Birdie Nam Nam

Noticing More: Nice

2012-02-11T10:56:00.002+01:00

Being abroad make me notice details much more. Everything from different weird plants, small things lying on the pavement to a bike or a surprise behind a tree. Noticing the details is easier when the day starts and ends close to a beautiful skyline above a big blue sea.

Weekend Abroad: Nice

2012-02-07T08:34:00.106+01:00

A chilly weekend in Nice meant time for colors and thoughts, laughs and walks. Everything was enjoyed with large amounts of food, hot chocolate and cakes. The view from the old hotel balcony was excellent and everything smelled like french perfumes, flowers and fresh air.

Where Birdie Nam Nam Has Been Mentioned Lately

2012-01-29T19:06:00.070+01:00

I forgot to give you a proper introduction to the site Bloggers Choice on Art Rebels where I some time ago shared my three most wanted things from their shop.

Furthermore Birdie Nam Nam was mentioned at Blog-land (sorry it's Danish...). I almost forgot these posts as I only mentioned them shortly, but lately I realized they needed a little more attention. Enjoy your Monday!

If You Cannot Do The Best...

2012-01-29T16:57:00.061+01:00

...Do The Best You Can. Some days the energy level is low and the days pass without really achieving anything. I have started to really enjoy these days and remember that even a cup of tea with an intelligent quote, a ceramics elephant made by an important person when he was once a little boy or even the sky can change my concerns. It doesn't matter what I do - what matters is that I do the best I can.

A Real Adult

2012-01-24T15:20:00.077+01:00

Youth has left the building and 2012 is the year where I finally feel like a real adult. I am looking so much forward to (in one weeks time) be able to leave our nomadic lifestyle and finally move back to our apartment. Then I will hang my favorite clock on the wall and drink sleep easy tea with waffles every day. Last but not least finally Mummimamma will get a permanent place next to our own new bed.

Replace Fear With Curiosity

2012-01-20T11:02:00.096+01:00

A couple of days ago I was looking in/reading a Danish interior magazine and I noticed a picture of a poster on a wall only containing the words: REPLACE FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN WITH CURIOSITY. I liked it so much that I have thought of it ever since. Yesterday my curiosity was focused on little unseen details in staircases, toilets and colours of the sky which was dark, blue and rainy. We even noticed snow on our way home in the car. The beginning of my weekend is filled with bright sun coming through the windows, yummy buns, tea, picture editing and now I am curious about what the rest of it will bring.

Wrist Warmers: Hearts

2012-01-16T11:57:00.033+01:00

During the past couple of years I have both knitted and crocheted wrist warmers. It is something I like to do when the thoughts take over, then working on these makes me relax. This is the last pair, and they where fun to make. Even though the hearts could be more perfect... I like them just the way they are ;-).

Copenhagen / Walks / Colours

2012-01-15T12:37:00.120+01:00

Walking instead of biking makes me watch the sky and all the different shades much more. From morning until night the Copenhagen mood can change a great deal. Sometimes I just sit inside a favorite café and read a magazine. Then I wait until the sun is setting and the colours are perfect for another walk.

The Winter I Enjoy The Most

2012-01-06T10:50:00.070+01:00

This winter has been extremely challenging but beautiful at the same time. Sometimes it can be very easy to find out what matters: enjoying quiet mornings together, celebrating a new year coming and watching white swans and plants while being on the go. If not the best winter, then the winter I enjoy the most.

Simple / Colourful / True

2011-12-22T15:53:00.048+01:00

'Positive dreamer of a colorful Christmas'. This street collage seen at Enghave Plads really made my day today. So sweet and simple it made me smile and think about what Christmas is also about. Enjoy your Christmas everyone ;-)

Photographs To Remember

2011-12-09T13:36:00.094+01:00

Not long ago a package from some sweet people studying at TaiK in Helsinki surprised me. The photographer Milja Laurila made the little book with the title 'To Remember'. I can really relate to the different moods in the book, which reminds me of everything from childhood memories to remembering the best times.

Picnic Bun / Street Pictures / Red Berries

2011-12-01T11:05:00.135+01:00

Sometimes I like to remember small details. In Helsinki I saw simple drawings in the city center, ate a yummy Picnic bun and found berries in the woods outside of the city.

The portrait of me is taken by Gregers Tycho on our trip to Paris last Spring. By the way you can find a little story about my blog and what inspires me at ArtRebels site - Blogger's Choice. Enjoy your second day of December ;-)

Memories

2011-11-29T14:57:00.074+01:00

After months of enjoyment in Helsinki, I am now back in Copenhagen. I remember traveling to the city for the first time during fall, missing one important person, going to the woods and enjoying looking out the windows from my apartment on the 9.th floor.

