A Tour of our Coffee Table by ARNE & CARLOS

[@dyannevandenheuvel3511]

Thank you. A sigh of relief. Two good people, two good dogs, and a pile of good books.

[@ARNECARLOS]

The best!

[@Jug10000]

You opened the Anne Getty book commenting that you could never afford her work but took inspiration from many of the colours ...and there you were with your navy walls and red couch and a picture of a room with navy walls and red accents. Brilliant!

[@ssaul4403]

It has been so much fun looking through the books with you. Hanging out at your house looking at books sounds heavenly. Maybe you should give us a tour of the giant bookcase you mentioned. Each shelf could be an episode. Kind of like how Kate from The Last Lonely House takes us with her when she goes through her boxes, suitcases, and drawers. This has been fun. Thank you.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Glad you liked it!

[@caryulmer5578]

Your place is already marvelous as is. To us watching, it's delightful, the multimillion dollar materials couldn't make it any more lovely.

[@ARNECARLOS]

💖

[@gracerobinson5792]

Thank you for sharing your home and your treasured books with us--it was as though we were right there with you having a cup of tea and the warmth of your hospitality. We are so pleased that you are feeling better, Carlos, and are back home with Arne. We look forward to a time when you are able to travel again we can be together again in person. Happy Valentine’s Day to two wonderful people 💖 Grace and David

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@sparklie962]

I really enjoyed this tour through your books - both getting peeks inside as well as hearing your enthusiasm for them. I am still marvelling over the depth and breadth of art and design inspiration on that one table. A real visual feast - thanks for sharing!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching!

[@SSKYarners]

“Free to dream” What a wonderful reminder. This is why so many people are attracted to your channel, simple and inspirational. 😊

[@ARNECARLOS]

💖

[@gingermolinero8386]

Arne and Carlos it was great seeing both of you and Freya and Helmer. Loved when Freya warned you about the Moose. Hope you are both well and continuing to heal. Please pet both pups for us

[@ceciliacondal958]

I love table books. Carlos looks great and you both together are a joy to watch. Happy St Valentine

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Cecilia!

[@maggyhughes6033]

So much fun to see you together and to hear you sharing your enthusiasm for some beautiful books! What a pleasant way to wind down this evening! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jodyturner1187]

Your books give you inspiration, but your home is also an inspiration ! Your colours, your books, your treasures can also inspire. Some people have a hard time imagining what they would like their home to look like, or are afraid to be bold, but when they see a place like yours, they can say "That's it!" That's what I'm looking for! I love your eclectic look. Everything flows.

[@ARNECARLOS]

💖😃

[@annakozlowski1774]

So enjoyed book tour I think we subscribers share a brain and a heart with you two knitting,crafting, crocheting, cooking, gardening, good art, interior design, and BOOKS🌹THANK YOU💞🐾

[@ARNECARLOS]

It seems to those things that connect us.

[@mariameehan3295]

Those books ! Wow what a collection. That Kenzo design book was fascinating with all its facettes. Thanks for our beautiful Valentines Day Culture get together. Really enjoyable. 🎓💖

[@ARNECARLOS]

Glad you liked it!

[@willow9526]

I like it, to watch the stuff of other houses or flats, to get some inspiration. But we like to live with less furniture and not to much colour in one room. A part of our home is royal blue and white. Our livingroom is painted in orange with black and white furniture. Our fireplace room is painted in a warm red with yellow chairs. All space with us is clean, cosy and picked up fast. 😁😊 And we have lots of books, too many books. 😁 I love a book from Anne Geddes, with photos of newborn babies, decorated as flowers, animals and so on. Its too cute and I must smile all the time while watching them.

[@ARNECARLOS]

😃💖

[@carmenbailey1560]

Arne has his closing down to a science 👍. Books are always a treat to look at on a quiet day, dream and inspire. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching!

[@rebeccamiller8104]

I really loved this episode. I love books and dogs as well! I like how Arne always says that everything is beautiful. 🥰. Carlos, I'm so glad you're back where you belong. It's good to see y'all putting out episodes again! ❤️

[@bettykempster3376]

I have stayed busy during this pandemic knitting and then felting my coasters from leftover wool. Love you two. Pet the 🐕🐕

[@ARNECARLOS]

Will do!

