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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 🤍

A simple holiday: Family, travel, and one big anniversary

Posted on 17 Jan 202017 Jan 2020 by Elizabeth

We’re 2 weeks into the new year and I am finally sitting down to document what turned out to be…

Posted in ashevilleTagged asheville, christmas, family., holidays, north carolina, travelLeave a Comment on A simple holiday: Family, travel, and one big anniversary

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

It’s the simple moments that make the best holiday

Posted on 10 Jan 201910 Jan 2019 by Elizabeth

It’s always so surreal traveling between countries. Suddenly, I find myself in my home state, with my family and memories…

Posted in ashevilleTagged family., holidays, north carolina, simple living, travelLeave a Comment on It’s the simple moments that make the best holiday

Tapping into my roots at the North Carolina beach

Posted on 14 Aug 201812 Aug 2018 by Elizabeth

Alright, y’all. It’s time for me to share all of my documentation from my week at the beach with my…

Posted in atlantic beachTagged ancestors, atlantic beach, beach, family., north carolina, roots, vacation2 Comments on Tapping into my roots at the North Carolina beach

Reasons why I didn’t take my computer on vacation

Posted on 19 Jul 201810 Aug 2018 by Elizabeth

It should be obvious why I didn’t bring my computer on vacation with me. Right? I mean, duh. I’m not…

Posted in ashevilleTagged asheville, blogging, family., summer, travel, vacation2 Comments on Reasons why I didn’t take my computer on vacation

I’m totally ok not having a car: Reflections on a spontaneous road trip

Posted on 4 Nov 20174 Nov 2017 by Elizabeth

Lina + I don’t have a car. And most days that’s totally ok. Some days, however, I long for the…

Posted in swedenTagged adventure, expat life, family., håga mound, roadtrips, travel, Uppsala2 Comments on I’m totally ok not having a car: Reflections on a spontaneous road trip

My one word weekend list

Posted on 4 Jun 20174 Jun 2017 by Elizabeth

It’s been a few days, my friends. But, I have a good excuse… I don’t have a computer! Ok, so…

Posted in listsTagged blogging, creativity, family., lists, photography, travel, weekendLeave a Comment on My one word weekend list

How I did Spring break this year: Family, food, drink, and culture

Posted on 19 Apr 201728 Mar 2021 by Elizabeth

Kind of spontaneously, my brother decided to spend Spring Break in Sweden! Nick lives in Maine and has been working…

Posted in gatherings, springTagged craft beer, family., spring break, stockholm, travel, Uppsala6 Comments on How I did Spring break this year: Family, food, drink, and culture

the week when the festivities began: portland, maine // 51

Posted on 27 Dec 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

As soon as I drove into my brother’s neighborhood Friday night, I had the feeling that I was gonna be…

Posted in new england, new england, the week that was seriesTagged christmas, coastal living, family., holidays, maine, portland, vacation, winter2 Comments on the week when the festivities began: portland, maine // 51

the week that was all about thanksgiving // 47

Posted on 30 Nov 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

Wine. Cheese. Family. A little work. A lot of meditation. Some snow. And getting cozy in the dark. It’s the…

Posted in gatherings, the week that was seriesTagged everyday sacred, family., food, holidays, november, sweden, thanksgiving, wine1 Comment on the week that was all about thanksgiving // 47

the week that i crossed the atlantic ocean… twice // 44

Posted on 7 Nov 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

well, one week has passed and i have been to north carolina and back again… all within 5 days. i…

Posted in asheville, the week that was seriesTagged Be Love Live, death, family., grounded, home., tough times, travel, weekly updates9 Comments on the week that i crossed the atlantic ocean… twice // 44

how i became a photographer

Posted on 20 Oct 201620 Oct 2016 by Elizabeth

it’s all thanks to my dad. you see, as a child, i grew up with my dad documenting everything. and…

Posted in lifeTagged birthday, dad, family., inspiration, life, photography6 Comments on how i became a photographer

celebrating an incredible, inspiring summer (a photo diary)

Posted on 3 Sep 20163 Sep 2016 by Elizabeth

well, you guys. it’s labor day weekend. and, for americans, that means that it is the last official weekend of…

