Will You Help Me Find My Long Lost Friend?

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I've got a little situation. It's quite the pickle (hahahahahahha) (I love laughing at my own jokes hahaha... ahhh I just crack me up sometimes!)


The website /  bait
So I've recently discovered Food Gawker!!! OH. MY. GOODNESS! I seriously had trouble leaving the site.. I want to make so much food. And it makes me oh-so hungry!

Anyway I'm so happy I came across the site (I know, I'm slow..) through Pinterest because there are lots of yummy-looking (I have yet to try them out) recipes that actually look EASY (BIG bonus) and QUICK!! The site has PICTURES of yummy food, so you don't have to browse through lots of words. Which is super!

That's right:
YUMMY + NEW + QUICK + PRETTY + EASY = MUST BE THE BEST FOOD IN THE WORLD (except my Mamma's Spaghetti Bolognese of course ;) )

The recipe

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So I found a recipe, Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese, that I've been planning to make tomorrow for my family. And I've been planning this since I found the recipe last Sunday. I'm aching to try it out!

The problem
But I have a HUGE problem.

Meet my long lost friend.

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I can't find jalapeños ANYWHERE! I went to all the grocery stores I could think of today. I found jalapeños at ONE store though.. but they were rotten. EW. Barf.

The solution!?
I guess I could try making it with chilis instead.. but jalapeños are sooo juicy and delicious and yuuum.
And I really wanted to try out the recipe, and make it perfect!

I know most of my readers aren't in Norway. But if you do know where I can get some jalapeños in Trondheim, let me know! Please???

And if you have any other suggestions for what I could use instead, let me know!
Do you think it would be any good if the jalapeños are pickled??
I need all the help I can get! Please.

I can't not make them either.. I've already bought two whole big breads!!! I'm ready for action... where are you my jalapeño?? (I know, I'm going to eat you, but still, I wish you'd come out to "play" ;) )

Please share some of your favorite (and easy and quick and yum) recipes in the comments as well, will ya? :)

xo Katrine

Ps. REMEMBER TO COME BACK TOMORROW for the BLOG HOP kick-off all about MOVIES!! :D I'm super excited. And I'll let you know how the Jalapeño situation turns out later.... :'(

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Oh, How Pinteresting - DIY Edition

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The above picture/ DIY is actually from a guest post by Love is... on my blog!
It's a whole post on a DIY Wedding!! Super awesome + pretty + inspiring!

I thought I would share some of my favourite DIY finds from Pinterest with you today! :) 
Some are for the home, fashion-related and some things that is a must have for all (Easter) chics out there ;)
I love me an easy + pretty craft project! :D


Will you follow me please? I'm @thegentleflower
I'll follow you back ;)

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Have you tried any of the above?

I'd love to see your results, if you have!

Share some of your favorite DIYs and tutorials from Pinterest or other websites in the comments! I'd love to check them out! :)


Oh, and remember to come back here for the fabulous NEW blog hop all about MOVIES on FRIDAY!!! :D

I'm linking up here:

On My Handmade Wish List {handmade product features}

I looove browsing Etsy and other creative people's blogs...and there are SO many things I would like to get my hands on. I'm always amazed to see what beautiful things people make with their own hands!!

I thought I'd share a few things on my wish list with you today :)

1. Los Angeles Map Scrabble Tile Pendant Charm by HomeStudio.
I've already bought one necklace from HomeStudio, and I'm in love with it! You can read the feature on it here. The pendants are the perfect size, and are personal and fun! Whenever I wear mine I get lots of compliments and questions. Definitely recommended.

2. Turquoise Mustard Statement Leather Wrap Bracelet by Chloe VS. Tank. 
I know, I know, it's sold. But I just loooove the colour combo!!!

3. Hedgehog Amigurumi Plush Sleeping by GretelCreations
OH MY GOODNESS IS THERE ANYTHING CUTER!!?? Look! It's stretching it's arms out to me. Yes, I'll hold you!!!

