Split Seconds of Life

Sustainability in fashion!?

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Johanna

source: http://www.calgreeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/sustainability-pic-300×256.jpg

I already had two other fashion posts about the Primark obsession and about shrinking jeans sizes, but now I want to write about another topic which comes to my mind again and again, I was inspired to do so when I was having a walk through a shopping street…. About whether there is a way to dress in a sustainable way…. There is always a negative point….Some (not only some, actually the majority) produce their fashion under horrible conditions….and if it is not that Continue reading →

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Delicious summer sweets: Liqueur 43 Muffins!

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Johanna

After a long blogging break I found my way back to the internet again ;D and I would like to write about a delicious baking experiment which I made recently: I made Stracciatella muffins flavored with Spanish Liqueur 43. I can really recommend it, all you need for it is a recipe for Vanilla or Stracciatella muffins (if you do not have one, feel free to ask me 😉 )

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1. A Hair experiment: Getting silicon-free and reducing tensides – The beginning

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Johanna

One of the projects which I chose for this year: changing my hair cosmetic equipment into a new one which does not contain silicon and does not or contains a lower amount of tensides, thus I chose natural products.

So I will dedicate this and also the next blog posts to hair and my experiences which I made so far.

But of course I needed to get a start with a certain brand which was a difficult choise as you have a wide variety of brands.

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Delicious dinner for spring

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Johanna

A little mix of minced meat, vegetables and exotic spices – easy to make! At first roast the minced meat and then roast the vegetables and dried apricots, afterwards put it together and finally flavor it with pepper, salt and curry according to your taste. Prepare the cous cous and add it to the pan!

Enjoy!

All you need is:

minced meat
carrots
leek
dried apricots
pepper & salt
curry
cous cous

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Jewelry made by angels: made in Berlin!

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Johanna

I wish you all a happy new year 2013!

And I am startin with a post about jewelry. This above are my favorites which are handmade by a friend of mine. The shop is called “kupferkatze” and I love them because many of them are unique so I am the only one who has them, which is not the case regarding many other jewelry pieces you see in stores which are produces in million-pieces-batches!

The online store can be found using this link:

http://www.kupferkatze.de/

It’s in German, but it might be interesting to see all the cute different pieces! 😉

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Welcome back, train interruptions!

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Johanna

image source: http://www.s-bahn-berlin.de

It is winter time again and Berlin is cowered with snow like in a fairytale. But besides beautiful appearance the wheather also has disadvantages for current travellers. There are many cancellations and delays which are caused by a lot new snow and icy rain!
So if you are going to travel there, better plan at least 30 minutes more fore your way to go! Yesterday I became aware that there is a twitter page which includes more details about current train interruptions or other technical defects:

https://twitter.com/sbahnberlin

Actually it is better to spend the time inside baking christmas cookies or have a walk outside, and if you have to go or intend going by train I wish you a pleasant journey! 😉