Why I Don't Wish I Was a Tree

If you've been following my instagram feed (@thegentleflower) you'll have noticed that it snowed here on Thursday (and Friday, Saturday, Sunday...). I woke up to lots and lots of snow on Thursday morning. I was not happy. I hate snow with a passion.

Today when I took out the trash my pants got all wet afterwards from all the snow, and the lid on one of the trash cans was frozen stuck to the can. Snow even makes recycling hard.

But do you know who I feel really sorry for when it snows? All the flowers and trees. Imagine being a tree, having to be outside all year, with meters of snow weighing you down for 3/4 of the year. That must be horrible. And cold. And wet. They never get a break. I look at them when the wind is blowing, and they're shivering the poor things. I'm so happy I'm not a tree.

So to say a thanks to those trees out there, sticking it out through winter, spring, summer and fall (did anyone else just sing the theme to Gilmore Girls when they read that? No? Ok. I'm probably the only one that knows it by heart.) I'd like to give you a 15% off discount (also because I love you guys and because I would really like to send you a snow-filled package with some goodies ;) kidding about the snow.). Enter coupon code DIESNOWDIE at check out (in spirit of saving the trees). The coupon code is valid until Friday at midnight, so go and shop our store now! (Be sure to get your Christmas presents in time!)

Have a lovely Sunday, and I hope your trees aren't as sad as mine.
~Katrine

What Would You Do?

Source: chloeroseboutique.com via Erin on Pinterest

I found this quote on pinterest today and it really made me think. Fear holds us back in too many ways. We're afraid of taking risks, telling people how we really feel, afraid of spending too much time or money on something, afraid of caring too much or caring too little. We're afraid of what others think, but at the same time afraid that we'll regret not doing something because of what others think.

Why let fear dictate our lives? 

What would you do if you weren't afraid?
My list is growing longer the more I think about it.
Let's make the list shorter, and do the things that scare us the most.
What's the worst that can happen?

New Products Made of Sunshine

Presenting.... Mini Garden Pinks Brooches!!!

Available in stores now

I've been working on lots of Mini Garden Pinks Brooches lately. They are oh-so adorable, and I just love wearing and making them! I love small, cute, colorful things- especially accessories ;) Don't they just put a huge smile on your face?!

So far, only the orange one is uploaded, but they are available in the colours you see in the first picture.

E-mail me if you'd like to order one in any of the other colours you see.

Let me know what your favorite colour is in the comments, and I'll be sure to make one in your choice of colour :)

Ruffled Ribbon Necklaces {new products}

Ruffled Ribbon Necklace in Hot Pink

I've just completed a 14 page long paper on ethics. There's a lot to do in uni, but I really like uni so far! There hasn't been a lot of blogging lately, but there will be an update on what I've been up to lately here soon!

But for now, I'd like to share a new product with you :) I haven't uploaded them to Etsy yet, there are still some finishing touches to be made.

However, please let me know in the comments if you'd be interested in buying one. Or if you'd like to see it in another colour :)

Ruffled Ribbon Necklace {in the making} in Mint Green

Have a great week :D
~Katrine

Yummy Snacks / Appetizers

Source: marthastewart.com via Katrine on Pinterest

I've found so many recipes for appetizers or snacks that make my mouth water on pinterest. I haven't tried making any of them, but they look sooo good and not too hard! I think they're pretty healthy too. 

Let me know if you try making any of them :)

Enjoy!

Source: alexandracooks.com via Katrine on Pinterest

Source: onceuponaplate1.com via Katrine on Pinterest

Source: voraciousvander.com via Katrine on Pinterest

Source: parenting.com via Katrine on Pinterest

Source: pauladeen.com via Katrine on Pinterest

Source: opiefoto.com via Katrine on Pinterest

YUM-MYYYYY!!!!

I seriously need to go and make these - NOW!

Please share some of your favorite foody pins or stories below ;)

And follow me on pinterest please (let me know if you do, and I'll follow you back)

And be sure to enter the giveaway!!

Have a great day!
~Katrine

Knitted Bangles GIVEAWAY!

PRIZE: Three knitted bangle bracelets in pink, turquoise,
and multicolored (pink, green, blue)

Winter is just around the corner, at least here in Norway, and everyone needs a couple of warm accessories to wear this cold season. That's why I'd like to introduce Josefin, a really talented Swedish woman (yay, Scandinavia!) behind the shop Made in Heda. She creates the most amazing accessories that are perfect for the upcoming winter (and autumn) season.

Josefin is kindly giving away a whooping three knitted bangle bracelets, in pink, turquoise and one multicolored (green / blue / pink) to one lucky winner!!

Before entering the giveaway, I'd like to show off some of my favorite items from Made in Heda:

I am in LOVE with this necklace!! Love the colour!

These boot cuffs are SO cute!! Perfect for winter!

Love the colour! I'm addicted to yellow..

Every Gentle Flower needs a matching leaf ;)

Isn't she talented!? Please head on over to her shop and favorite / buy your favorite items!! ;)

And be sure to enter the giveaway below :D

The giveaway ends on September 30th and is open worldwide.

Enter using rafflecopter below!

GOOD LUCK!

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