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Seaswimming and OOTDS (outfit of the day) 7 May 2021

May 8, 2021May 8, 2021 dianedenmark

Happy Saturday! A quick photo round-up of my outfits of the day (I use the Dressing Your Truth colour system, more info at the end of this post) plus seaswim photos. Everything is blooming here (the best season to experience Denmark) and we are hurtling towards long summer days with 18 glorious hours of daylight (a huge change from the measly 6 hours of daylight in winter). But the weather? Four seasons in an hour, ha ha!

Old favourites (four years old), the green was one of my Granny’s favourite colours

Fresh apple green with my cherry neckscarf

Will still be wearing our winter coats for the foreseeable future!

Another winter coat with one of my favourite scarves

In skinnydipping seaswimming news, sea temperature is now 7c/44f, air around the same. This week has been full of wonderful surprises. Starting off with a moonlight swim, under the Pink Moon. A gigantic red ball rising up on the horizon. Magical!

My snacks after our Pink Moon dip…rum, hot tea and my homemade chocolate fudge
(my YouTube video for the fudge is here)

Weekend harbour swim with my Copenhagen Bluetit Chillswimmer friends

Here’s my video from the harbour swim…where I faced my fears and jumped in! I’m a keen winterbather and winterswimmer and love living beside the sea! Last year I participated in both the Danish and World Winter Swimming Championships. But, as some of you know, I almost drowned when I was a small child, so jumping into the harbour was a real challenge for me. But a wonderful experience, together with the support of my Copenhagen Bluetit Chillswimmer friends!

If you’re looking for a capsule wardrobe system, I can thoroughly recommend the Dressing Your Truth system (there is a free course on the website). Your best colours and styles are determined by your facial features/inner energy (my primary energy type is 1 with a secondary energy of 4). It has been life-changing for me and makes getting dressed so easy! (I’ve made several YouTube videos about my wardrobe, see below.) I use the Flylady system to keep me organised and my daily routine includes choosing my outfit a day in advance (I check my diary/weather forecast to see what’s ahead). I hang my outfit on a hook on the back of our bedroom door and am ready to go the moment my feet hit the floor the next morning. I love having a morning routine that sets me up for a good day!

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If you’d like to see more about my wardrobe, “come along” to our famous Clothes Swap Parties, and see why I love using the Dressing Your Truth system, see my YouTube series! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxIYCyTLBED-_AxzW73x4ZWtikVFAvDQW

Parenting Podcast – I’m a guest on The Child Whisperer!

April 29, 2021 dianedenmark

Good morning from sunny Copenhagen! Who loves a good podcast? Me! I was delighted once again to be a guest on Carol Tuttle’s “Child Whisperer” podcast! I’ve been giving my tips on Life and Space Organization for each of the four types of children. In this episode (the fourth in a series of five) we offer support for the Type 3 child – the determined, “go getter” child who has a swift, dynamic movement. Do you have a type 3 child or perhaps you are a type 3 parent? Listen in – there are lots of tips on daily routines and organization for everyone!

Practical Organization Tips for Your Type 3 Child

You can find the previous episodes where I’m a guest here https://cw.liveyourtruth.com/podcast/

If you’d like to see more about my wardrobe and how I use Carol Tuttle’s Dressing Your Truth system, “come along” to our famous Clothes Swap Parties, see my YouTube series! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxIYCyTLBED-_AxzW73x4ZWtikVFAvDQW

Seaswimming and OOTDS (outfit of the day) 25 April 2021

April 25, 2021April 25, 2021 dianedenmark

Happy Sunday! A quick photo round-up of my outfits of the day (I use the Dressing Your Truth colour system, more info at the end of this post) plus seaswim photos.