Posted in travel, year summariesTagged adventure, atlantic beach, family., new hampshire, north carolina, NYC, paris, summer, travel, vacation2 Comments on celebrating an incredible, inspiring summer (a photo diary)

the week that was the reynolds beach vacation (part 2) 

Posted on 17 Aug 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

After settling in and sleeping on our first night in the beach house that we (and by we, I mean…

Posted in atlantic beach, meditation, the week that was seriesTagged atlantic beach, family., nature, north carolina, summer, travel, USA, vacation, wanderlust1 Comment on the week that was the reynolds beach vacation (part 2) 

the week that was the reynolds family beach week // 32 (part 1)

Posted on 14 Aug 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

Hello, friends! Well, I totally thought I’d be writing this post as my first post at home in Sweden, but…

Posted in atlantic beach, road trips + plane rides, the week that was seriesTagged adventure, beach, family., north carolina, summertime, travel, vacation4 Comments on the week that was the reynolds family beach week // 32 (part 1)

the week that was all of the best asheville places + people // 31

Posted on 7 Aug 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

Oh, it’s so hard to say goodbye to our trip home to the mountains of North Carolina. These ancient, magical,…

Posted in asheville, the week that was seriesTagged asheville, family., friends, north carolina, summer, travel4 Comments on the week that was all of the best asheville places + people // 31

the week with all the feels // 30 

Posted on 3 Aug 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

So, it’s a few days late. But, you’ll excuse me for it seeing as I’m on vacay in the States…

Posted in asheville, road trips + plane rides, the week that was seriesTagged asheville, family., highland brewing, summer, travel, vacation, wedge brewery4 Comments on the week with all the feels // 30 

A weekend in New Hampshire • 2

Posted on 30 Jul 201630 Jul 2016 by Elizabeth

After such an eventful and beautiful first full day in New Hampshire on Friday, my parents and Lina and I…

Posted in new englandTagged family., new england, new hampshire, summer, travel, vacation2 Comments on A weekend in New Hampshire • 2

A weekend in New Hampshire • 1 

Posted on 29 Jul 201617 Aug 2016 by Elizabeth

Our time in NYC flew by, and before we knew it, it was time to move on and head north….

Posted in new englandTagged atlantic ocean, family., maine, new hampshire, summer, travel, vacation8 Comments on A weekend in New Hampshire • 1 

the week that was one step closer to my vacation // 27

Posted on 10 Jul 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

It’s time. I just wrapped up my last regular week of work. I say regular because I am still working,…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged beer, family., home., life, nature, summer, sweden, vacation, weekly update, work2 Comments on the week that was one step closer to my vacation // 27

weekend in paris • day 3.1

Posted on 5 Jul 20165 Jul 2016 by Elizabeth

after the previous day’s shenanigans + magic, we were so ready for another day. however, once again, we were not…

Posted in franceTagged art, bohemian, eiffel tower, family., france, hippie, montmatre, paris, sacré coeur, travel, wanderlust4 Comments on weekend in paris • day 3.1

weekend in paris • day 1

Posted on 30 Jun 201630 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

bonjour! i am so excited about sharing my trip to paris with you all because it was everything i hoped…

Posted in franceTagged airbnb, family., france, paris, rue mouffetard, travel, wanderlust, weekend10 Comments on weekend in paris • day 1

the week when i was looking for a change // 21

Posted on 30 May 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

so, friends. i am ready for a change. i’ve got summer fever…. baaaaaad. and that means i’m restless. but, i…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged baking, change, family., nature, present moment, recipes, snapchat, springtime, umbilical brothers, weekly update, workLeave a Comment on the week when i was looking for a change // 21

the week that i realized i need a break // 20

Posted on 24 May 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

hey you guys. things are getting crazy here. or they feel crazy. i feel crazy. i mean, i’m not really…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged birthday, family., lina, live life, mindfulness, nature, slow living, spirit, trust, unfold, weekly updates, zola7 Comments on the week that i realized i need a break // 20

the week that was like a mini summer break // 18 (week #5 of becoming a life coach)

Posted on 9 May 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

you guys, mother nature brought summer to sweden this past week. it was pure perfection. and i may even be…

Posted in life coaching, the week that was seriesTagged family., life coach, love, marriage, nature, slow living, spirit, summer, sweden, weekly updates2 Comments on the week that was like a mini summer break // 18 (week #5 of becoming a life coach)

the week that we bought our own place // 9

Posted on 6 Mar 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

Hey, you guys! Hope you all have had a good week. Over here, we’ve had an intense and exciting time….

