Islands heteste merke, Gydja Collection, har atter en gang tent denne gnisten ved å fange essensen av den brutale naturen i det islandske landskapet med sin nye herreparfyme, VJK Vatnajokull.

Den nye duften VJK Vatnajokull trenger inn i et urørt landskap av skarpe maskuline toner, ved å blande sammen de naturlige luktene av sitrus og jasmin, for å skape en visjon av makt og finesse.

Oppkalt etter den største isbreen i Europa er VJK Vatnajokull en tittel som er ensbetydende med kraft og styrke. Hver parfymeflaske er utstyrt med et stykke lavastein, noe som gir brukeren ikke bare en vidunderlig og kompleks aroma, men også et stykke islandsk historie.

“Vårt konsept var å sette løs den indre flammen hos den som bruker parfymen; å stå for tapperhet og mot – navnet VJK Vatnajokull innbefatter alle disse maskuline elementene,” forklarer Sigrun Lilja Gudjonsdottir, grunnlegger og hoveddesigner hos Gydja Collection.

Gydja Collection er i dag et av Islands mest ettersøkte merker og oppnår stadig bred oppmerksomhet på nettet og i trykte media både innenlands og utenlands. Merkets debutparfyme, EFJ Eyjafjallajokull, åpnet opp for at islandsk design og mote fikk verdensomspennende oppmerksomhet – nå er det bare et tidsspørsmål før VJK og Gydja Collection skaper seg gjetord verden over.

Due to advancement in technology, now it is possible to place any photo as canvas prints, additionally it doesn’t cost much. The only thing we have to do is; provide a photograph to the developers by means of uploading option available at their websites, and wait for the day when Canvas Art will be delivered at your doorstep.

Celebrity wallpapers are quite popular till date, and it is better to preserve wallpapers in form of wall art prints. They will perform dual functions at a single time, as they will look appealing and fulfill your dreams as a celebrity fan.

Canvas art prints, are quite much there with everyone’s requirements, as they look attractive and perfectly finished canvas prints appears marvelous. For all Angelina fans, it is the perfect way to express deepest emotion of their heart. Fulfill your dreams today, in a different style, and keep the photo of your favorite celebrity quite close, it will give you an ultimate experience of being a special fan of celebrity.

Prints developed by digital technology resembles the original pictures, and they looks alive, for better prints, always ask for a preview of the print, before it goes into the final step of stretching. Try any shape of frame, it can be round, oval, or square, anything will look appealing. It is nice to search for canvas developing companies online, as attractive offers announced by companies on every festive season. Take benefits of discount offers and shift your life to the top gear.

Life of celebrities is like a mystery for fans, and they can’t imagine the difficulties faced by an ordinary person to take over as a celebrity. Popularity of the celebrities depends on their appearance, and most of the female celebrities are popular because youngsters like their beauty. Fans are the real admirers of the celebrities, and they want to know each and every hidden aspect of a celebrity’s life. But it is not possible for a fan to know everything about a celebrity, he can only satisfy with wallpaper in living or bedroom. Celebrity photos are used as Wall Art by fans, and they fill all the area with different poses of their favorite celebrities.

If you want to fill empty space on your walls, place order for photo canvas prints today, and the print will be developed by company in less then a week.

Canvas Prints providing celebrity photo on canvas in affordable rates, for all Angelina fans it is a really nice idea to buy a canvas print at the holy festival of Christmas.

Kensington Palace used to function as an exquisite home to some of the UK’s most illustrious kings and queens. It served as the location for many extraordinary events in a regal past.Initially a private country house, it was modified to something more befitting of a royal dwelling by the eminent architect Sir Christopher Wren in 1689.

Over the following 70 years the palace was at the core of the life and government of the kingdom. Even up until the 19th century it held particular resonance in the cultural consciousness as the birthplace and childhood home of Queen Victoria.Yet more recently, Kensington’s most well known occupant was Diana, Princess of Wales who lived in apartments in the sumptuous palace between the years 1981-1997.

