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Category: love

Home is where the heart is. The sanctuary of the soul that inspires balance.

It’s time for my annual balcony-season-is-back ritual

Posted on 23 Apr 202323 Apr 2023 by Elizabeth

My balcony is a magical spot. So magical that I have turned opening up my balcony for the season into…

Posted in sacred space, springTagged balcony, home, interior design, ritual, springLeave a Comment on It’s time for my annual balcony-season-is-back ritual

The future of belovelive

Posted on 1 Apr 20238 Apr 2023 by Elizabeth

It’s my birthday! My blog birthday, that is. Today, belovelive turns 12! And that’s got me feeling all the nostalgic…

Posted in year summariesTagged belovelive, birthday, blog, future8 Comments on The future of belovelive

That’s a wrap, twenty twenty-two.

Posted on 28 Dec 202226 Mar 2023 by Elizabeth

It’s that time of the year again. Time to wrap up the year with an an afternoon at home set…

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12 months + 12 blessings: The Thanksgiving 2022 edition

Posted on 24 Nov 202224 Nov 2022 by Elizabeth

It’s a cold, snowy Monday night at home after a long day of work. Candles are lit, music is playing,…

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When the dark season spills out into everyday life

Posted on 16 Oct 202216 Oct 2022 by Elizabeth

The dark season surrounds me this year. Or, rather, I am consciously dropping into it. But, it is also spilling…

Posted in autumn, lifeTagged autumn, darkness, grief6 Comments on When the dark season spills out into everyday life

In between the full moon + the summer solstice

Posted on 18 Jun 202218 Jun 2022 by Elizabeth

I feel like this is a magical week. These days in between June’s full moon + the summer solstice. There…

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12-14: The weeks that got away from me

Posted on 9 Apr 20229 Apr 2022 by Elizabeth

It’s not going good for me, y’all. I totally thought I would do better after having to cram 2 weeks…

Posted in spring, the week that was seriesTagged music, rhythms, seasonal living, spring, work1 Comment on 12-14: The weeks that got away from me

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

Posted on 20 Mar 202220 Mar 2022 by Elizabeth

And just like that… two weeks have gone by. Honestly, so much has changed during these two weeks – both…

Posted in spring equinox, the week that was seriesTagged equinox, spring, work2 Comments on 10 + 11 | The two weeks that went by… just like that

9 | The week that was my return to work

Posted on 9 Mar 20229 Mar 2022 by Elizabeth

Finally I am squeezing in some time to document + write about last week. But, I guess that the lateness…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged spring, work1 Comment on 9 | The week that was my return to work

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

Posted on 1 Mar 20221 Mar 2022 by Elizabeth

In my mind I intended for last week to be a beautiful, restful time of transition. I signed a contract…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged emotions, war, work6 Comments on 8 | The week when my emotions were almost too much to process

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

Posted on 21 Feb 202221 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

Suddenly, after 7 months, I received not one, but two job offers in one week! There was also a full…

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6 | The week of balancing that magical February energy

Posted on 14 Feb 202214 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

There’s something magical about February energy. But, it’s also a little confusing. I’m not really sure how to define or…

Posted in corona diaries, imbolc, the week that was seriesTagged corona diaries, covid-19, energy, february2 Comments on 6 | The week of balancing that magical February energy

5 | The week that was the start of a whole new chapter

Posted on 7 Feb 202214 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

As soon as I woke on Monday morning, I knew that last week would be the ending of one chapter…

Posted in imbolc, the week that was seriesTagged covid-19, family, grief, wheel of the year3 Comments on 5 | The week that was the start of a whole new chapter

4 | The week that was the great wind storm – according to me.

Posted on 31 Jan 20227 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

You’d think that living up in the nordic country of Sweden, the January storm I’d be talking about would be…

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3 | The week that was our post-holiday quarantine

Posted on 24 Jan 20227 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

It’s decided. I’m bringing back “The week that was…” series in 2022! Partly because I love to document a year…

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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

Blogmas: 21 questions for the end of 2021

Posted on 19 Dec 202119 Dec 2021 by Elizabeth

The sun is setting on 2021 and all endings, all dark times, all evenings and nighttimes are the perfect opportunities…

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Blogmas: 12 cozy songs for those dark December moments

Posted on 5 Dec 20215 Dec 2021 by Elizabeth

There is literally nothing better than cozy holiday songs, I think. Mellow, moody, wistful songs. Songs that tell the Christmas…

