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uality Icelandic design and leather handcraft is much sought after. “My first leather design was a handbag painted with colourful artwork and patterns,” says Guðrún Stefánsdóttir, a successful independent architect who found a second career in creative leather designs. Guðrún designs leather handbags and now she’s added necklaces and earrings to her Ark Art accessory collection. “I wanted to use the leather cut-offs for something useful, when I came up with the idea to use them to make jewellery—earrings and necklaces.” Guðrún’s Ark Art leather jewellery is recognisable by her use of thin leather rings or squares and use of colours. It is a sophisticated yet simple design, skilfully using geometric shapes and colours. Guðrún graduated from the Royal School of Architecture in Denmark in 1986.
KRUA THAI IN KÓPAVOGUR is a favourite for many. With their reputation to always deliver fresh, tasty food, both at the restaurant & to your door, it is no wonder they are such a popular choice. Bæjarlind 14, 201 Kópavogur +354 552 2525 www.kruathai.is/en/ kruathai@kruathai.is
After working at an architect’s office, she started her own business. “I’ve worked on some amazing projects, ranging from large buildings to single family homes. My favourite projects are those where I design everything from A-Z for private homes. Those projects would typically involve the house and interior design, the landscaping around the house and the furniture inside.” Her services are available upon request. The Ark Art collection is available at the National Art Gallery, Snorrastofa in Reykholt, at Rammagerðin at the Keflavík International Airport, and directly from Guðrún. More information can be found on Facebook: Arkart-leatherdesign. -NHH
Arkart Síðumúli 1 • 105 Reykjavík
+354 551 5533 arkgunna@simnet.is www.facebook.com/pages/Arkart-leather-design/
ÞRIR FRAKKAR RESTAURANT
The chef, Stefán Úlfarsson, has continuously placed emphasis on fish courses and the restaurant has become well known for its delicious fish fare. Other specialities on the menu include whale meat and sea bird entrees. Baldursgata 14, 101 Reykjavík +354-552-3939 info@3frakkar.is
SEABARON is a seafood restaurant in the Old Harbour in Reyjavík. The lobster soup & the grilled fish on skewers are their signature dishes. Sægreifinn also has a variety of vegetarian dishes. Geirsgata 8 , 101 Reykjavík +354 553 1500 www.saegreifinn.is/en/ seabaron8@gmail.com
VERA DESIGN is the collaboration of goldsmith Guðbjartur Þorleifsson who has 60 years of experience and stylist and designer Íris Björk Jónsdóttir who has 15 years of design behind her. sales@veradesign.is veradesignjewellery.com
FEEL ICELAND is a creation by two Icelandic women who wanted to make people look and feel their natural best in a sustainable way with beauty & wellness products from Iceland.
FJÖRUKRÁIN is a Viking restaurant where emphasis lies on making the experience a genuine Viking experience with Viking food served by Vikings and Valkyries, all dressed up for the occacion.
HAPPY TOURS is a small family company running an old and lovely fishing boat from Hafnarfjörður since 2009. Their goal is to give guests an intimate and informational experience.
REYKJAVIK RAINCOATS are handmade raincoats, using only the best materials to withstand the worst of weather Iceland can throw at you. Designed in timeless fashion to suit the active crowd.
Grandagardur 16, 101 Reykjavik +354 783 1300 feeliceland.com
Strandgata 55, 220 Hafnarfjörður +354 565 1213 booking@vikingvillage.is www.fjorukrain.is/
Hlésgata, 101 Reykjavík +354 85 33 111 info@happytours.is happytours.is/
Laugavegur 62, 101 Reykjavík Tel: +354 571 1177 info@reykjavikraincoats.com www.reykjavikraincoats.com
