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Tag: holidays

3 | The week that was our post-holiday quarantine

Posted on 24 Jan 20227 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

It’s decided. I’m bringing back “The week that was…” series in 2022! Partly because I love to document a year…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged covid-19, holidays, home, new yearLeave a Comment on 3 | The week that was our post-holiday quarantine

My American Holiday: Welcoming a slow, hopeful, rhythmic new year

Posted on 22 Jan 202221 Jan 2022 by Elizabeth

I am pretty sure that we were all ready for the New Year to arrive. But, to be honest, apparently…

Posted in asheville, winterTagged family, holidays, new year, north carolina6 Comments on My American Holiday: Welcoming a slow, hopeful, rhythmic new year

My American holiday: Reunited with family for a cozy, simple Christmas

Posted on 20 Jan 202220 Jan 2022 by Elizabeth

Covid has kept us away for two years. Away from my family + my home state. But, finally, even as…

Posted in asheville, gatheringsTagged christmas, covid-19, family, holidays, north carolina1 Comment on My American holiday: Reunited with family for a cozy, simple Christmas

Blogmas: How to keep it simple + still feel all the holiday vibes

Posted on 6 Dec 20216 Dec 2021 by Elizabeth

Happy new week , loves! How was your weekend? As I sit here in the dark this Monday morning, I…

Posted in midwinter ritualsTagged blogmas, holidays, simplicity, slow living2 Comments on Blogmas: How to keep it simple + still feel all the holiday vibes

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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Blogmas: A mantra for the holidays

Posted on 2 Dec 20213 Dec 2021 by Elizabeth

I can already tell that this dark, early morning ritual of getting up to write is going to suit me….

Posted in midwinter ritualsTagged blogmas, dwell, holidays, mantra2 Comments on Blogmas: A mantra for the holidays

This year Mother’s Day means so much more

Posted on 9 May 20219 May 2021 by Elizabeth

Honestly, except for wanting to celebrate my sweet mother who I miss more than words can say (thanks to the…

Posted in gatheringsTagged grief, holidays, mother's day1 Comment on This year Mother’s Day means so much more

How to have a mystical holiday – and take it into 2021!

Posted on 22 Dec 202013 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

A mystical quote to get us started: “Theologians may quarrel, but the mystics of the world speak the same language.”…

Posted in winter solsticeTagged holidays, mysticism, rituals, winterLeave a Comment on How to have a mystical holiday – and take it into 2021!

The cosmic magic of this holiday season changes everything

Posted on 20 Dec 202020 Dec 2020 by Elizabeth

Perhaps our first thought is that there isn’t a lot of magic + wonder this holiday season. I’m pretty sure…

Posted in winter, winter solsticeTagged advent, astronomy, holidaysLeave a Comment on The cosmic magic of this holiday season changes everything

How I am shifting into the holiday season

Posted on 5 Dec 20205 Dec 2020 by Elizabeth

I had a whole post in mind to share with you last weekend. A way to welcome the holiday season…

Posted in autumn, gatheringsTagged 2020, holidays, thanksgiving1 Comment on How I am shifting into the holiday season

12 blessings + 12 months: A (pandemic) Thanksgiving tradition

Posted on 22 Nov 202022 Nov 2020 by Elizabeth

It’s time to kick off the holiday season with my annual 12 months + 12 blessings summary. Of course, this…

Posted in corona diaries, year summariesTagged blessings, corona diaries, holidays, home, thanksgivingLeave a Comment on 12 blessings + 12 months: A (pandemic) Thanksgiving tradition

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

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

Midwinter Rituals: Don’t Dim to Fit In

Posted on 4 Dec 201815 Dec 2019 by Elizabeth

We just talked about dimming our lights in the last post – and now I’ve gone and pulled the Don’t…

Posted in midwinter ritualsTagged blog series, december, holidays, midwinter, oracle cards, rituals3 Comments on Midwinter Rituals: Don’t Dim to Fit In

Midwinter Rituals: Soul Family

Posted on 2 Dec 201815 Dec 2019 by Elizabeth

Here we go, holiday lovelies. Welcome to our December soul family. I am suggesting that we are a family, a…

Posted in midwinter ritualsTagged holidays, midwinter, oracle cards, rituals, soul family, tribe2 Comments on Midwinter Rituals: Soul Family

Midwinter Rituals: A reflective Yule calendar

Posted on 30 Nov 201813 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

Hello, December! Can you believe it?! The holidays are here and we are entering the depths of the midwinter season….

Posted in midwinter rituals, winter solsticeTagged holidays, midwinter, oracle cards, rituals, yule1 Comment on Midwinter Rituals: A reflective Yule calendar

01. The week that was the first one

Posted on 7 Jan 20187 Jan 2018 by Elizabeth

I’m bringing back my weekly post series – and I couldn’t be happier. Last year I didn’t do a weekly…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged asheville, beer, family, holidays, lake junaluska, new year's eve, north carolina, travel2 Comments on 01. The week that was the first one

Day 19: Merry Swedish Christmas Eve

Posted on 24 Dec 201724 Dec 2017 by Elizabeth

In Sweden, we celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve. It’s an entire day filled with food, music, family, and traditions. And,…

Posted in gatheringsTagged christmas, expat, family, holidays, norrköping, sweden1 Comment on Day 19: Merry Swedish Christmas Eve

Day 14: Dig deep + get grounded… nature is gonna be magical this week.

