Shining our week back to you and wishing you a wonderful Friday. Sometimes the road less traveled leads you to a country manor or “the castle,” as we like to call it. Yes, we think this place and trail lead...
Hi Friends. Happy November. Our bags are unpacked. The laundry is folded. The kids are back in school after last week’s little adventure to “Who Valley.” Yes, Dr. Seuss, were these Swedish mountains your source of inspiration? “Who Valley”...
Swedish book binder and entrepreneur, Linda Gimle, re-defines the expression: “painting the town red.” Her town is red — Swedish “Falu red.” Since Linda doesn’t need to paint the town red, she prints, binds + folds paper in red — and...
When did you last make a road trip? Last week, I joined a fantastic group of Swedish creatives, in a paper and bookbinding workshop in Djura and on an inspiring creative road trip in Dalarna. Whether you already knew this...
Spring says be.w I think it calls out:come. enjoy.Run with the wind and play —and “be.” Be a part of the wind.Be a part of the play.Be present.Be. (click below for full post) Those are the moments that make us....
Hello and Happy Weekend. We’re rounding down a wonderful Winter Break and I thought I’d share a little extra post about eating out in Stockholm with kids. Since vacation often means eating out, visitors or meeting others, I’ve been thinking...
The first time I heard the name: Jenny Hellström; the park I was in, emptied. On that day, the cute and friendly mother, who had been swinging her baby next to me, abruptly leaned in and said “it’s time for...
Hi, friends! Time can fly like a wild stallion! Are you ready to say “Good-bye” to January? I hope your year is off to a wonderful start. I met these beautiful horses this morning (here) and realized, once home, that it’s not only Friday...
Hi friends! Happy New Year! All good things must come to an end but, we’ve enjoyed our break right up to to it’s finale. We’re back in Sweden, after wonderful, warm Christmas holidays in the US. The kid’s Christmas and cousin fun...
Although we just have 5 hours of sunlight per day in December, would you believe me if I said that I still think it’s such a pretty time of the year? From the first weekend of Advent, it’s as though...
Happy Lucia. To us, Lucia means white gowns, stars and candles. This year, we arrived early to school and then, waited outside, expectantly, with one hand clutching our mobile phones for recording and Luciekatter (Saffron buns) balanced with warm coffee...
The coming holidays really fill the season, but I do so just love it all. Scooting around my neighborhood, I spotted this staircase and realized that a picture was worth 1,000 words. The week in review:– I’m so excited to...
Today, it’s big fun to bring you Swedish artist, Fideli Sundqvist. Fideli is unique in many ways. When meeting her recently, I learned that she is only one of the two people in Sweden with her first name. Fideli’s uniqueness doesn’t stop...
Sitting pretty on the seaside in her pastels, the city of Copenhagen has been calling my name for a long time. Click on read more for photos of our weekend and tips for the amazing restaurants we discovered… Copenhagen’s a...
I can’t think of better way to greet you today than Gamla Stan (Old Town) under a full moon! Follow along on the tour and photos: just click “read more” below We joined friends last night for a city”Ghost Tour.” Our friend, Alexia,...
Click on “read more” for full post… I’m noticing a trend on our morning walks, as we connect the “green dots” …. … going, going, gone! Bye, bye, Green! Something you might like: (not pictured, click on links below) Stockholm Kids:...
William Wegman’s Artipelag exhibit is here until this Sunday, September 29. If you have the chance and are looking for a kid friendly exhibit and beautiful countryside excursion, this is your ticket. Do I need to say more than: dogs, dogs doing...
Swedish Travel: Viking city of Birka When traveling to Swedish, Vikings often come to mind for many visitors.I highly recommend, getting on a boat from Stockholm to visit theViking city of Birka Birka, is a destination to add to Stockholm Summer visits. The last...
Ten Viking Baby Names is more popular that you might realise. Erik, Astrid, Ingrid and Freya are all Viking Baby Names. These are also very popular or classic Viking Baby Names, as well. I so fascinated with name. For the full list of Viking/Old Norse Names,...
Run with the wind. Jump sky high. We’re celebrating our last day of summer vacation today. Thanks you, Mr. Sun, our day includes water, tents and miles of smiles. When does school start for you? Do you have a...
Hello everyone! Oh, it’s been so long! How are you? I hope you’re having a wonderful, wonderful, Summer, too! Cousins come to mind today as I check in with you. They are, after all, the “cherry” on top of our...