All in all, Kensington Palace is certainly a beguiling landmark to explore.  It has played a vital role in imperial history and is an exceptionally popular attraction for visitors.  Uncover the charms of Kensington Palace for yourself. Explore its enthralling Enchanted Palace for a London sightseeing tour you will never forget.

Ensure you take a break from your in-depth exploration of grandiose Kensignton Palace with a visit to its Orangery. Originally built for Queen Anne in 1705 by Nicholas Hawksmoor – who was more famous for the churches he designed – this is a genuinely extraordinary venue. It happens to be home to one of the very finest selections of tea in London, with over ten different flavours to choose from.  Or, perhaps even savour some pink champagne.

Hampton Court Palace is an equally entrancing landmark to explore. The ostentatious and in many ways infamous Tudor monarch, Henry VIII, is most closely related to this magnificent Palace. He spent inordinate amounts of money on stunning tapestries and majestic paintings and housed and fed an immense court.

The sheer opulence of the Palace is certainly ample testament to his legacy. Traverse the 60 acres of pristine, flawless gardens that run alongside the River Thames, and test yourself against the snaking, meandering paths of the world renowned maze at the Palace, which encompasses over 1,350 square metres. Become enthralled by the many courtyards and cloisters of the Palace, and compelled by the fascinating tales of the Palace’s 500 year history, narrated entertainingly and thrillingly by guides.

Take a London open top bus tour to either Hampton Court Palace or Kensington Palace on New Year’s Day, for a captivating experience. Make your Christmas Day Tours truly memorable: become enthralled by these enchanting landmarks, which hold their own amongst the most extraordinary palaces in the capital.

Visit http://www.goldentours.com/Christmas_Day for more details

The Christmas Sheet Music for Piano arrangements are crafted so well in these music sheets, that the music will just mesmerize the audience with its melody. There are some sheets, which introduces the Jazz element in their arrangements, which has caught up quite an attention among the musicians and has become an instant favorite of many pianists. It sure is going to make the Christmas celebration much more musical, enjoyable and memorable.

If you are not a pro, then such a music sheet is the most awesome thing you can get hold of to dazzle your audience this Christmas. Practice before your final performance and you will be amazed to see the overwhelming response of your audience. This is certainly not an exaggeration as pianists who have tested and tried these music sheets have experienced the same.

Being a novice pianist, playing at Christmas celebration can be challenging task. Though there are family and friends to always cheer you up and to even appreciate your performance even when you were not all that great, but this time with these music sheets you can surprise everyone and add more life to the celebration with your amazing music.

Do not worry about going wrong this time, keep the music sheets with you during your performance and there you will just sail perfectly and smoothly. You will not only be able to surprise them with your skill but will also be able to make the celebration more upbeat and unforgettable.

The sheer brilliance of arrangements in Christmas Sheet Music of the popular Christmas classics is certainly going to increase the happiness of people, after all who doesn’t love those evergreen lovely Christmas songs. And with the pinch of Jazz inspired arrangements, this time you can make the Christmas party the best one must have ever had in their life. You can now play all of them just like a pro and win everybody’s heart. It will surely be a Christmas to remember with such great music and celebration.

Etter vulkanutbruddet i Eyjafjallajøkull i april 2010, falt antallet besøkende til Island betydelig. På grunn av dette, ble turistkampanjen Inspired by Iceland lansert, med det formålet  å øke det positive bildet av landet, og dermed oppmuntre folk til å besøke Island igjen.

Inspired by Iceland´s viktigste fokus var, og er fortsatt, å vise Island sine mange unike og tiltalende egenskaper gjennom enkeltpersoner som deler sine historier og minner fra landet. I tillegg har de organisert og holdt mange arrangementer over hele landet, blant annet på nettet, som viser Island sin kultur og vakre natur.

