Kristine Vikse

This poncho-sweater is from the Winter 2012 collection of Norwegian designer Kristine Vikse. There�s so much to chose from but I think this would be my first choice. It looks so warm and comfy.

Photo from kristinevikse.com

Childrens knitting from Dale

I simply love Norwegian Dale. They make beautiful knitting design. Just have a look at these childrens clothes. There�s more at Husfliden.

Source: Dale Garn

A few photos from May 17th, Norway�s independence day.

Images: beautifulism

Southern Norway in May

Photos: beautifulism

Beautiful antique table

The table is from the beginning of the 19th century and have taken the lead on my wish list. It �only� costs NOK 10 300 (USD 1 800 and Euro 1 320). If you�re into antiques you may have a further look here.

With inspiration from The Essence of the Good Life.

Mitt lille land

"Mitt lille land
Et lite sted, en h�ndfull fred
slengt ut blant vidder og fjord

Mitt lille land
Der h�ye fjell st�r plantet
mellom hus og mennesker og ord
Og der stillhet og dr�mmer gror
Som et ekko i karrig jord

Mitt lille land
Der havet stryker mildt og mykt
som kj�rtegn fra kyst til kyst

Mitt lille land
Der stjerner glir forbi
og blir et landskap n�r det blir lyst
mens natten st�r blek og tyst"

* * *

�My little country
A small place where a handful of peace
thrown out among the plains and the sea

My little country,
where the mountains are planted
between the houses and people and words.
And where silence and dreams grow
As an echo in the barren soil

My little country,
where the sea stroking gently and softly,
like a caress from coast to coast

My little country,
where the stars slip by
and become a landscape when it gets light.
while at night, is pale and silent�

 

Ut�ya

Oslo, the Tiger City becomes the Rose City

To youth by Nordahl Grieg

Enemies near and by,
threatening your right!
Under a storm of blood -
You have to fight!

Might you then ask in fear,
unarmed and open:
how shall I combat them,
what is my weapon?

Here is your shelter strong,
here is your sword:
faith in mankind,
and in everyone's worth.

For all the future holds,
seek this and tend it.
Die, if you have to, but:
deepen, extend it!

Silent the bullets glide
all through the night.
Use all your strength and love,
stop deadly flight!

War is contempt for life.
Peace is creating.
Add forces to the strife:
death shall be beaten!

Love - and enrich with dreams -
greatness of old!
Challenge unknown terrain -
truth will be told.

Works not yet being built,
stars never seen -
reveal them through rescued lives,
able and keen!

Noble is everyone,
earth, rich and sweet!
Hunger and suffering,
caused by deceit.

Crush it! In life's own name
injustice shall fall.
Light, bread and love and hope,
birth right of all.

Forcing all weapons down,
warfare shall cease!
Shielding man's dignity
creating true peace.

Who by his right hand's side
carries a burden,
precious and dear to him,
can never murder.

This is our promise,
from kin to kin:
cherish our fragile Earth,
it's ours to win.

We will protect and keep
beauty and grace -
as if we held a child
in tender embrace!

I have no words.

Norwegian invasion

There you go, our area has now official been taken over by the country in West. Much nicer than the blue and yellow Swedish one. ;)

Sognefjorden

Today�s lovely

Bunad

The Norwegian �bunads� are famous all over the world, and they are certainly a peace of art. There are many to chose from, but the tradition is to wear the one who represent the part of Norway where one grew up. Luckily for me, my favourite are the one that comes from my home area � the �mli bunad (the first picture).

Copyright: Eva Br�nd and Bunadsmagasinet