Month: November 2013
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La Matta, A Vision Beyond Fashion
*In collaboration with La Matta* As I step into this trendy womens boutique in the heart of Helsinki, large candles are lite and a cup of tea with a freshly baked brownie awaits for me on a sleek counter. My wandering eye spots glimpses of fur, oversized knits and colourful scarves and an instant excitment…
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Salmon & Saffron- Soup of the Day
Saffron Salmon Soup… Last night we made some oven salmon and had so much of it left over, I decided to make use of it today… so I cooked a salmon saffron soup that has a beautiful velvety texture and a deep golden colour. This silky soup is perfect for a frosty day like today.…
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Autumn Lunch Inspired by Nature
at the countryside… The table setting is inspired by the beautiful nordic fall nature and its vibrant colours. The lingonberry is freshly picked from the backyard and the table setting builds from materials around us. This healthy salad is a plate of superfood that has plum, avocado, lingonberry, parmesan and toasted almonds. The dressing builds…
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Petrol Blue Peplum
A day at the Colosseum in Blue Vibes A note to self. Do not wear heals to the Colosseum, where the pathways are made from cracked stones and sand! We walked around the historic monuments (yes! in 7 inch heals) in the Roman forum just east from the Colosseum. The sites were beautiful and the…
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Cozy in Fur at Piazza Navona
The aroma of roasting chestnuts lingers on the streets of Piazza Navona, bringing that first rush of christmas spirit. I smell cinnamon and vanilla that brings a cozy and comforting feeling over me. The sound of the dripping fountain is soothing and lovers surround Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi enjoying its majestic presence. My friend eagerly…
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Golden Chains & Delicate Lace In the Streets of Rome
Friday in Rome. I wake up to the morning sun that shines directly in my eye and I lean over to see the rooftop of our hotels neighbouring buildings. Pigeons cooing on window sills and I gasp out loud as I watch the rustic spillage of green leaves and flowers overflowing from balconies. What a…
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Afternoon Limoncello in Blush & Black
Lunching in Trastevere, Rome. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ I will begin by trying and describe the feeling and ambiance of this little bistro favoured by the locals called Grazia & Graziella. Seated like sardines in a tin can, the wooden tables and iron chairs are tightly packed under a beautiful white umbrella with a view of an old…