As soon as I woke on Monday morning, I knew that last week would be the ending of one chapter…
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My American Holiday: Welcoming a slow, hopeful, rhythmic new year
I am pretty sure that we were all ready for the New Year to arrive. But, to be honest, apparently…
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…
The due date
Today was her due date. Our little Peanut. Oh, I know… she could have come earlier or still not yet…
01. The week that was the first one
I’m bringing back my weekly post series – and I couldn’t be happier. Last year I didn’t do a weekly…
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,…
November’s full moon whispers to our soul: Live slowly + keep listening
There is still magic in the air. We’re just a few days past Halloween/Samhain and the energy still feels mysterious…
The Liz+Lina podcast S2 E2: Growing up with Liz + Lina
Autumn makes me feel nostalgic. It’s when the holiday season really kicks off; and, so, I always find myself remembering…
11 things I am obsessed with right now
It’s time for a list. Woo hoo! I’ve got a ton of blog posts planned, and I’ve been working on…
the week that was the last week of 2016 // 52
I’m still slowly easing into 2017 even if on the outside it may seem that I have been busy. I…
12 months of gratitude in photos
Happy Thanksgiving! For me, of course, it’s just a regular day here in Sweden. Although I did get home from…
the week that stirred my soul // 46
Hello, friends! I am enjoying a slow Sunday with my love. Sitting at our desks, beside each other. Just doing…
the 2 weeks that blew me away // 38 + 39
holy shit. i’m not even sure i understand all that has happened during these past two weeks. i do know that…
the week that was the reynolds vacation (part 3)
oh my gosh, you guys. i totally forgot that i haven’t posted the rest of my beach photos + stories….
10 things i can’t wait to do during summer vacation in the states!
Today’s the day! After 1 and a 1/2 years, or 18 months, we are headed back to the States for…
an idyllic swedish summer weekend
Hello, friends! Happy new week to you all. I’m back from my lovely little weekend off the grid and ready…
the week that felt all over the place // 24
i don’t even know how to describe this past week. i mean, it feels like it was just a bunch…
the week that i was a social butterfly // 19
whoa. my introverted soul is freaking out right now. ok, not really. but, i did sleep until 8:30 this morning…
12 things i am putting on my summer bucket list
today, i’ve got the day off – from now until monday actually!! – and the weather here in sweden is…
the week that was sweden’s celebration of spring // 17
hello! and happy may day! so, this week has been exciting and fun. and i have a ton of stuff to…
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,…
03.16 wild // the week that was the end of my wilderness // 12
ever heard that old saying about march coming in like a lion + going out like a lamb? it’s something…
week 52 // the week that was filled with holiday celebrations
well, i thought that last week was the last week of the year, but it turns out that we have…
week forty eight // the week that i gave thanks
hey folks! and happy monday to you! i sure do hope that you all had a wonderful weekend. i, myself,…
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…
one week later: living for flowers + candles
the other day, i found an amazing video on Facebook. a parisian reporter was asking a young boy how he was…
ten on ten :: november 2015 // creating the life you want
my 10 on 10 day was a lovely, regular day this month. so this post is a peek into how things…
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…
gratitude from a self-confessed blogging lover + how you can get in on the love.
hello, dear friends! i’ve got two important + fun purposes for this blog post. to share a few of my thoughts…
// week thirty nine // the one where liz turns 41
hello, friends! happy monday! did you get to see the moon last night?! did you feel the magic and gaze…
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…
27: something sweet.
today was a a little bit sweet and sour, i’d say. up & down. so, it is with some days,…
day 20: something i can’t live without.
well, with today being my love’s birthday, and the fact that she is the most important thing in my life,…
week 4: photo a day. april.
here we go. the last installment of april’s photo challenge. i seriously cannot believe that may begins on tuesday! 2012…