[@lindabuck413]

Welcome back home, Carlos! The zooming views help us feel like we’re right there with you. How hugelig.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Glad you liked it!

[@janikabertone5566]

It has been a super busy week and I am finally watching this. Books! I hope they never stop making books. When the power goes out and you have nothing to do, well if you have books you do have something to do. Getting lost in books of any kind is so much fun. I am so happy to see you both together again

[@ARNECARLOS]

Good to be back!

[@fsparkman3343]

oh Wow! the lady who crochets over porcelain. I feel so inspired to give this a go. Really enjoyed this video.

[@joycechapman262]

Wonderful books. Thank you both for sharing. Happy Valentine's day to you both. God bless💕. Be well💕

[@ARNECARLOS]

Enjoy your day!

[@karinanderson7319]

Thank you for sharing the wonderful collection of books on your coffee table! I can just imagine how relaxing it must feel to sit together, with your pups, mugs of tea, lit fire and candles ... Reading and picture browsing quietly as snow flies outside.... With the occasional "Moose, Moose!!!!" reminder from Freja🤗

[@crashq8784]

I love the warm generosity of sharing the stories you do. The books are beautiful (says a once librarian) and they give us so much, even in a digital age. The feeling of opening a new book is special and one I still love. Thank you for sharing your coffee table with us.

[@vickifeick8812]

I am so glad you guys are back together and having a nice time with the dogs and with your wonderful books!

[@lolly-loushowtos6834]

A house full of books. How wonderful!

[@carynodonnell1982]

happy valentines Day Arne and Carlos! I appreciate you and enjoy your videos.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Caryn, Happy Valentines day!

[@shirleyhanson6132]

So glad you shared your coffee table with us. It was such a nice visit today. Happy Valentine's Day!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for joining us!

[@allthebest744]

Happy Valentine’s Day to my Norwegian friends! Carlos, you look wonderful and Arne, your beautiful curls are back. This was a fun and informative video. In December, you shared many lovely illustrated books by Roberto Innocenti. It took some “hunting” but I was able to find them. I now own The House, Rose Blanche, and My Clementine. I also found the big (and expensive $$) book about Gnomes. Amazon wanted $300, but I was able to find it and the other books in thrift shops. They were like new and are now on my coffee table. I hope that your friend is going to let you keep Helmer. She loves Arne! Enjoy your week and I look forward to seeing you soon! ❤️ 🥰 ❤️

[@ARNECARLOS]

Have a wonderful week!

[@Ladythyme]

OH Books...BOOKS... BOOKS...I love books! Take away all of my furniture BUT don’t touch my books! I can relate! Piles everywhere! LOL These are all so lovely! Had to watch this twice to really see then all..and will probably watch again! This was so FUN!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@adriennerichter425]

As a fellow bibliophile I admire your ability to find wonderful bookshops around the world. I am extremely fond of the publishers Phaedon and Rizzoli. They publish extremely beautiful coffee table books.

[@elizabethlangley5643]

What wonderful books! Thank you for sharing them with us. You spoke of dream homes, designed where money was no object. Well I have to tell you, that for myself YOUR home is a dream home! So colourful, so cosy and welcoming xx

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you so much!

[@macsmiffy2197]

I’ve fallen in love with your curtains which reminds me of Kaffe Fassett’s ‘Glorious’ designs of the late 80s. I now have 2 extra books on my coffee table: Glorious Needlepoint and Glorious Interiors. So much inspiration for bringing colour into our lives.

[@pauletetu]

💕Happy Valentine to both of you! What a great episode.....I adore books so thanks for sharing your favorites...

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@minjiwoo8335]

Another glimpse into your beautiful souls. Thank you for sharing :)

[@bostonpicker6890]

A couple of videos ago you recommended Norwegian Knitting Designs: 90 Years Later. It just arrived today! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! I love it and can’t wait to delve deeply in to it.

[@ARNECARLOS]

We hope you enjoy it!

[@pegross8652]

Thank you so much for sharing your beloved books with us!

[@ravenwinters8704]

I love spending my Sunday nights with you knitting.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for joining us!

[@jancooper6732]

Freija looks really happy to have Carlos home❣️

[@ARNECARLOS]

She is!