I juni 2010, ble Inspired by Iceland kampanjen satt i gang med en omfangsrik begivenhet, ”Iceland hour”. Hele Islands befolkning fikk muligheten, i en time, til å inspirere og oppmuntre folk over hele verden til å oppleve Island gjennom meldinger på nettet. Over en million meldinger og e-kort  ble sent, og Inspired by Iceland videoen ble lastet ned over en million ganger samme dagen. Twitter nådde over fem millioner personer ved samme anledning.

En annen betydelig prestasjon var ” Iceland Inspires” konserten, som ble holdt i sentrum av Reykjavik 1.juli 2010. Utekonserten, med blant annet Damien Rice, ble streamet live over nettet, som ga seere muligheten til å følge med hvor som helst i verden. Konserten viste seg til å bli en stor suksess med over nittitusen besøkende, fra femtito forskjellige land, som koblet seg på inspired by Iceland sin nettside.

På grunn av Inspired by Iceland sin suksess, har reiselivskampanjen fått en del anerkjennelse. De har blant annet vunnet ICCA prisen 2010, ble nominert til ”The Global Effie” prisen i Juni i år, i tillegg til å bli nominert til to priser på ”The European Excellence” prisen.

En stor økning i positiv omtale om Island, fra global media, er mye på grunn av Inspired by Iceland sin suksess. For eksempel, kort tid etter lanseringen av kampanjen, stemte USA TODAY Island som et topp reisemål for året 2011, og Lonely Planet listet Islands Westfjords som en av sine ”Topp 10 regioner å reise til i 2011” I tillegg ble Reykjavik valgt som det beste feriemålet for julen 2011 av CNN´s reiseside, CNNGO.

Inspired by Iceland kampanjen slutter ikke der, for med den nylige åpningen av Harpa, konsert- og konferanse hallen i Reykjavik, vil flere kulturelle begivenheter fortsette gjennom sommeren, 2011 ser dermed ut til å bli ett fremgangsrikt år for turisme på Island.

For mer informasjon om Inspired by Iceland kampanjen, se www.inspiredbyiceland.com eller følg med på Twitter og Facebook.

Den islandske musikkfestivalen Aldrei for eg sudur (Aldri reiste jeg til sørlandet) blir holdt 22-23 april 2011, på vestfjordene på Island. Festivalen blir vist live stream på www.inspiredbyiceland.com , slik at musikk elskere over hele verden kan følge med og bli en del av en av Islands mest populære musikkfestival.

Aldrei for eg sudur blir holdt i de fantastiske omgivelsene på Isafjordur. Festivalen byr på konserter med de største navnene i den islandske musikkbransjen, omringet av vakre fjellsider og sjarmerende fargerike hus.

Det hele begynte i 2004 som en idé av den islandske musikanten Mugison og hans far, som begge er opprinnelig fra Isafjordur. De hadde lyst til å vise Isafjords levende musikk kultur, og ha det mest mulig gøy samtidig.

Siden den gang har Aldrei for eg sudur vokst enorm i popularitet, og er nå en av de største musikkfestivalene på Island . Den avslappede atmosfæren, den unike beliggenheten, og ikke minst fantastiske konserter gjør at festivalen tiltrekker musikk og festival tilhengere både fra Island og utenfor sagaøya.

Artister som opptrer dette året er blant annet FM Belfast, Pall Oskar, Soley, Ensimi, Miri and Lazyblood, og flere. I tillegg blir festivalen i år vist live stream via nettsiden Inspired by Iceland, www.inspiredbyiceland.com, fredag 22. april kl. 20:00 til lørdag 23. april kl. 18:00.

De som ønsker å invitere venner å se på konserten kan sende gratis e-kort med flotte bilder fra Island på, www.inspiredbyiceland.com/stories/e-cards. Der kan du velge din egen hilsen som du kan sende til venner og familie.

