Small elaborate changes that make the ordinary seem extraordinary!!
When Easter approaches, I always try and make some cute Easter pictures to use for Social media or even as cute little postcards. When I am out and about I always keep my eyes open for sweet things I can use – now or for future photography projects. I have a growing prop collection, and they are currently stored under the bed, but if I keep buying stuff I’ll need… Keep Reading
When Easter is approaching, Danish children make and send out Gækkebreve. Traditionally these small letters always included a Vintergæk (Snowdrop/Galanthus) which is where the name stems from. It’s meant to be a letter to ‘tease’ (at drive gæk med) someone by making them guess who sent it. A small poem or verse is written in the middle of the paper. You can make up your own poem or use one of the… Keep Reading
Well, tomorrow is officially the first day of spring but I guess someone forgot to tell that to the people who control the weather. You see – most of Europe has been hit by a total cold front from Siberia and the temperatures have plummeted to a blistering cold -10 here in Copenhagen. And with the windchill factor that we have for being on an island, we were warned today… Keep Reading
It was recently Valentine’s day and as much as I adore LOVE like any old person, I have to remind myself (and pretty much everyone else) that being nice, being kind and doing things for someone doesn’t only have to happen on V day. Nope, I have compiled a list of small things you can do for someone to brighten up their day. You can call it the happiness list… Keep Reading
When Fastelavn* is approaching, the bakeries in Denmark start baking the popular “Fastelavnsboller”, easiest compared to a choux bun; pastry with whipped cream, custard or jam. These are wildly popular, and a bit of a culinary sweet treat. This year my daughter suggested we made a tasting, which entailed buying these ‘Fastelavnsboller’ from 5 different bakeries and scoring them on her handmade scorecards. We made sure the panel were all seasoned ‘Fastelavnsbolle’… Keep Reading
So everyone is at it making slime. Who would’ve thought it would become such a fad – but it is and the truth is when I was small I also adored slime – the stuff we had came in a fluorescent cannister with the word slime written in slimy letters on the side. It too was a strange greenish hue, and smelled – well, damp to be honest. So much… Keep Reading
So after December and a month of fun, fairy lights and festivities the early months of the year are often wet, cold, dull and can feel very long. Back to school, work and getting over the fun is a hard task so I have gathered a few tips that could make the coming months feel a bit easier, lighter and brighter. Create some everyday magic. Alright then, what exactly is… Keep Reading
SO here it is – my Q&A with Issuu as I have been picked to be their publisher of the month. Read the article on the Issuu blog right here. We’re proud to share that our Publisher of the Month for January is Simply Hygge, a Danish publication focused around the concept of hygge. We’re kicking off the spotlight with a little Q&A with Editor-in-Chief, Anya Jensen. Look out for… Keep Reading
As a mother of 2 rapidly growing girls, I have come to realize that there is not much focus on the children when they reach the in-between stage – the tweens – you known when they are too old to be considered a small child, and yet too young to be a teenager. I have found it very difficult to find clothes that didn’t make them look too baby-ish –… Keep Reading
On the 13th of December, we celebrate Saint Lucia day with a Saint Lucia light parade. According to the legend, Saint Lucia brought “food and aid to Christians hiding in the catacombs using a candle-lit wreath to light her way and leave her hands free to carry as much food as possible. She devoted her life to God rather than the Emperor, and for that, he had her burnt on… Keep Reading
Small gifts and tokens of appreciation are some of the most wonderful things to make and give to someone you care about. Some of my most treasured things are homemade, and often something my daughters have spent time and effort making for me. The last few years we have made small homemade clay ornaments, to give as small presents for Christmas. These ornaments are classics as we use white air… Keep Reading
Being an advocate of creating and “Chasing hygge” everywhere, I absolutely adored coming across the hyggelige and cozy greenhouse belonging to my lovely girlfriend Mille. Her greenhouse is her sanctuary, a place she relaxes all year round. She has decked it out for winter, and now it looks utterly amazing and very hyggeligt for Christmas. We have included a few tips on how you can – with little effort make… Keep Reading
