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Category: usa

My American Holiday: Welcoming a slow, hopeful, rhythmic new year

Posted on 22 Jan 202221 Jan 2022 by Elizabeth

I am pretty sure that we were all ready for the New Year to arrive. But, to be honest, apparently…

Posted in asheville, winterTagged family, holidays, new year, north carolina6 Comments on My American Holiday: Welcoming a slow, hopeful, rhythmic new year

My American holiday: Reunited with family for a cozy, simple Christmas

Posted on 20 Jan 202220 Jan 2022 by Elizabeth

Covid has kept us away for two years. Away from my family + my home state. But, finally, even as…

Posted in asheville, gatheringsTagged christmas, covid-19, family, holidays, north carolina1 Comment on My American holiday: Reunited with family for a cozy, simple Christmas

A simple holiday: Family, travel, and one big anniversary

Posted on 17 Jan 202017 Jan 2020 by Elizabeth

We’re 2 weeks into the new year and I am finally sitting down to document what turned out to be…

Posted in ashevilleTagged asheville, christmas, family., holidays, north carolina, travelLeave a Comment on A simple holiday: Family, travel, and one big anniversary

It’s the simple moments that make the best holiday

Posted on 10 Jan 201910 Jan 2019 by Elizabeth

It’s always so surreal traveling between countries. Suddenly, I find myself in my home state, with my family and memories…

Posted in ashevilleTagged family., holidays, north carolina, simple living, travelLeave a Comment on It’s the simple moments that make the best holiday

How we spent our 7 waking hours in NYC

Posted on 16 Aug 201812 Aug 2018 by Elizabeth

Alright, so I basked in the glow of the mountains of North Carolina + I sank down into my roots…

Posted in nycTagged Chelsea, greenwich village, new york city, NYC, summer, vacationLeave a Comment on How we spent our 7 waking hours in NYC

Tapping into my roots at the North Carolina beach

Posted on 14 Aug 201812 Aug 2018 by Elizabeth

Alright, y’all. It’s time for me to share all of my documentation from my week at the beach with my…

Posted in atlantic beachTagged ancestors, atlantic beach, beach, family., north carolina, roots, vacation2 Comments on Tapping into my roots at the North Carolina beach

Waterfalls, fog, and those killer North Carolina mountain views

Posted on 12 Aug 201812 Aug 2018 by Elizabeth

Hi, you guys! I’m back from the States, back in Sweden, back to blogging, and about to be back to…

Posted in north carolinaTagged blue ridge parkway, mountains, nature, north carolina, waterfalls1 Comment on Waterfalls, fog, and those killer North Carolina mountain views

Reasons why I didn’t take my computer on vacation

Posted on 19 Jul 201810 Aug 2018 by Elizabeth

It should be obvious why I didn’t bring my computer on vacation with me. Right? I mean, duh. I’m not…

Posted in ashevilleTagged asheville, blogging, family., summer, travel, vacation2 Comments on Reasons why I didn’t take my computer on vacation

3 ways July is medicine for your wild soul

Posted on 4 Jul 20183 Jul 2018 by Elizabeth

In my world, July is like the space between. It’s not a transition month – in my opinion, like June…

Posted in lists, north carolinaTagged 4th of july, medicine for your soul, nature, north carolina, summer, vacation, wild soul2 Comments on 3 ways July is medicine for your wild soul

Summer of 17: My top Asheville-area spots for getting back to nature

Posted on 4 Sep 20176 Sep 2017 by Elizabeth

In the summer in North Carolina, when I’m not drinking beer (ok, sometimes when I am also drinking beer), then…

Posted in in the wild, north carolinaTagged asheville, great smoky mountains, mountains, nature, north carolina, summer, travel, wanderlust, waterfalls7 Comments on Summer of 17: My top Asheville-area spots for getting back to nature

Summer of 17: Beer Hangs in Asheville, North Carolina

Posted on 3 Sep 20173 Sep 2017 by Elizabeth

Is everyone out there having a great (Labor Day, USA) weekend?! It’s the unofficial official ending of summer in the…

Posted in asheville, craft beerTagged asheville, beer, beer hangs, breweries, craft beer, north carolina, summer, vacation2 Comments on Summer of 17: Beer Hangs in Asheville, North Carolina

Why you should explore small town living in the mountains of North Carolina

Posted on 2 Sep 20172 Sep 2017 by Elizabeth

Helloooooo. Oh my goodness it’s so great to be typing on my beautiful little computer + preparing a post to…

Posted in north carolinaTagged north carolina, small town, summer, USALeave a Comment on Why you should explore small town living in the mountains of North Carolina