May be an image of Diane Hansen-Ingram, standing and indoor — Red, stripes, gold

May be an image of Diane Hansen-Ingram, standing and jewellery — Aqua and one of my favourite frill collar blouses

May be an image of Diane Hansen-Ingram — Ooh la la! Graphic t-shirt and blazer

May be an image of 2 people, including Diane Hansen-Ingram, people standing and jewellery — Lemon yellow and pearls…I wore this with a white sweater as it’s still cold here

May be an image of Diane Hansen-Ingram and standing — Wearing red and white (colours of the Danish flag) for the Danish Queen’s 81st birthday

May be an image of 3 people, including Diane Hansen-Ingram, people standing and indoor — Enjoyed getting my hair cut for the first time in months…feeling lighter!

In skinnydipping seaswimming news, I did my usual weekend harbour swim with my Copenhagen Bluetit Chillswimmer friends. Sea and air temperature both around 6c/43f Here I am with my friend, Sue (the one who broke both wrists last year). She swam 500m! Incredible at these low temps!

May be an image of Diane Hansen-Ingram and Sue Allingham, people standing and outdoors

May be an image of 6 people, including Diane Hansen-Ingram, Kate Fletcher, Sue Allingham and Sarah Millar, people standing and ocean — Warming up after our swim. You can see the Bridge linking Denmark and Sweden on the horizon.

Swimming with my Danish Besties, Vibeke and Helene.

May be an image of 6 people, including Diane Hansen-Ingram and Helene Andrea Jarlbak, people standing, people sitting and outdoors — Morning seaswim…best start to the day, even if it is freezing cold!

May be an image of 3 people, including Diane Hansen-Ingram and Helene Andrea Jarlbak and body of water — Another morning swim with Helene

May be an image of Diane Hansen-Ingram and Vibeke Freitag — And one with Vibeke later in the week

Seaswimming and OOTDS (outfit of the day) 8 April 2021

April 8, 2021May 8, 2021 dianedenmark

Happy Thursday! A quick photo round-up of my outfits of the day (I use the Dressing Your Truth colour system, more info at the end of this post) plus a few of this week’s seaswim photos. Our Easter weather has been very changeable…sunshine, hail, rain and even snow – very rare for us in April!

Cherry red and winter white, red lips and nails

I wasn’t getting much use of this lilac sweater so I
embroidered some random daisies to add interest

As a type 1/4 my favourite pattern is stripes!

In skinnydipping seaswimming news, I did my weekend harbour swim with my Copenhagen Bluetit Chillswimmer friends. Always great snacks! My friend S-J had baked a tarte tatin for us…it was fresh out of the oven and still warm – absolutely delicious (a Mary Berry recipe)! Sea temperature 4c/39f, air 5c/41f

Bluetit Chill Swimmers – some of our Copenhagen flock

*Tarte tatin* which had been transported, warm, in a frying pan!

Enjoying a good gossip and some glorious sunshine!

Early morning dip with my Bestie, Helene

Yesterday I was wearing my summer coat and today it was back to winter!

If you’re looking for a capsule wardrobe system, I can thoroughly recommend the Dressing Your Truth system (there is a free course on the website). Your best colours and styles are determined by your facial features/inner energy (my primary energy type is 1 with a secondary energy of 4). It has been lifechanging for me and makes getting dressed so easy! (I’ve made several YouTube videos about my wardrobe, see below.) I use the Flylady system to keep me organised and my daily routine includes choosing my outfit a day in advance (I check my diary/weather forecast to see what’s ahead). I hang my outfit on a hook on the back of our bedroom door and am ready to go the moment my feet hit the floor the next morning. I love having a morning routine which sets me up for a good day!

It was nice to be able to wear some of my more “summery” outfits this week

Parenting Podcast – I’m a guest on The Child Whisperer!

April 7, 2021April 6, 2021 dianedenmark

I was delighted once again to be a guest on Carol Tuttle’s “Child Whisperer” podcast! I’ve been giving my tips on Life and Space Organization for each of the four types of children. In this episode (the third in a series of five) we offer support for the Type 2 child – the more Sensitive Child who has a soft, connected movement. They often have an emotional connection to their space and belongings. Are you a parent to a type 2 child? Perhaps you yourself are a type 2? Listen in!

