It is the most beautiful time of year - perhaps? Because when summer comes with all the flowers, then that is the most beautiful season. Autumn comes with the fantastic warm colors and the crisp air, and winter brings with snow and ice. It is wonderful to live in a place where the different seasons gives so much variety.
mandag den 20. maj 2013
Sæsoner - Seasons
Det er den smukkeste tid på året - måske? For når sommereren kommer med alle blomsterne, så er det den smukkeste tid. Efteråret kommer med de fantastiske farver og den skarpe luft, og vinteren giver snevejr og is. Det er skønt at leve et sted, hvor årstiderne kangive så stor varietet, og hver sæson har sin charme.
lørdag den 18. maj 2013
Endelig sommer - Finally Summer
Det har været en helt fantastisk dag. Vejret har været perfekt og turen i dag gik til kunstmuseet Louisiana, som altid er et fantastisk sted at besøge, både på grund af kunsten og på grund af de skønne omgivelser. Efter nogle timer dér sluttede vi af på stranden med medbragt kaffe og kage. Skønt selskab, skønne omgivelser og skønne oplevelser. Hvad mere kan man bede om? Tja, måske at Danmark vinder Melodi Grand Prix'et.
It has been a totally fantastic day. The weather has been perfect, and today's trip went to The Art Museum Louisiana, which always is a fantastic place to visit for two reasons: The great art and the beautiful surroundings. After a couple of hours there we ended the day with coffee and cake at the beach. Great company, great surroundings, and great experiences. What more can you ask for? Well, maybe for Denmark to win the European Song Contest.
onsdag den 15. maj 2013
Læbestift - Lipstick
Jeg har altid brugt øjenmake-up. Lige siden jeg var 15. Hver dag. Det er en del af mig. Jeg synes også at en smule læbestift ser fantastisk ud. Når man gør noget ved 'overdelen' af ansigtet, så føler jeg, at man burde gå hele vejen og fuldføre. Så jeg køber læbestift - og glemmer den. Lipgloss er samme sag. Og når den bliver for gammel, bliver den smidt næsten ubrugt ud. Jeg ved ikke, hvorfor jeg ikke kan det. Men jeg ville så gerne. Så den jeg har, ser virkelig brugt ud - på ydersiden.
I have always been using eye makeup. Since I was 15. Every day. It is a part of me. I also think that a bit of lip stick looks fantastic. When you do something to the 'upper part' of your face, then I feel, at you should do the whole bit. So I buy lip stick - and forget it. Lip gloss is the same thing. And when they get too old, I throw them out almost unused. I don't know why I can't do it. But I really would like to do it. So the one I have looks really worn - on the outside.
søndag den 12. maj 2013
Mor's Dag - Mother's Day
Med den smukkeste buket, det dejligste kort, chokolade og middag i aften, så er der dømt total nedsmeltning! Det må kaldes at være velsignet med den bedste familie!
With the most beautiful bouquet, the most lovely card, chocolate, and dinner tonight, that creates a total melt down! This is called being blessed with the best family!
fredag den 10. maj 2013
Bytur og nye kopper- Trip to the City and new cups
Vejret var blandet i dag, men forårs-agtigt. Masser af træer, der springer ud. Jeg var inde for at kigge på sko, som jeg ikke fik nogen af, men til gengæld var der tilbud på de espressokopper, som jeg forelskede mig i sidste måned. Så det var en dag med masser af optimistisk gult.
The weather was a bit mixed today, but definitely spring like. Lots of trees in bloom. I was in Copenhagen to look for shoes, which I didn't get, but instead I found an offer for the espresso cups, which I fell in love with last month. So it was a day with a lot of optimistic yellow stuff.
En gul bil (ikke min) - a yellow car (not mine)
Et gult banner for Den største Tatoo Festival - A yellow banner for the Biggest Tatoo Festival
Det gule islæt i mit køkken - Det yellow touch in my kitchen
Kopper close up - Cups close up
The weather was a bit mixed today, but definitely spring like. Lots of trees in bloom. I was in Copenhagen to look for shoes, which I didn't get, but instead I found an offer for the espresso cups, which I fell in love with last month. So it was a day with a lot of optimistic yellow stuff.
tirsdag den 7. maj 2013
Baby-gardiner - Baby Curtains
Så skal der sys gardiner til den lille babydreng. Han er endnu så lille, at han ikke er flyttet ind på sit værelse, og det sker heller ikke de næste mange måneder, men han har rigtig meget udstyr. Hans far valgte stoffet, og de gyldne farver kommer til at give et smukt lys. Det er en stor gave at få et lille nyt menneske i familien.