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged |expat|, family., homeowners, interior design, moving, Uppsala, weekly updates29 Comments on the week that we bought our own place // 9

when it really is all about the journey

Posted on 24 Feb 201624 Feb 2016 by Elizabeth

when you find yourself booked for a 24 hour cruise, you start to wonder, “what’s the freaking purpose?” well, i’ll…

Posted in in the wild, travelTagged adventure, birka cruises, cruise, destination, family., journey, nature, ocean, present moment, sea7 Comments on when it really is all about the journey

celebrating 2015 // photos of some of my most memorable moments

Posted on 31 Dec 201531 Dec 2015 by Elizabeth

the photo above was taken on new year’s eve in 2009. just 5 days after lina and i had gotten…

Posted in photography, year summariesTagged |expat|, 2015, family., life, marriage, nature, photography, seasons, spirit, sweden12 Comments on celebrating 2015 // photos of some of my most memorable moments

currently…

Posted on 20 Oct 20155 May 2017 by Elizabeth

last week, i came across a blog post from one of my newest blogging buddies, miriam, from farm girl miriam called…

Posted in create + inspire, meditationTagged |expat|, autumn, blogging, currently, family., holidays, life, marriage, nc state fair, pinterest, yoga13 Comments on currently…

// week thirty one (part 1) // north carolina meets sweden

Posted on 3 Aug 20155 Aug 2015 by Elizabeth

alright. i’m blessed beyond belief. and because i am so grateful for so many different things this week, i am…

Posted in life, stockholm, the sacred everydayTagged drottningholm, family., friends, gratitude, life, live life, my brother, sweden, travel, Uppsala4 Comments on // week thirty one (part 1) // north carolina meets sweden

i only cry once in a blue moon – and that is totally ok

Posted on 31 Jul 201528 May 2017 by Elizabeth

the energies all around me are intense right now. intense good + intense intense. know what i mean? let me explain…

Posted in be, the moonTagged blue moon, emotions, family., full moon, moon, moon phases, self reflection, spirit2 Comments on i only cry once in a blue moon – and that is totally ok

// week thirty // nick’s in town + vacation has begun!

Posted on 27 Jul 201520 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

i don’t have any time, friends! we’re hopping a train to stockholm in less than an hour and i’ve gotta…

Posted in gatherings, norrköpingTagged brother, family., food, friends, tourist, travel, Uppsala1 Comment on // week thirty // nick’s in town + vacation has begun!

countdown to the big arrival

Posted on 22 Jul 201520 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

i have posts drafted for today that i need to finish, and i have one for friday that i really need…

Posted in gatheringsTagged blogging, brother, family., ordinary day, selfie, sweden, travelLeave a Comment on countdown to the big arrival

ten on ten :: july 2015

Posted on 12 Jul 2015 by Elizabeth

i’m late with my post! but, i have a very good reason! my ten on ten photos for july were taken on…

Posted in photography, swedenTagged archipelago, camp, family., nature, ocean, photography, sea, skeppsgården, sweden, ten on ten, vacationLeave a Comment on ten on ten :: july 2015

my bro, my kindred spirit. happy birthday to you!

Posted on 11 Jul 201511 Jul 2015 by Elizabeth

today is my little brother’s birthday! and to celebrate i want to tell you just a little bit about him….

