Shoes to borrow while the shoemaker is working.
4/20/2011
Shoemaker
Leya's shoes were very broken, so we stopped by a street shoemaker to repair them.
Shoes to borrow while the shoemaker is working.
Shoes to borrow while the shoemaker is working.
4/19/2011
Unwanted neighbours
These monkeys are disturbing our upstairs neighbour Gaby.
One monkey opened the tap on Gaby's terrass and started to wash her arm pits while her monkey kids were watching.
One monkey opened the tap on Gaby's terrass and started to wash her arm pits while her monkey kids were watching.
Marble
An offspring of the original builders of Taj Mahal is showing how the carving in the marble is done.
To see the pattern he is making, he is covering the surface with the red henna colour.
Stones to be placed piece by piece on the plate he is making.
To see the pattern he is making, he is covering the surface with the red henna colour.
Stones to be placed piece by piece on the plate he is making.
4/18/2011
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal in it's all glory.
Taj Mahal was built by a mogul prince to bury his beloved wife who died from giving birth to 14 children.
Every friday the Taj Mahal is closed for reparation. It took 22 years and 20 000 people to build and still there are relatives living in the area.
So every friday they repair the buildings and change this water that use to be clear and shows a mirror picture of Taj Mahal.
We were there a thursday so the water was dirty.
The minaret towers are built so they lean outwards so they will not fall into the main building if there is an earthquake.
All factories in the area are closed down due to pollution, to keep this new listed sight of world of wonders kept for years to come.
An amazed trio.
Taj Mahal was built by a mogul prince to bury his beloved wife who died from giving birth to 14 children.
Every friday the Taj Mahal is closed for reparation. It took 22 years and 20 000 people to build and still there are relatives living in the area.So every friday they repair the buildings and change this water that use to be clear and shows a mirror picture of Taj Mahal.
We were there a thursday so the water was dirty.
The minaret towers are built so they lean outwards so they will not fall into the main building if there is an earthquake.
All factories in the area are closed down due to pollution, to keep this new listed sight of world of wonders kept for years to come.
An amazed trio.
4/16/2011
The first day
Since we landed in Delhi at 3 am, we went to sleep at 6 am in our flat and woke up at 2 pm. Talk about a confusing day.
We went to Master ji since my mum needs dresses for the wedding she and dad are attending in Madurai, in the south of India.
My mum is cleaning our home her first day in Delhi. We tried to stop her, but she was as stubborn as only a redhead can be.
We went to Master ji since my mum needs dresses for the wedding she and dad are attending in Madurai, in the south of India.
My mum is cleaning our home her first day in Delhi. We tried to stop her, but she was as stubborn as only a redhead can be.
Back to India
My mother-in-law, my mum, Leya and I before we enter the security check point at Arlanda, Stockholm.
I really like the Babushkas. A very special Russian thing.
Finally in India. The new built airport is so fresh and nice.
I really like the Babushkas. A very special Russian thing.
Finally in India. The new built airport is so fresh and nice.
4/09/2011
Last shopping
Did I tell you I love IKEA? Well, today I did the last shopping for this trip for the café.
Many colourful things, but Swedish style!
Many colourful things, but Swedish style!
Greta
Today I went to visit my darling Greta.
Greta and her late husband Sven had a summer house close to us during my childhood and they took care of us a lot when mum and dad was working long hours at the farm.
Greta is a very special lady and I've learned a lot from her. She is very controversial for her generation.
A late friend of Greta had this painting made in the 90's. It's the Pearly gate and to the right, closest to the gate is Greta and her friend John is next in line.
Since he knows her and her ways he brought a stool because he knew it would take some time for Greta to talk her way in.
Very humorous for us who knew/know them both.
Greta and her late husband Sven had a summer house close to us during my childhood and they took care of us a lot when mum and dad was working long hours at the farm.
Greta is a very special lady and I've learned a lot from her. She is very controversial for her generation.
A late friend of Greta had this painting made in the 90's. It's the Pearly gate and to the right, closest to the gate is Greta and her friend John is next in line.Since he knows her and her ways he brought a stool because he knew it would take some time for Greta to talk her way in.
