Archive for the ‘Culture’ Category

Veronica Fraticelli

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

If you went to Oslo Fashion Week this year you probably noticed Veronica in the crowd of fashionistas, standing out with her own style in a striking red outfit inspired by the 50’s. The day we met she was a bit more dressed down, but still very unique in her personal eccentric way. Veronica is from Poland, but speaks fluent Norwegian, which is quite impressing, since she has only been in Norway for 15 months. She loves the brown cheese and the salmon here, but finds it hard to find places that serve typical Norwegian food. She finds the Norwegian style a bit conservative and safe. “It’s a lot of H&M and Gina Tricot” She said. On the photo above she is wearing tights and a shirt from a net shop called www.restyle.pl, skirt from TopShop, cape from Monki, earrings from a shop called “LeSwing” in Barcelona and bracelet also from a shop in Barcelona.

Veronica’s top 5 places for vintage shopping in Oslo is:

  • Fretex, Markveien, Grunerløkka
  • Møllergata Retro
  • Et Dukkehjem, Markveien
  • Reprise, Schweigaards gate, Gammlebyen
  • Frøken Dianas salong, Markveien

Veronica is also blogging, check out her blog here.

Moods of Norway at Flø

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
This little shop became the first shop for the little village Flø, with only a population of 160 people. It’s one of Moods of Norway’s outlet shop. Along with this store they opened the one in Beverly Hills as well. The contrast couldn’t have been bigger. And while the store in Beverly Hills is introducing Norwegian culture to the celebrities, the store at Flø is adding more glamour to the village, and brings travellers from all over the place. At their stores you will find that the fitting room is also an outdoor toilet, and you will be served waffles while browsing for a new bright colourful suit.
Next time I go there I will check the opening times before going. It’s only open Thursday, Saturday and Sundays from 12 to 6. We were there on a Wednesday….

Another reason for going to Flø is a beautiful little beach, some nice architecture and some great ideas for outdoor furnishing.

A fun big flower pot.

JUVET

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

The perfect getaway for the weekend! Here you can do trout fishing, grouse hunting, or you can let the guides show you around and learn you more about the Norwegian culture and geology of the scenic area. The rooms are small, but you feel like you got all the space you need with a view over the spectacular landscape around you. The cabins got a wall replaced by glass, some got two walls. Non of the rooms are looking at each other, which gives each place a different, and always changing view with the time of season and day.

The spa is located right above the river. The heat from the sauna and peaceful surroundings should make you relaxed for rest of the weekend.

This project started 2004 by Knut Slinning, and 2008 they open it for guest. The architects are Jensen & Skodvin Arkitektkontor . Juvet was the first landscape hotel opening in Europe.

SUNDAY IN OSLO

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010

Me and Line just happen to stroll past Birkelunden market today. Quite lucky since I found some new plates and cups for my small growing collection. It’s a good market for cups and plates from the 40’s and 50’s, Vinyl, books and some furniture. Open every Sunday.


At the moment I’m looking for an old retro style classic bike, preferable with a basket at the front! Please let me know if you know about one. It will be for a shoot so doesn’t need to be functional.

PREBEN HOLST

Sunday, August 15th, 2010

Last Saturday, Preben Holst had the opening of his exhibition “Things That Never Happened And Other Stories” His photos are dreamy and will take you back to childhood memories or to things that didn’t happen as a teenager. This exhibition is made of  installations, photography and objects. It will be at Oslo’s Kunstforening until 05.09.2010 and it’s free!

Blue mattress with raindrops

James and Matt

The younger one, 2008

Oslo Kunstforening Rådhusgata 19 0158 Oslo

KIKUTBOLLER I NORDMARKA

Monday, August 9th, 2010


On one of the first days back in Oslo we biked up to “Kikut” (Lookout) in Nordmarka. This place is just outside the city center but it feels like you are miles away! It’s green and lush, and when we finally reached the destination after a few steep hills we felt we deserved a treat! And that’s when I got to try the “Kikutbolle”. They taste best after a good work out!

  • 1 sachet dry yeast or 1 pack fresh yeast.
  • 2 1/2 cup milk
  • 200g butter
  • 4-5 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp cardamom
  • 1 tsp vanilla sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder

1/2 cup vanilla cream for filling.

Mix coconut, icing sugar, and a bit water until it is thick and easy to spread on the rolls.  (Prepare when the buns are in the oven)

Preheat oven to 225 degrees.

Add yeast to a bowl or a kitchen aid. Melt butter and add milk. when liquid is 37 degrees, combine with the yeast and stir well. Mix all dry ingredients and add gently while stirring. Knead well, the dough should be quite moist to work with. Let it rise to double size (at least for an hour). Divide the dough into 24 parts and roll them gently until they are smooth and round. Make a hole in each bun with a spoon and add 1-2 tsp vanilla cream. Put on a tray and let the rolls rise again for about 30 min. Brush them with a whipped egg and bake them for 12 min. Let cool on a wire rack, add icing around vanilla cream and serve while still a bit warm!

NEWS

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

Hope Prinsensgate 8 Posthallen oslo

Ups…It has been 6 days without any things happening here! Sorry! The update is: New flat, city and work place. Monday we moved in to our new home in Oslo, and Wednesday I had my first day with the team at Hope Hair were you now will find me most days. Come and say hi if you’re in Oslo!

HALSTON

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

NEW YORK

Cool video!

OSLO LIVE

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Oslo, Summer and festival

SOMEWHERE ALONG THE COAST

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Just across the border from Norway in Sweden is this small town Strømstad. Norwegians seek here to buy cheep alcohol and meat. When we crossed the border I was not expecting anything idyllic. The only time we hear about this town is in context of getting a bargain for us coming from an expensive place like Norway. To my surprise Strømstad is actually a cute small harbor city. We picked up freshly peeled prawn sandwiches and had a picnic along the water. We left a few hours after with wine, beer and sodas! Not sure how much we saved on it, but now we have been to Strømstad.