Weekend Wandering

2011-10-16T18:20:00.064+02:00

This weekend I have been sightseeing in Helsinki with my mom. Looking at funny signs, visiting tempting shops and drinking coffee at nice cafés. And off course a trip to the market Sunday resulting in three blouses for three Euros. The weekend ended with amazing fireworks outside my window - not bad to live on the 9th. floor ;-) By the way Trine from blog-land.dk wrote a recommendation of my blog. What a nice surprise!

Mushroom Pie / Textiles / We Jazz

2011-10-09T18:09:00.049+02:00

Saturday I had a nice evening with Emmi and Leena. They made a really good mushroom pie, while I hung around and enjoyed Emmi's cozy apartment. Emmi has a lot of plants and really nice textiles everywhere: under the glass on the kitchen table, on the chairs and as curtains. After a perfect dinner, white wine and talk - Leena and I continued to We Jazz at Kuudes Linja with Timo Lazzy Band. I haven't been to that many jazz concerts in my life, but it was an enjoyable experience even though it was without vocals. The little packed room, colored lights and people dressed up for an evening out made me feel like it was starring in some 1950's movie.

Friday / Fish / Fallow Deer

2011-10-07T19:53:00.055+02:00

After a couple of days of hibernation I woke up to a lovely Friday with sun shining through my 'Finnish balcony'. I felt refreshed. After working for some hours I left to check out the Herring Market at the harbour with Julia from school. We tasted Herring Pizza!? It was very good. Later I ran into a cute fallow deer necklace and enjoyed a coffee and a Swedish newspaper with a view to the street. As I sat there the rain started pouring down outside, and I decided to stay for a little while longer. Luckily the rain had stopped when I jumped on my bike to head back to Pasila, and I noticed even more fish on the way...

Blue

2011-10-06T08:30:00.014+02:00

I don't have any classes today, and it's raining outside. I think I'm just going to stay on the 9. th. floor reading, writing and feeling a little blue in a good way.

I Used To Think

2011-10-05T15:05:00.035+02:00

"I used to think I was the strangest person in the world but then I thought, there are so many people in the world, there must be someone just like me who feels bizarre and flawed in the same ways I do. I would imagine her, and imagine that she must be out there thinking of me too. Well, I hope that if you are out there and read this and know that, yes, it's true I'm here, and I'm just as strange as you", Frida Kahlo.

Picture and quote is taken from Fuck Yeah Frida Kahlo ;-).

To me Frida Kahlo is an amazing artist. I discovered her when I was 16 years old, and I still remember reading her biography and feeling inspired, heartbroken and surprised at the same time. This month an exhibition with her and her husband Diego Rivera's works will open in Gothenburg at Göteborgs Konstmuseum. Oh, I really hope I will be able to go there before it closes in January.

My Tuesday

2011-10-04T08:59:00.006+02:00

Today I am following a lecture in The History of Media Arts, where we among other things discuss old films like this. I really like the colors, the movement and the mystery of it being so old and soundless. I can watch it over and over again. The film is from 1896, and the dancers name is Loie Fuller.

Feeling At Home

2011-10-02T17:12:00.028+02:00

Today I slept until I woke up, and for once I managed not to wake up at 7 AM. I did some homework, went for a trip on the bike to Regatta for coffee and bolla and cleaned my place. All day I have been thinking about home. What is home, and how can I make myself feel more at home? I realized that books and plants are essential - basically everything which is nice to look at. Therefore I organized the few books I have here and gave my one plant a little extra attention. It seems like the plant feels well at home though, because it is growing like crazy.

Falling

2011-10-01T16:45:00.038+02:00

Fall has entered Helsinki with sunshine, beautiful colors and freshness in the air. Before spending my afternoon finishing an assignment I went to the market with Leena. I was not supposed to buy anything, but I could not resist a bag with a lot of personality. It has fall and my name written all over it. I have also started on a new pair of wrist warmers made of baby alpaca. Enjoy your Saturday evening - I am going to make a pie.

Breakslow: Grød

2011-09-28T20:07:00.045+02:00

Every morning I get up at least 1 1/2 hour before I am leaving for school. The main reason is that I love breakfast, and I like to spend time on both making and eating it. The season has changed and it is now time for grød (porridge). This is how I make mine:

I bring some quinoa to the boil on low heat, while I shower. After about 10-15 minutes I add oats, water, frozen raspberries, raisins and a little bit of salt. I put it in a bowl and top it with almonds, cinnamon and mashed apples. I drink coffee and water on the side. For some reason I get extremely thirsty from eating porridge.

Usually I am full and happy for at least 3-4 hours after a portion of this wonder breakslow.

Days In Mummi Land

2011-09-27T19:39:00.064+02:00

Sunday we went into the forest to find another smaller kind of mushroom. I really enjoyed to get out of the city and into the quiet colorful nature, where you get the feeling that a bear, an elk or a even a mummi character is waiting for you around every corner. A cup of coffee is much needed after three ours of deep concentration, and it tasted fantastic with biscuits on the side. When I came home it took me more than an hour to clean the mushrooms, but trust me they are worth it. Other than that I have started to wear warm cheap sweaters from the market and mummi plasters, even though I don't really need them.

