Storybook Cottage

Part II Copenhagen Colors

Hi Everyone!!!!

Sorry to have stayed away so long 

from Storybook Cottage blog.

I've been writing this post in my head for the past week

and decided that the best way to take you along on our trip would be via

all the colors of Copenhagen.

OK lets get going:-)))

Not long ago this was an area only the brave would walk at night.

Today the colorful houses of Nyhavn found along the canals of Copenhagen are

lined with restaurants and people everywhere enjoying the day.

 

Pretty Nyhavn

Are you ready to paint your house yellow yet?

Can't seem to stop taking photos of yellow houses.  

Ok not yellow however this

little restaurant boasted the best pizza in Copenhagen.

What did I think?  Good but not as good as Italy.

Daniel at 20 years in Copenhagen with pizza.

Daniel at 12 enjoying pizza in Rome.  

Isn't this the most beautiful pizza ever!!!!  

Did you ever wish you could roll back time?

Sometimes I wish I could!

The interior of this pizza restaurant impressed me because of the rustic simpicity.

I love the combination of industrial metal chairs paired with reclaimed wood for the

tables along with the snow white walls. The deal with nordic decor has always been

about simplicity but here it is paired with new + something old = rustic decor...

I'm in love with this look!!!!

 

Ok ...I pick pink.

You can't visit Copenhagen without walking to the neighborhood called Christiania.

Christiania is a state within a state.  

Christiania had been an abandoned military base and it declared its independence in

the 70"s and has run itself a separate country ever since.

At Pusher street, yes Pusher Street no photographs allowed.

Much is tolerated in Denmark.  

 
As we entered Christiania I dared take only two photos.  

Love the wall art it was everywhere..

I wonder what ever happened to

the artist who

painted this picture.

Leaving Christiania met this sad dog waiting for his owner to finish up with his hair cut.

He made me miss our dog.  

The tough part always when we travel is leaving Jennie behind. 

 

Something else very noticeable in Copenhagen was that everywhere

and I mean almost everywhere flowers

spilled into the streets 

 for sale.

Would I go back?

Yes, and if you ever get a chance Copenhagen will not disappoint you.

Today I'm joining in the link party with my friends at

WOW Us Wednesday . 

Hugs,

Leave a comment...I'd love to hear from you:-)))

A good trip Part I

The pleasure of seeing

how people live in a foreign city

  took me away from home last week.  (I didn't argue:-))) 

Daniel (son) and I were lucky to be able to travel with John (my husband) to

his meeting  in Copenhagen, Denmark.

These are some photos of what we saw on our trip.

This was our view from our hotel window.  The night life on this street went on all night.  Copenhagen likes to party! 

Simple but cozy room...

From our hotel we walked to Tivoli Gardens. 

Tivoli Gardens is one of the first amusement parks in the world. 

Who is this man? 

This is not Walt Disney but this is a statue of the man who created

Tivoli. It is said that Tivoli was the inspiration for Disneyland.

Flowers everywhere..very beautiful!

  restaurants around every corner....yum

 rides

and more rides.

Our hotel was located in the old city center.

We seldom took a taxi if we had time to spare. 

This is not like a Victoria Gardens or even like an Old Town Pasadena shopping experience. 

Pedestrians rule!  

This made the window shopping and people watching so much more enjoyable.   

Loving this photo:-))  We picked up a canal tour here.  More about this tour to come...

 

Cafe love

and loving these house colors too...

Everywhere there was a place to rest. 

Due to the maritime climate

the weather could change from sunny warm

to cloudy and cool

along with rain all in the same hour. 

The outdoor cafes hung blankets on the backs of chairs,

some chairs came with pillows for sore backs, and

heaters for tables were also available. 

Sweet...

I like the shape of this building. 

Shrink it down to cookie box size and how cute.

Again no cars..notice the bikes...

What came as a huge surprise to me was that bikes would be left everywhere and

without locks!!!!

John and I can't figure this one out. 

Here if it is not tied down goodbye. 

This was refreshing to see.

Ike's more bikes....

This is the end of Part I  more to come soon about this trip.  Hugs..

Leave a comment....I'd love to hear from you:-)))

 

Copenhagen Late Summer Visit:-)))

Hi Everyone,
Just wanted to check in and say hello from Copenhagen, Denmark. I'm here with John and Daniel. John is working just a little and Daniel and I are enjoying beautiful Copenhagen a lot! This is a walking city so if walking is your thing and sightseeing this is the place for you. English is spoken here by everyone making touring easier. My only warning always be aware of bike lanes. This is a city full of bikers also lots of cute babies and for the guys beautiful young ladies. People watching is so much fun in a European city. I love to see how people dress and also enjoy how restaurants and hotels are styled. Looks like leather boots and jackets, skinny jeans, leggings, tights, and neck scarves are the look in clothing. Neutrals are everywhere not to exclude black. I've seen lots of black on black attire. The sweetest sight was a beautiful young mom bicycling with baby bike carrier ( we have nothing like it here) baby present. She was wearing short pencil skirt, heels, and beautiful leather jacket! I would have never dared in heavy traffic!!! This is coming from a person who nearly lost a few toes yesterday by way of a bike!

I'm looking forward to sharing more stories
and our photos of Copenhagen soon...hugs :-)))Maryjane