Reykjavík Grapevine - 06.10.2017, Síða 47

Mold Skateboard
Reykjavík is a skateboard-heavy
city, so it’s a natural home for a
custom board company. Enter
Mold Skateboards. Translating
to “mud” in Icelandic, the brand
offers top-of-the-line boards in
many designs. The latest range
shows brightly coloured cartoon-
ish monsters, and a spin on the
Ora green pea brand. Intricate and
aesthetically pleasing, you might
just want to hang them on your
wall rather than grind them on a
steel pole, but hey, you do you. Pick
one up at downtown tattoo par-
lour Memoria Collective. HJC

Bottle of Lysi
To truly fit in in Iceland, it’s re-
quired by law that you start ev-
eryday with a spoonful of Lysi,
aka cod liver oil. If you
don’t know what cod
liver oil is, it’s… well,
oil extracted from the
livers of cods. Full of
yummy things like Omega-3 fatty
acids and vitamins A, D, and E,
this super-oil will ensure that
your mood is bright, your skin is
clear, and your memory is sharp as
a tack. Hey—you want to remem-
ber this trip forever, right? HJC
Iceland In Icons
The shelves of Icelandic book
stores are loaded with English
language, tourist-oriented tomes,
from humorous spins on the Sagas
to the countless photographic au-
rora-fests—but this small, beau-
tifully designed volume should
catch your eye. A playful look at
the Icelandic language, it pulls
apart Icelandic’s many interesting
compound words, explaining their
origins and histories with cute,
thoughtful infographics. JR
Mr. Tree Lamp
The Tullipop range began in 2010,
and has become something of
an Icelandic design classic. It’s a
gothic fantasy world that veers
between Tim Burton-goes-Moo-
min weirdness and
Harajuku-style kawaii.
You can buy the deni-
zens of the Tullipop
kingdom in formats
ranging from figurines and plush
teddies to lamps, stationary and
tableware. This Mr. Tree lamp
is one standout amongst many.
Check out what’s on offer at their
new store on Skólavörðustígur. JR
Shopping 47The Reykjavík GrapevineIssue 18 — 2017
Buy Shit
You know, polar bears don't even exist here.
Put that teddy down, this stuff is better.
Words: John Rogers & Hannah Jane Cohen Name: Ólöf Þóra Sverrisdóttir
Age: 32
From: Reykjavík
If I had a time machine I would: only travel a few hours forward so I can pick up my daughter.
I haven’t seen her in a week. If I had a boat I would name it: after one of my kids, Matthildur or
Markús. Last thing I purchased: I went to Bónus and got groceries, not very exciting! If I could
change one thing about the world: I would want more peace. Music I’m listening to: Mr White
by Khruangbin.
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