Liz+Lina’s NYC vlog

Posted on 30 Jul 201730 Jul 2017 by Elizabeth

My two posts about our whirlwind NYC visit this summer are already posted and now it’s time for the video…

Posted in nyc, vloggingTagged liz+lina youtube, Nee York City, NYC, summer, upper east side, vacation, video, vlog, wanderlust, youtube3 Comments on Liz+Lina’s NYC vlog

48 hours of exploring NYC’s Upper East Side: Day 2

Posted on 23 Jul 201723 Jul 2017 by Elizabeth

Rise + Shine! It’s day 2 in NYC! Well, my jet lag was definitely not better by day 2, since…

Posted in nycTagged central park, coffee, manhattan, new york city, NYC, summer, upper east side, vacation, wanderlust, yorkafe2 Comments on 48 hours of exploring NYC’s Upper East Side: Day 2

48 hours of exploring NYC’s Upper East Side: Day 1

Posted on 21 Jul 201721 Jul 2017 by Elizabeth

It’s doesn’t matter where you are in NYC, you can’t take the NYC out of NYC. Alright, I admit it……

Posted in nycTagged manhattan, new york city, summer, travel, upper east side, vacation, wanderlust3 Comments on 48 hours of exploring NYC’s Upper East Side: Day 1

Behind the scenes of our House Hunters International episode: the AVL day

Posted on 16 Feb 201716 Feb 2017 by Elizabeth

If you haven’t heard, HGTV filmed an episode of House Hunters International all about the time when Lina + I…

Posted in asheville, sacred spaceTagged american tv, asheville, hgtv, House Hunters International, river arts district2 Comments on Behind the scenes of our House Hunters International episode: the AVL day

the week that was the last week of 2016 // 52

Posted on 5 Jan 201716 May 2021 by Elizabeth

I’m still slowly easing into 2017 even if on the outside it may seem that I have been busy. I…

Posted in new england, new england, the week that was seriesTagged christmas, everyday sacred, family, holidays, maine, new england, nothing is ordinary, portland, travel, winterLeave a Comment on the week that was the last week of 2016 // 52

the week when the festivities began: portland, maine // 51

Posted on 27 Dec 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

As soon as I drove into my brother’s neighborhood Friday night, I had the feeling that I was gonna be…

Posted in new england, new england, the week that was seriesTagged christmas, coastal living, family., holidays, maine, portland, vacation, winter2 Comments on the week when the festivities began: portland, maine // 51

the week when the festivities began: new york city // 51

Posted on 26 Dec 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

Happy Holidays!! I’m writing to you from my brother’s cozy little home on the coast of Maine, just outside of…

Posted in nyc, the week that was seriesTagged airbnb, christmas, holidays, lower east side, new york city, orchard street hotel, rockefeller center, travel, vacation1 Comment on the week when the festivities began: new york city // 51

the week that i crossed the atlantic ocean… twice // 44

Posted on 7 Nov 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

well, one week has passed and i have been to north carolina and back again… all within 5 days. i…

Posted in asheville, the week that was seriesTagged Be Love Live, death, family., grounded, home., tough times, travel, weekly updates9 Comments on the week that i crossed the atlantic ocean… twice // 44

fifteen ways nyc teaches me how to live

Posted on 11 Sep 201611 Sep 2016 by Elizabeth

fifteen years ago today, i was a mere 26 years old. i worked as a special education teacher in asheville,…

Posted in culture, nycTagged 9/11, inspiration, life lessons, live life, memorial, new york city, NYC, september 11, travel6 Comments on fifteen ways nyc teaches me how to live

the week that was the reynolds vacation (part 3)

Posted on 21 Aug 201621 Aug 2016 by Elizabeth

oh my gosh, you guys. i totally forgot that i haven’t posted the rest of my beach photos + stories….

Posted in atlantic beach, life, usaTagged atlantic beach, beach, family, fireworks, summer, traditions, vacation4 Comments on the week that was the reynolds vacation (part 3)

the week that was the reynolds beach vacation (part 2) 

Posted on 17 Aug 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

After settling in and sleeping on our first night in the beach house that we (and by we, I mean…

Posted in atlantic beach, meditation, the week that was seriesTagged atlantic beach, family., nature, north carolina, summer, travel, USA, vacation, wanderlust1 Comment on the week that was the reynolds beach vacation (part 2) 

the week that was the reynolds family beach week // 32 (part 1)

Posted on 14 Aug 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

Hello, friends! Well, I totally thought I’d be writing this post as my first post at home in Sweden, but…

Posted in atlantic beach, road trips + plane rides, the week that was seriesTagged adventure, beach, family., north carolina, summertime, travel, vacation4 Comments on the week that was the reynolds family beach week // 32 (part 1)

the week that was all of the best asheville places + people // 31

Posted on 7 Aug 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

Oh, it’s so hard to say goodbye to our trip home to the mountains of North Carolina. These ancient, magical,…

