Puzzled by Iceland

A while ago, I wrote an article for the Reykjavík Grapevine, about two Icelandic mums who were conquering Iceland with their innovative and gorgeous puzzles. They have now gone on to win a business award in Copenhagen. Next stop, the world? Anyway, well done both. You can read my article here: Or visit the girls’ […]

Sigur Rós blanket.

The new album from Sigur Rós is due out on 28th May. I always enjoy the mounting tension to a Sigur Rós release; the tour, the pre-order, the odd interviews etc. So much so, that this time, I got carried away and ordered an Icelandic wool Sigur Rós blanket. Limited edition of course. Ekki Múkk – […]

Mini Lopapeysa

These super-cute Lopapeysa key rings are made by Auður over on the I heart Reykjavík blog. If you support her blog, she’ll send you one. Go and have a look at www.iheartreykjavik.net I have no such delightful items to give away. Sorry.

Iceland, Defrosted?

This is the story of one Englishman’s obsession with a half-frozen, roughly duck-shaped island in the cold north Atlantic. That Englishman is me. That duck-shaped island is Iceland. It’s an obsession that started with hearing Sigur rós in a record shop, and one that shows no sign of abatement. Welcome to my blog. It’s going […]