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Thanksgiving 2021: The year that was the fullness of life

Posted on 25 Nov 202124 Jan 2022 by Elizabeth

Happy Thanksgiving! It’s time for my annual 12 months + 12 blessings yearly summary! This one, however, is going to…

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Welcome to The Gathering: Starting November 1st

Posted on 25 Oct 202125 Oct 2021 by Elizabeth

I’d like to personally invite you to The Gathering starting November 1. A 30 day creative journey to the innermost…

Posted in autumn, create + inspireTagged creativity, darkness, gathering, mysticism, novemberLeave a Comment on Welcome to The Gathering: Starting November 1st

The essence of autumn: My Q+A list to get us in the mood

Posted on 16 Sep 202116 Sep 2021 by Elizabeth

This is what I’ve been waiting for. This month. This season. This post! It’s time for a question + answer…

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The due date

Posted on 28 Jul 20218 Sep 2021 by Elizabeth

Today was her due date. Our little Peanut. Oh, I know… she could have come earlier or still not yet…

Posted in loveTagged family, grief, pregnancy4 Comments on The due date

How I did a simple home blessing + why it’s what we all need

Posted on 27 Jul 202127 Jul 2021 by Elizabeth

My love and I want our new home to be a blessing to both us + to all who enter….

Posted in sacred spaceTagged blessing, home, interior design, present moment, ritual1 Comment on How I did a simple home blessing + why it’s what we all need

29: The week that made me want to slow down

Posted on 26 Jul 202127 Jul 2021 by Elizabeth

It’s a slow Sunday night, I just watched the summer sunset slip behind the buildings in the distance, and I’m…

Posted in summer, the week that was seriesTagged balance, norrköping, slow living, summer3 Comments on 29: The week that made me want to slow down

28 (for real): The week that I was one with Swedish nature

Posted on 22 Jul 202122 Jul 2021 by Elizabeth

It’s not as cozy + amazing as it sounds. And at the same time, it’s true… I was absolutely one…

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27 + 28: The weeks that our urban loft became a home

Posted on 21 Jul 202127 Aug 2021 by Elizabeth

We were gone from the loft for a week + that means I’m a week behind on my “weekly” posts….

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25: The week of the solstice, Midsummer, a full moon + an anniversary

Posted on 27 Jun 202127 Jun 2021 by Elizabeth

As it has been every week for the past 2 months I think, multiple big things happened all week long….

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24: The week that was the end of it all

Posted on 21 Jun 202121 Jun 2021 by Elizabeth

One thing after another came to an end this week. The most obvious thing that ended was my work. And…

Posted in summer, the week that was seriesTagged endings, summer, work2 Comments on 24: The week that was the end of it all

23: The week I got the Covid vaccine (and so much more!)

Posted on 13 Jun 202113 Jun 2021 by Elizabeth

I got my first dose of the Covid vaccine this week and that is most definitely the most important thing…

Posted in corona diaries, the week that was seriesTagged covid-19, summer, work2 Comments on 23: The week I got the Covid vaccine (and so much more!)

22: The week that was all the big things

Posted on 6 Jun 20216 Jun 2021 by Elizabeth

Big things happened this week. It feels like I’m saying that every week lately. But, really big things really happened…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged graduation, summer, yellow villa2 Comments on 22: The week that was all the big things

21: The week where the eclipse changed my perspective

Posted on 30 May 202130 May 2021 by Elizabeth

I don’t know. Maybe every week I feel differently at the end of the week than the beginning of the…

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20: The week that was all over the place

Posted on 23 May 202123 May 2021 by Elizabeth

A word of caution: Like the title says, this post is all over the place. Last week, I said that…

Posted in norrköping, the week that was seriesTagged birthday, moving, norrköping, work2 Comments on 20: The week that was all over the place

19: The week that we moved into full transition mode

Posted on 16 May 202116 May 2021 by Elizabeth

Life is moving fast these days. And I’m trying my best to stay slow. We are most definitely in transition…

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This year Mother’s Day means so much more

Posted on 9 May 20219 May 2021 by Elizabeth

Honestly, except for wanting to celebrate my sweet mother who I miss more than words can say (thanks to the…

Posted in gatheringsTagged grief, holidays, mother's day1 Comment on This year Mother’s Day means so much more

We’re moving this summer!