Gentle Organization Tips for Your Type 2 Child

You can find the previous episodes where I’m a guest here https://cw.liveyourtruth.com/podcast/

OOTDS (outfit of the day) and seaswimming 27 March 2021

March 27, 2021March 27, 2021 dianedenmark

Happy Saturday! A quick round-up of my outfits of the day (I use the Dressing Your Truth colour system, more info at the end of this post) plus this week’s seaswim photos…I was finally reunited with my beloved Copenhagen Bluetits Chillswimmers group this morning, woo hoo! My heart is full today! But first my outfits…

Sunshine yellow blazer with gold jewelry

An old wardrobe staple, my Breton stripe top! (I have many stripes in my wardrobe!)

Dots on my blouse and my shirt…and “dot” pearl earrings!

My fluffy “Easter egg yellow” sweater – chilling at the weekend!

In skinnydipping seaswimming news, I cannot tell you how happy I was this morning to finally be reunited with my Copenhagen Bluetit Chillswimmer friends! I felt like my heart was about to burst! Due to restrictions we haven’t been able to gather in groups since December. So it was pure joy to be back together with these ladies, even at a distance! Six different nationalities, together on a blustery Saturday morning (and the rain came on too) but we enjoyed our hot tea, cake, chocolate Easter Eggs and a good natter! Sea temperature is now up to 3c/37f, air 5c/41f

So happy to be reunited with my Copenhagen Bluetit Chillswimmer friends!

Our “shivery bite” snack…hot tea, freshly baked cake and mini chocolate Easter eggs

And, of course, I’ve also been swimming with my Besties, Helene and Vibeke, this week…

Seaswimming and running: two of my favourite forms of exercise

If you’re looking for a capsule wardrobe system, I can thoroughly recommend the Dressing Your Truth system (there is a free course on the website). Your best colours and styles are determined by your facial features/inner energy (my primary energy type is 1 with a secondary energy of 4). It has been lifechanging for me and makes getting dressed so easy! (I’ve made several YouTube videos about my wardrobe, see below.) I use the Flylady system to keep me organised and my daily routine includes choosing my outfit a day in advance (I check my diary/weather forecast to see what’s ahead). I hang my outfit on a hook on the back of our bedroom door and am ready to go the moment my feet hit the floor the next morning. I love having a morning routine which sets me up for a good day!

OOTDS (outfit of the day) and seaswimming 21 March 2021

March 21, 2021March 21, 2021 dianedenmark

Happy Sunday! A quick round up of my outfits of the day (I use the Dressing Your Truth colour system, more info at the end of this post) plus a few seaswim photos! Spring is definitely here!

May be an image of Diane Hansen-Ingram, standing and text that says "hygge EXPERT" — My homemade “Hygge Expert” t-shirt!

In skinnydipping seaswimming news, the sea temp isn’t budging from winter mode and seems to be stuck at 2c/35f. We’ve had a lot of frost and even a little ice! But as you can see from the photos, also a lot of sun. And we always have so much to be grateful for…and something to celebrate! Like International Women’s Day and St Patrick’s Day…

May be an image of 2 people, including Diane Hansen-Ingram and people standing — International Women’s Day

If you’re looking for a capsule wardrobe system, I can thoroughly recommend the Dressing Your Truth system (there is a free course onthe website). Your best colours and styles are determined by your facial features/inner energy (my primary energy type is 1 with a secondary energy of 4). It has been lifechanging for me and makes getting dressed so easy! (I’ve made several YouTube videos about my wardrobe, see below.) I use the Flylady system to keep me organised and my daily routine includes choosing my outfit a day in advance (I check my diary/weather forecast to see what’s ahead). I hang my outfit on a hook on the back of our bedroom door and am ready to go the moment my feet hit the floor the next morning. I love having a morning routine which sets me up for a good day!

