Confusion, Sweat and Adventure {I got my driver's license!!}

Yuppers, I finally got my driver's license a couple of weeks ago! I'm so happy.. I've been driving a bit on my own, listening to Young the Giant and cranking up the heat in the car to simulate summer. The freedom (nearly) makes up for my ugly driver's license picture. At least my driver's license is pink. Pink and glitter makes anything pretty.. maybe I should sprinkle some glitter on it? I wonder what the police would say then.. ;)

Oh, and I've only gotten lost once so far.. although the incident was quite embarrassing... I couldn't figure out how to drive to our local grocery store because there was some road work. I ended up at an apartment building's private parking spots and then had to drive really far to somehow drive around it and back. Let's just say it felt like summer then, cuz I was all sweaty when I finally arrived at the store. Oh well, what's life without a little confusion, sweat and adventure?

What's your sense of direction like?
What music do you listen to in the car? (I really need to burn a CD with all my gangstah music :D)
If you live in Norway, watch out, cuz I'll be cruising by ;)

What I Wore - {Norwegian} Graduation Edition

I can't believe it's already been 4 weeks since I graduated high school! This was a huge accomplishment for me. First of all because I've graduated high school!!! I've been really worried about passing my exams. But I did it! And I couldn't be prouder because I passed with flying colours! I actually got As on all my written exams!!! :D

I thought I would share some pictures of what I wore to my high school graduation. In Norway we don't wear the typical graduation robes and hats people in the US wear. We wear our national costume or, if you don't have the national costume, you wear a pretty dress or suit (if you're a guy). I wore my national costume which is from the region I live in, Sør-Trøndelag. I got my costume for my confirmation when I was 15 and I love it! It's really beautiful. Each part of Norway has a unique national costume, and you have a costume from the region you're from.

The national costume has lots of different parts to it. We have a purse, 2 brooches, earrings, shoes, a vest, skirt, shirt, apron - even pantyhose to match! And each costume is hand made for you!! So each costume is your unique piece - which makes it even more special.

Take a look...

The vest, skirt and apron are all wool.. so it gets pretty hot (I was pretty hot sweaty when I got on stage to get my rose...)! But the good thing is that you don't need a jacket, at least not during summer ;)

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Adios Amigos {important info.}

I'm going on vacation tomorrow! We're going to Toronto, Canada (for the first time :D), then driving to the States :D I can't wait :D

Therefore, I will not be able to blog or update the shops until I return on 18th July.
I won't have a lot of access to the internet, but I'll try my best to reply to e-mails. (Click here to e-mail me)

Important info. regarding orders!
If you would like to order anything from my Etsy or Epla shop, that's no problem. BUT, I will not be able to ship any orders until 20th July.


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In other news...
I graduated high school on Wednesday!! And I've just gotten my exam results, which were all really good :) Woop!


This summer is going to be the best yet, and I can't wait for everything that's ahead :D

Have a great summer, and be sure to find yourself some lovely summer jewelry from a certain store ;)

Love, Katrine

Ps. Did you like the song? I'm addicted to it at the moment! And I thought it was perfect for the occasion ;)

Celebrate The Gentle Flower's Etsy Shop Turning One {with a huge SALE}

On June 13th one year had passed since we opened our Etsy store! 

I can't believe it's already been ONE YEAR! Wow. So much has happened in this short amount of time! We'll be taking a trip down memory lane later, but first, let's share what's in it for YOU...

This calls for celebrations, and therefore ALL items in our shop are currently 20% off!!! This sale starts TODAY and lasts until June 20th (1pm, Oslo time).


This sale also celebrates me graduating high school.
I've completed all my exams, and all that's left is the graduation ceremony on June 20th. I can't wait! (I will blog about all of this later, so be sure to come back.)


I hope all of you are enjoying what summer has to offer! ;)

And hurry up and grab some goodies while they're still available ;)

  - Katrine :)

The Gentle Flower is a Winner!!

Do you remember the Norwegian Handmade competition I told you about a while back, "Håndlaga 2012"? Well, if you don't, you can read all about it here.

My A Ray of Sunshine - Ivory Coloured Ring with Sun Rays was nominated in the jewelry category for being the best handmade piece of jewelry.

I was super-excited because it made it all the way to the finals.. but not JUST that.. it came in 2nd place!!!
The ring came in 2nd place!!!
Can you believe that??!!

I'm so so happy - this is such an accomplishment :D
Thank you for all your support, and for voting for me - I couldn't have done it without you :)


Now be sure to enter the two giveaways I'm sponsoring (you can win two $15 shop credits!) Hurry - they end tomorrow!! Link here and here.

Katrine <3