I’ve arrived safe and sound in LA, for the Modenus Blog Tour due to commence this afternoon, for the next 5 days. Due to intense jet lag, I’ve been able to make good use of those awake hours by writing this post. I came a few days early in order […]
Designjunction 2013, London Design Festival, my picks.
To complete my report on the London Design Festival, I’d like to show you my picks from one of the main design venues, Designjunction. On close analysis of my photos taken at the show, I noticed two recurrent themes. The first is the trend for metal. Copper, Brass and Gold […]
Tent London 2013, London Design Festival – Little Big Bell’s picks.
Yesterday afternoon was time spent at Tent and London Super Brands, a design exhibition forming part of the London Design festival, based in East London. Here are the stands that caught my attention. Introducing Mine Heart, launched in 2010 by designers Brendan Young and Vanessa Battaglia. The talented duo’s work […]
Donna Wilson 10th Anniversary, London Design Festival 2013.
Donna Wilson, famed for her knitted creatures and home accessories, is celebrating her company’s 10th anniversary with an amazing exhibition of past and new collections. It is also part of the London Design Festival 2013. The theme is ‘The Three Little Bears’ . Here we have ‘Who is sitting in […]
Wrong for Hay launched at the London Design Festival 2013
Yesterday was the start of the London Design Festival. As I wasn’t working, I took the opportunity to explore some of event sites. After navigating the corridors of the Victoria and Albert museum to see their main festival attractions, I headed towards St James’ park in Westminster. I had pre-arranged […]
Shopping in Copenhagen
I thought I’d give you the final tour of some of the other places I visited in Copenhagen. First up, the renowned Royal Smushi cafe, a pre-requisite stopover for lunch or tea. The word Smushi has been derived from ‘Smorrebrod’ (the traditional Danish open faced sandwich) and ‘Sushi’. Served on […]
The Republic of Fritz Hansen and Contemporaries.
Last night was a fun evening of Scandinavian design, music and Prosecco. I was invited to an event hosted by the Republic of Fritz Hansen, who are supporting a programme called Contemporaries. This is a scheme that helps fund the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) whilst giving members access to ‘must see’ […]
Where to stay in Copenhagen – an airbnb flat in the cool area of Island Brygge.
Hope everyone had a good weekend. The kids are due back to school tomorrow, so I have been busy ensuring all is ready for the first day of term. I thought I’d share with you where I stayed whilst in Copenhagen. As we wanted to live amongst the locals, we […]
Designer Zoo in Copenhagen, a cool design concept store
Whilst in Copenhagen, I came across Designer Zoo, a concept store for Danish craft and design. I have selected my favourites for this post. Some of the items are new finds, not seen in the mainstream shops of Copenhagen. The above colourful containers are by All That Clay, designed by […]
What to do in Copenhagen – Louisiana museum of modern art.
Last Thursday, we visited the Louisiana museum of modern art in Copenhagen. The train from Central station to Humlebaek was only 45 minutes. Founded by Knud Jensen, the name Louisiana came from the original owner, Alexander Brun’s three wives. They were all called Louise. Interesting coincidence, don’t you think? I actually […]
Jaegersborggade – a cool street in Copenhagen to explore.
Yesterday was a fun day out with the family in Copenhagen, but before I start to tell you all about it, I would like to acknowledge the lovely people who have told me about this and the many other places I have explored and dined in Copenhagen. They are Rikke […]
Danish Design Centre, Copenhagen
En route to the Tivoli gardens in Copenhagen yesterday, I came across the Danish Design Centre. Despite there being no exhibition showing, the centre itself was a rich resource of design. As I entered, the colourful Doo-Wop lights by Louis Poulsen caught my eye. It was interesting to find out […]