... and down she went.
I've been sick with the flu for a whole week! Wednesday I went to work again, but after two days at the office I was forced to capitulate. Again! Back under the covers.
Through mists of fever, I've been sending craving glances towards my desk, which has been looking like this all week:
Alas! No making collage at all!
But now I'm feeling better, and it's time for rematch :-)
A little piece of music from last week's
Walk Off The Earth infatuation: Burn One Down
My office landladies Hofdamerne Lea + Cecilie just opened an awesome poster shop: Pretty Posters. Super cool typographic eye candy. Check out more of their graphic goodies here, here and here. +Be sure to treat yourself to their hilarious holiday snapshots here :-) So funny!
CINNOBER is a delightful independent book and design shop in the heart of Copenhagen. I love coming here; it is cozyness and coolness all in one breath, and the selection of design-, graphic- and illustration books is immense. As is their range of reprints, japanese tape, notebooks, stamps, cards, pencils and other office yums.
Here I can browse and flip. Sniff and dream. And be inspired.
I buy most of my books here.
Went to see photographer Andreas Gursky at Louisiana Museum of Modern Art last week. I'm in awe of his work; photographs, highly manipulated, so subtle.
His often huge photos seem, by first impression documentary; like snapshots of a situation, a landscape or an everyday scene, but on closer look, the images dissolve—what I am looking at can't be true, the perspectives messes with my understanding of space, I can see something has been altered, but can't tell exactly what, and it leaves me questioning everything in the image (»If this isn't what I thought it was—what I was sure of was true!—what else isn't?«
In one grip, he challenged my visual perception, embraced my aesthetic (some of his works are beautiful beyond words), commented on society and made me laugh.
In awe indeed!
Louisiana writes: »With their visual mastery, the works of the German photographer Andreas Gursky insist on the vast, fascinating power of the image and stand as a modern proposal for what beauty may be. Andreas Gursky’s photographs are the answer of art to ‘extreme sports’. His works grow out of hours of effort interweaving hundreds of pictures taken with the most sophisticated equipment, often from extreme positions, into one image.«You can read more about the exhibition here.
One of my two office »Land ladies« at Hofdamerne, Lea Rathnov and I made a GoCard together. Actually we made 3, of which this is the first :-) On cafés this week.
I love collections! Maybe this is the reason I dig Pinterest so.
Knitted with Wilfert's »Amalfi«; a blend of 80% merino and 20% angora, these long arm warmers are sooo soft and warm and cozy. Very easy made with 5 needles, 1 skein per arm, and a little pattern—not too difficult—made it the perfect tv-project! I have been watching Downtown Abbey. Alas, will Mary and Matthew ever get one another?
I had Her Majesty The Queen of Denmark wave at me this morning! Well... she didn't wave directly at me, But I saw her. She was in her Golden Chariot. And she waved. Good enough for me :-)
A day that starts with a Royal Wave must be a good day...
don't you find?
:-))) Have a happy one. Royal wave or not :-)
I hope you had a wonderful holiday, a warm and cozy Christmas and a festive New Year!
I have enjoyed every minute of this past week, and today I spent some time looking back, remembering the year that passed, looking forward to the year to come.
2011 held a sad goodbye for me, to a grand soul whose company, wisdom, lightness and deep I miss profoundly.
The year also held hellos; to new friends, a new place of work and sweet colleagues.
The image above is my 2011 in pictures—January top left to December bottom right:)
Thanks for sharing creativity, thoughts and inspiration in 2011 and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
A very merry Christmas to everyone! I hope you are enjoying the holiday.
I'd like to share xmas cake pictures and recipe, and have gathered it all at Clemmensen&Brok.
Thank you Gracia&Louise for the great tip, made me generous on the liquids :-) Which paid off.
Time for relaxing. Are you up to something special?
The other day my friend and I visited The David Collection here in Copenhagen. Like so many other cities around the world, Copenhagen holds many museums, and I find myself puzzled as of why there are still so many of them I haven't yet visited. The David Collection was one of such unvisited. Now no more.
And what a treat this museum is. Holding three permanent collections, The Islamic is the most visited, and also the one we saw. Absolutely stunning; the art, the surroundings and the atmosphere was wonderful, inspiring, educational ... and a mind broadening experience. And the staff was really really sweet.
Okay. 'nough with the words :-)
I love this. Now on my cell phone display :)
The last images on mind before I fell asleep that night, was fluttering signs dancing on warm colored backgrounds
...
The reason our choise fell on The David Collection this Wednesday was their Special exhibition on Sufism. My friend is quite versed in this area, and I, having recently bought a collection of Rumi poems, was eager to learn more.
Being only one room, the exhibition was quite small, but as oposed to the huge permanent one we had strolled through, reading infoboards sporadically, we absorbed every word and every nuance of this one room. The stories and the art made a great impression on me.
This board reads a prayer and a poem from 1658: If you seek the jewel in a mine, then you yourself are the jewel; if you live for the soul in the body, then you yourself are the soul – know that when the day is over, you are what you are seeking.
I was fortunate to be asked to illustrate an article in the beautiful foodie mag: Copenhagen Food :-) This one is about Christmas foods in other countries.
I apologize for the quality of the photos. I'm so challenged with the seasonal lack of light ;)
Today old friends came over, and we made æbleskiver and glögg, and felted hearts and pibe cleaner Elfs.
