18 April 2014


Shopping, art & cafés in Österlen

Shopping, art and cafés in Österlen

1. Kabusa design shop. Lovely things and interior design shop close to Ystad. Address: Österleden 1068 in Köpingebro. http://kabusadesignfactory.com/

2. Olof Viktors café and bakery. Buy some lovely jam, bread and tea at this lovely place. Address: Österlenvägen 86, Glemminge. www.olofviktors.se

3. More ceramics at the Elna Karin Helgesson ceramic shop 912 Kåseberga. It is located between Kåseberga and Löderups Strandbad. Address: Östra Kustvägen 912, Löderup.
http://elnakarin.wordpress.com/
http://www.912kaseberga.se/

4. Annika Jägfeldt is an artist who paint rock stars. She shows her paintings at Gallery Jägfeldt in Löderup. Address: Peppingevägen 249, Löderup.
http://www.annikajagfeldt.com/

5. In the same village you can visit Åsa Melins gallery Galleri Peppinge.
Faces in ceramics, poetry in frames by the artist. Address: Peppingevägen 256, Löderup.
http://www.asamelin.se/

6. Worth a visit. Her installations is like a small museum. Elisabeth Ahlqvist´s gallery in Ingelstorp is called Ateljé Tuvegården.
http://www.ateljetuvegarden.com/my-art/installations/

7. En bit av medelhavet. In English: A bit of the mediterranean sea. A cafe and interior shop with ceramics from the mediterranean sea area. It is located in Hammenhög. Address: Simrishamnsvägen 8 in Hammenhög.

8. The KAOS shop south of Kivik sells arts and local handicraft. It is easy to find. I found a lot of things a liked and bought some. This is where I bought my giant tea cup I have at work. It is made by Saga Johnsson. You can also visit her shop and workshop on the way to Stenshuvud. 

9. A must in Kivik is Kiviks Musteri. Locally made juices, wine, jam and cider. Tastes great!
Go to Kivik and follow the signs to Kivik Musteri. http://www.kiviksmusteri.se

Do you know a restaurant, shop or attraction in Österlen that should be on my top list? Please leave a comment here.

01 January 2014


Good restaurants in London


Good restaurants in London

These are some of my favorite restaurants in London for a fab evening or romantic dinner in London. Enjoy! 
  1. This is the place to have a romantic dinner with a view over London. Dine at the Oxo Tower. Address: Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House St, South Bank. Great place and great food.
  2. Have a lovely evening at the Japanese restaurant Matsuri. Have a great sushi or teppan-yaki. In Teppan-yaki, fresh fish, meat and vegetables are cooked by a chef on an iron grill in front of the customers. Excellent food. Do not miss the Ice Cream Fire ball dessert. Address: St James, 15 Bury Street. http://www.matsuri-restaurant.com/
  3. Excellent meat at the Argentine restaurant Casa Malevo, 23 Connaught street. http://casamalevo.com/
  4. We had a dinner at London oldest restaurant Rules. And it was fab! Visit Rules for a memorable evening. Rules was established by Thomas Rule in 1798 making it the oldest restaurant in London. It serves traditional British food. Address: 35 Maiden Ln.
  5. Lunch at Harrods Sea Grill is a must when I am in London. Fantastic fish and a glass of wine. Life is good at the Sea Grill!
  6. Listen to an opera performance while dining a mediterranean dinner at the Sarastro opera restaurant. Address: 126 Drury Ln. The food is ok and the singing is great.
  7. Duck and Waffle on the 40th floor with a gorgeous view of London. Address: Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate. 
  8. The food was ok and it was interesting to visit Shakespeare´s Globe Theatre. The brasserie also had a magnificent view of the river.
  9. It is not actually a restaurant but a good place for a light lunch with dessert. Patisserie Valerie, address 15 York House Cumberland Place. And they serve lovely cakes, and scones.
Do you know a restaurant in London that should be on my top list? Please leave a comment here.