Does it get any better......seriously!

A true love affair for me right now would be this newly launched The Love Affair Collection from Bang & Olufsen.

This exclusive collection consist of their 6 most iconic designs, which is a living proof of a love affair, which started in the 1920´s and which is still going strong. The romantic rose gold aluminium, combined with walnut is like a bridge between the past, present and the future, and represent the passion and proud continous strive for better design which has been the force behind Bang & Olufsen the past 90 years.         

BeoRemote One 

BeoPlay H6 

 85" version af BeoVision Avant 

BeoPlay A9 

BeoVision 11-46" 

BeoLab 18 

In the Projects.

Papaya Playa Projects is this wonderful eco friendly paradise we have stayed in for the past week in Tulum, Mexico. The place has a broad range of ways to stay, from tiny hut´s without plumbing, small bungalow´s to mega villa´s. Which bring in a great variety of people, because there are something for all. There is a great ambience, super DJ´s, beautiful surroundings, amazing nature with crystal clear waters, jungle, Pelican´s flying over your head and giant iguana´s stealing your fruit in the night. Definitely a place to visit.

Christina

The Corner on the corner, Il Angolo.

Just before flying to Mexico on vacation, we made a small stop over in Sicily. And obviously had to visit our favourite restaurant for lunch. Located just around the corner from our home in Sicily, you find this fantastic little exclusive restaurant called, AIl´ Angolo. My favourite place away from home. We have been coming there since Sig. Perni opened it 13 years ago. They have followed our lives since forever, and takes us in, like family. Oliver, our son, who started coming there 9 month before even being born, is perhaps one of the only children, who is really welcome at the restaurant. A little strange for an italian, BUT sig. Peri is a perfectionist.  It´s usually only open for dinner, but anytime we call and ask if we can please please please come for lunch, sig. Perni, will turn his boat around in the Mediterranean sea, where he is usually spending whatever little sparetime he has,  and het up the Volcano Etna, and start cooking his amazing food for us. The restaurant which is approximately 50m2 all included is full of great small cozy classic Sicilian ornaments and he does everything himself ! From bread, pasta, sotto olio to ice creme. Wine, ham, delicacies, vegetable and Grappa he will spend all of his holidays finding. My absolute favourite is "Tagliatelle con Tatufo" , his fantastic homemade pasta with truffle . It´s a MUST to visit if you should ever find your self on the escarpment of Mount Etna.

In love with the latest AJ 2015.

The 7 is now available as a special edition to celebrate it´s 60 year anniversary in a cool black with black or rose with brass. I love both, and would definitely get them again even efter promising myself never having to look at another 7 in my life. Being danish you are basically born sitting on a 7 and it can get a bit old. Great idea to give it renaissance in this way. 

Taxes Taxes Taxes :-(

Since I will now start working in Denmark and finally will be earning a bit of money. Off couse I must pay my taxes like everybody els. Then it´s just fantastic to have an accountant who shares an office with MADE A MANO so I can enjoy and be inspired by all this fine Italian ceramic on my way to pay my approx. 40% ;-)  

Made a Mano was founded in 2001. The company produces a variety of high end ceramics such as tiles, countertops, sinks, bathtubs and a range of living items that combine traditional handicraft with modern production techniques. 

The owner, NanaKi Bonfils, find inspiration from many corners of the globe fusing these influences with Scandinavian style, colour and glazing.

The most exclusive Made a Mano range is made using lava stone from Mount Etna, the vulcano I have lived on for the past 20 years, and Vesuvio. The raw and extremely resilient lava stone is transformed into long lasting beauty.

In 2013 Made a Mano has developed a new production using the latest and most advanced technologies. The new modern techniques allow Made a Mano to cut the lava stone into amazing shapes and forms and the new improved silkscreening methods enable sharper and more refined patterns.

All products are exclusively handmade, from the cutting through the glazing and free hand drawing decorations, hand printing and silkscreening. Tiles and ceramic like this is usually used for bathrooms, kitchen´s, floor´s and so forth. But now even to create a little drama in rooms as wall covers or just as cutting boards, countertops, plates.....

