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I'm going to take a break. 

School is very stressful at the moment. 

See you soon. 

Food. #11

I brought these with me to the same party I made the puff pastry sticks for.

It's a very simple recipe to throw together when you're running late.

//DARK CHOCOLATE AND ORANGE MUFFINS//

ingredients:

400g flour

100g caster sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 tablespoons cocoa powder

1 orange (juice and grated peel)

100g dark vegan chocolate (finely grated)

10ml sunflower oil

soy milk 

Mix together flour, sugar, baking soda and cocoa. Then add orange juice, peel, the chocolate, sunflower oil. 

Mix it all together adding as much soy milk as needed to end up with a rather firm dough. 

Fill 12 lined muffin tins with your mixture and bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 200°Celsius. 

Obsession: Matt&Nat.

I've recently come across this amazing brand called Matt&Nat. 

They sell very clean cut, chic (vegan) leather bags and wallets.

They have a great brand policy using only materials that harm the environment as less as possible.

All their linings are made of recycled plastic bottles 

and the vegan leather is made out of PVC or PU and completely harmless for animals.

"Some ideas sneak up on you as if they were always meant to be. The idea behind MAT(T)ERIAL and NATURE originally came to life in 1995, in beautiful Montreal. We’re passionate and in awe of the world that surrounds us. Being inspired by MAT(T)erial and NATure means exploring the synergy between the two, the reflection of one on the other.

At Matt & Nat, we live by a simple motto, “Live beautifully”. Living beautifully means appreciating the humanity, creativity and positivity found in all of us. Our values include social responsibility, excellence, inclusiveness, integrity, learning, authenticity and, of course, love. We are inspired by the textures and hues of nature and, to better protect it, we aim to constantly better our ways.

From the start, being committed to not using leather or any other animal-based materials in our designs felt natural to us. Each season, we continue to explore new innovative ways to remain sustainable and eco-friendly. Over the years, we’ve been experimenting with different recycled materials such as recycled nylons, cardboard, rubber and cork. Since 2007, we’ve been committed to using linings only made out of 100% recycled plastic bottles. We have also recently introduced recycled bicycle tires to our collections."

Visit their website for more info! 

 I've been on the haunt for a good quality and vegan handbag for a while now, 

because all my old ones start falling apart. 

I think I will invest in one of Matt&Nat's bags next month 

and make myself an early christmas present. 

Here are two I think about getting. 

This is the "Wellington". (130€)

This is the KINTLA, which is (unfortunately) sold out. 

The KINTLA is actually my favorite because of the separate laptop compartment,

let's  hope they get her back in stock. 

Old Habits.

One of my go-to dinner-outfits. 

Clean and chic and it allows me to eat whatever I want.

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coat - fleahmarket

shirt - monki

top - c&a

leggings - zara

boots - zara 

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Inspiration: Interior Design.

Hello everyone. 

I've been ill for the past few days, so that's why you haven't heard from me, 

but it's getting better... I hope. 

Also, because I stayed in bed most of the time, I wasn't able to shoot something. 

So instead I have a little interior-design-inspiration-post for you.

As you might know I'm planning to move to Berlin at the end of next year.

I'm so excited that I can't stop looking at apartments and furniture and decoration and household appliances... ugh..

While my parents hate it when I talk about moving out because they don't want me to leave, 

at least Pinterest is supportive. 

I've started a collection of apartments that I think are really cool. 

I love an all black and white interior, maybe with some dark green plants and dark wooden accents. 

Fairy lights and fake fur cushions....See, I'm dreaming again. 

-My Pinterest.-

Food. #10

Being vegan can be hard. Especially when you're out and about.

 I find it very unpleasant to be the only one at a party 

who is not able to eat from the birthday cake. 

But I also hate it to be complaining and ask if they maybe have something else to eat. 

So I find it the best way to avoid those situations by bringing something to eat myself. 

a) You already have a little present 

b) Others might like it as well and learn something about veganism

c) You don't have to be hungry OR ask unpleasant questions

So as I was invited to a birthday party this weekend I took the chance and made some of these. 

// SAVORY PUFF PASTRY STICKS //

This one is really easy and done in about 10 minutes (+15 minutes baking). 

What many do not know, is that the regular puff pastry you buy in the stores is vegan.

(Most of the time, read the ingredient list to be sure)

For my version I chopped up some fresh sage from our garden. 

Together with sea salt I sprinkled it on the puff pastry 

which I sliced, twisted and brushed some water on.

This is just one idea, you can change the toppings just how you prefer.

If you want to bring a desert, how about baking the pastry without topping and then add some icing?

Fur Coat.

Remember my last inspiration-post? 

I finally got my hands on a fake fur coat and I'm totally obsessed. 

I decided to get a black one (obviously) with rather short fur and this cool pattern that shines through. 

It was quite an investment (about 80€ from Zara), but I'm so happy I got it. 

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hat - h&m 

cropped top - self-made

coat - zara

skinnies - cheap monday 

boots - zara 

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