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Category: mixtapes

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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Day 18: The soundtrack to my life // vol. 2017

Posted on 23 Dec 201722 Dec 2017 by Elizabeth

Music is not everything, but it is pretty freaking important. At least in my life, lovelies. What about in yours?…

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Being present. Day 2: How not to start your (Monday) morning

Posted on 4 Dec 20175 Dec 2017 by Elizabeth

I almost seriously overslept this morning. You’d think that after a cozy, slow weekend at home, I’d be all rested…

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The only holiday playlist that you’ll ever need

Posted on 1 Dec 20171 Dec 2017 by Elizabeth

December is here. And I am pumped. Finally it’s time to bring out the Christmas music + just let it…

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It’s vacation time, baby: Songs for Days 184 – 190

Posted on 10 Jul 201710 Jul 2017 by Elizabeth

It’s 11AM on Monday + I am still in my pjs, sipping coffee, blogging, and celebrating my first official week…

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Easing into summer one day at a time: Songs for days 177 – 183

Posted on 2 Jul 20172 Jul 2017 by Elizabeth

Summer is settling in now. And I am slowing down. Majorly. Easing into summer is so much better for me…

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I found love on Midsummer’s Eve: Songs for Days 170 – 176

Posted on 25 Jun 201725 Jun 2017 by Elizabeth

Summer is really truly here. Who’s excited? Hands up! To honor this season, I’d like to take this week to…

Posted in mixtapes, swedenTagged love, marriage, midsummer, mixed tapes, öregrund, playlists, spotify, sweden4 Comments on I found love on Midsummer’s Eve: Songs for Days 170 – 176

Oh me oh my // Songs for days 161 – 169

Posted on 19 Jun 201719 Jun 2017 by Elizabeth

And just like that, another week has flown by. And, also, just like that, I haven’t blogged since last last…

Posted in mixtapesTagged mixed tapes, music, playlist, spotify, summer, weekly update, work2 Comments on Oh me oh my // Songs for days 161 – 169

Two weeks of sunshine, simplicity, and slow living// Songs for days 147 – 160

Posted on 11 Jun 201711 Jun 2017 by Elizabeth

Two weeks have gone by. Two whole weeks. And it feels like forever + like a second all at the same…

Posted in mixtapesTagged mindfulness, mixed tapes, slow living, spotify, spotify playlist, summer, sweden, the sacred everyday, work3 Comments on Two weeks of sunshine, simplicity, and slow living// Songs for days 147 – 160

How I learned to live a lagom life // Songs for days #140-146

Posted on 26 May 201726 May 2017 by Elizabeth

Happy Friday, everyone. Whoa this week has flown by. And it has been crazy different in my little corner of…

Posted in mixtapesTagged follow your bliss, home, live authentic, music, playlist, spotify playlist, travel, weekly updates1 Comment on How I learned to live a lagom life // Songs for days #140-146

I must be in a good place now // Songs for days #133-139

Posted on 19 May 201719 May 2017 by Elizabeth

Welcome to week 20’s songs: Day 133: Saturday 13 May  // Heart and Song – Taarka I spent Saturday lazing around…

Posted in mixtapesTagged authentic playlist, live authentic, music, spotify, spotify playlist, weekly update2 Comments on I must be in a good place now // Songs for days #133-139

Sometimes the inspiration just flows // Songs for day #126-132

Posted on 12 May 20177 Jan 2018 by Elizabeth

It’s almost weekend, y’all! And I’m here to provide you with a little music to ease you into that weekend…

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Weekly playlist update: Days 119-125

Posted on 5 May 20175 May 2017 by Elizabeth

Let’s hear it for the weekend! And for May!   I hope it’s been a good beginning of a new month…

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Weekly playlist update : Days 112-118

Posted on 28 Apr 20175 May 2017 by Elizabeth

Last week I got all crazy + decided to start a new playlist project on a playlist that I started…

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The ultimate playlist: One song for every day of the year

Posted on 21 Apr 201721 Apr 2017 by Elizabeth

I love music. And I have been known to produce lots of playlists. Hehe. Like. A lot. For the past…

Posted in mixtapesTagged magic, music, numerology, playlist, spirituality1 Comment on The ultimate playlist: One song for every day of the year

Why I believe we should have rituals. Plus, a playlist to help us get started.