[@MermaidAXA]

As a former editor at the Metropolitan Museum (I revel in my note of appreciation from Diana Vreeland), I am tickled several shades of pink to see that we have many of the same books within immediate reach. Now, you are unfolding the Kenzo. I’m so happy! Have a glorious evening.

[@ARNECARLOS]

You as well and such an amazing job you had!

[@merrileeericson9243]

I was at Grace Robinson yesterday. Grace was delighted to hear you talk about her shop and the Charlie Harper needlepoint. I just finished a Charlie Harper puzzle I received for Christmas. Charlie Harper's designs are wonderful!

[@danabatol1316]

Thanks what a lovely tour of colors when the outside world is so white!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Need some colour pop!

[@carolyncampbell6149]

Thankyou so so much for sharing your books with us. I love that you love your books but are not precious about them. You are both both so generous. And funny!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@gilscot100]

Loved seeing all the books and you sharing your memories of where you had got them. Books are so important.

[@dorindacontreras1094]

Thanks for showing us such inspirational art! Very eclectic! I love it. Very nice of you to share! I look forward to your next coffee table fashion show🥳 have a great week!

[@sarojm893]

Aaah books. I just love them. Thank you Arne and Carlos for sharing your books in this episode. Totally different insight and very interesting indeed. Loved it. Take care and be safe.

[@janicemacdougall1844]

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone

[@ARNECARLOS]

Keep on smiling!

[@lindarockwellwarner4457]

I love Charlie Harper, too! He was from Cincinnati, Ohio where I raised my children. Now I'm in Maine waiting until you can travel and come back to our state!

[@natalielynn3050]

I know you have filmed this video quite some time ago but i am getting so much enjoyment out of being to go back and watch your videos . Thank you

[@ARNECARLOS]

We are doing an update about our craft books soon!

[@123uschie]

One can never have too many books🥰Great books on your coffee table!

[@ARNECARLOS]

That si very true!

[@funnykine808]

Arne’s creative, silent videos really made an impact, I thought. I really felt your separation! So glad your back together! ❤️

[@ARNECARLOS]

Good to be back!

[@cathynewkirk6807]

This was a very enjoyable episode. I would love to see a collection of yarn dyed based on that Jasper Johns book!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Yes!

[@francessnider7437]

Very interesting, thank-you for the coffee table book “tour!”

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@carlyg8308]

Loved the book collection. Happy Valentine's day Arne & Carlos! Thank you! God Bless 💕😘👍

[@ARNECARLOS]

You as well!

[@tammyjaenson2620]

My husband and I really enjoyed touring the fashion museum when we visited Stockholm on our honeymoon. I still have dreams about the doll houses 🤗

[@sillybeeful]

This is a beautiful antidote to today’s worries ... thank you all 🙏🏼 We were very lucky to be able to install a small summerhouse in our garden this year...My design inspiration was an Indian Cottage and of course I had to buy a book about Indian interiors. Books can be like journeys

[@ARNECARLOS]

That si very true!

[@annettederksen4896]

Thanks for sharing your books with us. I enjoy spending time with you both and listening to your travels.🇨🇦🥰

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@kimwatts5750]

Hi Arne&Carlos, Love seeing the artistic books🥰 My father was a semi professional artist he painted wild animals, landscapes. And he also worked in a large store on displays and the grottos in the store. He sold some of his paintings to Norway,:) He is now nearly 90, so his hands are to shaky to paint now. Lovely to see you both💕 KimX

[@ARNECARLOS]

Glad you joined us Kim!

[@jillfoster6369]

That was a wonderful walk round your coffee table books. Our coffee table is the same. So lovely being able to sit and pick up a lovely book to browse through. I had to stop my knitting to make sure I didn’t miss any pictures. So good having you both back. Do take care and looking forward to Wednesday 🍰👏

[@ARNECARLOS]

See you Wednesday!

[@rebeccajourney3183]

Love your book review and your decor! Please do another?? Love, love, love the red sofa and the dark blue paneling❣❣❣ Charlie Harper has such neat animal art! Oh! The Met book was fabulous! Thank you for sharing your books with us❣ I am with you, nothing better than a hardcover book! I always wanted a house with a small library room! Oh, oh! The Kenzo book was great!! The pop ups are fantastic!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you so much Rebecca!

