I think I used up all of my good sofa karma when I found the vintage velvet sofa back in April. It’s totally my dream sofa, but I also wanted something a bit bigger and more cozy. I’ve been diligently stalking the thrift shops since early May to no avail. I contemplated buying something new,… Continue Reading
My Dutch Bike
I’ve long coveted the Pashley Princess Sovereign, so when I gave up both of my cars and moved to Denmark, you’d think it would’ve been an easy choice. But, I’m a planner, an analyzer, and often, an overthinker. Over the past few months, I’ve talked myself in and out of so many bikes, that it… Continue Reading
It’s the vintage sofa of my dreams!
I’ve been dreaming of this vintage sofa forever… It’s made of velvet damask! It’s in pristine condition! It’s at least 50 years old! And I scored it for 575 kr. (about $100) at a secondhand shop in Denmark! This is seriously the vintage sofa of my dreams! It’s staying in a friend’s studio until I move over to… Continue Reading
Velorbis Victoria Classic
Rumor has it the Raleigh Glorie is actually built in Asia, so I’m reevaluating my bike options. I was quite smitten with Velorbis Victoria Classic, but it’s the most expensive bike I’ve considered, so I dismissed it as too boutique for daily riding. However, the Danish website has it for about $700 cheaper than the… Continue Reading
Raleigh Glorie
I posted last month about my bike dilemma. I almost pulled the trigger on an Azor Oma, but I decided to see what was available in Denmark before buying a bike stateside. Initially, I was hellbent on having a Dutch bike, but after contacting several retailers in Netherlands, I was unable to find a shop… Continue Reading
Or maybe…
I want an Azor Oma! It’s a Dutch bike, even more expensive than the Pashley (figures!), but less flashy and built to last forever and a day. I think my affinity for city bikes actually began on a trip to Amsterdam when I was a teenager, so it would make perfect sense to buy a… Continue Reading
A Bike Dilemma
Whether or not I ship a car to Denmark, I will still need a bike. Gas is nearly $8/gallon, so I’m planning to drive only when it’s absolutely necessary, or more cost effective than paying $6 each way for the bus. A few years ago, I found a bike at the curb on trash night,… Continue Reading