Bilde: Anita Bjork

Das Islandpferde-Festival soll dieses Jahr zwischen 26. März und 2. April stattfinden, und zwar in verschiedenen Veranstaltungsorten in der Hauptstadt Islands, Reykjavik. Das Festival richtet sich an Pferdefreunde jeden Alters, mit Umzügen, Pferdehof-Besuchen, Filmen, Ausstellungen und vielem mehr.

Das Islandpferd ist eine reinrassige Pferderasse mit Anhängern auf der ganzen Welt. Obwohl die ursprüngliche Rasse gemischt war, ist sie heute wegen ihrer Isolation eine der reinrassigsten Pferderassen der Welt. Die Rasse blieb rein für mehr als tausend Jahre und so gibt es heute nur eine einzige Pferderasse in Island. Pferde sind auch ein fester Bestandteil der isländischen Geschichte, denn die Islandpferde können bis auf die Besiedlung Islands im späten 9. Jahrhundert zurückverfolgt werden.

Diese besonderen Pferde sind für ihre außergewöhnlichen Eigenschaften und ihr Exterieur bekannt. Obwohl sie bisweilen als Ponys bezeichnet werden, sind Isländer extrem stark, ausdauernd und muskulös und haben gleichzeitig ein ausgeglichenes Temperament, so dass sie für Reiter jeden Alters geeignet sind. Sie sind äußerst intelligent, gutmütig, vielseitig und schön. Das Islandpferd ist mit über 40 verschiedenen Fellfarben und über 100 Farbvariationen weltweit die farbenfrohste Rasse.

Eines der charakteristischsten Merkmale der Isländer sind ihre Gangarten. Es handelt sich um eine fünfgängige Rasse, die für ihre Trittsicherheit und die Fähigkeit, unwegsames Gelände zu meistern, bekannt ist. Ein Islandpferd verfügt meistens nicht nur über die drei Grundgangarten Schritt, Trab und Galopp, sondern auch über Tölt. Der Tölt ist eine viertaktike Gangart mit hoher Tempovarianz und Geschwindigkeit, gleichzeitig komfortable und raumgreifend.

Das Islandpferde-Festival soll in diesem Jahr zwischen 26. März und 2. April in ganz Reykjavik stattfinden und die Islandpferdezucht feiern. Während des Festivals werden zahlreiche Aktivitäten angeboten. Höhepunkte sind Tölt-Turniere, Ausflüge zu den besten Gestüten Islands, Pferdeshows, Märkte und Handwerk und das „gobbidigobb“ Familienfest, bei dem die ganze Familie Reiten, Kunst und Musikaufführungen in der Innenstadt von Reykjavik genießen kann.

Das Festival-Finale wird ein spannender Eis-Tölt-Wettbewerb, der so genannte „All The Strongest“, in der Reykjaviker Eislaufhalle in Laugardalur. Hier werden die Zuschauer von der „Crème-de-la-Crème“ der Islandpferde verzaubert, die auf dem Eis tölten werden.

Weitere Informationen über das Islandpferde-Festival gibt es auf www.icelandichorsefestival.is.
Um mehr über das Islandpferd zu erfahren, besucht man www.icehorse-experience.is/en/home.
Außerdem gibt es Informationen über Island auf www.inspiredbyiceland.com.
Lesen Sie mehr: http://www.icenews.is/index.php/2011/03/04/icelandic-horse-festival-in-reykjavik-has-been-confirmed/#ixzz1GZvmOWJ1

With some of the best nightlife in the world, Reykjavik is a great place to visit for a thrilling holiday, as well as the perfect Stag, Hen and birthday party idea. Reykjavik is full of excitement and electricity with over 100 different bars, clubs and restaurants all within walking distance from each other. Reykjavik also boasts a flourishing music scene, where visitors are guaranteed to watch something suited to their tastes, and maybe experience something new.

