Movie night!

Oh, how it's been a busy few days! Nice to be at home and with you all again! It's been an intensive week work-wise, I've had one extra project beside regular work, but after tomorrow it will be easier. We have our season opening tomorrow, big concert with big pieces!

Tonight myself and my husband went to see a movie. It was actually a premiere for a Finnish film called Kaappari. It's based on a true story which took place in Finland in 1978, when a man hijacked an airplane in Oulu and all the passengers were held hostages. Everybody came out alive but there wasn't a clue among the officials how to resolve a situation like this. It was so well showed in the film, the innocence of that time. 

The casting was excellent, we have such good actors and actresses! Aleksi Mäkelä, the director always casts such brilliant pros even to the smallest roles, so it's really a pleasure to watch his movies. Also the aesthetic part was impressive, 70's clothes, hairstyles, make-up, everything. My husband quite often gets invitations to happenings like these and this time we could actually attend, which was nice! We skipped the after party and sneaked out for a pizza just the two of us! Some quality time in the middle of the week, so nice!

You can see the trailer for the film when you click THIS!

                                          I'll say good night now, sleep tight sweet friends!

Memories & New Year

After my Sissi-marathon I started remembering my visits to Vienna. During our tours in Europe we've stopped over there several times, and played in the famous and prestigious golden hall, Musikverein, which no doubt are one of the highlights of the past years. I remember we stayed close to Schloss Schönbrunn which also happens to be one of the filming venues of these old movies! It's a breathtaking castle with a beautiful park, statues and fountains. The last time we were there was just before Christmas 2009, and there was this big Christmas Market in the courtyard. It's been so wonderful to see this place, as if I'd always been there because of the films!
Vienna is truly amazing also otherwise. You can sense the certain old European charm and wealth, it's been one of the most influential capitals over the centuries. Of course politically but also in science, arts and music. The buildings are beautiful, white and old, there are a lot of beautiful cafés with table service and white table cloths, you can see horses with carriages, not to even mention the old imperial centre. My romantic soul is just overwhelmed!
And as it so happens, we get to see the Vienna Philharmonic's New Year's Concert yet again on tv tomorrow, from that particular golden hall!
So once more, Happy New Year sweethearts! I'll start preparing escargots with an extra-super-mega-amount of garlic, that ought to scare my awful flu away!
See you next Year!

Liebe Romy aka Sissi

Ok, it's official, I'm sick. I was feeling so rotten Yesterday I could not bring myself to do anything. Such a sore throat and a bad cough, constantly tickling, I couldn't sleep well at all. I don't have any fever but my whole body was aching and the whole skin was really sore. Plus I lost my voice! You should've heard me, I sounded like a crow! Or then the complete opposite, as my husband said, I was one hoochie mama..! Oh well, I had this one coming alright, it started already during Christmas but I was in complete denial about it. And then the weekend with all the nice friends, wouldn't have missed that in a million years! So here I am now, have conquered the sofa for two days in a row, a pile of tissues, tea and some chocolate on the table beside me. And the most important thing: The Royal Edition of the old German film trilogy Sissi! This is my true treasure! I have loooved these films forever, I have loved and admired Romy Schneider since I was a little girl! Oh the dresses, the hair-dos, the landscapes, castles, everything! This trilogy has been a hit in our family for decades. It was made in the 50's, so I'm representing the third generation of women in our family to be under the spell of the Austrian Empress!
I got my dvd-box some few years ago from Berlin, it's covered in red velvet with golden highlights! Truly royal!
And may I just point out that Romy Schneider had her own hair throughout the film! That's so amazing! Look this up if it's new to you, you'll love it!

Otherwise it's New Year's Eve. I don't feel it at all..well, maybe it'll get better. Anyway I have to listen to myself now and rest. But have a wonderful celebration where ever you are! Let's make dreams come true and wish for happy things for the New Year! Sweet thoughts to you all!!

Liebe Romy aka Sissi by aveceva on Polyvore

Downton Day!!!

The biggest treat of the day will be Downton Abbey!! Oooh how I've waited for this, there are so many questions, like what will happen to Bates, what about the wedding, and the mansion?! Shirley MacLaine will appear in the show, she's wonderful! It's so nice to see all the characters again, the dresses, the interiors, oh! Tune in YLE1 at 21.00!!