[@cindyshartle4342]

Love the Kenzo book and the pop-up Wow! Such a beautiful table full of inspiring books! Thanks for sharing.

[@avrilplummer7047]

What a wonderful collection of Books, thank you for the delightful video. I just adore your Livingroom. Good to see you are looking so much better Carlos. Big Hugs to the both of you xxxxxx

[@ARNECARLOS]

🤗

[@elizabethriddle3452]

You 2 sweethearts make my DAY...love u both so much....

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for joining!

[@TC-zi3ye]

Thank you for sharing this interesting and much-requested coffee table book tour. I enjoyed it, but most of all to see you both share what you love.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you so much!

[@judithtaylor6916]

Thank you for mentioning Thomas Tjapaltjarri❤️ Glad you visited Melbourne, my birth hometown. But havent lived in Victoria since 1990. As an Australian, I didnt know about his tribe emerging from their nomadic life in the Gibson desert, to the Kiwirrkurra community, Western Australia in 1984. Dubbed the last nomads or the Pintupi nine.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching!

[@megjamieson3881]

Wow thank you so much Arne and Carlos for such an amazing tour of your coffee table books I was in awe of such a collection of Inspiration and beauty , truly enjoyed so much thank you both and look forward to Wednesday X

[@ARNECARLOS]

See you soon!

[@saracrittendencoppedge4522]

I love books. When I was younger and traveling, I would often spend my food and gas money at the local book store and then hope I could get home again! You have a beautiful collection.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@deboralavalley2577]

You both are so amazing in how diverse your lives truly are bless youboth

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@kristind.8379]

I enjoyed your book tour while practicing Norwegian purling. Thanks to your tutorials I am finally dancing! Thank you.

[@carlenehall2979]

🤗 Thank you guys!

[@laurelstieg9375]

Thank you both for sharing some of your beautiful books..I hope that everyone has some books they truly love..I know I do..big hugs from Milwaukee..🥰🐾❣🤗

[@ARNECARLOS]

🤗

[@sandykoenig1666]

This was very enjoyable, being I have not traveled much at all in my 74 years I feel like I was on vacation. I relax with books also , when it is really inspiring I will reread or browse many times. Thank you.

[@ARNECARLOS]

😃

[@cynthiaroy9950]

Loved this episode! I love that you put coasters on top of the books instead of moving the books away! I, too, keep things i love close at hand. And i love that you share this love of books and museums and art!! P.S. i have purchased a set of DP’s by Prym and I’m knitting a pair of Fair Isle mittens. Thanks for the info and encouragement for this brand of needles....I LOVE THEM!

[@sarah-janeireland157]

Ooh, love a sneaky-peek through a beloved book collection. Such perfect piles of absolutely beautiful books, all so inspiring and comfortingly creative in every way. What wonders and I’m totally smitten with the pop-up pages, such fun. Keep sharing your joy 🧶❄️✨

[@ARNECARLOS]

Will do!

[@louisearsenault7594]

Always very interesting to know how creators are inspired. And thanks to you who made me discover Charley Harper with the book "Animal Kingdom". I fell so in love with his work, all colourful and beautiful drawings, that I ordered, the day after your video, Todd Oldham's book "Illustrated Life" on Amazon, but wasn't able to get "Animal Kingdom". And ordered the book "Birds and Words" through a local library (I hope I will receive it). I am very excited. Thank you again. Louise from Quebec City, a bit cold (-14°C, but sunny today).

[@doloresrodriguez3958]

Before I moved to small quarters I too had a collection of museum books.and really enjoyed seeing what you both enjoy seeing in person and buying the book, Thank you One of my unusual collection was a collection of art from the Sukarno collection It was published in limited edition and has all the works that Sukarno had in the palace.

[@michelel3372]

Wonderful video! I love books and it was great fun to see what you keep on your coffee table. Thank you for sharing.

[@janetkennedy119]

Thankyou that was lovely,sat here in front of my fire with a cuppa, looking through all your lovely books xx

[@ARNECARLOS]

Glad you joined us!

[@mabelgoddard5813]

I too having my cup of tea and having much fun!

