Tuesday 28 September 2010

If you go down to the woods






My first night in Finland was at Hotel Helka in Helsinki. The furniture & light fittings are Aalto and there's Finlandia vodka in the minibar.
Watch out for bears lurking on the 6th floor though.

14 comments:

  1. me too! and all the beautiful aalvo stuff!

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  2. Something still and surreal in these - it seemed fitting, after I'd scrolled down, to see it was Finland after all! Beautiful.

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  3. i always love your travel photos!

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  4. love the materials and colors, those scandinavians know what they're doing!

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  5. Happy to see you back Mary !
    Aalto stuff everywhere ? My dream !

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  6. Ok, i'm thirsty now. Nice atmospheric pictures.

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  7. in love with the bears too!! welcome back:)
    that place looks great.

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  8. what, no teddy bear picnic on the 6th floor?
    looks like a beautiful place to stay.
    just realized i don't really know much about finland... obvioulsy do a nice bottled water though!

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  9. My parents stayed there a few nights when visiting me one time, I hope your room was a bit bigger than theirs, but overall the hotel did look rather nifty. Hope Helsinki has been good to you!

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  10. wow, the lights over the reception counter! and the bear...

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  11. I think I said out loud OHHH when I saw your images..I love all the great design details..wonderful...I am in love with Aaltos stools

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  12. This place looks fabulous!!!
    I am so jealous mary, Finland is my dream country!

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