We’re 2 weeks into the new year and I am finally sitting down to document what turned out to be a beautiful, slow simple holiday season for me. Lina + I started off December in Paris + ended it in North Carolina. In between,…
It’s always so surreal traveling between countries. Suddenly, I find myself in my home state, with my family and memories of my old life all around me. And then, just as abruptly, I pop back into my everyday life in Sweden, often wondering if…
It should be obvious why I didn’t bring my computer on vacation with me. Right? I mean, duh. I’m not working. So why would I cart around my MacBook with me? But, I’m a blogger. A not so regular blogger these past few months,…
Is everyone out there having a great (Labor Day, USA) weekend?! It’s the unofficial official ending of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and I think I’m actually ok with that. But, you know, summer evenings, friends, and beer are some of the best things…
If you haven’t heard, HGTV filmed an episode of House Hunters International all about the time when Lina + I moved to Uppsala, Sweden. Eeeeeek! [Watch the episode online (US residents only) –> here] It was an amazing experience, and since the show has…
well, one week has passed and i have been to north carolina and back again… all within 5 days. i was on the verge of becoming sick + breaking down from exhaustion once i arrived back in sweden, but i have hibernated this weekend…
Oh, it’s so hard to say goodbye to our trip home to the mountains of North Carolina. These ancient, magical, soul-filled mountains. To be honest, I was a bit nervous about coming “home” to Asheville and my parents’ place. I anticipated having that “what…
So, it’s a few days late. But, you’ll excuse me for it seeing as I’m on vacay in the States with my family, right? I’ve been totally dying to write a post, but, you know, living in the mine has taken precedence. But, today…
autumn: the season filled with the most important things
it’s finally here. yippee! the cozy season of autumn is upon us. it’s the season of turning inward. of coming inside. of harvesting + giving thanks for what has been. of planting seeds (literally and figuratively) that will burst forth next spring. and all the…
happy monday, friends! i hope your last week of may was a good one. if i am honest with you, mine was very mixed. there were a few things that were super tough and challenging, and then there were some moments that were just…
blood, sweat, and beer: quench your thirst with a craft beer documentary for asheville beer week
just because i live in sweden, doesn’t mean that i don’t keep up with things happening in asheville. especially when it comes to beer. and, this weekend asheville beer week begins (yes, i wish i could be there!)! it’s a week-long celebration of all things…