My friends call me…
Malli
I grew up…
Part time in the countryside and part time in Copenhagen. I am a country girl at heart.
My cultural background is…
I am a mix of Moroccan and Danish. My mom is a fashion designer, and my dad is an organic farmer.
You will usually find me…
In my local health store.
My favourite place in the world is…
Anywhere with my family.
Bobbie’s name came from…
Not knowing if she was a boy or girl. We decided Bobbie was the name either way.
The best morning is…
Every morning when doing my meditation, learning to be present in the moment. Sometimes Bobbie and my husband Martin join me and that’s even better. It’s the best start of the day.
The perfect evening is…
Date night with my husband - just the two of us, we live close to our favorite Latin American restaurant Donda. They make the best margaritas. Quality time as a couple is so important for us and is what makes our family thrive.
Cobaiba is…
Was my beautiful horse. She sadly passed away 6 months ago. Martin, Bobbie and I were together with her until the very last moment, feeding her carrots. Teaching Bobbie from a very young age that death is a part of life seems natural. It reminds us of all the precious moments we have together here on earth. We still talk to her in the skies.
Before becoming a mother, I was…
Spending a lot more time alone.
Right now I am…
In the middle of launching a new very exciting project, that means a lot to me.
I find inspiration in…
The power of nature, the rough weather, the rain, the sun, the ocean. I feel connected.
Something most people don’t know about me is…
I am very stubborn.
Myself in three words…
Stubborn, calm, caring.
My favourite hobby…
Water color painting with my daughter.
I can’t live without…
A good nourishing body oil.
The soundtrack to my life…
“Unfinished Sympathy" Massive Attack.
The perfect scent is…
It depends - right now Pine.
I feel womanly when…
I gave birth.
I am currently listening to…
My Little Love – Adele.
The best book I have read is…
Wind Is My Mother - The Life and Teachings of a Native American Shaman.
I am my happiest when…
We are all together as a family. My husband travels a lot. He is a documentary filmmaker and works mostly in warzones. Balancing work and family life is never easy. But doing what we love is the most important thing and to never hold each other back.
I relax…
When I am doing yoga, going in the sauna, watching a good old Disney movie together.
My favourite body part is…
For me it’s the wholeness that makes us unique.
My favourite colour is…
Right now the deep orange of the late Fall leaves. Such a nourishing warm color to enter winter with.
My favourite snack is…
The combo of; dates, Manuka honey and dark chocolate.
I love to indulge in…
A good series with my husband and white wine.
Our family tradition is…
Dinner on Sundays.
I am moved by…
Pictures. I love National Geographic’s beautiful and raw glimpse of the beautiful and rough world we are living in.
I am looking forward to…
Christmas.
Photographed by Petra Kleis in Copenhagen, Denmark.