Hey Wrists Are You Cold?

2011-09-25T08:17:00.013+02:00

A week ago I finally finished the wrist warmers for Leena... after remaking one, they had been on their way for some time.

One Kitch Day

2011-09-24T21:44:00.048+02:00

Today I have had so much kitch coming my way, and I just love it! First I woke up at sunrise, and decided that being such an early bird pancakes was the only thing that made sense. After that and coffee I headed towards the market. I love to just walk around there and watch people and the weird things they sell. Oh yeah, and I found more or less a complete fall wardrobe. Not a bad start on a Saturday morning. Later I had yummy leftovers at Leena's place, and she introduced me to Regatta - the most kitch café I have been at here in Helsinki. Inside it was really cozy with things to look at everywhere, and people sitting close to each other with coffee and buns. We sat outside and shared a cinnamon bun while the sun set.

Where The Sun Still Shines

2011-09-22T14:50:00.081+02:00

The weekend is best spend eating pancakes with banana, blueberries, walnuts and raspberries for breakfast and going for a long walk in the sunshine. Saturday the weather was perfect and orange leaves fell on the ground in front of us as we walked from Pasila to the city. All weekend I kicked back and relaxed in good company, it was much needed after one intense and very rewarding first month in this beautiful city.

Cabbage Bitches

2011-09-19T15:16:00.016+02:00

Finally I got a chance to look into the new Copenhagen Food magazine. I have been trying to get a hold of it because of an interview with The Cabbage Bitches (Kål Kællingerne). I have followed Emilia's blog PROVINS for a couple of years and thereby gotten familiar with their project. They have a really cool and fresh approach to cabbage. They make cabbage events where they cook, talk and try to change peoples idea about this very old school vegetable. Check out their blog here.

My School

2011-09-18T18:41:00.002+02:00

Everyday I hop on my bike and go to my university TaiK is situated in an old ceramics factory called Arabia. I like the small details in the building like the shabby stairs and all the beautiful books in the library. Have a nice Sunday evening everyone!

At Last

2011-09-16T14:08:00.014+02:00

This weekend I will share the beautiful light in Helsinki with someone very special. Three days without phone and skype chatting... I can't wait!

On A Budget

2011-09-10T19:19:00.034+02:00

As you probably found out I really like to spend time at flea markets. Saturday I went to the big indoor Valteri market just around the block from where I live. And here I didn't even need to bargain, because things were so cheap. So I got home with a lamp, a pair of shoes and a black leather bag (I will show it to you another time) and only 4 Euros had left my wallet. The Nivea cream will get my dry hands through fall while the smell reminds me of childhood.

Almost Darkness

2011-09-10T19:17:00.062+02:00

Yesterday I rode my bicycle from my school (the old Arabia factory) to Kapeeli (another old factory) in the opposite part of the city. At Kapeeli I attended two exhibition openings mainly with photography. The place was really nice even though openings are not my thing (too many people and opinions). But I saw some interesting pictures and books of course... On my way home I enjoyed how the sky got really dramatic as night falled. I love to be surrounded by the 'almost darkness'.

First 16 Days: Details

2011-09-07T17:16:00.045+02:00

I was just going through my photos from the first 16 days here in Helsinki. And a lot of them are of food and snacks. For example the salty pastry Riisipiirakka on the first picture which is my new favorite afternoon snack. There where also many shots of trees, the sky, some books I really want to buy before I leave, interesting gates and of course pictures of the beautiful Finnish dusk.

New Habits: Filter Coffee / Cycling In The Woods / Crocheting / Bedtime Tea

2011-09-06T09:23:00.029+02:00

For me habits tend to change when I move to a new place. So far Helsinki has made me appreciate filter coffee in the mornings, cycling in the woods nearby and crocheting while drinking Bedtime Tea at night.

Finding My Way

2011-09-04T17:45:00.026+02:00

This weekend in Helsinki has been all about hanging out, digesting the first week at TaiK, riding on my bike, observing people and window displays, getting lost in the dark, finding my way again and calming down at home.

Kalasatama Area

2011-08-29T20:12:00.018+02:00

Sunday I got lost on the bike and spend an hour finding Kalasatama Container Square, where we got our bikes fixed by some bike enthusiast. A lot of other things where happening in the area even though it was raining and very windy. We had a coffee and some carrot cake at a nice 'container café' and saw a vegetable garden planted in old concrete bags. I love how the herbs almost takes over the concrete, and contrasts evolve in the area.