VIDEO 30 days of spring outfits! 2021 inspiration, Dressing Your Truth capsule wardrobe

March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 dianedenmark

30 days of comfy and casual spring outfits! Who need inspiration? By mixing and matching what I already have, layering and adding jewellery or scarves, my capsule wardrobe takes me through all four seasons. Here’s what I’m wearing right now!

For more videos on how I organise my jewellery, accessories and clothes, and how I use the Dressing Your Truth system, see my YouTube series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxIYCyTLBED-_AxzW73x4ZWtikVFAvDQW

OOTDS (outfit of the day) and seaswimming 14 March 2021

March 14, 2021March 14, 2021 dianedenmark

Happy Sunday! A quick round up of my outfits of the day (I use the Dressing Your Truth colour system, more info at the end of this post) plus some fun seaswim photos! We are slowly coming out of hibernation here in Denmark and looking forward to the longer, lighter days ahead!

May be an image of Diane Hansen-Ingram and stripes — An old top from 2017…still fresh today!

May be an image of Diane Hansen-Ingram and indoor — Lavender with pearls

And a couple of recent bathing photos, starting with a Friday afternoon dip. Hot coffee and a chocolate muesli bar for my “shivery bite” snack.

May be an image of 1 person and body of water — Friday afternoon swim

And celebrating my Besties’ birthdays (57 and 55 years young) on the bathing bridge! We were so lucky that the rain held off… Air temp 3c/37f and sea temp 2c/35f. Our tradition is that the Birthday Girl wears the Birthday Hat when swimming: we swim naked, so it’s a fun sight! Then we enjoy breakfast on the bathing bridge… Port in beautiful stemmed crystal glasses (a gift from Helene’s Mum), hot coffee and tea in our china cups (which belonged to Vibeke’s Mum), Danish pastries from the bakers, freshly baked waffles (made by Helene) and we “set the table” with flags, LED candles and sparklers. We love enjoying the small moments and adding hygge touches to our day. Every day is the special occasion!

May be an image of Vibeke Freitag and Helene Andrea Jarlbak and people standing — Besties’ birthdays on the bathing bridge! Hip, hip, hooray!

May be an image of 6 people, including Diane Hansen-Ingram, Helene Andrea Jarlbak and Vibeke Freitag and people standing — Thankful that it didn’t rain…

If you’re looking for a capsule wardrobe system, I can thoroughly recommend the Dressing Your Truth system (there is a free course onthe website). Your best colours and styles are determined by your facial features/inner energy (my primary energy type is 1 with a secondary energy of 4). It has been lifechanging for me and makes getting dressed so easy! (I’ve made several YouTube videos about my wardrobe, see below.) I use the Flylady system to keep me organised and my daily routine includes choosing my outfit a day in advance (I check my diary/weather forecast to see what’s ahead). I hang my outfit on a hook on the back of our bedroom door and am ready to go the moment my feet hit the floor the next morning. I love having a morning routine which sets me up for a good day!

Have a wonderful weekend wherever you are in the world! The sun has been shining her but yesterday we had snow!

May be an image of Diane Hansen-Ingram, sunglasses and outdoors — Beautiful spring sunshine…
but air temperature still below freezing!

OOTDS (outfit of the day) and seaswimming in ice 3 March 2021

March 3, 2021March 4, 2021 dianedenmark

Happy Wednesday! A round up of my outfits of the day from last week (I use the Dressing Your Truth colour system, more info at the end of this post) plus some fun seaswim photos! Still very cold here in Copenhagen but there are signs of new life all around…1 March signals the official start of spring here in Denmark!

Snowdrops (“*vintergæk*“) and erantis from our garden…the first signs of spring!

Fluffy aqua sweater, a favourite colour of mine

Blue and white stripes, red lips and nails for a pop of colour!

Yellow stripes on a grey day – I like to make my own sunshine!

