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  • summer sweden

    Summer 2022: The pottery, beaches, and family of western Skåne

    Skåne is the southernmost region of Sweden. A gorgeous area of fields, coastlines, cozy towns, art, history, a super cute + unique dialect; and, of course, Lund + Malmö. A couple of summers ago,…

    5 Aug 2022
  • denmark summer

    Summer 2022: Funky, hipster, design-inspiring Copenhagen

    Archipelago – check! Historical, charming Lund – check! Eclectic, diverse Malmö – check! A week and a half into our summer 2022 vacay roadtrip and it was now time to leave the country. It…

    4 Aug 2022
  • summer sweden

    Summer 2022: Malmö – The East Village of Sweden.

    After a week of relaxation by the sea and then 24 hours in a sweet, old university city Lina + I were ready to move on + get those urban vibes we so love.…

    2 Aug 2022
  • summer sweden

    Summer 2022: 24 hours in Lund, Sweden

    Alright. Let’s pick up where we left off. Lina + I had just left a week of calm, quiet, simple living out in the Swedish archipelago for a week. However, instead of heading north…

    31 Jul 2022
  • summer sweden

    Summer 2022: The Archipelago

    There are a few things that make up a typical summer in Sweden. Long, bright nights. Ice cream. Weeks off from work. Coffee outside as often as possible. Fresh strawberries and whipped cream. And…

    30 Jul 2022
  • summer solstice the moon year summaries

    In between the full moon + the summer solstice

    I feel like this is a magical week. These days in between June’s full moon + the summer solstice. There is some kind of life-giving, hopeful, abundant, warm energy that fills me right now.…

    18 Jun 2022
  • beltane

    15 – 17 | The weeks that showed me the violence of spring

    I’ve heard it said that the violence of spring is a better way to describe the season of waking + blooming + growing. That it is a process that is hard and difficult and,…

    1 May 2022
  • spring the week that was series

    12-14: The weeks that got away from me

    It’s not going good for me, y’all. I totally thought I would do better after having to cram 2 weeks into one post in my last weekly update. Instead, things have completely gone in…

    9 Apr 2022
  • spring equinox the week that was series

    10 + 11 | The two weeks that went by… just like that

    And just like that… two weeks have gone by. Honestly, so much has changed during these two weeks – both big + small things. Mostly, though, just everyday things. Still… it has flown by…

    20 Mar 2022
  • the week that was series

    9 | The week that was my return to work

    Finally I am squeezing in some time to document + write about last week. But, I guess that the lateness of this post is to be expected since it was my first week back…

    9 Mar 2022
  • the week that was series

    8 | The week when my emotions were almost too much to process

    In my mind I intended for last week to be a beautiful, restful time of transition. I signed a contract last Tuesday to begin new work after a 7 month unplanned sabbath and was…

    1 Mar 2022
  • the moon the week that was series

    7 | The week that the full moon + I manifested two job offers!

    Suddenly, after 7 months, I received not one, but two job offers in one week! There was also a full moon this past week. And I’m just gonna put it out there that, in…

    21 Feb 2022
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07.2022 |  And just like that… July is over. I’ve made a ton of memories, traveled a bit, and truly soaked up this vacation. The highlight of it all… being with my wife. Laughing, exploring, resting, finding inspiration, relaxing, resetting, and just being us for a little bit. 

One more week of vacay at home as August arrives and life returns to a bit more of rituals + routines. 

In the meantime… ✌🏼

Swipe 👈🏻 to see it all:

1. Last week before vacay
2. Archipelago
3. Lund, Sweden
4. Malmö, Sweden
5. Copenhagen, Denmark
6. Home again 

#monthbymonthwithliz
We’ve been home for almost a week now… but we’re still soaking in all of those staycay vacay vibes. Mixing a few errands that need to be done, eating + drinking yummy things, day trips, long mornings + nights on the balcony, and a few cultural activities too. ✌🏼

#slowhome #summervibe #staycay
Our two week road trip is coming to a close + we’re heading back home today (Monday). But, before I jump in the car, I just have to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for so very much:

For all of you following along + commenting. 

For the opportunity to travel.

For having our own car.

For exploring + walking + being exhausted.

For all of the inspiration I've felt.

For spending time with friends + family.

For my beloved wife + companion.

For making new memories.

For all the laughter.

For having the opportunity to travel.

For our rights to vacation time in Sweden.

For expetiencing the balance of
both camp life a boutique hotel life.

For the privledge of these two weeks.

For the unplanned two weeks of vacay left. 

•••••••••••••••

I can’t believe it’s only been two weeks and we’ve managed to spend a week in the archipelago, stay at the Grand Hotel in Lund, walk our legs off during a heatwave in Malmö, find inspiration + creativity around every corner in Copenhagen, laugh with family, meet up with new friends, share deep, inspiring, cozy quality time with my wife, wander in nature, stumble onto delicious food + funky beer/wine places, feel the pulse of the city, and yet still feel like we’ve done it all at our own pace. 

Anyway… it’s been a magical two weeks + I cannot wait to get home and see what’s in store for our unplanned two weeks left. 

All the love to all of y’all. 🪬🫶🏻

All of my stories are now highlights… just so you know. In case you want to look back or get some tips.✌🏼
It’s impossible to choose only 10 photos from ou It’s impossible to choose only 10 photos from our 4 days in Copenhagen. 🤯 But, here are 10 tiny snippets anyway of a few moments from the capital of Denmark. 

I’m certain that when I return home I’ll being doing a few blog posts so I can share more of my photos, a few stories, and a lot of tips. I cannot wait to get started on it! 

This was the 3rd or 4th time Lina and I have been in CPH, and I’m pretty sure we fell in love even more. 

Anyway… if you want to see a lot more, check out my Copenhagen highlight in my feed + then hold on a few days for my blog posts to pop up on my website. 

And, just in case I haven’t said it enough… 
I ❤️ CPH. 

🫶🏻
Malmöööö. You’ve captured my heart with your Malmöööö. You’ve captured my heart with your funky neighborhoods + gorgeous architecture. But, even more than that, you’ve got just the nature, soul, streets, parks, food, drinks, people and laid back vibes to inspire me every time I visit in the future. And believe me, I’ll be back soon. 🫶🏻
Upgraded in Copenhagen. Grateful and excited beyon Upgraded in Copenhagen. Grateful and excited beyond words. ✌🏼
Had the best 24 hours in Lund. And totally fell in Had the best 24 hours in Lund. And totally fell in love with the old architecture, ancient history, and cozy spots around every corner. Totally worth a return trip sometime! ☀️
A little annual summer tradition of ours. A walk i A little annual summer tradition of ours. A walk in these woods. A visit to a gathering of stones. And wishes for the upcoming year. ❤️
After a week in the archipelago, Lina and I travel After a week in the archipelago, Lina and I traveled down south and spent a night in this gorgeous, old hotel in Lund. It was a super contrast from the week in the woods by the sea, but balance is what we’re all about. 

I’ve always said that I need both city + nature. I draw inspiration from both kinds of vibes. 

And I am deeply, deeply grateful that I am able to access and experience it all. ✌🏼

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