Loppis

2011-08-28T10:02:00.028+02:00

Yesterday I got on my new (borrowed) bike and headed towards the flea market in central Helsinki. It turned out to be a dangerously cheap and good market... I found a woolen jacket with glass buttons, a bag, a yellow necklace and scissors to cut my fringe. Afterwards I went to the Academic Bookstore to look at magazines and books, and I found a funny little book about finding things at flea markets, and how to use them.

Mushroom Hunting

2011-08-26T08:45:00.030+02:00

Yesterday I went mushroom hunting in the Finnish forests with Leena and her family. I guess we were really lucky. After finding the first black trumpet, I only had eye for them and found 10 liters. The forests where beautiful, and I got to see my first two out of the 10 thousand Finnish lakes.

New View / New Scent

2011-08-24T20:48:00.032+02:00

This is the view from my french balcony on the 9. th. floor in Pasila, Helsinki. I love to be able to see the sky change during the day, and if I turn my head I can even get a glimpse of the waterfront. The scent is from Greek Korres which makes lovely products that smells like all the natural ingredients they use. I normally don't use scents everyday, as I think it's a real balance to find the right one. This one though is perfect right now with it's freshness and deep undertones.

Lost In The Cyclades

2011-08-23T20:50:00.045+02:00

Less than a week ago I returned from two weeks in Paros and Amorgos which are both part of the Cyclade Islands in Greece. We had a wonderful trip with lot's of sun, swimming, eating seafood, drinking beers and rosé wine and reading books. I didn't touch a computer or my phone the whole time I was there, and I actually got to the point where I almost forgot important codes and stuff, and it felt great! Now I'm in a completely different and very exciting place... More about that soon.

Next Stop: Greece

2011-08-05T10:44:00.038+02:00

Finally the time has come, and we're off to Greece for two whole weeks from tonight. We will fly to Athens and take a ferry to an Island (we haven't decided which one yet). I expect turqouise water and greek yoghurt in bucketloads. The clothes are more than clean, breakfast is consumed, accessories are picked out: sunglasses (20 kr. from H&M), mini-bag (second hand), bracelet (heirloom from grandmother) and new nail polish from Essie. And most importantly I found two books at the library to bring with me. Julia Lahme's 'Sandheder fra en løgner' which is so far really entertaining, and Kari Hotakainen's 'De uberørte' to hopefully get some idea of Finnish mentality before going there. Take care!

Days In Green

2011-08-01T21:46:00.072+02:00

Sunday we went for a walk and felt like tourists in our own city. We discovered a green route at Frederiksberg, where the planting reminded me of how I think Japan looks like. On the way home we walked through 'Landbohøjskolens Have' which is really beautiful. The apartment is now rented out, and I'm spending some days at my mom's place just nearby. Here I have been cooking both quesedilla's yesterday and a curry dish today, and we are planning all kinds of trips. The map is of Norway, where we will go and visit family next year. Today I saw a really interesting photo exhibition at The National Library called Touching Dreams. The photographers are all from Aalto University School of Art & Design where I will be studying next semester. The picture is taken by Anni Leppäläs and is called 'Garden'. I was all by myself watching the projects which are all based on childhood, dreams or memories of some sort.

More Missing Before Missing

2011-07-29T09:34:00.021+02:00

Yesterday I had a good and busy day with more cleaning, running, going to the doctor, delivering in books at the library and buying flight tickets. The afternoon was spend in the couch surrounded by moving boxes with the sweetest Line. We had coffee, cherries (they are so good right now), chocolates and waffles and listened to Amy Winehouse. Line also brought the best ginger bon bon's ever. I'm hooked. After a while we decided to go to Dyrehaven to eat, but on the way it started to rain heavily, and we found shelter on a stone step before we moved on. At Dyrehaven we had Coq au Vin with a bear and green salad - it really felt like an autumn evening. We talked about Line coming to Helsinki to visit me, and that we need to go out more to eat and get a drink.

Miss The Most

2011-07-27T19:11:00.059+02:00

Lying under a tree reading (and finally finishing Fear of Flying!), drinking coffee, eating waffles and cherries I found a snapshot photo from a vacation last year tucked away in an old NYLON magazine. It reminded me of what and who I will miss the most, when I'm in less than a month will be on my way to new adventures in Helsinki. I will stay there for four months and study in the Media Lab at Aalto University of Art & Design. It's both exiting and frightening at the same time, and there are so many practical things to be done - like going through all our stuff before renting out the flat. Other things I will miss is my five remaining (still living) plants - big and small, new and old, given and bought, and the golden light coming through the bedroom window at night.

Bera: Deails

2011-07-21T16:56:00.021+02:00

Last week we had our last days in Bera this year. One of the best things about spending time there is: noticing the details.

Nectarine Cake With Green Tea Syrup

2011-07-21T15:45:00.023+02:00

Yesterday I baked a cake with some leftover nectarines, because we had quests coming by for a quick dinner (before they where catching the ferry to Jutland). I found a recipe in my all time favorite cookbook by Louisa Lorang (Vild med vegetar). The green tea syrup was poured over the hot cake, and it gave it an extra touch of something bittersweet.

