A Loveliness of Ladybirds and Summer Saturday vibes in Copenhagen!

In today’s post: summer Saturday vibes (and delicious savoury bakes) with the Copenhagen Bluetits and some Lovely Ladybirds!

A BlueTits Chill Swimmers mug with a colorful bird design sits next to a bouquet of pink sweet peas on a wooden table, along with a stainless steel flask and a covered food container atop a red and white polka dot napkin.

Just a few of us for our Saturday harbour swim this morning – five to be exact – because it’s the Danish high holiday season and many of our Copenhagen Bluetits Chill Swimmers “flock” are away travelling. Sometimes there can be up to 25 of us on Saturday mornings, so it was a nice change to have a proper, long chat without interruptions.

A group of four women in polka dot swimsuits poses for a photo on a dock by the water, with one woman swimming in the background.

Sue made her signature bread rolls (the mixture changes from week to week but today included several grains and flax seed).

A close-up of freshly baked bread rolls sprinkled with sesame seeds, placed on a blue towel. A jar of blackcurrant jam and a container of salted butter with a knife are beside the rolls, set against a wooden table.

Plus salty French butter and blackcurrant jam for topping. Yum!

A close-up of a hand holding a piece of bread topped with butter and blackcurrant jam, with a cloudy seaside background.

And I brought along another batch of Cheddar Cheese muffins, freshly made and still warm. Did you see my recipe for them – click here! So easy and tasty. This week I added some sriracha sauce to the mixture for a bit of heat and spice. Then topped with sesame seeds and extra grated cheddar cheese before baking. As soon as they came out of the oven, I brushed them with melted butter. Double yum!

A tray of freshly baked Cheddar Cheese muffins topped with sesame seeds, surrounded by vibrant pink sweet pea flowers, and featuring a decorative badge with a bird design.

Our changing huts are very rustic – open to the elements on one side. Lots of room in there today…

A woman stands confidently in a rustic changing hut by the water, wearing a navy blue fleece swimsuit. She smiles and poses, showcasing summer vibes with a relaxed attitude.

But when it’s snowing or blowing a gale, we can fit quite a few ladies in there, ha ha! This photo is from January 2025 when the sea temperature was a fresh 5c/41f and the air chill was -7c/19f. We are pretty tough cookies!

A group of women in colorful winter swimwear and hats, smiling and posing inside a rustic changing hut by the water.

Today’s air and sea in Copenhagen were both 20c/68f.Lovely!

A blue towel hangs on a metal railing by the water, while a person swims in the background.

Swim swum – time to eat! Here are the girls, looking very jaunty in their summer swimming “cover-ups”!

Three women posing outdoors in colorful summer swim cover-ups, smiling and enjoying a casual moment by the water.

Oh, and we were joined this morning by about 50 ladybirds. I just checked the collective noun and it’s a “loveliness of ladybirds” – how cool is that?!

A close-up image of several ladybirds on a stone surface, surrounded by bits of dark material and set between wooden beams.

They were very attracted to my waistcoat and trousers!

A close-up of a shoulder with a ladybird resting on a white shirt.
A close-up of a ladybird resting on white fabric, with a background that appears to be pavement.

What’s your morning brew? We had Earl Grey tea and organic coffee with almond milk. Cheers!

Two women posing together outdoors, one holding a cup with a logo, both wearing summer attire with smiles.

Do you have a Saturday ritual? Breakfast with the family, drinking coffee in bed, quiet time with the newspaper? Remember to take time for you (and your family or friends) today! Rest and recharge.

Colorful sticky notes with daily focus ideas arranged on a blue background, including tasks for each day of the week.
Daily Focus ideas, Flylady

I recorded this video a while ago, but the info is still super relevant if you’re looking to bring more structure and calm to your week. I walk through Flylady’s daily focus system and how each day has its own theme—it’s simple, flexible, and honestly makes life feel way less chaotic. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by everything on your plate, this might be just the thing to help. Give it a watch and see if it clicks for you!

Have a super Saturday!

Hugs, Diane in Denmark

The Bluetits Chill Swimmers are a global group. Find your local flock (or get info on starting your own!) at https://thebluetits.co Want to know more about about my love of Danish “vinterbadning” and iceswimming, check out my YouTube health series or see this video!

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