If you need help to get an idea for your home please contact me at ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR and check out my ceramic at CASA CERAMICA which I produce in Sicily. 

Like being in Aladdin´s Cave.

It´s been raining all day :-P

When it gets to me and I just want to escape, I go for a little walk and find myself at Tage Andersen. Perhaps Denmarks best flower artist. This mystic place full of decorations, flowers, cages with live birds, caves and stairs leading to secret places draws me. Here you find such beauty, inspiration, originality and fantasy. If you have the time you can spend hours studying the  details on each object. And you go out from there with lot´s of energi and a smile on your face.

Royal Smushi Cafe.

If you feel like a good piece of cake and a hot coffee or chocolate, you MUST swing by Royal Smushi Cafe near the pedestrian street "Strøget" of Copenhagen. This magnificent place feels like jumping strait into a H.C.Andersen-Candy-Floss- Sugar-Tivoli-cave. So great for both adults and children. Inside you will also find sweet decorations and books for the house.

Nice lunch with a good old friend.

What I love most about being back home in Wonderful Copenhagen, after 20 years in Italy, is that I can call any old friend or family member on a spare of a moment and arrange for a coffee or a lunch. I have my favourite places, I am super traditional ! But I have sworn to see new things here from now on. Almanak, was the choice for the day. With it´s great setting by the waterfront of Copenhagen it give you that nice feeling of air and space. And it´s simplicity in decor and food, you feel light and full on energi to take on the rest of the day. Thanks for a great lunch, Old friend ;-)

Maximalism in 2015 in a more affordable manner.

I love the English way of overdoing things, in a stylish way. Mix and match colours, materials, stripes and shapes. And lot´s of it.

If it´s a little too much for your taste, you can build it up slowly and in an affordable way. Start with one key piece and quietly find smaller objects which suits you, to build further.

As an example you can get fantastic things for a good price in all the bigger comercial stores. A really good way is to go to the lesser costly places, in this case ILVA, where you can find great things for a reasonable price. And if you can´t manage by yourself,  I can definitely offer my services as a personal shopper, read more....

Le Cap Horn, the best maritime place in the mountains.

The last day of our vacation we treated our self to a great lunch at Le Cap Horn. A MUST when in Courchevel ! This amazing decadent restaurant is like walking on to a movie set. You are met with  loud dance music on the terrace, really glittery looking people, very nice looking staff and a 6 ft. Swarovski skull!!! Inside you are, right away,  presented with the opportunity to purchase a pair of 14 ct. earrings from Moussaieff,  if you should feel the need for that, after a great lunch of ousters or their famous chicken or the choice of one of their more than 600 listed wines. Or if you don´t have the ´trillions´ you would need for that,  you can do what I did, ....... just dive into the best desert table, know to mankind, which has everything from home made crepes, mini ice-creme cone´s, amazing fruitcakes to the most wonderful chocolate mousse.  At Le Cap Horn, the vibe is great, friendly and fun. It´s the perfect playground for grown-ups, with a "little" extra to spend :-)

Le Cap Horn

A speaker I actually want in my living room!


Music is a big part of my life. As a background…… or how I really like…….. full blast !!
But MG, most of the speakers I have had through my teen´s and up, were monsters. Fortunately lots of beautiful things has been designed since then. 
Bang & Olufsen is the absolute TOP. 
Many will argue that its possible to find better and for less, but B&O were the first with the greatest and cleanest design,………… and in my opinion still is. 
With B&O design you will incorporate design, functionality, quality and art in one.

BeoLab18, this classic beauty will lift any room. It´s a sculpture on it´s own.

BeoLab20, this cute new design goes everywhere.

On a rainy day or on a sunny day...... What to do ? Hotel Chocolat.

Hotel Chocolat, in the center of Copenhagen is the perfect little spot to go and treat yourself to a wonderful cup of hot creamy chocolate or an nice bag of sweets. Hotel Chocolat's elegant facade with it's lovely blue color draw you to the nicely decorated entrance where you can relax and enjoy while watching life going by on Strøget ( the pedestrian street of Cph )

Hotel Chocolat, click here