Chroceting & The Ocean

2011-07-15T16:49:00.022+02:00

Today I had some hours alone in Bera (the summer house). They where spend crocheting wrist warmers inspired by Sandra Juto, reading in the feminist classic Fear of Flying, going for a run and watching the ocean. Oh yeah, not to forget a nap on the couch with birds singing through the open terrace door.

TIVOLI

2011-07-13T12:12:00.034+02:00

Yesterday I was surprised with a trip to Tivoli. I haven't been there for years, and I must admit that at first I thought 'my god'. But as we got into the mood it turned out to be the funniest day ever. Lot's of people to look at, ice cream and candy everywhere, lights, colors and not to forget scary rides. I tried a few where I honestly thought I was going to die... and then came out all high.

All The Good Things

2011-07-09T20:46:00.034+02:00

Yesterday it was my mum's birthday and I made her a survival kit with Iced Coffee extract from Emily Salomon's recipe, two cupcakes from Agnes Cupcakes and some light blue merino wrist warmers I crocheted (and forgot to take a picture of). I also backed a pile of baguettes which was eaten one by one. Today we went to the beach at Amager and dropped by Kaffebaren at Æblestien 2, where the coffee is very good!

Home & Away

2011-07-03T17:10:00.031+02:00

Sandy beaches as far as you can see, a little swimming, some reading, lot's of eating and 'hygge' everyday. More than a week away and I am filled with experiences. As much as I love being on the go - it is also nice to get home to the love-cup, a new Frankie and flowers that really needed attention. The big thunderstorm made sure I wasn't going anywhere yesterday evening. I had fun doing posts from my phone on the go, and I will probably do it from time to time - but again, it's also nice to be safe and comfortable in front of the computer ;-)

Hello Granny

2011-07-01T15:38:00.005+02:00

From now on I am not allowed to enter any second hand shop in Aarhus. For a while at least. It's not the money that worries me (the stuff i bought has been really cheap) it's more the space... Hmm, today I couldn't leave these Clark's Caribeen sandals and the sand coloured clutch alone. The sandals fit my feet perfectly, and they are really cute in a sort of odd granny-like way. Not going to Roskilde Festival this year maybe has something to do with my craving... I plan on pimpin the clutch with at golden chain around the shoulder. Enjoy your friday everyone!

Iced Coffee On A Rainy Day

2011-06-30T20:20:00.008+02:00

Today the rain was pouring down from morning til evening. It was not what I had planned when i started on my iced coffee project (inspired by Emily Salomon yesterday. But who says you can't drink iced coffee with a party straw on the couch?

Swans

2011-06-29T19:28:00.002+02:00

Today all my second hand wandering payd off big time. I found this silk Paul & Joe dress with a beautiful swan print hidden between piles of boring dresses. I was amazed when I found out it was my size and only costed 30 DKR... Actually I also bought a pair of limecoloured shorts, because I almost felt bad about the bargain. As if that's not enough I also got a good grade on my assignment today. A good day should be celebrated!

Mint Chocolate & Autocamper Dreams

2011-06-28T20:40:00.010+02:00

During summer 70 procent mint chocolate matches my afternoon coffee very well. Normally I go for 85. Summer also makes me dream about crazy travel destinations and alternative ways to travel. A big dream is to travel through United States or Australia in an autocamper.

Couch Dreams & Reading Under A Tree

2011-06-27T16:28:00.007+02:00

Today I spotted a really cute little couch in a second hand store. Such a shame I wasn't able to bring it home... Instead I got to lie under a tree and read. Not bad!

Quiet Morning

2011-06-26T11:26:00.004+02:00

The mornings in Northern Jutland are quiet. Today I woke up to this view and birds singing outside. I always have to get used to the slow pace.

Todays Bargain: Totally Minnie

2011-06-25T17:53:00.003+02:00

Maybe I don't buy all the kitch weird things I'm drawn to, but when it comes to mugs I can't help myself. Today I found 'Totally Minnie' at a flea market. I love the 80's-Madonna-outfits she's wearing. It will be my substitute while I keep looking for the originalt Miss Piggy cup my grandmother had...

Oysters

2011-06-25T10:25:00.005+02:00

What is summer without beautiful oysters in the middle of nowhere in Northern Jutland?

Birds, Yarn & More Bad Taste

2011-06-24T11:53:00.004+02:00

Yesterday at midsummer the sky was amazing. Sun, rainbows and clouds in an odd mix. Apparantly the birds liked it to. Today I passed a shop with cotton yarn in summer colors and was inspired to knit a cardigan for summer. Judging from the last picture it seems like I'm drawn to pink weird not very nessesary things at the moment...