[@fanincalifornia1192]

If you don’t mind shopping Amazon they sell used books as well - perhaps you can find that one book you’re looking for in hardback? Unless part of the fun is searching through second hand book stores!! 😉 Thanks again for another lovely installment!!

[@knitnut246connie7]

“It is free to dream” thank you for dreamy inspirations.❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@kelliryan464]

I love it when a book falls open to your favorite page like a good friend opening their arms and saying welcome. Thank you both and bless you dear ones .·:·*·:·.

[@ARNECARLOS]

That is a beautiful saying!

[@gailgaddy5340]

You can learn a lot about a person when you explore their library. Very interesting. Me, plants, gardens, how to Crafts I too, Carlos like the Asian designs, especially for gardens. Ty for video🥰

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching!

[@renamessenger6397]

Another wonderful video. Thank You for allowing us a glimpse of your book collection. I too love a good book, whether for inspiration or a good read. This was a true joy to watch. a real Valentine Day treat for me.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Glad you joined us today Rena

[@judithah41]

Fabulous collection of books! Thank you for sharing the beauty. ❤️

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@bebeveritas7306]

Oh how I love art and also books to read. I think I will “borrow” your coffee table and book idea when I redo my living room! Great video, I really enjoyed it! Thank you very much!

[@tinekejoldersma]

Book worms all over the world reacted to your table

[@carolabruinink8461]

Due to circumstances I missed 'Knitting by the fireplace' I have seen it now and it took me to I think 2013 Norwegian National Television, Knitting Night. Also slow TV. I saw it online because of living in The Netherlands. I love this kind of streaming, broadcasting. Arne, thanks for recording! Ahead to part 2.

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome and we are glad you liked them!

[@lizadams7662]

This is a favorite! I love guided tours of people's books! Thank you and happy valentine's day.

[@ARNECARLOS]

To you too!

[@barbarakb8847]

I think your house and your things are “over the top!” You have achieved interiors that look like multi-million dollars to me. Books, yarn, and art-combined with a most beautiful country setting and two very talented gentlemen-the best of the best!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@sisselsworld]

Thanks for the book tour! Nice to see you back together. 👍

[@ARNECARLOS]

Good to be back!

[@eyeamdust]

That was wonderful. My ears perked up when you said Lisa Aisato. Her art makes me cry because of the beauty and the themes. I love books and I believe in using them, too, having them out, reading, browsing, sharing, loving. Happy Valentine's Day, fellow lovers.❤

[@ARNECARLOS]

You as well!

[@alisonharris7130]

Oh My Goodness. All of the artists that you showed are favorites of mine too, especially Chinese contemporary artists. Thank you for the great tour. Very inspiring.

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@anaalfaiate2608]

Wonderful books! Glad you know Joana Vasconcelos' work. I'm also portuguese but living in Kenya. Thank you for sharing such beautiful videos with us. Happy Valentine's Day!

[@ARNECARLOS]

You too!

[@tommyebravo8878]

I enjoyed being able to get a glimpse of your beautiful books 📚. Very inspiring.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@topaz23diamonds]

I really enjoyed this. Four years ago we visited Museum Ludwig in Cologne - sort of by accident, One of my nieces was so inspired by the Op-Ed and Socially inspired art and she incorporated art into her engineering college curriculum. Definitely worth a visit. Thank you for this video.

[@denisewilby6396]

Such a wonder full collection of books thank you for share ing. I also love. Books xxxx

[@ARNECARLOS]

Books are the best!

[@lauramissy7492]

Thank you so much for bringing us into your home... and sharing your coffee table. I think I would get lost in the pages in your house, as I too love books.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for joining us!

[@peggyhuffman5309]

beautiful! thank you for sharing the artists that inspire you!

[@helenravine5163]

Loved, loved, loved this episode! Wouldn't I love to sit and browse for a while with your fabulous collection of books! I particulalry enjoyed the glimpse in modern Chinese and Vietnamese art, something I know nothing about. Thank you so much.

[@doreenjupp5569]

Now that our children are grown plus our grandkids, we can finally have coffee table books! Such fun!

[@ARNECARLOS]

The best!

[@aprilmunday1152]

Wonderful books. Thank you for sharing some of the pictures. I'm thinking about moving a few of my books from my shelves to the coffee table now.