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Yesterday.

Yesterday was a big day for Come to Mine. The opening event gathered many people and we´ve been seriously overwhelmed with your affection. And love. And support. We put all our energy into this project which came to life in all its brightness yesterday night. We opened the door of our living room and shared with you the best moments experienced with our kind hosts. The laughs, the thoughts, the beauty of hospitality through set of pictures and quotes that we hope have given you the taste of what this project was all about: open a door, share a moment, feel at home. Each of you made this possible and this is our way to thank you. Thank you Kirsten, for being the first memorable visit. Thank you for letting us meet a wonderful artist and her great son, you really made us understand that come to mine was all possible by giving us the energy to continue. Thank you Ulla, for your kind smile and your willingness to share your life. We learnt about friends and the importance of them in a beautiful house setting. Thank you Lone and family, for inviting us in the coziest red house of Denmark! We loved meeting you all and the former Patricia  Your family projects made us laugh and enjoy a memorable summer day. Thank you Trine, for really understanding the expat challenges in Denmark. A lovely summer break with someone who truly believe that mixing cultures can only make us better people. Thumbs up! Thank you Solvej and Viggo, for opening your door to three chatty girls curious about your huge blackboard. Funny talks, a beautiful greenhouse and an architect touch will always stay in our minds. Thank you Julia and Mads, for sharing with us the thoughts of soon-to-be parents. We were delighted to hear about it and enjoyed the tour in a wonderful vegetable garden! Thank you Pernille and family, for the most colored house of Vejle! Flamingos, polka dots and an awesome cartoon touch - keep smiling, you´re wonderful! Thank you Birgit & Kai, for being the grandparents everyone shall have. Thank you for the best kanel sneigl ever and the great fun with Kai´s stories. That day on the top of the fjord will always be in our hearts. Thank you Karsten, for the wonderful empathy with our projects and the ideas on how to use the concept in a social environment. We were so proud to hear Come to Mine could benefit a bigger community, such an honorable idea! Thank you Inger, for cuddling us as you only are able to and be the inspiring person you are. You´re a role model for most of us and you will always be. Thank you Maja and family, for making us discover Lille Grundet and the beauty of this concept. We loved meeting your flock (and Josephine of course!) in such an amazing place such Lille Grundet! Thank you Arne and your beautiful wife, for finding time for our visit in a busy agenda  We felt right at home and your kindness was definitely the mirror of the hospitality of the Vejle community. Thank you Liza, for your energy and for introducing us to your talented son. It has been such a pleasure talking about the future, the past and the passion you have. Thank you Lilian and family, for sharing with us small anecdotes and the great metaphor about little and tidy Denmark. We´re sure your grandkids will love spending time in the wooden house at grandpa´s place! Thank you Søren & Birgit, for all the laughs on broken signboards and a great piano piece. Books, strawberries and Italian memories, we really couldn´t have asked for better. And..last but not least. Thank you Karen and Nick, for building a great structure and a cozy living room  Thank you Robert, for being able to surprise us and always ready to take a musical challenge. And thank you Eva, for being the first one to believe in the project and sharing with us your endless energy! Come to Mine wouldn´t have been possible without your support, so an immense Thanks to you. With Love, The Come to Mine team.

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Sunny memories

Halfway through our visits and the feeling this project is bringing even much value then expected. Come to Mine was born as an "excuse" to better understand Danish culture, go behind those doors and meet the Vejle community. Our hosts amazed us with their hospitality and willingness to share their stories with us. The feeling we knew each other after few minutes, the sparkle in their eyes when remembering their childhood and describing what home means for them. Home. For the ones for which It´s about feeling safe, it´s friends and family you can rely on or simple living. Hygge, dark chocolate and story on a sunny day. We smiled, we laughed, we played with words and concepts. Come to Mine is more then a photography project, it´s a way of connecting the community through a common experience. A photo, a piece of cake, a cup of tea. Future hosts, we´re so anxious to meet you :)

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Three.

Three girls. Three stories. Three career paths that destiny led to Denmark.

Emma (the founder), who moved to Vejle to work in communication and advertising after hectic years in London and a life changing experience in Rio de Janeiro, using photography as a recreational tool for the kids in the favelas. Photography is her mean to people emotions, to the sudden beauty of life, to the energy in a face.

Roberta (the creative), from the European Space Agency to a dream job as an Art Director in Denmark. Art is not a hobby but a real life choice – from design crafts to art exhibitions, she combines the essence of fun and beauty into genuine design. Her passion led her to become part of Spinderihallerne creative hub, where she now sits in her free time to keep developing ideas and events.

Chiara (the blogger), who lived a life out of a suitcase moving from Europe to Asia and finally settling in Denmark as a Business Consultant. Wandering the world opened her eyes to the splendor of different cultures, traditions, rituals. Difference is the real beauty. People, faces, stories are what inspire her writing and fill blank pages with emotions.

They found their homes in Vejle, the cozy Vejle. They combined their passions for Come to Mine project, born from the idea of understanding the concept of “home” in Denmark which adopted them. Why not sharing a coffee with them?

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Today we officially kicked off the project with a welcome coffee in Spinderihallerne and we´re overwhelmed with the enthusiasm and hospitality of the new "cometominers": 7 new requests ! Thank you all for the warm support - we´re so thrilled to meet our hosts very soon ! Stay tuned for all the news on Come to Mine and for the moment..enjoy some pics of the event :)

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It´s press time! We just received all the materials and we´re getting closer to our first event next week (13th May, 6pm @Spinderihallerne - save the date!). Seek out Come to Mine postcards and posters around the city, we will be in Vejle shops and café very soon!

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Sneak a peak into first Come to Mine sessions...we´re creating our (awesome!) logo! Come to Mine photo project grows out a real interest in discovering what is "home", how can we capture the hyggelig feeling in a cozy country like Denmark. 3 expats with a passion for social arts and a curiosness about Danish culture. A photography project which is soon coming to life. Stay tuned, Come to Mine will soon knock at your door!

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