Posted on 30 Apr 202130 Apr 2021 by Elizabeth

We’ve told everyone that we wanted to tell personally, so now we can make it public: we’re moving this summer!…

Posted in sacred spaceTagged home, moving2 Comments on We’re moving this summer!

The Yellow Villa: Photos of Our Kitchen Reno

Posted on 11 Apr 202111 Apr 2021 by Elizabeth

Lina has been planning + waiting on renovating our kitchen for years. I’m pretty sure that she had the idea…

Posted in sacred spaceTagged home, kitchen, renovation, yellow villa8 Comments on The Yellow Villa: Photos of Our Kitchen Reno

10 years later: It’s the end of an era, you might say.

Posted on 1 Apr 20211 Apr 2021 by Elizabeth

10 years ago I hit publish for the very first time on belovelive.com. I was 36, newly married, and had…

Posted in year summariesTagged belovelive, blogging, evolution, spirituality8 Comments on 10 years later: It’s the end of an era, you might say.

Can I really post stories on WordPress?!

Posted on 31 Mar 202131 Mar 2021 by Elizabeth

update: oh snap. it worked! this is crazy. and kinda weird. but it was super easy to do. what do…

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Peanut, you will never be forgotten 🤍

Posted on 14 Feb 202114 Feb 2021 by Elizabeth

I want to tell you about our little Peanut. That’s the reason I’ve been away for a while. Lina +…

Posted in loveTagged family., grief, liz + lina, pregnancy, pregnancy loss16 Comments on Peanut, you will never be forgotten 🤍

New Year, New Space: 10 days of Intention. Day 2.

Posted on 2 Jan 202110 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

In my home, we loooove to change up the energy in our space. And what better time to do that…

Posted in rituals, sacred spaceTagged home, interior design, new year, redecorating2 Comments on New Year, New Space: 10 days of Intention. Day 2.

The release: A look back on a year of raging + blessing

Posted on 30 Dec 202030 Dec 2020 by Elizabeth

It never fails. The last 2 days of December I always seem to get some sort of panicky feeling that…

Posted in year summariesTagged 2020, new year, pandemic2 Comments on The release: A look back on a year of raging + blessing

How I am shifting into the holiday season

Posted on 5 Dec 20205 Dec 2020 by Elizabeth

I had a whole post in mind to share with you last weekend. A way to welcome the holiday season…

Posted in autumn, gatheringsTagged 2020, holidays, thanksgiving1 Comment on How I am shifting into the holiday season

12 blessings + 12 months: A (pandemic) Thanksgiving tradition

Posted on 22 Nov 202022 Nov 2020 by Elizabeth

It’s time to kick off the holiday season with my annual 12 months + 12 blessings summary. Of course, this…

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How I am facing the second half of 2020

Posted on 13 Jul 20202 Aug 2020 by Elizabeth

It’s been almost a month since my last post! How is that possible? Time just keeps on clicking by, days…

Posted in summer, year summariesTagged 2020, coronavirus, july, summer, vacation2 Comments on How I am facing the second half of 2020

It’s 2020 and this year I mean business

Posted on 7 Jan 20206 Jan 2020 by Elizabeth

Happy 2020, y’all! I’ve been feeling the energies of this year for a while now. They started creeping in during…

Posted in year summariesTagged 2020, embody, goals, intentions, mindful living, new year2 Comments on It’s 2020 and this year I mean business

The end of an era: A photo journey from the past 10 years

Posted on 30 Dec 201930 Dec 2019 by Elizabeth

A new year + a new decade is upon us. My mind does not even comprehend that in 2 days…

Posted in year summariesTagged 2020, decade, new year, photo essay, photography, year summary4 Comments on The end of an era: A photo journey from the past 10 years

Thanksgiving in Paris: Eat, drink, and be merry

Posted on 8 Dec 201917 Nov 2021 by Elizabeth

My cousin lives in Paris. And back in September we were chatting with each other about how long it had…

Posted in france, gatheringsTagged family., montmarte, paris, thanksgiving, travel3 Comments on Thanksgiving in Paris: Eat, drink, and be merry

Where did October go + why didn’t I find magic?

Posted on 2 Nov 201920 Sep 2020 by Elizabeth

Well, that happened. October flew by. Looking back, I feel like it was all a blur. I don’t even know…

Posted in autumn, lifeTagged autumn, magic, october, summary2 Comments on Where did October go + why didn’t I find magic?

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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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