Now it is time to sew curtains for the baby boy's room. He is still so small that he doesn't sleep in there, and that will not happen for many months to come, but he has a lot of 'equipment'. His dad chose the fabric, and the golden colors will give a beautiful light. It is a big gift to have a small new person in the family.
Now it is time to sew curtains for the baby boy's room. He is still so small that he doesn't sleep in there, and that will not happen for many months to come, but he has a lot of 'equipment'. His dad chose the fabric, and the golden colors will give a beautiful light. It is a big gift to have a small new person in the family.
lørdag den 4. maj 2013
Den bedste dag - The best Day
Efter en smut til København på indkøb efter gardinstof til den dejligste babydrengs værelse, en skøn frokost med familien på restaurant, hvor vi sad udenfor og nød solen i et par timer, er jeg nu klar til lidt afslapning i aften. Der er ikke noget, der er bedre end sådan en dag.
After a small trip to Copenhagen with the successful mission of buying curtain material for the most wonderful baby boy's room, a great lunch with the family on a outdoor restaurant, where we sat enjoying the sun for a couple of hours, I am ready for a bit of Saturday night relaxation. Nothing is better than a day like this.
torsdag den 2. maj 2013
Forårsfornemmelser - Spring Feelings
Når man vågner til præcis det lys, der siver gennem persiennerne, der siger, at det er dejligt vejr, er det ikke svært at komme op. Man får også lettere ved at se forårstegnene ... og så sagde de i radioen, at det ville blive minus-grader i nat! Men det er der næsten. Næsten!
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When you wake to precisely that light coming through the blinds, which say that it is great weather, it is easy to get up. You also see all the spring signs ... and then they said on the radio that it is going to be minus degrees tonight! But it is almost there. Almost!
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When you wake to precisely that light coming through the blinds, which say that it is great weather, it is easy to get up. You also see all the spring signs ... and then they said on the radio that it is going to be minus degrees tonight! But it is almost there. Almost!
mandag den 29. april 2013
Attitude
Da min far døde, fandt jeg blandt hans ting et stykke papir, som jeg har gemt, fordi det fortæller mig så meget om, hvor positiv min far var. Han kunne altid se det bedste i situationen:" Man lever kun godt, når man holder op med at ville leve bedre. Det gælder om at nyde det, man har, i stedet for at længes efter det, man måske kunne få. Trangen til at anskaffe sig ting er i virkeligeheden en virus, der tapper sjælen for tilfredshed. Nogen tjener aldrig nok, nogen er aldrig smukke nok, tøjet er aldrig nyt nok, huset aldrig møbleret godt nok, maden aldrig spændende nok. Man kan nå et punkt, hvor den eneste redning er at springe af den rullende trappe og sige: Så er det nok! Nu må jeg klare mig med det, jeg har. Hvad jeg får ud af det, afhænger helt og holdent af mig selv." Så du har bolden! Vil du have mere, eller vil du have det bedre?
When my father died, I found a piece of paper among this things. I have kept it because it tells me so much about, how positive my father was. He could always make the best out of a situation: "You only live well, when you stop the desire to live better. It is all about enjoying what you have, instead of longing for what you might be able to get. The need to obtain belongings is really a virus, which drains the soul for contentment. Some people never earns enough, some people are never beautiful enough, the clothes is never quite new enough, the house is never furnished smart enough, the food is never exciting enough. You can get to a point where the only way out is to jump of the roller coaster and say: Enough! Now I have to deal with what I have got. What I get out that is entirely up to me." So the ball is in your courtyard. Do you want more, or do you want to feel better?
When my father died, I found a piece of paper among this things. I have kept it because it tells me so much about, how positive my father was. He could always make the best out of a situation: "You only live well, when you stop the desire to live better. It is all about enjoying what you have, instead of longing for what you might be able to get. The need to obtain belongings is really a virus, which drains the soul for contentment. Some people never earns enough, some people are never beautiful enough, the clothes is never quite new enough, the house is never furnished smart enough, the food is never exciting enough. You can get to a point where the only way out is to jump of the roller coaster and say: Enough! Now I have to deal with what I have got. What I get out that is entirely up to me." So the ball is in your courtyard. Do you want more, or do you want to feel better?
lørdag den 27. april 2013
Konfirmation - Confirmation
Jeg har været i kirke i dag, fordi en af mine venners søde datter blev konfirmeret. En stor dag for alle. Højtidelig ceremoni, smukt tøj, smukke unge mennesker, stor fest, mange gaver. Man kan ikke lade være med at ønske alle disse - ja, undskyld, men ... børn alt godt fremover. For nu starter det voksne livs udfordringer. Men i dag er udelukkende en festdag. Gid at de må få gode liv.