Posted in cultureTagged birthday, brother, celebration, family., first aid kit, music, prophets, siblings4 Comments on my bro, my kindred spirit. happy birthday to you!

week twenty seven // music + laughter + lots of summer sun

Posted on 6 Jul 20154 Jul 2015 by Elizabeth

hello everyone! it’s a new week again, and this week i am away on vacation with my wife + our…

Posted in norrköping, swedenTagged archipelago, elton john, family., friends, iphoneography, photography, summer, sunset, sweden, vacation4 Comments on week twenty seven // music + laughter + lots of summer sun

how an expat celebrates independence day: nostalgia + gratitude

Posted on 4 Jul 20154 Jul 2015 by Elizabeth

it’s the 4th of july! the day that americans have bbqs + shoot off fireworks like nobody’s business. it’s such…

Posted in cultureTagged |expat|, 4th of july, archipelago, beach, family., holidays, independence day, july 4th, summer, sweden, USALeave a Comment on how an expat celebrates independence day: nostalgia + gratitude

mom + dad: still riding through it all together after 44 years

Posted on 26 Jun 201526 Jun 2015 by Elizabeth

i got this adorable, fabulous photo from my mom the other day. it’s just a regular day for my parents…

Posted in culture, lifeTagged anniversary, family., live life, love, marriage, parents, relationships, wedding anniversary8 Comments on mom + dad: still riding through it all together after 44 years

// week twenty five // midsummer + other little moments

Posted on 22 Jun 201522 Jun 2015 by Elizabeth

happy summer (or winter) friends! we have made it through the solstice, and are on a new journey now. some…

Posted in life, the sacred everydayTagged family., instagram, iphoneography, midsummer, nature, photography, sunsets, sweden, UppsalaLeave a Comment on // week twenty five // midsummer + other little moments

| week twenty three | a spectacular wedding, an international visitor + keeping the balance

Posted on 9 Jun 20152 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

hello, friends! i do believe that i have returned to the land of the (regular) living after an intense, wonderful,…

Posted in life, the sacred everydayTagged family., friends, home., hospitality, june, life, sweden, Uppsala, visitors, wedding4 Comments on | week twenty three | a spectacular wedding, an international visitor + keeping the balance

it’s a great day for a wedding

Posted on 6 Jun 201520 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

Today is a special day in my Swedish family… my brother-in-law is getting married! Also, our dear friend from Ireland is…

Posted in gatheringsTagged family., june, marriage, preparations, sweden, traditions, Uppsala, wedding4 Comments on it’s a great day for a wedding

an exciting weekend getaway on a floating city: cruising on the baltic sea

Posted on 14 Apr 201514 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

when you think of sweden, i’ll bet you don’t really think of cruises. i didn’t, until i lived here. i did…

Posted in stockholm, sweden, travelTagged archipelago, baltic sea, birka cruises, cruise ship, family., people, sweden, vacation, weekend7 Comments on an exciting weekend getaway on a floating city: cruising on the baltic sea

the one thing i love about easter in sweden

Posted on 7 Apr 201520 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

easter in sweden is a big deal. not necessarily because of the religious reasons, but because it is a long…

Posted in gatheringsTagged |expat|, daily life in uppsala, easter, easter in sweden, expat, family., food, simplicity, sweden, traditions, travel2 Comments on the one thing i love about easter in sweden

a week ago today: our (real) move to uppsala

Posted on 13 Mar 201520 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

this time last week, i met my love at the train station in uppsala and we boarded a train bound…

Posted in the sacred everydayTagged apartment living, daily life in uppsala, expat, family., marriage, moving, new beginnings, unpacking, Uppsala8 Comments on a week ago today: our (real) move to uppsala

a walk with mom

Posted on 13 Feb 201526 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

the other day i was headed downtown to the library so i could hook up to the free wifi and…

Posted in lifeTagged |expat|, city life, daily life in uppsala, family., outdoors, sweden, Uppsala, urban, walk7 Comments on a walk with mom

three week limbo period: complete!

Posted on 1 Feb 201520 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

you’ll never guess what we are doing today… we’re moving! this week we finally found a place to live in…

Posted in life, the sacred everydayTagged adventure, expat, family., moving, moving to sweden, new chapter, quote, road dahl, Uppsala6 Comments on three week limbo period: complete!

the people of 2014

Posted on 2 Jan 201526 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

i shared so many beautiful moments with so many beautiful people in 2014. i couldn’t just let the turning of…

Posted in cultureTagged 2014, collage, family., friends, memories, people, photography3 Comments on the people of 2014

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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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