If I Lived Alone

2011-06-23T17:09:00.003+02:00

I would buy stuff like this mirror all the time...

On The Go

2011-06-22T14:48:00.009+02:00

I'm trying a new concept where I blog on the go. Right now I'm on the ferry to Aarhus, and because I'm travelling light I didn't bring my computer. I hope the posts will be a little more intuitive during the next few days. And then I can really look forward to be home and safe with Photoshop again ;-). A little tip: waffles in mini size are good on the go...

At Line's Place

2011-06-21T23:28:00.016+02:00

Today I took a bike ride over the bridge to Islands Brygge where I had dinner with Line and Krille at Line's place. It feels like a second home, because I used to sometimes sleep on the couch when I studied in Aarhus and Australia. I love to sit in Line's kitchen and share long stories while she cooks and we laugh. This time we drank rhubarb juice and rosé and ate jummy food while we planned our summer.

Hello

2011-06-17T16:12:00.012+02:00

I just wanted to stop by and say 'hello'. Days are slow and I'm enjoying friends, meals and running in my new shoes. Vacation is cool, sometimes I'm bored (my mom always told me that's healthy...) sometimes I'm exited about new challenges ahead - which I will share with you soon. In the meantime enjoy this wonderful collaboration. I love it!

Orange, Coconut, Watermelon & Clogs

2011-06-14T21:20:00.041+02:00

Back in the city after three days and four nights in Bera. Some of the best things was orange tea with coconut and watermelon on the terrace in the morning. I also enjoyed my Hasbeens/H&M clogs which I found on sale (100 DKR) in Aarhus just before takeoff... I never thought I would wear clogs, but I'm getting kind of hooked on Swedish Hasbeens.

Aarhus to Bera Bliss

2011-06-11T17:11:00.027+02:00

After a couple of days in Aarhus we got on the ferry Friday to go to my dads beloved summerhouse Bera Club. I love to stand on the ferry and smell the sea breeze while leaving land. On the other side we where met by a really calm deer standing just outside the house looking curiously at us. What a welcome.

Today I Saw A Dead Bird

2011-06-08T15:02:00.025+02:00

I'm reading a book about death and grief at the moment (Joan Didion's 'The Year of Magical Thinking'). I think the book opens my mind to how everything eventually will come to an end. It's not in a bad or sad way, I guess I'm just noticing the transitory in things more.

Notebooks Thoughts

2011-06-05T13:22:00.011+02:00

My dad gave me two notebooks the other day and we talked about how to have a 'notebook system'. It's difficult if you fall in love with different notebooks all the time and don't know witch to use for what... Do you have a system? Other than that I was out for a big streetparty just outside my window Friday, which resulted in a whole day on the couch yesterday - luckily I had fresh flowers to cheer me up.

Bargaining...

2011-06-01T17:26:00.039+02:00

This afternoon I was about to get a to-go coffee but decided to go for a bike ride first. I visited 'Loppeshoppen' on Søndre Fasanvej 2, where I haven't been for ages. I'm glad I went because three summer musts was waiting for me: a perfect worn out cotton t-shirt in my favorite color, a scarf with flags and a white mini-bag. It seems like I'm finally getting good at bargaining, because I had all three for 30 DKR. The coffee thereby became a new summer look, and I made my own to-go and took it to a bench outside. Enjoy your Wednesday evening everyone!

Melankoli

2011-06-01T09:04:00.010+02:00

After all the humid heat yesterday a wind took over the streets and the rain came in the evening. The light from our bedroom window was threatening and beautiful at the same time. It reminded me of Melancholia...

Copenhagen Cooking

2011-05-31T21:07:00.032+02:00

The weather has been great the last couple of days, so I have been going for walks and sitting around on benches looking at people. Fantastic. Besides that it's now time to cook decent meals. I found a noodle dish in my new cookbook from Louisa Lorang with pig, cabbage, cashews, coriander, chili, lime and fish sauce which really did it's job both visually and tastefully.

As A Weekend Is Supposed To Be

2011-05-30T15:03:00.031+02:00

The last couple of days I have been dancing til the sun came up, eating homemade fresh ice cream consisting of yoghurt, raspberrys, vanilla and honey, reading books and a new magazine in bed, going for a long bike ride and experimenting with hairdo's now my hair is finally finally long...

The Elves Man

2011-05-29T17:45:00.013+02:00

In Berlin we ate lunch in the street, and I spotted this man. I love weird windowsill arrangements... Enjoy your Sunday!

Days In The City

2011-05-27T13:49:00.050+02:00

I just arrived in Copenhagen after five days in Berlin visiting my boyfriends brother. I love the green boulevards, the cozy coffee shops, coffee and Prosecco in the afternoon, long walks and odd discoveries such as a man looking out his window surrounded by elves? (that one I might show you tomorrow...). This time we lived in a nice backyard apartment in Kreuzberg, where we got woken up every morning by kids playing in the kindergarden downstairs. The trip made me realize how nice it is with plants in the hallway windowsills and backyards, Döners with red cabbage and patterned green curtains in the bedroom.

