immediately had to take it out for a spin around town! Isn't it adorable?

Update: Did you know that Milkteeths is having a 24% off birthday sale today, saturday september 22? Check it out!

    

Kär i ett halsband

Läppstift: "Stunning matte", Face

Halsband: 50-tals vintage, MaeJean vintage

Vit blus: Monki

Åh vad jag inte vill att solskenet ska försvinna! Överallt kan man läsa om folk som är förväntansfulla inför hösten men det är verkligen inte jag. Jag tycker inte ens att sommaren har börjat, det har ju inte direkt varit många dagar på raken med sol. Men, i lördags sken solen trots att jag trodde att det skulle bli regn! Så jag tog på mig mitt nya (gamla) halsband som jag blivit totalt kär i. Det är tre fina rader med pärlor som ibland byts ut mot genomskinliga stenar. Det är så fint och är precis vad jag letat efter! Tror dock att det kommer att göra sig lika bra till hösten som till nu.

Yellow means slow down

Åh vilket fantastiskt väder! Jag blir så glad av solen att det pirrar ända ut i fingertopparna. 

Jag började dagen med att ligga ute och sola tillsammans med Mia för att sedan ta en promenad ner på stan för en lunch med några vänner. Så nu hoppas jag på att jag har fått lite färg! 

Det känns dock väldigt trist att jobba hela helgen om det här vädret håller i sig (och för att det är midsommar) men jag får trösta mig med att jag njutit i fulla drag idag. Nu har jag bakat en chokladkaka att ta med mig till jobbet imorgon och jag hoppas att även den kan muntra upp! 

Minty fresh

Mina favoritfärg just nu är nog mintgrön, har märkt att jag gillar den färgen lite extra! Blev inspirerad av Isabelle som vann vårupproret på Emmas vintage. Hennes knallrosa strumpor till svarta skor och byxor kändes fräscht men rosa är inte riktigt min färg. Köpte istället ett par mintgröna strumpor att hänga runt i. Tyvärr var de för ljusa och misstogs lätt för vita så jag får gå tillbaka till ritbordet. Funderar istället på ett par turkosa/mörkgröna men har inte hittat det än.

(Har på det här fotot på mig mina nya glasögon från Philippe Starck. De känns lite sådär lagom 40-50 tal men ändå inte daterade. Visst är de fina?)  

Ny vår, ny man, ny hatt!

Dessa två godbitar har jag hängandes ovanför mitt skrivbord. Det är två nummer av Damernas Värld från 1953 som jag hittade för en billig peng på en liten loppis i Dalarna. Det fanns faktiskt en hel bunt och jag ångrar att jag inte köpte alla, det hade ju varit perfekta små presenter att ge bort. Fast de nummer jag valde tyckte jag hade så vackra omslag trots att de hängt sig lite i ramen. 

Såg förresten att det går att beställa planscher av gamla omslag på Damernas Världs hemsida. Kanske man ska köpa en för att förgylla en lite tristare yta i hemmet?