Lifestyle

What my newborn baby has taught me – so far
What my newborn baby has taught me – so far
November 28, 2017 In Lifestyle
Life can be challenging with a newborn baby, but it can also be a wonderful learning experience for new mums. I love making lists, so here is a thing or two that my baby who is now 8 weeks...
Three year Sydney anniversary
Three year Sydney anniversary
October 1, 2017 In Lifestyle
Yes, I’m still here – and still loving the Sydney lifestyle! It just keeps getting better, year by year. My third year in Sydney has been the best and most exciting...
Half a decade with you
Half a decade with you
September 24, 2017 In Lifestyle
Five years ago today I met you in a huge crowded beer tent in Munich. Five years with you have flown by in the blink of an eye. It’s scary really how with you I don’t...
I’m going to be a mum!
I’m going to be a mum!
September 5, 2017 In Lifestyle Photography
Some of you who follow my instagram account might already have heard the big news: I’m going to be a mum! The birth of my little one could happen any day now and the thought...
2 years in Sydney
2 years in Sydney
December 4, 2016 In Lifestyle
When I first announced I was going to move to Sydney two years ago the reactions ranged from “you’re scared of tiny spiders you’re not gonna make it” to people treating...
The myth of the tormented artist
The myth of the tormented artist
June 23, 2016 In Lifestyle
This is 17 year old me: Half depressed and confused, half pretending to be. (Also, I just read all four books in the “Twilight”- series in a row.) That time I also...
Book Tip: Big Magic – Creative Living Beyond Fear
Book Tip: Big Magic – Creative Living Beyond Fear
June 9, 2016 In Lifestyle Tips & Advice
This book has been on the bestseller lists for quite a while now and most of my creative peers read it a long time before I did. As it is, “Big Magic” is not only...
About children’s games and inspiration
About children’s games and inspiration
February 14, 2016 In Lifestyle Photography
I want to know: Where does inspiration come from? This is a question I ask myself especially in its absence. I wish I had a good answer, but I don’t. It’s just...
The New Year Part Two
The New Year Part Two
February 1, 2016 In Eli reads Lifestyle
In Part One I described the importance of being able to completely switch off sometimes and how to relax “more efficiently”. For people like me, who are overthinkers...
Some thoughts on “talent”
Some thoughts on “talent”
January 14, 2016 In Lifestyle Photography
This post is a tricky one. It started to form in my head a while ago and I hope to finally give it shape, by sitting down and writing about what bothers me for quite some...
Friendships last for life…
Friendships last for life…
December 11, 2015 In Lifestyle
Last week I wrote a quick note into my calendar: “Write blog post about friendship” – because this week it’s all about friendship on Elinlights. And I have so much...
My first year in Sydney – Pt. 2
My first year in Sydney – Pt. 2
November 2, 2015 In Lifestyle
I moved away from home three times in my life. First, when I was 13 years old. The second time I moved to my university town to study when I was 19 and the third time was when...
My to do list for Spring in Sydney
My to do list for Spring in Sydney
October 7, 2015 In Lifestyle Sydney Tips
❀ Read outside in the park ❀ Create a reading wishlist ❀ Make ice tea myself ❀ Grow herbs in the garden ❀ Go for a run in the bush or along the beach ❀ Have a picnic...
My personal photo year books
My personal photo year books
October 4, 2015 In Lifestyle
Traditionally, the first wedding anniversary gift is paper. Not that this was something I took into consideration or even knew about when my husband and I decided to design...
My first year in Sydney – Part 1
My first year in Sydney – Part 1
September 26, 2015 In Lifestyle
Exactly one year ago, on a regular sunny morning in spring, the strong wind carried a smell of eucalyptus and dust in the air, I landed on a plane in Sydney. I arrived. With...
What I love about Sydney – 2
What I love about Sydney – 2
August 17, 2015 In Lifestyle Sydney Tips
I know, it’s part of your mundane every-day life and I am sure you think it’s boring but I looooooove sunrises in Sydney. First, the tremendous noise of native...
What I love about Sydney – 1
What I love about Sydney – 1
July 20, 2015 In Lifestyle
According to (I am finally allowed to quote wikipedia!) Mercer’s 2015 Quality of Living Ranking , Munich is number 4 of the worlds most liveable cities. Sydney is only number...
Fernweh.
Fernweh.
July 13, 2015 In Lifestyle
So, I’m homesick. Or is it nostalgia? I can’t even tell the difference. My life changed too rapidly in the last few years: Moving from one to another country was just...
Letting go – the art of planning a wedding
July 5, 2015 In Lifestyle Weddings
It’s wintertime and most of you brides are in the middle of planning their wedding for next summer. By now, you’ve probably reached a state where you wake up regularly...
How to deal with the pressure to take the perfect picture – Vivid Sydney 2015
How to deal with the pressure to take the perfect picture – Vivid Sydney 2015
June 10, 2015 In Lifestyle Photography
Over the last 8 months I had a lot of first times: First time Christmas in Sydney and first time NYE, first time Australian summer, first time Mardi Gras Parade, first time...
365 summer days are over.
365 summer days are over.
April 21, 2015 In Lifestyle
It is raining in Sydney since Sunday, for more than 60 hours now. When I say “rain” I mean “spray in your face”. It isn’t even that cold, just very wet and windy....
Homesick
Homesick
April 8, 2015 In General Lifestyle
“When you feel homesick,’ he said, ‘just look up. Because the moon is the same wherever you go.” ― Donna Tartt Funny. When I look to the sky at night here and don’t...


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