Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Helsinki Treasures In The Four Seasons

Colors Of Autumn In Helsinki
Many people thought that there are only few things you can do in Helsinki Finland, but it really depends on person isn't it.  Here I want to highlight those things you can enjoy in every seasons in this beautiful, peaceful, mystical city :)  Enjoy

Helsinki In Autumn

I like to start with the Autumn, as it is very mystical to me. There are many different colours with the falling season from Summer and for me, it somehow creates a very peaceful and yet mysterious feeling, it's like forcing you to look within, as if you haven't known yourself good enough.

It is the best season to take pictures, colourful and mysterious ones, check these out:


 

Friday, November 30, 2012

Estonia Tallinn Old Town Treasure

Treasures of Estonia Tallinn Old Town 

I love visiting Tallinn Old Town, especially when I live around this part of the world, it's a short 3 hour cruise from Helsinki harbour to Tallinn, thereafter a 15minutes walk to the Old Town.  The rest of Tallinn is now under heavy development, with a mix of buildings in the 60s and the new ones.  I can only say I much preferred the old town and appreciate that they retain much of the old treasures in this Old Town area.  

One of the highlights this time is - doors. Yes, different colors different sizes of old doors from the old buildings.  Check them out: 

And I have the luck to fell in love with this restaurant: Von Krahli Aed restaurant on the street 8 Rataskaevu.
It is very authentic, with superb food and indulging interior atmostphere - all very old and historical lamps and interior, with a twist of modernity.  Great service staff and very international.  And of course all my recommendation goes without saying, that it comes at a very reasonable price. Do expect a crowd if you go at the typical lunch/dinner hours.  Apparently it is very popular with the locals :)  
(it is only recently that I found out it is voted  #1 best restaurants in Old Town Tallinn! )

this set of dessert comes at a price of 3euro

Voted #1 restaurant in Tallinn by Tripadvisor

 

The Treasure 

Inspired by the medieval doors, the old classic strong sturdy door, with a touch of age and yet very calm and traditional, I have designed and hand-made this necklace based on a twist of old charm, and yet very sweet and characteristic.  The dark red is inspired by the dark cherries and chocolate cake dessert, and the goldish swarovski crystals mirror the wooden doors and lamps.  

Item#1 Hand-made Beads Necklace with Swarovski crystals - 25euro