Very humorous for us who knew/know them both.
4/07/2011
El Corte Ingles
Our Prana nail mat agent in Spain has landed a huge customer, the chain of stores El Corte Ingles. Very exciting!
Read more here.
Read more here.
4/06/2011
Slippers
In Leya's Café it's shoes off!
You are most welcome to borrow our slippers. We start with some pairs from IKEA, but soon I'd like to offer my own designed slippers made from vintage saris.
You are most welcome to borrow our slippers. We start with some pairs from IKEA, but soon I'd like to offer my own designed slippers made from vintage saris.
4/04/2011
Spring cleaning
Time for some spring cleaning.
Dad's old Ford is going in the garage and it hasn't been used for a car in more than 20 years, so there are things to throw or at least move.
What to keep and what to throw? That is the eternal question.
Dad's old Ford is going in the garage and it hasn't been used for a car in more than 20 years, so there are things to throw or at least move.
What to keep and what to throw? That is the eternal question.
4/02/2011
Cute cousins
Alfwin and Leya are eating candy and enjoying the view over the ice covered lake.
Then they ran off and started to play.
Then they ran off and started to play.
Late lunch or
Early dinner since mum is going to work at the elderly home.
Leya and her grandpa.
My sister and her family.
The chef happily eating.
Leya and her grandpa.
My sister and her family.
The chef happily eating.
The easter bynny
The easter bunny has hidden eggs with candy somewhere outside.
Since we are not here during easter the easter bunny was early this year.
As you can see there is not much snow left here in Sweden.
Melwin found his egg.
Leya, in her Cinderella dress of course, and her egg.
All three kids.
Since we are not here during easter the easter bunny was early this year.
As you can see there is not much snow left here in Sweden.
Melwin found his egg.
Leya, in her Cinderella dress of course, and her egg.
All three kids.
4/01/2011
IKEA
IKEA is the shit! Like one of my Swedish friends said today.
We don't have IKEA in India, so we are doing some serious shopping for the café during our stay here in Sweden.
IKEA drinking glass. I want coloured drinking glasses for the café, but where can I find it in Delhi? I think I have to pack our luggage full and bring these darlings to India.
And how about the tray? Pink is INDIA and IKEA! Love them both!
Cool jugs! We will serve bottled water for free!
I love coloured glass bottles! Found these at IKEA today. Perfect for serving water!
Only the best and cutest is good enough for Leya's Café. Heart shaped ice cubes made from bottled water. How about that!
We don't have IKEA in India, so we are doing some serious shopping for the café during our stay here in Sweden.
IKEA drinking glass. I want coloured drinking glasses for the café, but where can I find it in Delhi? I think I have to pack our luggage full and bring these darlings to India.
And how about the tray? Pink is INDIA and IKEA! Love them both!
Cool jugs! We will serve bottled water for free!
I love coloured glass bottles! Found these at IKEA today. Perfect for serving water!
Only the best and cutest is good enough for Leya's Café. Heart shaped ice cubes made from bottled water. How about that!
Wednesday
Our dear Wednesday's new family. Since we are living in India now we want the best for her and this family will take care of her as one in the family.
I cried crocodile tears when they left, but I know in my heart she will be fine.
I cried crocodile tears when they left, but I know in my heart she will be fine.
Birthday party
Last week my nephew celebrated his 5:th birthday and since Leya celebrated her 4:th birthday in India we met at my sisters home and celebrated both of them.
Melwin, my 9 year old nephew, is whipping the cream for the Swedish waffles.
Mum is helping him.
My sister, Tess and her boyfriend Lars are waiting for waffles.
The family tiger, Selma.
The cousins hug Bye, Bye. So cute!
Melwin, my 9 year old nephew, is whipping the cream for the Swedish waffles.Mum is helping him.
My sister, Tess and her boyfriend Lars are waiting for waffles.
The family tiger, Selma.
The cousins hug Bye, Bye. So cute!
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