Villa is a pop-up contemporary art store. It has many different young artists work aimed at both the wealthy collector and to me (not so wealthy).
Stockholm
aka The Oak, Fat town and Sissyville (‘Fjollträsk’)
Oaxen Skafferi
Martin | December 21st, 2011
One of my favourite restaurants which unfortunately shut this summer, is not only re-opening in Stockholm but is also about to open its own deli Oaxen Skafferi around the corner from my office in time for Christmas.
The Awakening and other tracks
Martin | December 20th, 2011
A few new tracks from Sweden which are just released. The first is the debut single from sisters Lina and Maja Westin and their band Caviare Days. They make their own style of dark Swedish psychedelic rock via New York. Read More
Awesome Rags
Martin | December 20th, 2011
Fashion store Awesome Rags has just opened its latest venture. 1850 square metres, over two floors on the corner of Hamngatan and Regeringsgatan in the center of Stockholm.
Denim Demon on Södermalm
Martin | December 20th, 2011
Denim brand Denim Demon has opened its first store on Södermalm at Åsogatan 174. The store shares the same venue as Mr Mudd and Mr Gold, which I have mentioned in the past as being a great store.
Design Galleriet
Martin | December 20th, 2011
Design Galleriet is a gallery displaying a number of design based exhibitions. For the fourth year running they have tried to create a very different Christmas exhibition. Read More
Ekstedt
Martin | December 20th, 2011
Swedish chef Niklas Ekstedt has just opened his new restaurant ‘Ekstedt’ which follows 1900 his previous restaurant in Stockholm.
Swedish Hasbeens
Martin | November 13th, 2011
Swedish Hassbeens recently made a short film of their acclaimed collection performance, which showcased their Spring/Summer 2012 shoe and accessories collection. Read More
Stockholm Film Festival 2011
Martin | November 12th, 2011
It’s time for the Stockholm Film Festival, the time of year when I get to load up on a pile of new movies. The film festival always has some remarkably great films both local and international and pulls some great directors over.
Grandpa TV
Martin | November 12th, 2011
The Grandpa Show is the lifestyle store Grandpa’s own talk show which recently launched. Read More
Gothenburg Soul
Martin | November 12th, 2011
Haling from Gothenburg on the west coast of Sweden, Little Dragon blends R&B, new wave, electronica and experimental pop.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Martin | November 11th, 2011
Quite possibly one of the most anticipated movies of the year, the big budget blockbuster, Hollywood version of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Monki Flagship & Dr.Martens
Martin | November 8th, 2011