Posted on 20 Feb 201720 Feb 2017 by Elizabeth

Happy new week, lovelies. This week I wanna talk with you about rituals. Are you freaking out yet? Or completely…

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Be Love Live playlists are back! {And now they’re weekly! And include Instagram!}

Posted on 5 Feb 20175 Feb 2017 by Elizabeth

I couldn’t do it. I couldn’t go any longer without creating a playlist. It’s just in my bones. Now, I…

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the best of 2016: a playlist of my year in music + a spotify tip

Posted on 22 Dec 201620 Dec 2016 by Elizabeth

Spotify did a cool thing. They created my very own special playlist for me. The playlist was created + based on…

Posted in mixtapes, year summariesTagged 2016, folk music, mixed tapes, music, playlists, spotify, year in music, year summaries2 Comments on the best of 2016: a playlist of my year in music + a spotify tip

the only xmas playlist you’ll ever need

Posted on 6 Dec 20164 Dec 2016 by Elizabeth

guys, i’ve done it. i’ve made the most epic playlist ever. seriously. it’s like 23 hours of holiday cheer. that’s…

Posted in mixtapesTagged christmas music, christmas playlist, holidays, mixed tapes, playlist, spotify2 Comments on the only xmas playlist you’ll ever need

my mindful december: kindle the fire within

Posted on 3 Dec 20163 Dec 2016 by Elizabeth

hello, my friends. well, december is here. and, oh how i love this month. not only for the holiday feelings,…

Posted in mixtapes, the monthsTagged advent, christmas, darkness, holidays, light, mindfulness, music, playlists, theme of the month, winter1 Comment on my mindful december: kindle the fire within

the week that was saved by nature + music // 40 (plus october’s playlist!)

Posted on 9 Oct 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

it’s no secret that i love nature. and that i find peace and inspiration from mother earth. climbing a mountain,…

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09.16 truth // new moon, new beginning + a new playlist

Posted on 1 Sep 20168 Oct 2016 by Elizabeth

Tonight we have a new moon. And that means that it’s the perfect time to begin again. It also just…

Posted in mixtapes, the months, the moonTagged astrology, changes, mixed tapes, new moon, playlist, possibility, september, transitions, truth4 Comments on 09.16 truth // new moon, new beginning + a new playlist

07.16 magic // a playlist for wonder + awe

Posted on 1 Jul 20161 Jul 2016 by Elizabeth

Magic. It’s a word I love. One that conjures up images of beauty, mystery, wonder and awe.  And I think…

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06.16 unfold // a playlist for relaxing + trusting the journey

Posted on 1 Jun 201631 May 2016 by Elizabeth

folks, it is  j u n e. can you believe it?! twenty sixteen is almost halfway over – and boy…

Posted in mixtapes, the monthsTagged 2016, evolve, music, playlist, playlist for june, spirit, spotify playlist, theme for the month, unfold, word of the year2 Comments on 06.16 unfold // a playlist for relaxing + trusting the journey

05.16 change // a playlist for allowing the unexpected

Posted on 2 May 20162 May 2016 by Elizabeth

i don’t know about you, but it’s been a whirlwind of a year so far. with a flurry of changes…

Posted in mixtapes, the monthsTagged belovelive, changes, intuition, may, may playlist, music, playlist, seasons, spirituality, spotify, theme of the month3 Comments on 05.16 change // a playlist for allowing the unexpected

04.16 grounded // a playlist for finding inner peace

Posted on 6 Apr 20165 Apr 2016 by Elizabeth

How do you stay connected to your self? How do you find balance and listen to your soul? Where do…