Fluffy winter white sweater and navy polka dots

Chocolate brown sweater and chocolate brown leather trousers

In Danish weather news, it’s been so cold that many of our canals and harbours have frozen over. Recognise this place? Nyhavn harbour, in Copenhagen city. You may remember I made a video there, when my friend Carol Tuttle of Dressing Your Truth came to visit a couple of years ago!

If you saw my post from last week you’ll know that the sea also froze over – a rare occurrence! It only happens every three or four years…

But the Big Freeze was quickly followed by The Big Thaw, so we have been swimming in slushice! The sea became a slow moving mass of ice chunks and slush.

May be an image of outdoors — Mind your step as you walk into the sea!

NB: A warning though that, yes, this may look fun, but winterbathing/icebathing can be dangerous. The ice is sharp and you don’t notice because you are numb from the cold. My Bestie, Vibeke, had a few bleeding knuckles afterwards and a couple of other swimmers had cuts on their backs. We’ve been doing this for almost 10 years and never take risks: safety first!

May be an image of Diane Hansen-Ingram, Helene Andrea Jarlbak and Vibeke Freitag, people standing and body of water — Baby, it’s cold outside! But the colder the water, the bigger the smiles!

If you’re looking for a capsule wardrobe system, I can thoroughly recommend the Dressing Your Truth system (there is a free course on the website). Your best colours and styles are determined by your facial features/inner energy (my primary energy type is 1 with a secondary energy of 4). It has been lifechanging for me and makes getting dressed so easy! (I’ve made several YouTube videos about my wardrobe, see below.) I use the Flylady system to keep me organised and my daily routine includes choosing my outfit a day in advance (I check my diary/weather forecast to see what’s ahead). I hang my outfit on a hook on the back of our bedroom door and am ready to go the moment my feet hit the floor the next morning. I love having a morning routine which sets me up for a good day!

Have a fabulous Wednesday! Hope there are signs of spring where you are!

OOTDS (outfit of the day) and swimming in ice 17 February 2021

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 dianedenmark

Happy Wednesday! Recent outfits (Dressing Your Truth type 1/4) and some fun seaswim photos…the sea in Copenhagen froze over this week, quite a rare occurence!

In skinnydipping-seaswimming news, the sea temp is still minus -1c/30f, air temperature/windchill has been minus -8c/17f. The sea has frozen over – a magical sight!

But we still managed to get in…by making a hole in the ice! Have you ever been swimming in ice?!

If you’re looking for a capsule wardrobe system, I can thoroughly recommend the Dressing Your Truth system (there is a free course on the website). Your best colours and styles are determined by your facial features/inner energy (my primary energy type is 1 with a secondary energy of 4). It has been lifechanging for me and makes getting dressed so easy! (I’ve made several YouTube videos about my wardrobe, see below.) I use the Flylady system to keep me organised and my daily routine includes choosing my outfit a day in advance (I check my diary/weather forecast to see what’s ahead). I hang my outfit on a hook on the back of our bedroom door and am ready to go the moment my feet hit the floor the next morning. I love having a morning routine which sets me up for a good day!

Have a fabulous Wednesday! Keep wrapped up and warm out there!

OOTDS (outfit of the day) and Icy Seaswims 10 February 2021

February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 dianedenmark

Happy Wednesday! A quick check-in from rather icy Copenhagen with some recent outfits (Dressing Your Truth type 1/4) and seaswim photos!

My Granny’s favourite colour of green with my “fake collar” underneath the sweater

Coral cashmere sweater is an old Clothes Swap find

Baby blue cardigan and “Bonjour” graphic print t-shirt

And in skinnydipping-seaswimming news, the sea temp is currently minus -1c/30f, air temperature/windchill has been minus -13c/8f. Brrr!

Ice on the bathing steps…mind how you go!

Don’t be fooled by the sun….the windchill was minus -13C/8f!