Posted in asheville, the week that was seriesTagged asheville, family., friends, north carolina, summer, travel4 Comments on the week that was all of the best asheville places + people // 31

Where I found myself wild + free

Posted on 7 Aug 201628 May 2017 by Elizabeth

Today was our last day in the mountains and we stayed home. It was a good choice, I think, to…

Posted in north carolinaTagged adventure, mountains, nature, north carolina, simplicity, summertime, vacation5 Comments on Where I found myself wild + free

the week with all the feels // 30 

Posted on 3 Aug 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

So, it’s a few days late. But, you’ll excuse me for it seeing as I’m on vacay in the States…

Posted in asheville, road trips + plane rides, the week that was seriesTagged asheville, family., highland brewing, summer, travel, vacation, wedge brewery4 Comments on the week with all the feels // 30 

A weekend in New Hampshire • 2

Posted on 30 Jul 201630 Jul 2016 by Elizabeth

After such an eventful and beautiful first full day in New Hampshire on Friday, my parents and Lina and I…

Posted in new englandTagged family., new england, new hampshire, summer, travel, vacation2 Comments on A weekend in New Hampshire • 2

A weekend in New Hampshire • 1 

Posted on 29 Jul 201617 Aug 2016 by Elizabeth

Our time in NYC flew by, and before we knew it, it was time to move on and head north….

Posted in new englandTagged atlantic ocean, family., maine, new hampshire, summer, travel, vacation8 Comments on A weekend in New Hampshire • 1 

Summer in Brooklyn 2.2

Posted on 27 Jul 201627 Jul 2016 by Elizabeth

Let’s continue with the second half of our full day in Brooklyn, ok? You can read about the first half…

Posted in nycTagged brooklyn, lower east side, new york city, NYC, patti smith, summer, travel, vacation, williamsburg6 Comments on Summer in Brooklyn 2.2

Summer in Brooklyn • 2.1

Posted on 25 Jul 201625 Jul 2016 by Elizabeth

With just two and a half days in New York City, you’d think that it wouldn’t be possible to do…

Posted in nycTagged east river state park, explore, NYC, summer, travel, vacation, wanderlust new york city, williamsburg2 Comments on Summer in Brooklyn • 2.1

Summer in Brooklyn • 1

Posted on 22 Jul 201622 Jul 2016 by Elizabeth

I just spent 2.5 days in NYC with my love and it was pure magic.  We love New York, and…

Posted in nycTagged brooklyn, new york, NYC, summer, travel, vacation, williamsburg12 Comments on Summer in Brooklyn • 1

10 things i can’t wait to do during summer vacation in the states!

Posted on 19 Jul 201617 Jul 2016 by Elizabeth

Today’s the day! After 1 and a 1/2 years, or 18 months, we are headed back to the States for…

Posted in road trips + plane rides, usaTagged atlantic beach, family, north carolina, nostalgia, NYC, summer, travel, USA, vacation, wanderlust12 Comments on 10 things i can’t wait to do during summer vacation in the states!

autumn: the season filled with the most important things

Posted on 23 Sep 201517 Sep 2017 by Elizabeth

it’s finally here. yippee! the cozy season of autumn is upon us. it’s the season of turning inward. of coming…

Posted in asheville, create + inspire, in the wild, the seasonsTagged autumn, equinox, fall, fall equinox, family, holidays, lists, memories, nature, questions and answers15 Comments on autumn: the season filled with the most important things

week twenty two | asheville vibes, pubs, and friends

Posted on 1 Jun 20152 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

happy monday, friends! i hope your last week of may was a good one. if i am honest with you,…

Posted in asheville, life, the sacred everydayTagged beer, friends, home., hospitality, june, nature, pub, sunset, sweden, Uppsala, visitors4 Comments on week twenty two | asheville vibes, pubs, and friends

blood, sweat, and beer: quench your thirst with a craft beer documentary for asheville beer week

Posted on 22 May 201522 May 2015 by Elizabeth

just because i live in sweden, doesn’t mean that i don’t keep up with things happening in asheville. especially when…

Posted in asheville, craft beerTagged asheville beer week, beer, blood sweat and beer, craft beer, documentary, filmLeave a Comment on blood, sweat, and beer: quench your thirst with a craft beer documentary for asheville beer week

