Like a Painting

The home of artist couple Lili Nalovi and Jesko Willert is like an incredible work of art itself. The home has featured in a number of magazines, including Finnish Glorian koti. It goes down as one of the most impressive houses I've seen. The couple has covered the walls with Japanese rice paper, which they have painted themselves. They studied decorative painting in Florence, a skill which is reflected in the ceiling reliefs they created. A backdrop of a mansion-style house in Hamburg with its original moldings, the result is nothing short of exquisite.

Taiteilijapariskunta Lili Nalovin ja Jesko Willertin koti Hampurissa on kuin taideteos itsekin. Tämä koti on vilahtanut useassa eri lehdessä, melko hiljattain myös Glorian kodissa, ja on kyllä yksi vaikuttavimpia mitä olen nähnyt. Pariskunta on päällystänyt seinät itse maalaamillaan japanilaisilla riisipaperitapeteilla. Nalovi ja Willert opiskelivat koristemaalausta Firenzessä ja ovatkin loihtineet upeita  kattomaalauksia kotiinsa. Ja kartanomainen talo alkuperäisine katto- ja seinäkoristeineen parin temmellyskenttänä takaa huikaisevan lopputuloksen.

Lusting for paper lanterns!

Paperilyhtyhimo!

All images via Lili Nalovi&Jesko Willert
P.S.  Jamais Seule - j'aime! 

Today's three loves

1 The Parisian home of Amelie Baudin,

2 This video featuring another Amelie (Charlie Winston's croon is divine)

3 The wonderful prize I won from Soul of Maïa, the first time I've got lucky in these things. Tack beautiful Sussi! 

Photos: Julie Ansiau  and Soul of Maïa 

Midsummer moments

It was supposed to be Midsummer in town, but we ended up driving towards the wooden town of Tammisaari yesterday, taking the idyllic, windy roads back home late in the evening. And today some strawberry picking on a farm, we now have a fridge and freezer abounding in red goodies. No doubt yummiest when eaten fresh or with a dollop of cream, but any favourite recipe ideas for those stashed in the freezer are more than welcome! Anna Järvinen provided my midsummer soundtrack.


Piti tulla kaupunkijuhannus, vaan ajelimmekin eilen Tammisaaren suuntaan ja sieltä idyllisiä kärrypolkuja takaisin. Tänään taas Tuusulaan päin mansikoita poimimaan. Nyt on vatsat ja pakastinkin punaista pullollaan, hyviksi todettuja mansikkareseptejä otetaan kernaasti vastaan. Kotimatkalla huikohetki Halosenniemen rantakallioilla, siellä tulee aina yhtä sanomattoman vaikuttunut olo. Anna Järvinen säestää. 

She looks like an angel

and she sounds like one, too. 

Photos: Alison Sudol from A Fine Frenzy as featured in Rue Mag

Well I can't wait to curl up in bed with a book and a steaming cup of tea, a lovely weekend to you!

P.S. I nearly forgot, I'm in love with the soft sound of Berry,  Le Bonheur and the oh so chic Mademoiselle!




Photos: 1, 2,4, 3

Carla Bruni

Back home, soothing grey skies, perfect moment for some Carla Bruni. We're having a slouchy day amidst boxes, as the contents of our kitchen has been packed away awaiting the new kitchen. The plumbers were busy at work while we were away last week and things are moving on, slowly but surely!





Photos: http://www.julianmeijer.com/photographers/sikka/bio/

Birgitta Wolfgang Drejer

I've been feasting my eyes on beautiful photos by Trine Thorsen,

got into the mellow swing of the very lovely Madeleine Peyroux,

gawked at what people over in Copenhagen are wearing, my trip is booked! Any tips on must-visit little shops etc. are received with great pleasure! (We will be taking the streets of both Copenhagen and around Helsingor.)

Viime päivinä olen ihastellut Trine Thorsenin tuotoksia,

fiilistellyt Madeleine Peyroux'n saattelemana,

kurkkaillut mitä köpisläisillä on päällä, sillä nyt on matkat varattuna! Putiikki- yms. vinkkejä otetaan innolla vastaan! (Seikkailemme sekä Kööpenhaminan että Helsingörin suunnalla.)