Posted in culture, mixtapesTagged april playlist, grounded, mixed tapes, music, playlist, spirit, spirituality, spotify1 Comment on 04.16 grounded // a playlist for finding inner peace

03.16 a mixed tape for march // stay wild + live free

Posted on 1 Mar 20164 Apr 2016 by Elizabeth

it’s march! and that means that later this month we celebrate the spring equinox in the northern hemisphere. did you hear…

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02.16 // a mixed tape for february to call us to get our brave on

Posted on 1 Feb 20161 Feb 2016 by Elizabeth

happy february, guys! ready or not, it’s time for a new month, a new playlist, and a new theme. and…

Posted in mixtapes, the monthsTagged brave, follow your bliss, hero's journey, joseph campbell, music, playlist, theme of the month5 Comments on 02.16 // a mixed tape for february to call us to get our brave on

4 tips for listening to a playlist + a mixtape: january 2016 // intention

Posted on 2 Jan 20162 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

it’s time for the first playlist of the year! i am so very excited about this playlist. i’ve been listening…

Posted in mixtapesTagged evolve, intention, mixtape, music, playlist, spotify, spotify playlist3 Comments on 4 tips for listening to a playlist + a mixtape: january 2016 // intention

the soundtrack to my life // vol. 2015

Posted on 16 Dec 201519 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

i’d say that there are two things that inspire me the most in my life: nature and art. within art,…

Posted in mixtapes, year summariesTagged art, elephant revival, favorite music, manifestation, mixed tapes, music, playlists, sara watkins, spotify8 Comments on the soundtrack to my life // vol. 2015

xmas: the one // an EPIC holiday playlist just for you

Posted on 27 Nov 201527 Nov 2015 by Elizabeth

i believe that it is now time to turn on some holiday christmas music. whaddya say?! and, friends, i have…

Posted in mixtapesTagged bing crosby, christmas, christmas music, december playlist, holiday music, holidays, music, playlists, she and him, spotify9 Comments on xmas: the one // an EPIC holiday playlist just for you

gatherings: a playlist + a photo challenge all rolled into one

Posted on 31 Oct 201514 Nov 2015 by Elizabeth

well, folks, it’s almost november. and, i’ve created a super cozy playlist for these dark, gloomy, chilly days (for us…

Posted in mixtapesTagged blessings, music, november, november playlist, photo challenge, photography, pilgrims, playlists, spotify, thanksgiving4 Comments on gatherings: a playlist + a photo challenge all rolled into one

embrace your dark side: a playlist for october

Posted on 1 Oct 20152 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

“when i die, i’m alive. when i lose, i find my identity.” – the middle east the american in me…

Posted in mixtapesTagged darkness, fear, halloween, music, mystery, october, october playlist, playlist, spirit, spotify3 Comments on embrace your dark side: a playlist for october

create + collaborate // celebrating a year’s worth of music

Posted on 30 Aug 20152 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

it’s music time, friends! if you’ll recall, i put a little call out to everyone to collaborate with me on…

Posted in mixtapesTagged americana, art, bluegrass, collaborate, connect, create, music, playlists, september, september playlist, spotify, turning 402 Comments on create + collaborate // celebrating a year’s worth of music

let’s make sweet music together: starting september’s playlist right now!

Posted on 18 Aug 20152 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

you thought i was done with my year-long spotify playlist project, didn’t you? well, with this post i am here…

Posted in mixtapesTagged art, birthday, collaboration, community, create, music, playlists, september playlist, spotify5 Comments on let’s make sweet music together: starting september’s playlist right now!