Monday: Tips And Treasures

2011-05-16T23:42:00.033+02:00

Today I have been wearing my new home shoes almost all day, because this home has been turned into an official 'assignment bootcamp' for the next three days. I love to work from home, because I get to wear comfy clothes and drink good coffee and tea (Cool Mint tea from Tante T - is great!). But I can also easily be tempted to do other things... like reading a magazine. Have you seen Oh Comely? I think it has potential.

Cured / Pink

2011-05-13T20:04:00.014+02:00

Writing a research paper about the presenting of the self on blogs doesn't exactly motivate me to do a whole lot of blogging myself.... But now it's time, and I'm presenting myself in pink with three things I'm looking forward to do - when this paper is written.
#1: Fixing the new bird-lamp, so that it will hang in a better place with a better light bulb
#2: Sew new buttons in the second hand blouse I bought in Paris
#3: Drink my 'sorrows' away in Berlin with nice people

My (Super) Mom

2011-05-08T20:45:00.012+02:00

This post has nothing to do with mother's day, because I don't really like the fact that you only celebrate your mom on this one day. All the cool, beautiful and strong mothers out there should be recognized every day! My own mom is one of the coolest. Just the fact that she is a very active blogger (not limited by technical difficulties) gives her a lot of credit in my book. But that's just one of the many things she does on a daily basis for herself and others - she is filled with so much energy and power. I hope she has passed some on to me...

Paris: Nights

2011-05-05T13:41:00.009+02:00

This is the last post from Paris in this round. The nights there was dark and colourful at the same time... som many things to look at, and so much wine to drink!

Paris: Details

2011-05-04T09:29:00.016+02:00

Some small details from the street, a door, a window and from the market. There was so many things at the market that I actually ended up buying nothing there...

Paris I Am Yours

2011-05-03T19:39:00.068+02:00

Easter in Paris meant blue skies, cakes, green trees, ice cream and riding bicycles on beautiful streets. Very needed after 5 months of winter - I'm ready for more summer!

Bits And Pieces Of Monday

2011-05-02T15:18:00.032+02:00

Today I'm working in my living room drinking coffee from the new cup bought in Paris. I'm getting inspired from a quote on a postcard by Louise Bourgois, and a documentary I have watched in bed two times this weekend. The documentary is about Robyn who I started listening to when I was very young. I love the way she reflects, and I think she can be a big inspiration no matter what you do... see the documentary here and with subtitles here

24 Hours

2011-04-29T00:37:00.022+02:00

24 hours in Denmark, and still I feel like I'm settling in after 8 days in Beautiful Paris. The light and the details remains, and I feel so lucky to have been able to suck the energy out of the city again. No computer, phone or TV has been so good...

Packing for Paris / Welcome!

2011-04-19T10:14:00.019+02:00

I'm taking off to Paris today, and in a minute I will go pack the rest of my stuff. Yesterday I washed my white dotted shoes I wore in Paris three years ago when I had just met my boyfriend...

Oh, and Welcome to all of you who stopped by after Mette commented on our talk about words vs. pictures on blogs! No more words from me - I'm back in a week, and I can't wait to show you Paris through my eyes!

Procrastination

2011-04-18T09:29:00.028+02:00

This weekend has been all about procrastination which is so obvious on these two photos. Some playing around with Instagram and the coffee table with the computer situated alarmingly close to an open Lula, the library book, the phone and the remote control... Hmmm.

Library Love

2011-04-16T17:07:00.007+02:00

I don't go to the library that often, but when I do I always find something interesting. Today I went to pick up a book about qualitative research - but off course I found something else as well. This little book caught my attention because of the cover (surprise...) and I remembered the movie based on it. Perfect for a little Easter recreation I guess. Have you read it?

Friday = Yeah

2011-04-15T12:04:00.019+02:00

Finally it's Friday, the sun is shining and I think it's time for coffee. I'm looking forward to Paris like a little child - feeling like I'm sick all the time, because I can't wait. Do you know that feeling?

Camera: JumpShot

2011-04-13T10:04:00.025+02:00

Yesterday my dad came over, and he brought me this old camera. At first I didn't recognize it, but then I saw little details like the purple buttons on the top display, and I remembered exactly how it felt to press them. It takes med back to 1993 where I was a preteen with big red glasses going on a trip somewhere with my after school club. I think the colorful JumpShot deserves to come along on a trip to Paris next week!

Abducted

2011-04-11T21:35:00.028+02:00

I have been abducted by the sun for at couple of days, and it has been great! Suddenly I feel like drinking Guaraná, remembers what burned skin smells like and have open windows in both rooms AND the kitchen at once. Crazy crazy me...