I have been to church today, because the sweet daughter of one of my friends was confirmed. A big day for everybody. A beautiful ceremony, beautiful clothes, beautiful young people, a big party, many gifts. You just have to wish all these - well, sorry, but ... kids everything good in the future. Because now the adult challenges start. But today is party only. I wish them all good lives.
fredag den 26. april 2013
St.Bededag og espresso - Holiday and Espresso
Store Bededag - en af de dage, hvor man føler, at man får et lille feriepust, selvom det ville have været dejligt, hvis vejret havde været lidt varmere, men en fridag er jo altid godt. I går fik jeg en lille gave, som jeg blev så begejstret for. Det sødeste lille espresso-krus. Begejstringen skyldes, at der er et ordentlig øre på, hvilket der meget ofte ikke er på espresso-kopper og som derfor ofte er svære at håndtere - og så at det er min yndlingsfarve. Iøvrigt lavet af Le Creuset. Måske skal der købes nogle stykker af den slags?
Danish Public Holiday - Big Prayer Day - one of the days when you feel a small hint of holiday, even though it would have been nice if the weather had bin a little warmer, but a day off is always good. Yesterday I had a small present, which made me very happy. It is the sweetest small espresso mug. The happines comes from that it has a regular ear, which most espresso cups haven't and therefore often is difficult to handle - and then it is my favorite color. Made by Le Creuset. Maybe I just need a few more of these?
Danish Public Holiday - Big Prayer Day - one of the days when you feel a small hint of holiday, even though it would have been nice if the weather had bin a little warmer, but a day off is always good. Yesterday I had a small present, which made me very happy. It is the sweetest small espresso mug. The happines comes from that it has a regular ear, which most espresso cups haven't and therefore often is difficult to handle - and then it is my favorite color. Made by Le Creuset. Maybe I just need a few more of these?
tirsdag den 23. april 2013
Georg Jensen Sølv - Georg Jensen Silver
Jeg har været hos Georg Jensen. Jeg har dog ikke købt ind på egne vegne, men derfor var det alligevel en god oplevelse. At handle for andres penge er også ok! Men det her handler ikke om design, hvilket måske virker lidt underligt, når jeg nu har været hos Georg Jensen. Det handler om god service. Og det giver de derinde. De ansatte føler for produkterne og giver professionel service på en meget varm og personlig måde. Jeg sludrede med en sød ekspedient, der fortalte, at hun, når hun får kig på noget, hun ønsker sig, så venter hun, og venter og venter, kigger på tingen, bliver sikker - og så køber hun. Hun kommer garanteret til at blive ejer af nogle holdbare dejlige ting med den indstilling. Så jeg fik professionel hjælp og en god snak. Selv indpakningen er noget helt for sig selv. Enkel og elegant. Georg Jensen Sølv er en gennemført oplevelse.
I visited Georg Jensen Silver today. I wasn't there to buy for myself, but it was quite nice anyway. To shop for other people's money is fine! But this is not about design, which might be a bit strange, now I was at Georg Jensen of all places. It is all about good service. And that is what you get there. The employees care about the products they sell and give professional service in a very warm and personal way. I talked with one of the girls, who told me that she, when she wants something, waits, and waits, and waits, until she is sure - and then she buys. She will for sure become the owner of great things with that attitude. So I had got god advice and a good talk. Even the wrapping is in a class of it's own. Simple and classy. Georg Jensen Silver is a complete experience.
søndag den 21. april 2013
Fra Chanel til lakrids - From Chanel to Licorice
Jeg lovede at komme tilbage til, hvad jeg havde købt i lørdags. Jeg købte espresso, som jeg drikker nu, et glas mandelcreme fra Summerbird, som er fantastisk og kan bruges i stedet for Nutella (som også er dejligt). Det er blevet foræret væk som værtindegave. Lækker lakrids fra Bülow, som udgjorde weekend-slikket - og som er spist! Bogen, som jeg er begyndt at læse. En base øjenskygge fra Chanel,en Mac mascara, der ikke klumper, holder pæn hele dagen og tryller vipperne længere. Og endelig et par boxe fra Nomess, som jeg er stor tilhænger af. De findes i alle størrelser til alle formål, ser lækre ud og gør det let at holde orden. De kan købes mange steder, se dem her. Nu lægger jeg nogle småting i dem, og så skal de bruges til gaver.
