There is a downside to having an extended, late summer holiday, I was drifting quite happily along adjusting to autumn until I realised we could begin our chocolate Christmas calenders this week, the ones I have yet to buy. I can already see a shortage of star shaped window lights in Ikea and I was hugely amused by the life sized bark reindeers that appeared out of the dark at my side one evening when I popped in to buy milk from our local store. Tis indeed now the season to be jolly and I ought to make a call to the elves of organisation.
Thankfully I have found some really wonderful shops here in Copenhagen in which to purchase special something's for many special someone's and I shall start doing so in ernest this week. Today though I would like to share some gift ideas from my most favourite shop of all. Books and Company in Hellerup.
A Christmas Carol and other Christmas Writings.
Charles Dickens.
A wonderful Christmas story for children beautifully presented in a hardback fabric book. An instant classic that will feel at home on the bookshelf throughout the years.
The Giant Play and Learn Book,
Pascale Estellon
A personal favourite of mine, This book given along with a pack of colour pencils, a glue stick and a pair of scissors from Father Christmas almost guarantees a lie-in as the lucky recipient sets straight to work with this highly interactive book.
Jamie's Great Britain,
This time Jamie Oliver goes local, bringing recipes from the lengths of the UK. There are some delicious dishes that need to be created and enjoyed, going a long way to re-establish the reputation of real British food.
Storyteller, The Life of Roald Dahl and Going Solo.
This biography of Roald Dahl was my holiday reading and I was so consumed by his life that I felt quite bereft when I finished. I felt very inspired by the great Norwegian, he used his life for living and experiencing. The timeless children's novel's that he wrote at the end of his writing career remain close to the hearts of many and are of course a must for any child.
Scandilicious
Signe Johansen
This is a recipe book written by a fellow blogger following on from the huge success of her Scandilicious website. Written in English and packed full of Scandinavian flavours this is one of my favourite recipe books at the moment. I shall revisit this book after Christmas and share some treasures with you.
Atlas of Remote Islands...50 Islands I have not visited and never will
Judith Schalansky
The moment I saw this book it was love at first sight, I would happily enjoy it without even opening the beautiful pages to read a single line. I think it is me in a book. Yet, when I did open it up, I was instantly hooked by these far away lands and their stories. A definite must for me and a copy for my Father.
The Bippolo Seed and other lost Stories
Dr Seuss
My five year old has this and it has been our bedtime story for weeks now. Great to read to children over and over again which is, quite frankly very important when the twentieth reading looms large.
Nordic Bakery Cookbook
Miisa Mink
I bought this book in the summer and found recipes that are now as familiar as good friends. The soft cinnamon buns are my children's favourite and I love the smell in the house as the soft spiced dough grows expectantly in the oven oozing its sweet cinnamon filling. The savoury pies are also good and certainly use the easiest pastry recipe I have found so far, a wonderful exploration into Scandinavian cookery.
Hans J Wegner
Danish design, a great gift for anyone with an interest or indeed a connection to Denmark.
Christmas cards by Prickle Press
Printed and forest friendly, these cards are beautifully simple, feel amazing and emanate Christmas wishes. Buy in singles or packs.
These are just a few of my recommendations, we photographed many more but I recommend finding an hour in the day to go and spend some time browsing with a cup of coffee. I will certainly buy some books for my loved ones, I just hope I can resist the life sized reindeer next time I need to buy milk.
All books can be purchased in store or ordered over the phone, please see the link for contact information.
www.booksandcompany.dk
This post is for our dear friend far away, who is with us in good wishes whilst experiencing a Christmas season in an altogether different culture and climate.
A little bit of a Books and Company Christmas for you xx
Thankfully I have found some really wonderful shops here in Copenhagen in which to purchase special something's for many special someone's and I shall start doing so in ernest this week. Today though I would like to share some gift ideas from my most favourite shop of all. Books and Company in Hellerup.
A Christmas Carol and other Christmas Writings.
Charles Dickens.
A wonderful Christmas story for children beautifully presented in a hardback fabric book. An instant classic that will feel at home on the bookshelf throughout the years.
The Giant Play and Learn Book,Pascale Estellon
A personal favourite of mine, This book given along with a pack of colour pencils, a glue stick and a pair of scissors from Father Christmas almost guarantees a lie-in as the lucky recipient sets straight to work with this highly interactive book.
Jamie's Great Britain,This time Jamie Oliver goes local, bringing recipes from the lengths of the UK. There are some delicious dishes that need to be created and enjoyed, going a long way to re-establish the reputation of real British food.
Storyteller, The Life of Roald Dahl and Going Solo.This biography of Roald Dahl was my holiday reading and I was so consumed by his life that I felt quite bereft when I finished. I felt very inspired by the great Norwegian, he used his life for living and experiencing. The timeless children's novel's that he wrote at the end of his writing career remain close to the hearts of many and are of course a must for any child.
ScandiliciousSigne Johansen
This is a recipe book written by a fellow blogger following on from the huge success of her Scandilicious website. Written in English and packed full of Scandinavian flavours this is one of my favourite recipe books at the moment. I shall revisit this book after Christmas and share some treasures with you.
Atlas of Remote Islands...50 Islands I have not visited and never willJudith Schalansky
The moment I saw this book it was love at first sight, I would happily enjoy it without even opening the beautiful pages to read a single line. I think it is me in a book. Yet, when I did open it up, I was instantly hooked by these far away lands and their stories. A definite must for me and a copy for my Father.
The Bippolo Seed and other lost StoriesDr Seuss
My five year old has this and it has been our bedtime story for weeks now. Great to read to children over and over again which is, quite frankly very important when the twentieth reading looms large.
Nordic Bakery CookbookMiisa Mink
I bought this book in the summer and found recipes that are now as familiar as good friends. The soft cinnamon buns are my children's favourite and I love the smell in the house as the soft spiced dough grows expectantly in the oven oozing its sweet cinnamon filling. The savoury pies are also good and certainly use the easiest pastry recipe I have found so far, a wonderful exploration into Scandinavian cookery.
Hans J WegnerDanish design, a great gift for anyone with an interest or indeed a connection to Denmark.
Christmas cards by Prickle Press
Printed and forest friendly, these cards are beautifully simple, feel amazing and emanate Christmas wishes. Buy in singles or packs.
These are just a few of my recommendations, we photographed many more but I recommend finding an hour in the day to go and spend some time browsing with a cup of coffee. I will certainly buy some books for my loved ones, I just hope I can resist the life sized reindeer next time I need to buy milk.
All books can be purchased in store or ordered over the phone, please see the link for contact information.
www.booksandcompany.dk
This post is for our dear friend far away, who is with us in good wishes whilst experiencing a Christmas season in an altogether different culture and climate.
A little bit of a Books and Company Christmas for you xx
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