My name is Tonje Holand, I have similar background to Ingrid having lived in England too. I was in Birmingham for three years where I got my BA, and then I spent 3 years in London, doing an MA in Communication Design amongst other things. I had started Darling Clementine just before I left London, and was dreaming about working with somebody. My dream was to have a partner, a little studio and to do a range of carefully designed paper products.. Basically I must have been born under a lucky star because this is where I find myself now! It’s definitely worth all the hard work!
When I’m not working, I spend time with my English boyfriend who is now fluent in Norwegian. I love going out for cocktails with friends,- ginger daiquiri is my favourite at the moment, I love cooking and inviting people for dinner and to spend time with friends & family at our cabin by the sea. I’m always looking for inspiration for new projects; abroad, on holiday, secondhand shopping, and Darling Clementine is a very important part of my life.
I collect… vintage ceramics and art deco lamps.
I cant live without… friends, boyfriend & family -and my Mac.
My guilty pleasure is… putting my newly discovered favourite song on repeat 100 times [to Ingrid's frustration..]
Our house is filled with… redecorated vintage furniture, – and I love objects that remind me of candy and cocktail berries!
I treasure my… daily life!! Actually it’s more the people in my life; to have Ingrid smiling everyday at work and to come home to a boyfriend who makes me dinner after a long day… sometimes we forget how lucky we are!
Right now I can’t stop thinking about… summer holidays and weekend trips to Paris
Currently I am reading… ‘Intervjuer’ by Frank Lande
My favourite item of clothing is… A highly unusual 1940’s evening dress by Malene Birger. I bought it in London at Liberty’s and felt like a criminal… who got away with it!
At the top of my furniture wish list is… A classic set of leather chairs,- like Arne Jacobsens Easy chairs for Fritz Hansen.. but I’m afraid that will remain a dream forever!
The last thing that really inspired me was… Working with a lovely fiction text for a Children’s book, and the spring finally coming to Oslo!
My comfort food is… yoghurt.. and I miss the English toffee flapjacks… mmm!!
On my desk are… hand cream and loads of stationery & pens and stuff.
This weekend I will… try and find some fab furniture for our new office.
Tonight I must… Drink some wine I think!
I love what I do because… to design and illustrate is one of my favourite things to do, and I get to do it everyday with somebody who share the same passion. That is quite amazing!!
My Inside Life… Darling Clementine Part 1
A Day With… Darling Clementine
My Inside Life… Les Invasions Ephemeres
