Winter has never been my favourite time of year, merely because I am not a great fan of cold, wet and windy, not to mention grey skies and bare trees and naked ground. But – being the positive soul I am, I have learned to…
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A juice a day
Healthy living, and looking after your body is a trend that is here to stay. In Denmark, buying organic food, is a trend on the rise, as we believe that looking after the planet, the animals and ourselves is a positive thing. In Denmark, most…
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Greenhouses and orangeries
Greenhouses have been a passion of mine for as long as I remember. I was always fascinated with the industrial look and the way the sun played a huge part in creating a haven for growing plants. Today, people have changed old fashioned greenhouses into orangeries, and…
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Shared rooms for bigger kids
We have chosen to live in close vicinity to the center of Copenhagen, and we have a smaller apartment with a garden, but the girls have to share a bedroom. It has been fine (and it is still fine) but I can feel that they…
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Best things in life are free
2017 has started with a bang – and like many other people I was more than happy to get shot of 2016 – which quite frankly was annus horribilis. We lost so many of my adored musicians, actors, then the Brexit announcement and the election of…
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1/52 – one video a week project
I have been dabbling with video and video editing, and have decided to TRY and make a video a week for 2017. Mostly to share HYGGE and what we get up to with you, but also to hone my skills and hopefully look back in…
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Chocolate chip cookies
When I was younger, if I were to choose between a savory, or sweet dish I would almost always pick something savory. Now I am not so sure. In fact, my taste buds have changed, and the things I love have changed too. Maybe it…
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IKEA Summer catalogue 2017
So whilst Denmark is experiencing the worst floods in the country for more than 100 years, a lovely summery email ticked into my mailbox. The new Ikea Summer catalogue, filled with stunning images of warmth, the sunshine, beach life, barbeques and much more. Something of…
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Happy 2017 – bring it on.
To be honest I am happy to get rid of 2016 and see what 2017 brings us all. So from the bottom of my heart I wish you a Happy New Year and pray for a calmer year, a year where people start caring about…