The Two Chicks Guide to Asheville Breweries

Posted on 10 May 201522 May 2015 by Elizabeth

WHY DID WE CREATE AN ASHEVILLE BEER GUIDE? BECAUSE WE LOVE ASHEVILLE AND WE LOVE BEER. AND WE THINK YOU WILL…

Posted in asheville, craft beer, cultureTagged asheville beer, asheville city guide, beer, brewery, craft beer, downtown asheville, river arts disctict, two chicks brewing4 Comments on The Two Chicks Guide to Asheville Breweries

mountain girl

Posted on 15 Jan 201523 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

there is no place on earth like the mountains of north carolina.  i will always yearn for the beauty + power of these great,…

Posted in in the wild, north carolinaTagged daily life in asheville, mountains, nature, pinterest, quote, ramble + roam, wilderness2 Comments on mountain girl

meditation mondays: just start

Posted on 12 Jan 201527 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

hello, out there! i’m writing to you from a cozy spot on the sofa in my brother’s back apartment this…

Posted in asheville, beTagged emotions, home., inspiration, meditation mondays, moving, moving to sweden, quotes, soul space, stress6 Comments on meditation mondays: just start

TEN on TEN | january 2015

Posted on 11 Jan 201526 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

yesterday i introduced a little photo challenge that i’ve committed myself to for the year. you can read all about…

Posted in asheville, photographyTagged daily life in asheville, iphoneography, moving, moving to sweden, music, party, ten on ten, the wilhelm brothers10 Comments on TEN on TEN | january 2015

let’s get this party started

Posted on 8 Jan 201526 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

well, time is moving quickly + there’s much to be done! my love + i returned home from washington, dc…

Posted in asheville, lifeTagged allied, daily life in asheville, emotions, home., movers, moving, moving to sweden, packing6 Comments on let’s get this party started

Washington, DC + snow!! Another little photo sneak peek!

Posted on 7 Jan 201527 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

Yesterday I woke up, looked out my hotel window, and saw lots of snow! It was absolutely beautiful and I…

Posted in travel, usaTagged dc, georgetown, national cathedral, snow, travel, USA, wanderlust, washington, washington, dc4 Comments on Washington, DC + snow!! Another little photo sneak peek!

Oh Washington! (A sneak peek through my iPhone)

Posted on 6 Jan 201526 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

It’s cold in the nation’s capital! But it was gorgeous yesterday, even if it was super windy + below freezing….

Posted in travel, usaTagged arlington cemetery, capital, dc, iphonography, photography, the white house, travel, wanderlust, washington, washington, dc2 Comments on Oh Washington! (A sneak peek through my iPhone)

off to the nation’s capital!

Posted on 4 Jan 201527 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

it’s time for a little road trip! and we’re headed to Washington, D.C.!! (actually, we are already here now… i…

Posted in travel, usaTagged driving, highway, mountains, road trip, travel, wanderlust, washington, washington dc, washington, dcLeave a Comment on off to the nation’s capital!

everyday life update: preparing to be an expat again + holiday cheer

Posted on 18 Dec 201420 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

hi friends! i just realized that i haven’t done a regular little everyday life kind of post in a while….

Posted in asheville, life, the sacred everydayTagged |expat|, beer, cooking, daily life in asheville, family., feelings, holidays, life, new year2 Comments on everyday life update: preparing to be an expat again + holiday cheer

everyone loves a {christmas} parade

Posted on 11 Dec 201420 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

my friends, monday night was super festive in my world. if i wasn’t in the christmas spirit before, i certainly…

Posted in gatherings, north carolinaTagged christmas, christmas cheer, christmas parade, daily life in asheville, family., holiday traditions, parades, santa claus, small town usa, waynesville, waynesville christmas parade2 Comments on everyone loves a {christmas} parade

friday night brewery tour

Posted on 7 Dec 201422 May 2015 by Elizabeth

it’s pretty obvious that i love beer if you just click through my blog. hehe. part of the reason that…

Posted in asheville, craft beer, cultureTagged asheville beer, asheville beer project, beer, beer city usa, bluegrass, daily life in asheville, eats + drinks, funky, game night, pisgah brewing, pisgah pale ale, south slope asheville, twin leaf brewingLeave a Comment on friday night brewery tour

asheville + music + me

Posted on 21 Nov 201426 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

it’s friday night… and what am i doing? i’m sitting under a blanket, with candles lit all around the living…

Posted in asheville, cultureTagged asheville music, Be Love Live, concerts, concerts in asheville, daily life in asheville, first aid kit, friends, lier.se, local music, music, music venues, the avett brothers, the wilhelm brothersLeave a Comment on asheville + music + me

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Mystic. Theologian. Mentor. | Wanderer. Homebody. Photographer. French fry lover. Moon-gazer. Roadtripper. Wine + beer connoisseur. North Carolina-raised. Sweden-settled. Daughter. Aunt. Sister. Wife.

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