Ingrids glassverksted Moloveien 15 – 6004 Ålesund    Telefon 474 16 371

A cute little charming place on one of the most characteristic streets in Ålesund, Moloveien. A small glass blowing workplace were you will find Ingrid shaping beautiful wineglasses, bowls and vases. If she isn’t there while you arrive she is probably just down the road, drinking coffe at Trankokeriet.

Mama Shelter, an inspiring and entertaining hotel in Paris. Always something to look at, read or games to play. We never actually took the time to do either of this while there. Paris is a big city with many corners and alleys to check out, so no time playing boardgames. The hotel is designed by the designer Philipe Starck. It’s very playful done, and the place is full of small funny details. The roof at the toilets has a small TV showing old french movies, face masks are hanging over light bulbs in your room and the tables in the pizzeria has got boardgames painted on them. At the weekend there is live music or Djs playing. I do recommend this place!

The place to go to get starstruck in Paris. This place didn’t disappoint. We could keep half an eye on the most beautiful macaron I have ever seen, and the other on Leonardo Di Caprio. The place had a chilled atmosphere despite the chandeliers and velvet velour chairs. You can pop in here for a cup of tea, champagne, lunch or dinner.

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Paris was as expected beautiful and overwhelming! Loved the wide streets, stunning architecture and lots of small bakeries and cakeshops. The first morning there, my sister and I stumbled across this local market. Here the locals were showing up early to get meat, vegetables, artichokes, beautiful cheeses, seafood and flowers. All needed for the weekend. The closest metro to this would be Porte de Bagnolet. It’s located on Rue de Bagnolet.

From one of the many ski trips up to Ullevålseteren

“Paradisbukta” at Bygdøy. Suddenly, in the middle of the Forest there was a girl serving waffles!

Trysil in February

One of the may alleys in Gammlebyen, Stockholm

Stockholm and Maridalen

Just developed a film from my Golden Half camera. Hopefully these will be the last winter photos. I’m off to Paris tomorrow so hopefully spring is there!

The winter is still here in Norway. I must admit that it would be nice to not see too much more of it now. I’m ready for spring! But, when you wake up to this view it’s quite ok! This is out on the countryside, just outside of Lillehammer 6.30 on Saturday morning.

Ålesund, my hometown and one of the most beautiful towns in Norway. The weather is always a bit unruly, but somehow it’s something a bit charming with that as well. Like seeking shelter inside at one of the small local cafes, “Trankokeriet” when the storm is riding of. This little place is also full of antique and second hand treasures. I left there bringing with me some glass milk bottles, a wooden case and a few vintage suitcases.

Trankokeriet Antikk
Moloveien 16 b
6004 Ålesund

Tekst by Kate and photo by myself.

Another favourite of mine in Sydney.

Underhaugsveien 2 0354 Oslo -phone  21 38 36 29

This cafe was one of the first cafes I discovered when moving back to Oslo. I have been planning for a while taking some photos there and finally this morning I did. I love the interior and feel of this place. With all the bookshelves (4000 books) vintage chairs and a “fireplace” in the corner you can get comfortable here for hours. They serve breakfast from 7.am in the morning and are open until late everyday. Great place to come in the morning for a long quiet breakfast and a good read, or in the evening with friends. And yes, you can do your laundry here as well!

Trysil is the place for white snow, blue skies and endless ski tracks. Just came back from a weekend there and feel all relaxed out. I’m Ready to start a new week in Oslo while I will dream back to this place! I kept seeing the old style “Spark” everywhere and got very fascinated by them. I used to have one as a kid and you can get around really fast with them if it’s the right conditions for it. Quite practical when you are going to the shop.