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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My American holiday: Reunited with family for a cozy, simple Christmas
Covid has kept us away for two years. Away from my family + my home state. But, finally, even as…
Thanksgiving 2021: The year that was the fullness of life
Happy Thanksgiving! It’s time for my annual 12 months + 12 blessings yearly summary! This one, however, is going to…
This year Mother’s Day means so much more
Honestly, except for wanting to celebrate my sweet mother who I miss more than words can say (thanks to the…
How I am shifting into the holiday season
I had a whole post in mind to share with you last weekend. A way to welcome the holiday season…
Thanksgiving in Paris: Eat, drink, and be merry
My cousin lives in Paris. And back in September we were chatting with each other about how long it had…
This homemade peach infused gin is my new fave summer cocktail
When it’s summer, I pretty much enjoy peach-flavored anything. So, peach infused gin just seemed like a no-brainer next thing…
Graduation: One of the finest Swedish traditions there is
Two weeks ago I said goodbye to my first class of babies at their graduation. Ok. Let me back up…
Day 19: Merry Swedish Christmas Eve
In Sweden, we celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve. It’s an entire day filled with food, music, family, and traditions. And,…
How I became the leader of a tribe of elder women
I need to tell y’all what’s going on in my life. I want to tell you. It’s something I haven’t…
Why we love hosting friends for the weekend
I’m so lucky to have the friends I have. And I’m talking to all of you out there, near and…
21 days of mindful eating: Finding balance halfway
Well, hello there, my Monday readers! Time flies by faster + faster, and it often seems like it’s hard to…
I ushered in July with Miss Voon : Uppsala’s sassy + sexy rooftop bar
I’m not really a drinks girl. I like my craft beer + my wine. But, Miss Voon. She enticed +…
21 days of mindful eating: Figuring out my intentions
I survived my first week of mindful eating! So, how did I do? Well, I’d say it was a success,…
21 days of mindful eating: A summer challenge for feeling good
Mondays off rock. That’s right, I’ve got another day off, thanks to the long Midsummer weekend. And that leaves me…
This sweet potato chickpea Buddha bowl saved me from my cooking rut
I don’t normally post many recipes and foodie kinds of things, except for the regular food + beer pics that…
How I did Spring break this year: Family, food, drink, and culture
Kind of spontaneously, my brother decided to spend Spring Break in Sweden! Nick lives in Maine and has been working…
the week that was all about thanksgiving // 47
Wine. Cheese. Family. A little work. A lot of meditation. Some snow. And getting cozy in the dark. It’s the…
my cousin is coming to town!
just about the time this is being posted, my youngest cousin will be arriving in sweden!! as i write this,…
why this year thanksgiving is all about the people
happy thanksgiving, all you americans out there! turkey day is here, and i would give any, any, anything to be…
a classic american thanksgiving for expats: complete with easy recipes
for americans, thanksgiving is in just a few days. in the states, people are shopping for their dinner ingredients right…
week forty four // two ways to celebrate life + death
it’s no secret that i love holidays. and one of the perks of being in an bi-national marriage is that…
the zen of drinking tea. and a recipe for a cup of peace.
“Who would then deny that when I am sipping tea in my tearoom I am swallowing the whole universe with…
from gatherings to everyday life: liz’s cozy day chili
now, let’s get one thing straight here. i am no cook. not into fancy recipes. and don’t really have a…
// week thirty // nick’s in town + vacation has begun!
i don’t have any time, friends! we’re hopping a train to stockholm in less than an hour and i’ve gotta…
countdown to the big arrival
i have posts drafted for today that i need to finish, and i have one for friday that i really need…
it’s a great day for a wedding
Today is a special day in my Swedish family… my brother-in-law is getting married! Also, our dear friend from Ireland is…
five reasons she’s the best thing that ever happened to me
today is a special day in my little family. it’s my beloved wife’s 31st birthday! in honor of her, i…
on the last day of april it’s time to celebrate
there are so many fun traditions swirling around this time of year… we are halfway through spring and headed straight…
the one thing i love about easter in sweden
easter in sweden is a big deal. not necessarily because of the religious reasons, but because it is a long…
happy new year from us!
sending out lots of new year blessings for you as we start 2015. here’s to making dreams come true! onwards + upwards!…
together for christmas: an american xmas day
when you have two countries represented in your marriage, then you have the joy of living with two cultures. lina…
together for christmas: a swedish christmas eve
you probably already know that my in-laws from sweden are in town to celebrate christmas with lina + me, which…
christmas day is here!
wishing you + yours a wonderful christmas day full of beautiful moments of peace + joy. light + love xoxo
merry christmas eve: bringing sweden to the states
god jul!! hello, friends! can you believe that it is christmas eve already? how did that happen?! things are pretty…
little christmas + the end of an era
last january i met a blogging friend that i’d been keeping in touch with for a few years only through…
everyone loves a {christmas} parade
my friends, monday night was super festive in my world. if i wasn’t in the christmas spirit before, i certainly…
’tis the season for carrying on old christmas traditions + creating new ones
i seriously love heading out of town and going on a little christmas tree hunting adventure. it’s something that my…
fika comes full-circle
today is my love’s last day of school at her university. ever. i dropped her off this afternoon, and will…
70th perfection
there is a thing that i discovered when i lived in sweden that is quite common – and fun. and…
hanging out together
how has a week passed already?! i promise that it is not my intention to post only once a week….
this is who i am
i thought a lot about who i am, where i come from, and what makes me, well, me, while i…
back where i come from
you know, i was planning on doing a big wrap-up post at the end of my beach vacation with the…
friends & family are what it’s all about
hi friends! happy monday to you, wherever you are. i am a lucky girl this week because i am at…
the swedish invasion: round 2.
well, as i mentioned in yesterday’s post (the last nyc post), we made it back to asheville from the big…
the swedish invasion
hi friends!! wow. it’s been forever since i have posted here – well, forever in my world at least. i…
sensory overload: easter celebrations!
in our little home, we had a quiet and beautiful easter sunday. after dreary, cold rain on friday & saturday……
sensory overload: holiday festivities!
well, this past week i have engaged in some seriously serious decking the halls and such. and before i know…