When the Moon Hits the Sky Like a Big Pasta Pie

I've made lots of food that I've seen on Pinterest lately (follow me: thegentleflower). There are SO many good recipes out there! I thought I'd share one of them with you today.

I made this YUMMY Pasta Pie for the first time a couple of weeks ago. I've already made it once more since the first time. It was THAT good. And pretty easy. It was a definite hit at home as well, so I'll be making this a lot. I'd say it's a mix of Lasagna and Spaghetti Bolognese. Click here for the recipe.

It reminds me of this song (but I sing Pasta Pie instead of Pizza Pie of course ;))

If you're in the mood for some Italian, be sure to try out this recipe and listen to Dean Martin's song while cooking. You'll be smiling for hours ;)

Let me know if you try it! :)

And be sure to enter the giveaway.

Have a great weekend!
Katrine :)

Orange Mini Garden Pinks Brooch GIVEAWAY

We've recently launched a new product in The Gentle Flower shop, based on a previously launched product - presenting: Mini Garden Pinks Brooches.

These brooches are super-cute and look good on basically anything! You can even mix and match them and wear more than one at a time!

The brooches cater to both genders, as men can also wear them on their suit jackets for example.

They are available in a variety of colours, and can be custom-ordered in your favourite colour.

PRIZE: Orange Mini Garden Pinks Brooch

We are giving away one Orange Mini Garden Pinks Brooch to one lucky winner!! :D

Enter using Rafflecopter below.

Giveaway is open worldwide and ends on February 28th.

GOOD LUCK!


Ps. Enter coupon code LOVERED at check out for 20% off all items! Valid until February 14th.

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Say 'I Love You' / 'You're Hot' with a Gentle Flower {SALE}

A super hot Firetruck Red Rosette Necklace for your hottie!

Since Valentine's Day is just around the corner, I'd like to offer all my readers an exclusive 20% discount off all items! Use coupon code LOVERED at check out. Valid until February 14th.

Who said diamonds were a girl's best friend? I say these
Bearrings are waycuter and much more company ;)

Get something for your loved one, your mother, sister, friend or even yourself! Spread the love, and show someone you care by getting them a Gentle Flower.

Say 'I Love You' or 'You're Hot' with a smoking hot red Gentle Flower. We have lots of items in store, - which item you'd like to get for your significant other (hottie) is up to you! (ps. the coupon code is valid for however many items you'd like!!)

 Brand new Red MINI Garden Pinks Brooch

Our brand new Red Mini Garden Pinks Brooch is the perfect gift. Your loved one can carry it with them, showing it off anywhere, as a symbol of your undying love (as this flower will never die).

Hurry on over and shop now!

Orange Dazzling Dahlia Brooch - Unisex Debate

Yay! A Dahlia Brooch in a new colour - finally!

Honestly, I didn't know if I would make one in orange. However, I got a special order from a lady in the Netherlands requesting an orange one back in November! So I made it and sent it off! Her boyfriend actually ended up wearing it to a Dutch-themed wedding (as orange is their national colour, I believe) which made me really happy! :D I learned a lot from this.

What I can conclude from this is that:
1. The Gentle Flower products are somewhat unisex. (At least the brooches. My grandpa is going to wear one of these on his suit jacket!) Men like accessorizing too! :

The latest addition to our shop! Red Mini Garden Pink Brooch

2. The Gentle Flower products are in bright, happy colours, proving their versatile nature at various events! (They can both be worn on a daily basis or spruce up an outfit for a fancy event.)

3. Orange is a cool colour! Check out our other orange products as well.

4. Custom orders are da bomb / you're interested in custom orders!

5. I should make more jewelry for different events, themes and occasions!


Are there any colours you'd like to see?
Custom orders make me giddy, so keep 'em coming! ;)

You can get an Orange Dazzling Dahlia Brooch just like the one she ordered over here.

Katrine :)

Happy New Year!

Source: photos.nwf.org via Katrine on Pinterest

Hi Everyone!!

I know, I know, I haven't posted in forever! And I apologise for that! There's been a lot going on lately, and I'm still catching up on everything.

I had lots of exams and exam prep before Christmas, and of course managed to end up in hospital twice. I'm much better now, but I missed out on two exams because of this. Health is always my first priority, but it kinda sucks to have to retake the exams right before summer or next year (I can choose) on top of my new exams for this semester as well. Yay, more stress.

School resumed 2 weeks ago, and I'm happy to be back. The new classes seem really interesting!

I also got my grades back for the exams I did take, and I'm quite pleased with the results :)

Anyway, I will be gradually posting more on here. I've been updating my instagram feed more regularly, so be sure to follow me there for more day to day updates! (username: thegentleflower)

There will be a new post with a few pics from my instagram feed to catch you up on some of my past events. So be sure to come back to read that ;) On second thought, there may be a few posts with instagram pics :))

I hope you've had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year, and thank you for being patient with me and for following me on my journey! :)

I've missed blogging, but I will try to post more from now on :)

Enjoy your weekend!
Katrine :)

Ps. The picture is a Happy-New-Year-I'm-back-and-better hug from me to you, plus the pic made me feel all warm and cosy ;)

Dance Like No One is Watching

Source: imgfave.com via Ordinary on Pinterest

The only two things that give me complete peace at the moment are crafting and dancing. And no, I don't mean dancing salsa or ballet - cuz nope, I'm not a good dancer. I don't even know how to dance proper dances (even though I did ballet when I was 4-7 years old) 

I even took an Indian dance course when I was in grade 5 with my best friend. I think that was the best kind of dancing I've ever learned.

But the kind of dancing I'm talking about now is bad, sucky dancing - party dancing. Jumping up and down. Shaking your hair. Just moving to the beat. And this is Norwegian party dancing, where everyone just stands there and bobs their head. 

It's so liberating, because when I go out with a good friend, I'm able to just shake it and not care what anyone thinks of my horrible dancing. Which is kind of funny, because teenagers are the most judgmental people. I am a teen, but a lot of teens scare me. They're always staring.

Anyway, you have no idea how liberating it is to dance like no one is watching. To have a good time, and dance away all your fears and cares. 

And let me tell you, there's nothing more fun than having a friend that is as "good" a dancer as you and dancing together looking like monkeys. 

I feel free when I can let myself go and dance the night away.

It feels like medicine.

Source: photobucket.com via Katy on Pinterest

I think one of the most important lessons we can learn in life is that when you are able to not think what anyone else thinks of you, that's when you will live life to the fullest. That's when you will start living for real. 

If I have a good time dancing like a monkey, who cares what anyone else thinks? I even believe that the dancing somehow looks better because you're more confident. If you feel like a fool, it will show. I guess I'm getting older, and as my 20s are approaching I guess I'm becoming more carefree.

Try it!

-Dance like no one is watching.

Ps. I'm going out dancing tonight :D yeah!

What makes you feel free and forget all your worries?

I'll see you on the dance floor ;)

~Katrine