6. dec. 2015

Today's Accomplishments


I won't go on about the darkness which sets in at 4 pm (and we still have 4 months to go) but instead tell you that I enjoy the different Christmas markets here on Christianshavn. Today I visited the women's blacksmith's factory located down my street inside an old elevator factory. I also popped upstairs to look at art. 

Later that same afternoon I made coconut balls. 


They need to get properly cold before they are perfect so while they're tucked away in the fridge I pass the time stuffing myself with fresh dates reading books... Life is so hard sometimes.... ;-)

28. nov. 2015

27. nov. 2015

Quiet Friday Afternoon


Today I stopped by the water after work and stood for a moment enjoying the peace and quiet. I have been so busy since I returned from the US - and that's great, of course. But I'm very double-sided. I love being busy but I secretly love having nothing to do and be totally free of expectations and work matters. A way of living I picked up on my year traveling solo that I hope to experience again.  

21. nov. 2015

13. nov. 2015

Ganni Postmodern Opens on Christianshavn


One of the great things about writing for the local paper is covering what's happening in the neighbourhood and meeting new people. Today the Danish super brand Ganni opened their first Postmodern concept store and it looks promising. The store used to be our former beloved post office (I still miss it) but this isn't bad either. As a tribute they painted the ceiling red which goes well with the white minimalistic decor. You'll find samples, older collections and with time pieces from the catwalk. So if you missed out on that dress or that special top you might be able to find it here. 


Store manager Cecilie Aaskov is excited about the concept, which she describes as "Ganni with an edge" and also to get to know the locals on Christianshavn. Creative director Ditte Reffstrup shares her enthusiasm: “I am thrilled that we are opening our first Ganni Postmodern concept store in Christianshavn. It’s one of my favourite neighbourhoods in Copenhagenbeautiful with a laid-back vibe. And the location, an old post office is a perfect home for us, quirky and stylish. It’s the perfect home for past season collections, samples and other rarities."


12. nov. 2015

La Dolce Vita & Flip-Flops


I just purchased La Dolce Vita: The Golden Age of Italian Style and Celebrity by Stephen Bayley - a wonderful coffee table book with paparazzi photos of stars, models and regular Italians in the late 50ties - early 60ties. I especially fell in love with this picture of Anita Ekberg wearing a fitted dress with cinched waist.... and flip-flops!! I actually used to wear flip-flops all the time during summer but has now abandoned them. (Truth be told, my French friends persuaded me by saying in horror while looking terribly shocked: "Non Marianne, you do not wear those... what, non!!, especially not in the city..")

Anita Ekberg might make me reconsider ;-) They are useful if I were to jump into a fountain like she famously did - remember? :-)