THE NUTCRACKER, SWEDISH-STYLE: I am on the other side of the Atlantic now, but wanted to share this Swedish holiday tradition. Like many, I grew up with the tradition of attending Nutcracker performances and was eager to see the Nutcracker...
(Taken at Zeta’s)I love moss details in Swedish Christmas decorations (and French, too). It’s used beyond traditional topiaries, here and can be found in abundance. Is moss traditional in your area of the world? Here are a few more shots I’ve snapped on...
“Are you making a list, checking it twice…?” With Santa almost on his way, I wanted to share these tables settings with you before we head off on our holiday travels and celebrations. By preparing these supplies ahead of time,...
Christmas CountdownI like to have little gifts on hand, this time of the year. These are perfect to make up in advance and have ready whenever you’d like to spread a little cheer. We wrapped chocolates in rudolf-red tissue for...
If you’re in Stockholm between now and January 6 or just looking for a little Gingerbread inspiration, we’ve just been to the “Pepperkakshus” Exhibit at the Architecture Museum in Stockholm. This is a juried Gingerbread house competition that is open to the public. A winner...
Our Lucia, Star boy and house Elf, are all now sleeping soundly after one last “Luciekatt,” before bedtime.* Today, was the Swedish holiday of Lucia which meant that before the sun rose, parents, too, were invited for morning coffee and...
Supplies Length of Finger Knitting in white White Pipe cleaner Scissors How-to:Choose a length of complete finger knitting (how to finger know, here). Thread pipe cleaner through the piece of finger knitting. Twist the pipe cleaners around the ends to secure. Twist finger knitting...
DIY Lego Advent Calender Happy December 1st. I have a special post today. Do your kids love legos? Surprise them with this Christmas Tree in a 24 day Advent Calender. Instructions, supply list and printable daily tutorials, below. Click here for Printable...
GET THEM WHILE THEY LAST | FLORA + FAUNA CARDS | HERE MADE IN SWEDEN | FLYING WORLD WIDE | HERE Have you made an Advent Calender, yet? This year, I envisioned a different kind of Advent Calender. I wanted to create a winter...
Happy Thanksgiving Day. Even if you aren’t American, may you, too, count all that you are thankful for today — may your list be bountiful. When I found these black and white Thanksgiving photos, I thought they would be perfect...
Happy Saturday. With Thanksgiving and other holidays ahead, it’s time to polish the silver, press the linen and start on the grocery list. Have you started? Living in Sweden, nothing will be closed for this non-Swedish holiday: good planning and good friends...
Do you remember making paper cornucopias and other paper, art, pieces for Thanksgiving? The word cornucopia is one of those Thanksgiving words that goes on the list, along with cranberries, colony and corn. Since I’m on my own, as an...
“Hej, Sverige” Living in Sweden, there are two things I have difficulty getting to stick: 1) No turning “right on red,” while driving. 2) Father’s Day is celebrated in November. Yes, November. This holiday is celebrated on the second Sunday in November. (More,...
Make Personal Wrapping Paper with Tracing Paper Leaf Wrappings: Use tracing paper (or sandwich wrapping paper in a pinch, I did!) to create your own. Grayson used a round, green leaf to make this turtle wrapping paper. I like the...
Ladies and Gentleman: Happy Halloween! If you’re in need of a last minute Halloween Giveaway, these are so sweet and easy! Oldies but goodies. Add a feather for an elegant lady or leave plain for a classic, ghost, lollipop. These...
Up, up and away! The kids are on vacation. Every day feels like a Saturday this week and I realize that I just completely missed posting yesterday — next week! Today, I wish you all big, happy, weekendy-wishes! One, in...
Halloween EntertainingQuick and easy: Ghost Straws Grab your straws. Cut out a ghost. Make some holes. Float the ghost on your straw and slide these into your guest’s drinks! Halloween in a heartbeat: Instant Halloween Festivity! Supplies:StrawsWhite Paper PDF template for Ghost, click hereScissorsXacto KnifeHole...
“Orange-a-lanterns” brought great cheer to our breakfast table this morning. Talk about an easy way to brighten these dark Fall mornings. To make these, you will need: 1 Minute 1 Orange (per person) 1 Sharpie Marker (or similar) As the kids...
Keep the wonder in everyday: Make Leaf Jump Robes! OR make Leaf Garland! We used both for a recent party! Jump below with us to learn how, too! 1 two buckle my shoe… Leaf Jump Rope This Summer, we made...
Garland Wrap and CardGarland: small, smaller, smallest.With a little string and a snip of the scissors, these teeny garlands make such a festive package. The garland can be used later as decoration! Supplies: Wrapped Present String Scissors Colorful Tape How to:...