40 | August 2015 // milestones (a collection of favorites from my 40th year)

Posted on 1 Aug 20152 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

well, friends… this is it. this is my 12th playlist. my last month. i started last september by creating a…

Posted in mixtapesTagged 40, august playlist, challenge, milestones, music, playlists, turning 402 Comments on 40 | August 2015 // milestones (a collection of favorites from my 40th year)

40 | july 2015: a playlist to celebrate freedom

Posted on 30 Jun 20152 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

do you have a place that you consider your own little paradise? or do you have more than one place?…

Posted in mixtapesTagged elysium, freedom, july playlist, music, playlist, society, spirit, spotify, spotify playlist2 Comments on 40 | july 2015: a playlist to celebrate freedom

40 | june 2015 : a playlist for long days of love + laughter

Posted on 31 May 201513 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

for me, this june is going to be filled with people and love and long days. friends from all around the…

Posted in mixtapes, summer solsticeTagged june, life, love, music, nature, playlists, spotify, sunshine2 Comments on 40 | june 2015 : a playlist for long days of love + laughter

40 | may 2015: the sky is smiling (a playlist!)

Posted on 30 Apr 201531 May 2015 by Elizabeth

  oh, may! it is the prettiest month of the year in sweden, i do believe. blue skies. sunshine. flowers….

Posted in mixtapesTagged blue skies, happiness, indie music, may, music, nature, playlist, spring playlist, sunshine, vårkänslorLeave a Comment on 40 | may 2015: the sky is smiling (a playlist!)

40 | april 2015: a playlist for free spirits

Posted on 31 Mar 201531 May 2015 by Elizabeth

it’s playlist time, folks!! another month has come + gone, and i don’t know about you, but i am ready…

Posted in mixtapesTagged April, april playlist, bohemian, follow your bliss, free-spirit, music, nature, playlist, spotify4 Comments on 40 | april 2015: a playlist for free spirits

40 | march 2015 // a playlist created for wanderers

Posted on 1 Mar 20152 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

as i sit at the kitchen table, blogging this morning, sipping on coffee brewed from our brand new, very own…

Posted in mixtapesTagged march playlist, music, photo challenge, playlist, seasons, spotify, spring, wandering3 Comments on 40 | march 2015 // a playlist created for wanderers

40 | february: a playlist for meditation mondays

Posted on 2 Feb 201531 May 2015 by Elizabeth

happy monday, lovely people – and happy february 2nd! january has been a blur and it seems to have taken…

Posted in mixtapesTagged february playlist, love, meditation mondays, music, playlist, songs about love, soul space, spotify2 Comments on 40 | february: a playlist for meditation mondays

sometimes all over the place is exactly where you are supposed to be

Posted on 3 Jan 20152 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

hi there, friends! it’s early saturday morning and i’m up enjoying a few quiet hours blogging + sipping coffee. i’ve…

Posted in be, mixtapesTagged 2015, beginnings, daily life in asheville, endings, follow your bliss, january playlist, moving to sweden, music, new year, soul space, spotify2 Comments on sometimes all over the place is exactly where you are supposed to be

40 | a playlist + a photo challenge for december

Posted on 2 Dec 20142 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

ok. ok. better late than never, right? i know it’s december 2/3 and if you are not following me on…

Posted in mixtapes, photographyTagged belovelive, belovelive photo challenge, december photo challenge, december playlist, music, photo challenge, photo journey, playlist, spotify1 Comment on 40 | a playlist + a photo challenge for december

40 | nov: connect with your native soul

Posted on 1 Nov 20142 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

i decided that i wanted to make a special playlist for november. well, i have actually promised myself to make…

Posted in in the wild, mixtapesTagged american history, family., music, native american, november, playlist, simplicity, soul space, spirit, spotify, thanksgiving, usLeave a Comment on 40 | nov: connect with your native soul

40 | a playlist + photo challenge for september

Posted on 1 Sep 20142 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

happy september, all you lovelies out there! i love this month. i love how it is a transition month, moving…

Posted in mixtapesTagged autumn, Be Love Live, birthdays, blogging, celebrating life, follow your bliss, milestones, music, photo challenge, playlist, seasons, september, spotify, turning 40, wordpress5 Comments on 40 | a playlist + photo challenge for september

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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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