Toys #3

2011-04-08T13:15:00.013+02:00

This Brio Dog is from my childhood and somehow it has ended up in our livingroom, where it gases over the street from the window sill. I think it wants to go for a walk. It has a happy little tail which it wags once in a while. I think it will be the closest thing we will ever get to having a dog, and who knows - maybe someday someone will take it for a walk. Have a nice Friday everyone!

Nerves

2011-04-07T16:20:00.005+02:00

I just arrived home after a very exiting meeting which I hope will have a positive outcome. When I woke up this morning I craved apple juice with ginger, and it has saved me throughout the day. Now I'm relieved and happy. Have a nice Thursday afternoon/evening everyone!

First Flower Tree & Fresh Spring Rolls

2011-04-04T19:53:00.038+02:00

To me spring is not real until I've seen a tree with flowers. Yesterday I found one at a graveyard, and then I was sure. Spring is here. Therefore I decided that the only right thing to eat today was fresh spring rolls, and I found recipe in my favorite cookbook at the moment 'Vild med vegetar' by Louisa Lorang. Because I'm not a vegetarian I added chicken in mine, and ate them with hoisin sauce. Even though they didn't look professional - the taste was great and springlike.

My Day With Instagram #3: The Woods

2011-04-03T16:44:00.016+02:00

When the sun came out yesterday I went for a long walk in the woods near the water. I didn't realize it was that big until I almost got lost. I saw a tiger tree, a swamp and walked over big tree trunks. Between the tree crowns the sun came down through a fog, and I felt like I was exploring new territories.

My Day With Instagram #2: Saturday Morning

2011-04-02T13:52:00.017+02:00

Today I spend my morning in front of the computer with apple juice, coffee, crispbread and work. My only company has been Conrad the bear staring at me from the armchair in the corner. Once in a while I have been looking out the window to get a glimpse of the sun everyone is talking about. Well it hasn't reached Aarhus yet... but by going out very soon I hope is will.

Tiny Bitch

2011-04-01T11:09:00.021+02:00

Yesterday I visited my good friend Line for dinner. She made lovely food as always, and we had a good long needed talk. I used to live in her apartment on and of in a period where I was studying in Århus and Sydney. I love to visit her because it really feels like home. On my way to my new home I noticed a new little shop on the street (Egilsgade on Islands Brygge) called Tiny Bitch. The window display was bright and tempting - it looked just like a place for me - and an excuse to come back soon!

My Day With Instagram #1: Food & Krea

2011-03-31T10:31:00.038+02:00

Yesterday I had so much good food - especially at our Wednesday crafting club: Krea, where we had a really tasty potato, carrot, cashew soup with beetroot chips AND a delicious cake with nuts, dates and creme fraiche... jummy! I have knitted quite a lot on my cardigan - yesterday I started on one of the sleeves. By the way I have used the easy app Instagram for these pictures inspired by Sandra Juto.

Inspiration: Hiromix

2011-03-30T09:15:00.000+02:00

Hiromix started photographing her everyday life as a young girl in Japan in the 1990's. Apparently she was one of the first girls to get famous for photographing er feet... And who has not done that? I really like the everyday aesthetics in this book though.

Blinded By The Lights

2011-03-29T12:31:00.000+02:00

Yesterday the the sun was shining through the windows all day, and just before dinner I decided to go for a little walk to enjoy it from outside. I almost got blinded as I walked around in the neighborhood..

Afternoon Chill

2011-03-28T18:20:00.021+02:00

In the afternoon I need something to make me relaxed and at the same time get the brain back on track. Today I was lucky. I found my favorite waffles in the local supermarket, had some mint snus from Malmø (a rare luxury) and women's tea (I think men can drink it to?) with ginger, orange and camomille... If you place the waffle on top of the teacup for a couple of seconds, then the syrup becomes all soft and it tastes even better.

Tempting

2011-03-27T17:47:00.007+02:00

Yesterday we went to Malmø, and I walked and looked so much that I almost totally forgot my camera. I always find many tempting cookbooks and crafting books in Sweden, and there was also a really colorful store which made me happy and scared my boyfriend away...

Three Good Things On A Thursday

2011-03-24T17:46:00.008+01:00

#1: Funny flower is finally about to burst in window sill
#2: Sofie called unexpectedly to meet up in the sun, and I rediscovered my former favorite: mint juice
#3: My best blanket which I want to take a nap under right now

Toys #2

2011-03-23T10:03:00.022+01:00

We have a little army of journalists and photographers in the apartment. They move around according to mood, and you never now where to find them. Sometimes it feels like they keep an eye on us from all angles...

Knit Knit Knit

2011-03-22T10:08:00.007+01:00

Sunday I took a time out at my mom's where I started knitting the cardigan back. I'm so hooked this time - can't wait to show you the result!