It’s definitely time again to share an interview with a Swedish Creative + a new DIY toy! Today, I’m so happy to share an interview with designer and craft blogger,Karin Schaefer ofPysselbolaget. I’m also going to share her new book,Pyssla...
JOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM FOR MORE INSPIRATION . In Sweden, I think everyone grows up making these snowball lanterns. Everyone. Whether it’s for play or for a special occasion, I see these everywhere — dotting my neighborhood and then, again at mountain...
What to do, with all of the pretty objects we collect on our walks? Branches, berries, leaves, and natural objects found, seem to always make their way through our front door. Stars made of wheat are a traditional Swedish Christmas...
Our Autumn colors are so scrumptious it’s like living in a rainbow. We’ve already made a Leaf Wreath (click here) for our front door, but, this weekend, we made this mini version: Tiny Leaf Wreaths. Come along with us and your pretty leaves and...
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...
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...
Happy Wednesday! I’m over at Brittany’s Scandinavian 24 Days of Christmas at her lovely blog, The House that Lars Built, today. I’m happy to bridge the distance between Copenhagen and Stockholm with these Ice Lanterns that have connected so many of us, as well, during these 11...
It’s the Swedish holiday of Midsummer’s Eve today and here’s how we make the EASIEST DIY MIDSUMMER CROWN. We’ll hop on our bikes later today to check out the local midsummer pole gathering and dancing; then, return home to set...
Doodle your dreams with this The sun is up so late but, I know that when the kids heads hit their pillows that they’re full of dreams. Don’t you wonder what their dreams look like? Inspired by Midsummer and the holiday tradition...
UPDATED Post 5 Things you might not know about Swedish EASTER | HERE home in your yoga pants without ever having to open the door! Have fun with these FREE BUNNY PRINTABLE FOR KIDS BUY “ABC Flower Safari “ | HERE...
Easy Easter Egg Hanging TipsAfter making these naturally dyed eggs, I wanted to make a new Swedish-style Easter Bouquet or Påskris. (Cabbage, would you believe it?) Using willow branches I already had, the kids helped me secure white feathers on the...