To experience Reykjavik´s nightlife, Icelandair, Iceland’s leading airline, has introduced the Nightlife in Reykjavik package deal which includes flights, three nights accommodation and plenty of activities to kick start an evening. This package is designed to get visitors ready for what the locals call the ‘runtur’ (round tour) and provides plenty of time the following day for sleep or a trip to the ultimate hangover cure, the Blue Lagoon spa.

This package includes return flights from Manchester, London Heathrow, or Glasgow to Reykjavik, three nights accommodation and several pre-party activities. The night after arrival begins with an interactive comedic performance called ‘Let’s talk Iceland’, that gives unique insight into how modern-day Vikings party. This is followed by a 3-course dinner at Restaurant Reykjavik including entrance into the Ice Bar and a complimentary drink

The following night, partygoers are whisked away on a tour of the Egills brewery where they can sample Icelandic beers, and the infamous Brennivin, also known as Black Death. Adventurous souls can also try a new take on a brew loved by the Vikings. The tour has everyone back in the city centre in plenty of time to join the ‘runtur’.

To learn more about the Icelandair Nightlife in Reykjavik package deal, visit www.icelandair.co.uk. Travel is good until 31st December 2011.

Brett Dawson, Director of Turton Wines, said, “We’re so pleased to be able to supply Domaine de Fleur. Alcohol-free wines have improved tremendously in recent years, and this new generation is excellent.”

“They’re made in exactly the same way as other wines but the alcohol is removed after the initial fermentation. This means they have the same wonderful qualities of any alcoholic wine, retain all of the health benefits and they have far fewer calories. So they’re popular with wine lovers who have to drive or watching their waistlines,” he added.

The Domaine de Fleur winery was set up in 2009 by Alexander Nijeboer and Bea Mienis. Based in the Netherlands, they found the Dutch market had very few alternatives to alcoholic wines. The company has grown rapidly following favourable reviews from respected wine writers.

As well as the UK, their wines are exported to Belgium and Greece. Recently, Greek airline Hellenic Imperial Airways decided to make all flights alcohol-free. After extensive trials of the world’s leading non-alcoholic wines, Domaine de Fleur was chosen as its exclusive supplier.

A choice of wines are available in the UK including Merlot, Riesling, Sparkling and Sparkling Rosé- a great alternative for anyone wanting to celebrate and enjoy the taste of wine but without any of the drawbacks.

For more information visit, www.turtonwines.co.uk

There’s a new market for long term homes out there, which has been created by the slump on house prices that started in 2008. Contemporary art dealer Art2Arts is doing their bit by providing original Contemporary art to decorate each nook and corner of your house.

Two years in, the market has grown to the extent where the average Brit is now staying in the same house for almost 20 years: a time long enough that decorating for personal enjoyment rather than resale is now the first item on the menu. British based online art dealer Art2Arts has capitalised on this trend by supplying exemplary works of original contemporary art to homeowners all over the UK, who take advantage of the company’s free UK delivery, great delivery times and service to make a personal statement on the walls of their long term residence.

Art2Arts’ philosophy is very simple. All the art sold on site is completely original, created by genuine artists for sale around the world. For the British market, that means a friendly resource where art works that no-one else is going to have are available at the right price, 24 hours a day. Customers buying contemporary art from Art2Arts no longer need to trawl galleries looking for the ‘right’ piece; and they don’t have to buy reproductions that they know are going to be in other homes as well.

Everything available from the site is searchable by colour, by size, by style, by artist and by price allowing customers to easily find the perfect piece for their living room, or their bedroom. Art2Arts even runs its own commission service, allowing customers to order bespoke works of contemporary art created by a favourite artist from the site according to exact specifications regarding colour, size and style. This is art selling at its most fresh and democratic and it has made a whole new world of decorative appeal available to every house holder in Britain.

About Art2Arts

Art2Arts is a UK based company selling original works of contemporary art apart from landscape paintings, abstract art and wildlife paintings.

For more info visit, http://www.art2arts.co.uk