In other news, I was excited to join Carol Tuttle and Anne Tuttle Brown as a guest on the Child Whisperer podcast (link here https://cw.liveyourtruth.com/top-3-tips-for-an-organized-household/?fbclid=IwAR2zb6SyjaoU6W09fIVBV6jaHNc2m-2LzB3V3wuCc4fGo6iZSajiPoj7594 ) . We’ve recorded a whole series: five episodes on “Life and Space Organization Tips for Every Type of Child”. Lots of great information, even if you don’t have kids!

If you’re looking for a capsule wardrobe system, I can thoroughly recommend the Dressing Your Truth system (there is a free course on the website). Your best colours and styles are determined by your facial features/inner energy (my primary energy type is 1 with a secondary energy of 4). It has been lifechanging for me and makes getting dressed so easy! (I’ve made several YouTube videos about my wardrobe, see below.) I use the Flylady system to keep me organised and my daily routine includes choosing my outfit a day in advance (I check my diary/weather forecast to see what’s ahead). I hang my outfit on a hook on the back of our bedroom door and am ready to go the moment my feet hit the floor the next morning. I love having a morning routine which sets me up for a good day!

Have a fabulous Wednesday! Keep wrapped up and warm out there!

VIDEO Wardrobe tour! Build a capsule, add hygge! Dressing Your Truth, Clutter Free January!

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 dianedenmark

Tour of my wardrobe and how to build a capsule using what you already have! Dressing Your Truth – I’m a type 1. Clutter Free January: out with the clutter and in with some Danish hygge – let’s make it cosy!

See my full Wardrobe/Dressing Your Truth playlist here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxIYCyTLBED-_AxzW73x4ZWtikVFAvDQW And don’t forget to enter my Giveaway – win a private coaching session – on YouTube and Instagram https://youtu.be/si6wCoc-fGs

VIDEO Cosy, comfy, glam Christmas, New Year “AT HOME” outfit ideas! (Dressing Your Truth)

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 dianedenmark

Festive Lockdown? Cosy, comfy, glam Christmas and New Year outfit ideas! We may be on Lockdown but we can certainly add a little sparkle every day – in our outfit or hair and makeup. Bring on the festive spirit! I use the Dressing Your Truth system for my capsule wardrobe (energy type 1).

If you’re looking for a capsule wardrobe system, I can thoroughly recommend the Dressing Your Truth system (there is a free course on the website). Your best colours and styles are determined by your facial features/inner energy (my primary energy type is 1 with a secondary energy of 4). It has been lifechanging for me and makes getting dressed so easy! (I’ve made several YouTube videos about my wardrobe, see below.) I use the Flylady system to keep me organised and my daily routine includes choosing my outfit a day in advance (I check my diary/weather forecast to see what’s ahead). I hang my outfit on a hook on the back of our bedroom door and am ready to go the moment my feet hit the floor the next morning. I love having a morning routine which sets me up for a good day!

OOTDS (outfit of the day) and Seaswims 20 November 2020

November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 dianedenmark

Happy Friday! A quick check-in from dark, wet and windy Copenhagen with some recent outfits and seaswim photos!

And in skinnydipping-seaswimming news, the sea temp is currently 9c/48f, air temperature has been lower (today was around 4c/39f)…

If you’re looking for a capsule wardrobe system, I can thoroughly recommend the Dressing Your Truth system (there is a free course on the website). Your best colours and styles are determined by your facial features/inner energy (my primary energy type is 1 with a secondary energy of 4). It has been lifechanging for me and makes getting dressed so easy! (I’ve made several YouTube videos about my wardrobe, see below.) I use the Flylady system to keep me organised and my daily routine includes choosing my outfit a day in advance (I check my diary/weather forecast to see what’s ahead). I hang my outfit on a hook on the back of our bedroom door and am ready to go the moment my feet hit the floor the next morning. I love having a morning routine which sets me up for a good day!

Have a fabulous Friday! Keep wrapped up and warm out there!