Remember this post? I have a school project for sewing class to do a presentation about an icelandic designer.You could do whatever you want. A powerpoint show, a video, a radio show or just write it on a paper! I chose the icelandic brand KronKron. My friend is their niece so I asked her to ask them (Hugrún and Magni, the owners) if I could interview them and she asked and they were thrilled! So today I went downtown to their apartment(I am giddy with joy that they didn't want to meet me in the store whereas I have been there way to often and I always like to see the haven a genius. See: The Coveteur.) They live in the heart of the city and I travelled by bus with my friend Hulda who is doing the project with me. The staircase up to their apartment was FILLED* with shoes. They were so welcoming and relaxed even though their apartment was cluttered. We sat down and asked them our questions and they were so happy and gave us the best answers! My other frien Auður, the niece, filmed it and we're going to show the class on Thursday. I am going to share with you the video when we finish editing it but till then enjoy their gorgeuos* staircase!

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*Filled seems tiny in comparison of the real deal. 
*Gorgeuos just isn't the right word.

For those of you who haven't noticed, I'm icelandic. My parents are both 100% icelandic and apart from me being born in San Francisco I am too. I moved here when I was 9 and I have loved it ever since. The one thing I truly appreciated about Iceland is how the design and produce of 100% icelandic stuff is growing more and more every day. I also love how versatile the products are. In a community this small design hasn't come as far along as for instance in the states. Alot of new brands are popping up and it is so exciting seeing what Icelandic designers will come up with in the future! 

This* is one of my favorite products. It's called Villimey and is manufactured in Tálknafjörður, a place in the country very far away from Reykjavík the capital. It's products are 100% natural and made from wildly grown Icelandic herbs. It's amazing! The product are for all kinds of purposes. They have a lip balm that soothes the lips but at the same time treats the dryness, a lotion for a pregnant mother to put on her belly to prevent stretch marks, a lotion for soreness in muscles that eases away the pain and many more. Believe me when I say these work! If you know anyone who is visiting Iceland or your coming yourself this is a must-buy. 
 

 

Honestly, look at this photo and tell me if you wouldn't think it works! This product is an all natural, free from any kinds of chemicals to ensure a good smell, color or make it last longer. Oh and the smell is heavenly. You just know you are using a good product.

 

Aðalbjörg Þorsteinsdóttir the founder.

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*The website is available in both Icelandic and English. If you understand Icelandic-great! It's such a magical thing these products so just enjoy!

I just bought a scarf from the Icelandic designers Vík Prjónsdóttir. It's called Verndarhendur or Healing hands. I love, love, love it! It's made out of wool and is super long so you can wrap it around your neck loads of times!

 

Their products are so happiness inducing! I loved bundling up in my mustard yellow Helping Hand.

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Thanks so much for your amazing comments on my last post! I love you guys!