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©Markus Haub / Thomas Sälzle

©Markus Haub / Thomas Sälzle

©Markus Haub / Thomas Sälzle

©Markus Haub / Thomas Sälzle

©Markus Haub / Thomas Sälzle

Formfreu.de has been a favorite photo blog of ours for a long time. Started by Markus Haub and Thomas Sälzle in 2007, they are able to consistently create evocative content on subjects from culture to automobiles.  Strong color and composition, emotion, irony and humor are immediately evident in their work.  

Be sure to set some time aside to check them out.  Careful, it can become addictive.

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Ice Hotel No.25, Jukkasjärvi, Sweden

This year marks the 25th iteration of the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi, about 17km outside Kiruna, located in Lapland.  The venue is constructed by master ice carvers as a global vacation destination.  The Ice Hotel is a seasonal destination open typically between November and March, the coldest time of the year above the Arctic Circle; it is rebuilt annually as it is composed mainly of ice and snow or "snice" used to bond the solid blocks together.  Themed rooms and spaces are booked in advance for a unique and truly once in a lifetime experience.  While the hotel is geared to those adventurous travelers that can put up with the (sub-zero degree celsius) interior temperature, the rooms are supplied with furs, animal skins and extreme-cold sleeping bags.  It also has many amenities of a traditional hotel, including a chapel, the ICE BAR a sauna and a restaurant.  

NOMA: TIME AND PLACE IN NORDIC CUISINE

Phaidon has published a monograph NOMA Time and Place in Nordic Cuisine dedicated to the Nordic culture, food and philosophy through the mind of René Redzepi, Danish co-owner of the 2-Michelin Star NOMA restaurant in Copenhagen.  Chef Redzepi is often credited with reinventing Nordic cuisine, with his relentless emphasis of local fresh produce sourced all across Scandinavia and the constant experimentation that takes place in his kitchen.  The book has over 200 commissioned photographs describing the various local ingredients, finished dishes, the restaurant’s suppliers and amazing Nordic landscape.  The introduction is written by world renowned artist Olafur Eliasson.

http://noma.dk/

Palo Alto Market, Barcelona

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We're huge fans of all things Barcelona, and Palo Alto Market in Barcelona looks to continue the rich tradition of the local street market. First launched in December of last year, Palo Alto gathers artisans, artists, craftsman, merchants, musicians and street vendors to convene and share their various wares. Palo Alto is located between nearby Metro station stops Selva de Mar and Poblenou.

http://www.paloaltomarket.com/

The Rosebery

The ingenious transformation of a 50 year-old Routemaster double-decker London bus into an inviting and innovative mobile lounge / bar / restaurant heads for US shores in 2015.