A little door appeared out of no-where here at the office yesterday! I do believe the little Elf has his own entrance. And he brought candy! What a sweet elf :-))))
Feeling wonderfully Christmassy at the office now :o) I know—I'm a little late posting this. (Dang! note to self: when photographing stuff with dates on, publish same day!« You should know how many images I have lying around: »planned but never published« That's New-Year-Resolution-material right there ;-)
I hope you have reasons to begin December with a smile :-)
Yesterday I was recommended to find Smilerynker's (»Crowsfeet's«) blog. Via a lady who'd been inspired by Smilerynker to make this in a corner of her appartment: A little elf-door in the wall. Isn't this the sweetest idea? I think my kids may be too old for Elves sneaking in and out of the walls now. But I'm not :-) Maybe I should start looking for doors ...
Today we celebrated first advent Sunday, and lighted the first candle in this year's advent wreath. Last year I made three—one out of paper, one of fabric, and a miniture one using christmas tree candles and egg cups. This year's advent »wreath« is not really a wreath, more of a foresty bump with lots of birdies on it :-) We've had many an argument wether or not it was a crying shame to light these innocent lil' creatures.
No animals were harmed during this shot.
Feeling awfully Christmassy, I also started a long planned (or long dreamed, rather) foodie project: I'm making a traditional English Christmas cake. I have high hopes for this puppy (which, I might add, is of considerate weight and sturdiness).
The creature has soaked in booze, been sifted, stirred, whisked, spiced, baked and boozed some more. And it aint over yet! Now it shall sit for three weeks, to be regurlarly drizzled with ... more booze. Then decorated. Then (hopefully) enjoyed.
I have never even had Christmas cake before. And have no idea what I have gotten myself into.
Am I in for a treat?
Happy 1st Advent Sunday! And happy beginning of Christmas month:-)
The little family of Coffee Owls has a new member, and it'sapink :-)
Same hi-quality 100% wool. Same hi-glass class eyes (or was it the other way around ;o)
The grey/yellow Coffee Owl (which has been the most popular so far) is temporarily out of stock.
But shall soon return! Camilla Engman is collecting »Morran art«, and making a book.
This weekend is Copenhagen Book Fair-weekend. I went yesterday, and in spite of the fact that Friday is a normal workday, the place was packed. Yes, of books ;o) and of book-lovers too. Ain't it great?!
Judging by the amount of visiters, it seems the book is still a beloved media.
It's always fun and inspiring to look at covers, and the foodie in me was drooling all over all the fabulous cook books. Especially Marie Melchior's Når livet er en fest (When Life Is A Celebration) and Anette Eckmann's Naturens spisekammer (Nature's Larder).
(The picture right above here is from the little publishing house Batzer & Co. Now, I cannot say I have read all of their books, but a few, and the ones I have, have all been of the mindblowing, life-altering kind, and are without exception among the best books I have ever read. I am actually quite awestruck by this! Some record in my book ;-)
Accidentally bumped into Blues Brothers later last night :-))) Into this scene; Amazing Aretha, her bouncing hips and pink slippers singing at her and hubby Matt "Guitar" Murphy's joint: Soul Food.
:-) Take it away, Aretha!
Today, I'm baking sellery in salt crust. Smells autumn-y and sweet. M-mmmm! Soooul Foood indeed ;-)
Many a fledget Coffee Owl have flown from the nest lately. Last weekend I emptied the shelves of yellow yarn, and grapped some pink, white and earthy tones too.
... But...what...then... that five-needle thing next to the book... is that a xmas ball then??
no-no. Can't say I'm a one-project-yarnie ;-)) 5-10 project-yarnie more likely! This is the beginning of a pair of long wrist warmers for work. A wonderful (and fast) no-recipe thing. This warmer here is already almost ready.
On my way to work yesterday. Autumn has been so mild, and the mornings dim and silent.
Wauw! Feel as if I've been in a regular time warp. Where did those past two-and-a-half weeks go??? Work have been ca-raiizy, which made my brain shut down for brief moments :-))) Last week grocery shopping I used the self-service register like I've done so many times before, and I actually placed two cartons of milk in my shopping bag without scanning them first! ...
Me: »Miss! Theres something wrong with the screen—the machine won't let me continue«
Helpful-lady-at-register: »You have to scan your groceries before putting them in your bag. Otherwise it's stealing«
Me: »Oh«
Man! Did I feel stupid. I actually bursted into a lame explanation of how I'd had a really busy day, but she'd already turned to help someone else. I alternately laughed and shook my head all the way home.
But alas! Now Weekend has put its warm, soft arms around me, and though I still have to work a little, I also want to blog! And knit! (got mi'self a brand new book, and yarn in new colors for Coffee-Owls-to-come to share with you later).
I updated my website during the holiday. Or rather -- made a brand new one. Which—thanks to very-user-friendly IWeb—was actually easier than updating (plus the old site felt a bit outdated). The link is here if you want to see some of my work stuff: christineclemmensen.dk
See you soon:-) I hope your weekend treats you with soft- and mellowness!
:-)
The schools are closed this week, and rain and sunshine fight over who's stronger. It's an equal match!
Just a quick hello, with a crooked face from yesterdays trip to Tivoli.
I'm kind of holiday-ing, or have been yesterday and today, but also updating my portfolio, and the next couple of days I'll be working some. I'm using iweb for my new webpage - and am blown away by how easy it is to use. How fortunate, since I'm no html-master.
I hope you are well, hope that autumn is treating you gently.
With random.org as little helper, I found two winners of the fruity earrings :-) Congratulations KayLovesVintage & Mathilde :-) And thank you, everyone, for playing :-)))