I promised to tell what I bought Saturday. Espresso, which I am drinking now, a glass of almond creme from Summerbird, which is fantastic and can be used as Nutella (which also is great). It was a small gift for a friend. Delicious licorice from Bulow, which was the weekend candy - and is already eaten! The book, which I have started reading. A base eyeshadow from Chanel, a mascara from Mac, which doesn't smudge, stays on all day and makes the lashes longer. Finally a couple of boxes from Nomess, which I am a big fan of. They come in all sizes for all purposes, looks elegant and makes it easy to keep order. They can be bought a lot of places, see them here. I am going to put a few small items in them and use them as gifts.
I promised to tell what I bought Saturday. Espresso, which I am drinking now, a glass of almond creme from Summerbird, which is fantastic and can be used as Nutella (which also is great). It was a small gift for a friend. Delicious licorice from Bulow, which was the weekend candy - and is already eaten! The book, which I have started reading. A base eyeshadow from Chanel, a mascara from Mac, which doesn't smudge, stays on all day and makes the lashes longer. Finally a couple of boxes from Nomess, which I am a big fan of. They come in all sizes for all purposes, looks elegant and makes it easy to keep order. They can be bought a lot of places, see them here. I am going to put a few small items in them and use them as gifts.
fredag den 19. april 2013
Lørdagsshopping om fredagen - Saturday's Shopping on a Friday
Jeg var nødt til at tage ind til København, og som det fremgår af tidligere indlæg, er det ikke noget, jeg er ked af. Tværtimod. Men jeg har andre planer i weekenden, så jeg var virkelig effektiv her til aften og fik købt de ting, som jeg skulle have. Det blev faktisk til den ret meget! Jeg købte bl.a. kaffe (Nespresso har en sæson-espresso, der hedder Trieste, som jeg bare måtte have noget af!) og nu skal jeg snart have en kop sammen med en scone af Meyer's. De absolut bedste. Jeg købte også make-up, lakrids, en bog og gaver. Men dem ser I senere. Nu er det fredags-afslapning!
I had to go to Copenhagen, and that isn't something that I am unhappy about, which probably has come to your knowledge already. On the contrary. But I have other plans for the weekend, so I was reallly effective tonight and bought the things I needed. It was actually quite a lot. I.e. I bought coffee (Nespresso has a new season espresso, called Trieste, which I just had to buy after tasting) and now I am going to have a cup together with a scone from Meyer's. Have never tasted better scones. I also bought make-up, a book, licorice and some gifts. But I will show you that later. Now it is Friday night relaxation!
tirsdag den 16. april 2013
At have travlt - To be busy
Jeg har et udklip hængende på min væg på arbejde, der siger: "Stop the glorification of busy" - hold op med at forherlige travlhed! Det er måske en en lille provokation, for jeg går jo på arbejde for at yde noget og får en løn for det. Men jeg går ikke på arbejde for at arbejde mig sønder og sammen, så der ikke er noget tilbage af mig selv - til mig selv. Jeg har besluttet, at jeg vil også have et liv udenfor arbejde, for jeg er meget mere end en smart titel, selvom det betyder, at jeg aldrig bliver chef. Men hvor vigtigt er det også? Er det ikke bedre at være nogen, end at være noget? En titel er alt for skrøbelig at læne sig op ad. Hvad ville du svare, hvis nogen spurgte dig om, hvem du er - og du ikke måtte fortælle, hvad du arbejder med? Hvem ville du være, hvis du ikke havde en titel af noget art?
I have a poster pinned on my wall at work which says: "Stop the glorification of Busy". Perhaps a bit of a provocation, because of course I go to work to do a job and get a salary. But I don't go to work to work myself to pieces with nothing left of myself - for myself. I have decided to have a good life outside work, because I am so much more that just a fancy title, even that it means that I will never become a managing director. But how important is that? Isn't it better to be someone, than to be something? A title is much to fragile to lean on. What would you answer, if somebody asked you, who you are - and you weren't allowed to say what your work with? Who would you be, if you had no title of any kind?
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