Solvi Gulbrandsen
I was born in Oslo 74 years ago, and I spent my childhood there. During my teenage years, my family moved to Nesodden (a small peninsula just outside of Oslo). My parents built a house there, which my husband and I later took over.
I married my Stein when I was twenty (which was very common back then). Three years later, my son was born, and two years after that, my daughter. Sadly, my son passed away two years ago, and I will have to live with this grief for the rest of my life… But since I am a born optimist, I have managed to accept that life gives and takes.
I have always loved setting tables, and being able to share this interest with others has changed my life and brought me immense joy. I have several other interests as well; I am a creative person, I sew, upcycle old furniture (painting and reupholstering them), and I love hunting for secondhand treasures, but my garden is my great passion. I run my own garden and interior page on Facebook called Topiary Heart.
When my children grew older, I began working at the Storting, the Norwegian Parliament. I am a trained
archivist and worked there for 24 years.
I love life and cherish every single day I am given.
