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Barcelona Shopping

As I said: I did a little shopping in Barcelona!

Summer sandals and a spring jacket.

Two identical tops. Couldn't decide on the color.

Windy Spain

I just came back from visiting my Dads sister, my uncle and cousin in El Masnou, Spain. I went there with my Mom (above) and we had a wonderful time, even though it was quite windy at the beach!

We had a day in Barcelona, where I did a little(!) shopping and took some fab photos with my old camera...more of those another day.

Sweetest Sweden

We just returned from Kyrkekvarn in Sweden, where we had a wonderful time. We stayed in one house all 12 of us - my husbands brother, sister and mom + families - it was quite a trip. We went canoing, hiking, fishing and horse back riding. The kids loved it!

And Mama got to do a little Swedish shopping....more about that in another post.....

We have been...

...waiting for the bus

...hanging out with best friends

...playing with water

...trying to stay cool

Holidaying

We've been on vacation in Copenhagen this week, living in my brothers apartment while they where in Greece. We've had the greatest time, touring the canals and visiting the zoo, where my daughter had her first horse back ride - she loved it!

We've had breakfast at the most cozy little bakery/café, sitting outside sheltered from the rain, with blankets (and my poncho) wrapped around the kids. That morning was all the rain we had - thank you very much!

We also went to the zoological museum, where my daughter screamed as soon as we entered and she saw the huge Dino (below). She and I spent the rest of the time in their café. When we went to the geological museum, same thing happened, only this time she screamed because of the darkness in the hall, so she and I went to the Castle Gardens instead.

Next week we will go with my brother, his girlfriend and their one year old son, to a summerhouse to hang out and enjoy each other, good food and great laughs.

Since this is "Family Holidaying Time", I will be pretty much off the computer for the next few weeks, but now you know where I am!

Happy Holidays everybody!!!

PARIS Mon Amour!

In the past week or so my husband and I have been dreaming about Paris. A scent would hit us downtown and we both instantly said: "Ahhh...Paris...." We've been discussing whether to bring the kids or not. I argue that we have promised to bring them the next time we'd go. My husband says it would be so nice to be alone and that we spent most of the time sitting around just absorbing the place.

Then today this came in the mail. Isn't it weird? It's a book about being romantic in Paris. A sign? I think so!

The book was sent to me from my sweet friend Sabine, who did the graphic work on it - and might I add: She did a wonderful job ;o) You see Sabine sends me these lovely gifts from time to time and she always sends something that is so me! I don't know what I did to deserve such kindness and thoughtfulness and I sure don't know how to reciprocate. I'll think of something one day, but until then THANK YOU SO MUCH SABINE!

Oh and of course I've been reading the book all day - when I could finally get it out of my husbands hands - and it is really good. Lots of great things to see and do. Very inspirring. Must go to Paris rather sooner than later!

Jennifer

When I was a kid, my Grandpa had a colleague and friend in New Jersey. One summer he and his family came to visit Denmark and I got to met them too. They had a boy my age and a daughter a few years older, who came over for Danish pancakes - they're more like crepes!

The girl - Jennifer - and I became pen pals and I wrote her letters with help from my Dad's sister, since I didn't speak English! We always wrote about me visiting them and in the summer of 1989 - when I was 14 - I went on my first trip to the U.S. It was my first flight EVER and I was 14 and I went by myself!! Can you believe it??? Anyway....I had a great time!

After wards, the years went by and we lost contact. In my mid twenties (I think) I met her Dad again. He was visiting my Grandparents. He told me that Jennifer was a law student. Later on I learned she got married, gotten a new last name and lived in Paris.

Then one day about 6 months ago I was reading this press piece at Genius Jones - don't ask why I do that - and the writers name popped out of the screen!!! Hmmmm....can't be THAT Jennifer Cattaui? The Lawyer? I Googled her and found out she has a blog and even a super cool on-line shop - Babesta! I immediately contacted her and got a little update. How much fun is that. We are both Moms, we share a common sense of style - what's more to know? Oh I can tell you this: She's still a Rock Chick! She'll always be a Rock Chick to me ;o)

 

All the t-shirt's are from her shop - I  L O V E  prints like these. All these I want for my kids ;o)

She also sells bedding, furniture and other GREAT stuff. Check it out!

Paris Part Three

::SHOP WINDOWS, KIDS SHOPS AND STUFFIES A LA FRENCH::

We went buy this tiny boutique/gallery several times and I just adore it. It's showcase for Claire Coles, who creates the most beautiful art pieces. I especially fell for her stitched wallpaper art. (See under "commissioned art" on her website.)

Notice the yellow lamp? It's by Swedish Design Dessert....I so so want it.

They also represent Donna Wilson and her cool squirrel...that I - up until now - thought was a fox!!! A-hem...

And come on how funny are these tea cosies?

Well it is DEFINITELY the kind of shop I want! Maybe with a little dash of Calesta - THE kids shop in Paris. They carry ALL the cool brands like the Japanese kids clothes designers Muchacha and the Bugaboo stroller.

They also function as a gallery - I suppose - as artist Veronique Lafont had an exhibition there, showing über cool stuffies. (Check it out here and here.) They're not only cute and inspiring but also kinda weird ;o)

Another kiddy store/gallery is Niou.

They have various cool toys and interior stuff like these:

 

Very Scandinavian - Very me.

Their exhibition was very cute and of course I forgot the name of the exhibitor!!! And I didn't get the business card. And I wish I did.And oh well....that's it.

Paris Part Four: ?

 

Paris Part Two

::BOOKS & MAGAZINES::

Well I did buy me a little something in Paris. I have *a thing* for books and magazines, as you might have noticed..hm hm....I went to a few bookstores and especially loved this one:

I got "Paris chic & trendy" which shows pics from all the cool shops, including Vanessa Bruno, Paul & Joe, Isabel Marant and Les Prairies de Paris.

Of course I got me a few copies of Milk magazine and I SERIOUSLY intend to subscribe! (Even though I CAN buy it in Copenhagen.) 

I found two wonderfully illustrated books by Beatrice Alemagna: "Un lion á Paris" and "Mon Amour." Absolutely LOVELY illustrations.

Finally I got me a calender by Wolf Erlbruch who also did "The Story of the Little Mole Who Knew It Was None of His Business", which is called: " The story of the mole who wanted to know who made a shit on his head" in Danish! I loved that book and I love this calender. This is my month ;o)

For more pics go to Flickr.

Paris Part Three: Shop Windows, kids shops and stuffies a la French!

Paris Part One

....woke up to this view every morning....had tons of these....visited cute little boutiques....ate many nice meals....went to the attractions....called the kids....sailed at the Seine....saw Paris from a distance....

Highly recommendable....do go ;o)

:: P A R I S ::

Thursday morning on September 7. at 7:30 CET, Steen and I will fly off to Paris - AGAIN - for FOUR days....without the kids! We have then known each other for 10 years and felt it was appropriate to celebrate!!!

OK, so since this is the month of September, I would like to share my Camilla/Ana/Sabine wall, because it's my fave month in Camilla's calender and it'll be my contribution to this weeks Corners of My Home.

See ya all next week ;o)