Alma’s apartment has always been a place which inspired me. Also this year her home felt like a great source for refreshment and spirituality. During sunset the apartment turned into a magical stage with shadow shows and light effects. It is sad to know that the apartment is sold now and I can’t come back there anymore. I will miss it, but those great and lovely holiday memories will stay forever.
Spotlight the Forest
When you are in Finland walking through the forests is an absolute must. I personally spent the majority of my time in the Finnish forests or near the lake. I figured out that I can relax the most when I walk somewhere alone just listening to the birds and my feet hitting the ground. Also the sound of the waves makes me feel grateful. I absolutely loved experiencing the calm.
The gem
When going abroad I rather like having my own home than staying in an impersonal hotel. First of all you get a little insight into foreign cultures even if it’s a very individual option how to live and arrange your home; secondly it feels much more like living in the country of your choice.
It was already the second time that I stayed at this lovely place close to Pyynikki. I don’t know if this was the reason for it or maybe the combination with the amazing interior design that made me feel like home at the very first moment. Alma’s apartment is the perfect place to have a great cup of tea, play piano in the afternoon, have a dance in the spacious light-flooded room or just listen to music or take a nap in the comfy bed. There are plenty of lovely notes placed in the apartment that remind you that life is beautiful and make the place so charming as it is.
I really enjoyed my stay and so love to think back to this wonderful time.
Tampere facades
On Wednesday I returned home from my holidays in Tampere, Finland. I have already been there many times in the past years. When I picked up my camera for one of my first walks there I knew I wanted to take pictures of a subject I haven’t take pictures of in Tampere. As someone who is in love with architecture I decided to photograph the interesting facades which have awakened my interest. The faces of buildings somehow represent the alteration in the city. So many houses were under construction, some got demolished and yet others were just simply beautiful in their current state. All those buildings are worth seeing and among them there are a few popular ones – just take a close look and I am curious if you spot them.
In the next weeks I will post some other series of my Finland trip.
