Sushi, Normann Copenhagen + Macarons

I love Friday. And I love the weekend. I had such a great day today. I had a business meeting this morning for a Hannover-based project that I'm planning along with some local designers and I cannot wait until I can talk more about it but it's exciting stuff!

happy :)

And I went for a fantastic sushi lunch at my new favorite sushi bar owned by a cute Japanese family. I felt so healthy and energetic after. Then I went to browse my favorite kitchen/cook shop called One Kitchen where I picked up a beautiful book called, "Zu Tisch" (Your Table) by Anna Klemm who lives in Bremen and is a lady I'd love to meet. She loves a feminine, ethnic style home with a cozy atmosphere and she's a photographer, author and illustrator. I tried to find a website for Anna and sadly, I cannot -- but I'd love to connect with her somehow since she lives so close to me!

for the kitchen

I also picked up a pale gray Normann Copenhagen dust pan and brush that I've been wanting ever since I moved here but didn't want to have to pay a ton to have it shipped so when I saw it at One Kitchen today I scooped it up rather quickly.

book inside

After, I did something very, very bad... I went to the French cafe (the baker is from Paris) called Pâtisserie Elysée and had a small eclair and two macarons (which reminds me, I have to buy this book!) and then I walked around to work it off. :) It was nearly 70 and sunny today, the city was crowded and so many had an ice cream cone which is very typical here the moment it gets warm -- everyone goes to the eis cafe!

But now, the weather has changed. The sky is a scary shade of grey. The clouds are moving fast. It's very cinematic outside, I can almost see Will Smith storming down the street saying, "Get in your houses people!!!". It looks like the end of the world. And there is lightening. But this is typical Hannover weather. Always dress in layers, like an onion, and always, always, carry an umbrella.

Time to light some candles, make a cup of Kusmi tea, and listen to a little Sia.

Have a lovely Friday!

(photos: holly becker for haus maus)

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Update: I found the website of Anna Klemm. Yay!
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Comments

Anonymous said…
that sounds like such a perfect day you lucky thing. . ck :) x
Anonymous said…
I love Pâtisserie Elysée!! My favourites are the small tarte au citron:)
Enjoy your tea and have a nice weekend!

Anita
When I lived in Hamburg, I called weather days like this one "zebra days" - a stripe of blue, a stripe of storm, a stripe of purple skies....all blowing through one after another. Such a Northern phenomenon. Enjoy your weekend. I will be laying mosaic window ledges in my new guest room.
Claudia said…
Oh my goodness, Holly- you make me miss Hannover (and Germany in general) so much! What I'd give to spend a day hanging around Kröpke, shopping, walking around... Alas, I'll have to make do with Montreal for the time being. Enjoy!

An aside: Have you been to any Hannover 96 games? Maybe you or your husband are fans... I wish I'd gone to a match while I lived there.

All the best!
Claudia.
Mullins said…
What a treat to find your blog. I just got hired to work in Germany, near Nuremberg and my wife recommended this blog to me. Your observations and personal insights are enlightening and informative. I look forward to reading more about your cultural discoveries and of course your excellent design finds. Thanks for sharing.
Jeff
Sondra said…
Hi Holly,
It sounds like you both had a great day! I really enjoy hearing about your life in Germany, this is very interesting and fun.
Speaking of roller skating, my mother skated as a professional and also taught at a rink in Phila. in the 40's. I still have her skates! I think that it is great that you are starting up again. Enjoy!
Best wishes to you and Thorsten,
Sondra
You know, I feel like I am always repeating myself when it comes to you & your loveliness but...I have to say again and again how cosy & beautiful you always make things sound. I love it and hope you are having a great day sweetie pie!
xo
Melis
ps don't feel guilty about your eclair and macaroons. That is what makes the world go round sometimes! :)
Virginia Horstmann said…
just checked her address on the website: funny thing Anna lives about 5 minutes away from my place :)
Lis said…
...a gorgeous post, and what a lovely day. I'm looking forward to using your blog as inspiration when I drive to Berlin this springtime... thanks for bringing so many beautiful things together...
Catherine said…
I love the Normann Copenhagen dustpan and brush too. Have you seen the rubber washing up bowls? They've had them for a while so I suspect you have but they have just released a new colour - purple! That's a must for me.

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