Just a minute ...

...in April.

I used to live five minutes from a merry-go-round.

Taken with my ActionSampler. 

Full set here.

Reading...  Ahem... "I hardly ever read these days. This really pisses me off. I blame the internet. I also blame that the days only have 24 hours in them and I blame the fact that I am human and have to sleep at some point." - Tammy. Ditto.

Listening... to Metronomy, the Head & the Heart, Kings of Convenience.

Drinking... only one cup of coffee a day.

Loving... being able to finally wear the shoes I bought in New York last September. 

Wanting... another tattoo.

Smiling... a lot. Life's pretty awesome at the moment.

Inspiration:

Tumblr • Pinterest

Monochromatic - Part One

6 months later...

Facts:

• Awesome Measuring Tape Headband by Andrea.

• Nail Polish: Malibu Green by American Apparel.

• My legs seriously need to get some sun.

Blink And You'll Miss A Revolution

Outfit details here. 

Cut Copy - Blink And You'll Miss A Revolution

Lilla My Fra A Til Å

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Hjerteknuser - Moi

Age: 28

Bed Size: Big enough.

Chore you hate : Washing up.

Dogs: No, thanks. 

Essential start of your day: Don't rush me. And give me coffee.

Favourite Color: Hmmm... Teal? No, wait. Coral? Fuchsia? Hmmm...

Gold or silver: Old Gold.

Height: 1m65

Instruments I play (or have played): Oboe & Piano.

Job Title: Informasjonskonsulent. I like Magician better.

Kids: I have 9 plastic dolls. 

Live: Grünerløkka, Oslo.

Mom's Name: Maryse.

Nickname: Mademoiselle Oui Oui, Lula.

Overnight hospital stays: Appendicitis.

Pet Peeve: Stairs. 

Quote from a movie: 'You do what you love and fuck the rest.' 

- Little Miss Sunshine.  

Right or left handed: Right.

Siblings: One younger brother.

Time you wake up: 7:30am

Underwear: Princesse Tam Tam.

Vegetables you dislike: Melon. Or is it a fruit?

What makes you run late: Nail polish.   

X-rays you've had done: Super heroes don't need x-rays.

Yummy food you make: Fennel Coconut Risotto.

Zoo animal: Zebra!!!

List found on Sarah's blog.
Outfit details here.

[Oh Hello Oslo] Happy Sunday

Temperature: perfect
Listening to: Metronomy. 

Sipping: cortado.

Devouring: carrot cake.

Places visited today: Galleri Brenneriet - DogA - Tim Wendelboe & Purpur. 

Next week: no Easter break for me, working every day.

List 'borrowed' from Bianca.
More photos here.

Imaginary Tea Party

My birthday party last year was epic (we celebrated my birthday for nearly 24 hours nonstop) and I knew I wouldn't be able to top it this year so I decided to keep things simple... Hmmm... "simple"...  I couldn't help but invite all of you to an imaginary party - I guess that's what simple means to me. Your photos have exceeded all my expectations and I've been thinking a lot about how to express my gratitude, it felt like 'thank you' wasn't enough... I feel lucky and fortunate to have you in my life. I never thought blogging would have such an impact on my life and it took me a long time to acknowledge it. What was supposed to be a place where I could express my creativity became a place where I daily receive buckets of love. I know no other way to say it right than saying it in my mothertongue... 

Merci.

So here's what we did to celebrate my birthday:

Saturday: 

• a magic concert... 

• then Frode took me to an amazing bar I had never heard of: a little hidden gem inspired by the 1920s.

• after-party and I started losing track of time...

Sunday:

• brunch at Villa Paradiso: panna cotta and four cortado for me.

• the weather was rad so we decided to take a walk along the river.

• eventually I went to one of my favourite spots in Oslo, I sat alone by the fjord and realized how lucky I am and how much has happened since last year.

• back home, my mom called me from France: "I just can't believe my daughter's turning 28". 

Me neither.

Ulysses

Ulysses from Christopher Herwig on Vimeo.

A poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson recited by Alastair Humphreys while crossing Iceland by foot and raft in July 2010.

Wish You Were Here

Sunday 10th April

Birthday Party

Put on your dancing shoes and join my imaginary tea party!!!

Email me a photo of you all dressed up (tips: cute dress, bow tie, tutu or roller skates) holding a cup of tea or a glass of champagne and let's make this happen!!! Unless you can afford a trip to Norway...

Inspiration: here & here.

Safari Disco Club

The streets are finally clear of snow or ice and I'm able to wear my beloved shoes again after months of shoefrustration. Oh Spring, I'm so happy you're finally here! New coral shirt and the lovely bow I received in the mail from Mademoiselle Robot. Happiness.

Outfit details here.

Safari Disco Club by YELLE

[Oh Hello Oslo] Dan Colen at Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art

"Based on elements from mass media and experiences from contemporary life with a subcultural language, he creates a personal remix that highlights beautiful and magical aspects of undervalued, everyday life. His artistic production encompasses photographs, painting and sculptures, and includes, among other things, Disney motifs and chewing gum on canvas."

Source: Astrup Fearnley