Toasting glasses

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On friday while playing with Ailsa I accidentally broke both of the toasting glasses from our wedding, which was incredibly upsetting. The toasting glasses that we had were Orrefors Intermezzo Blue Champagne flutes. 

This got me thinking that we could use a new set of glassware, as we never registered for them for our wedding. I ended up ordering the "Charlotte Amalie" glassware from Holmegaard. These glasses are timeless and can work for a casual dinner on the balcony on a warm summer night or for a dinner party with friends. 

There is a story behind the design of the glassware as well, and I would like to think that most designs are developed by an inspiration and come with a story. "Such is the case with Charlotte Amalie. Named after his wife, Charlotte Amalie’s feminine silhouette salutes Per Lütken’s passion for creating soft lines from the glowing glass mass."

I can't wait to use these with friends next week.

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The May plate was always my favorite.
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My Mormor collected these Bjorn Winblad pieces growing up. She had a plate on the wall in the dining room for every month. When she passed away my mother gave me the tumbler, which now sits on my dresser with my makeup brushes. A few weeks ago I was in an antique shop in Connecticut and came across the "Tea for Two" plate by Bjorn Winblad for Nymøll. I have said before that I am not a collector, however I am sure that if I happen to pass another piece, I'll pick it up. This collection is no longer in production, however I found a few images to give you an idea of the breathe of his art.

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Aquavit, NYC

Arne Jacobsen Egg chairs in the Bar at Aquavit.

Aquavit Cocktails at the bar after dinner.

My first course of  Scallops, served in a clam shell.

For the 7 years that I have lived in Manhattan I have always wanted to go to Aquavit, but never seemed to make it. Last night I finally went! Everything from the ambience in the space, to the presentation of the food was beautiful. After dinner we went to the bar which featured Gubi bar stools and Arne Jacobsen leather egg chairs for lounging.

Dining Room at Aquavit