4. Fuchsia Wool Yarn Beads Earrings Emma by Ylleanna
Three words: TO. DIE. FOR. 'Nuff said. (By the way, these are available in lot of other beautiful colours too!!)

5. Giraffes Sharing Food Photo Art Print by CharlenePrecious
I love giraffes! And I love this print!! When I was young, I went to Dubai Zoo with my family. My only goal was to take a picture of the giraffe. I framed the picture, and it has a pretty spot on my shelf :)



Are there any handmade products I should check out?
Will you share some items on your handmade wish list in the comments please? :)
Want your product featured? I will gladly write about and/ or test your products :) E-mail me if you're interested.

Ps. I've been selected as a finalist in a handmade competition. Will you please vote for me?? Last chance on 11th April. Click here to read how.

Pps. Be sure to come back on FRIDAY to join in the BRAND NEW blog hop that's all about MOVIES :D

Ppps. CHECK OUT the newest page I've added.. all about me!

New Scuba Blue Necklace

I am pleased to present the FIRST EVER blue rosette necklace!!! This is also the first item in our store that is a lighter blue than the marine blue we've used for our other pieces :)

I call it... SCUBA blue! because it reminds me of the pretty ocean on a warm summer's day. Ahhh.. I'm aching for summer to arrive! This necklace brings it a little closer, at least.

What do you think??
It's been ever-so popular after it was published. (especially on pinterest)
Will you heart it as well, please? :)

And remember to come back on Friday for the fabulous film linky party! :D

Ps. Will you please vote for me?? Last chance on 11th April. Click here to read how.

Pps. Be sure to leave me a question you'd like answered in the comments. I will reply to them some time this week :) AND I'll give you a shout out!

Ppps. CHECK OUT the newest page I've added.. all about me! "About Katrine" :)

News for YOU!

Happy Easter! I hope that you've had a pleasant Easter :)


I am starting up a BRAND NEW blog hop, which I hope you'll enjoy! :)

It's all about movies! I won't share too much, but the blog hop will go live on Friday.
It will be every Friday, so be sure to come back!


Here's the button for the blog hop. Please grab one so that other's will stop by as well ;)

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I'll see you on Friday :D

Ps. Will you please vote for me?? Last chance on 11th April. Click here to read how.

Pps. Be sure to leave me a question you'd like answered in the comments. I will reply to them some time this week :) AND I'll give you a shout out!

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Applying to Uni

Today I've applied to the Norwegian university, BI, Norwegian Business School. I've applied for a bachelor in "International Marketing". This means that I'll study international marketing in Trondheim the first two years, and then study in another country the last year.

I'm STOKED! I've been thinking about what I want to do for a while now...

First I wanted to study in California.. then I wanted to take a gap year... then I wanted to study in Spain.. then I wanted to study psychology, and become a psychologist... then I wanted to study marketing.. then I wanted to study psychology (not to become a psychologist) AND marketing.

So eventually I had to chose between psychology and marketing.. which was NOT easy!!!

But I've decided that I want to study marketing. I think it'll be really fun and interesting.. plus I can work in practically any business! After deciding that I wanted to study marketing, I attended an info. meeting at BI last Thursday.
I found out that I had to choose between International Marketing and Marketing. They're practically the same thing, but International Marketing is especially for those that want to work internationally, which I definitely want to. Also, I get to go abroad for a year (Spain is one of the choices! :D), which I find super exciting :D

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It's been a loooong process of decision-making, but I've finally made my decision.
And if I change my mind, that's alright. I'm gonna try this out, and if it works + I like it, YAY, and if not, I'll just choose something else :)


NOTE: This isn't an April Fool's Joke ;)


Ps. I want to do a question thingy.. so if you have any questions you'd like to ask me.. write them in the comments or e-mail me and I'll write a post answering them :) Ask me anything you like, and I'll try to answer them all (as long as they're not inappropriate ;) ). 


Pps. Please vote for me?? :)