Posted on 17 Dec 201717 Dec 2017 by Elizabeth

Oh lordy, time is moving fast. Happy 3rd Sunday in Advent, my friends. Can you believe it?! Next Sunday is Christmas…

Posted in in the wildTagged advent, advent calendar, being present, holidays, mother nature, nature, paganism, slow livingLeave a Comment on Day 14: Dig deep + get grounded… nature is gonna be magical this week.

Being present. Day 4: Get creative + live in the moment

Posted on 6 Dec 20176 Dec 2017 by Elizabeth

In Sweden, we call Wednesday “Little Saturday”. I’ve never really heard the reason, but I am assuming that it has…

Posted in liz+lina YouTubeTagged advent, december presence, decorating, holidays, liz+lina youtube, vlog, youtubeLeave a Comment on Being present. Day 4: Get creative + live in the moment

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…

Posted in mixtapesTagged christmas, december, holiday favorites, holidays, music, playlist, spotify, xmas: the oneLeave a Comment on The only holiday playlist that you’ll ever need

You’re gonna want to be present for this

Posted on 27 Nov 201727 Nov 2017 by Elizabeth

I’ve got some amazing things planned for December. And some even more amazing things planned for all of 2018. And…

Posted in beTagged december, holidays, intentional living, presence, present moment, seasons, slow living, spiritualityLeave a Comment on You’re gonna want to be present for this

How Sweden celebrates All Saint’s Day: Go ahead + embrace the dark

Posted on 6 Nov 20176 Nov 2017 by Elizabeth

Know what I did yesterday? I stayed in bed almost all day long. I woke early (as usual). Scrolled through…

Posted in beTagged all saint's day, autumn, cemetery, death, holidays, life, seasons4 Comments on How Sweden celebrates All Saint’s Day: Go ahead + embrace the dark

The Liz+Lina podcast S2 E2: Growing up with Liz + Lina

Posted on 11 Oct 201710 Oct 2017 by Elizabeth

Autumn makes me feel nostalgic. It’s when the holiday season really kicks off; and, so, I always find myself remembering…

Posted in liz+lina podcastTagged expat, family, growing up, holidays, international, liz+lina, marriage, memories, podcastLeave a Comment on The Liz+Lina podcast S2 E2: Growing up with Liz + Lina

11 questions to give you all those Autumn vibes

Posted on 22 Sep 201718 Sep 2022 by Elizabeth

I do a post on the autumn equinox every year. Because I loooove it + because I find it important…

Posted in autumn, autumn equinox, listsTagged autumn, fall, holidays, questions and answers2 Comments on 11 questions to give you all those Autumn vibes

It’s the official beginning of summer – even in Sweden (at least this weekend)

Posted on 29 May 201729 May 2017 by Elizabeth

I think that after a 4-day weekend, with summer weather pretty much every single day, I may actually be ready…

Posted in the seasonsTagged |expat|, holidays, memorial day, present moment, summer, sweden, USA, weekend3 Comments on It’s the official beginning of summer – even in Sweden (at least this weekend)

the week that was the last week of 2016 // 52

Posted on 5 Jan 201716 May 2021 by Elizabeth

I’m still slowly easing into 2017 even if on the outside it may seem that I have been busy. I…

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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 when the festivities began: new york city // 51

Posted on 26 Dec 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

Happy Holidays!! I’m writing to you from my brother’s cozy little home on the coast of Maine, just outside of…

Posted in nyc, the week that was seriesTagged airbnb, christmas, holidays, lower east side, new york city, orchard street hotel, rockefeller center, travel, vacation1 Comment on the week when the festivities began: new york city // 51

our most memorable moments of 2016 // episode #14

Posted on 23 Dec 201621 Dec 2016 by Elizabeth

We’re are getting full swing into the holidays now, and enjoying every minute of it. We’re not going all-out-crazy with…

Posted in liz+lina podcast, year summariesTagged holidays, iTunes, liz+lina podcast, marriage, most memorable moments, podcast, year summaries. 2016Leave a Comment on our most memorable moments of 2016 // episode #14

why we said no to the holiday hustle + bustle // episode #13

Posted on 14 Dec 201612 Dec 2016 by Elizabeth

so, what’s your holiday cheer status? are you one of those people who goes all in? or are you more…

Posted in liz+lina podcastTagged christmas, holidays, hustle and bustle, lifestyle podcast, liz+lina, liz+lina podcast, podcast, stress1 Comment on why we said no to the holiday hustle + bustle // episode #13

the day i found all the holiday feels // 49

Posted on 11 Dec 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

this weekend i had a little holiday adventure. and i didn’t realize how badly i needed it until i was right…

Posted in stockholm, the week that was seriesTagged christmas, christmas market, everyday sacred, gamla stan, holidays, stockholm, travel4 Comments on the day i found all the holiday feels // 49

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

the week that i felt like myself again // 48

Posted on 4 Dec 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

i don’t know if it is the magic of the holiday season or what, but somehow i found myself feeling…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged christmas decorations, holidays, home, life, nature, weekly updates6 Comments on the week that i felt like myself again // 48

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 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

12 months of gratitude in photos

Posted on 24 Nov 201624 Nov 2016 by Elizabeth

Happy Thanksgiving! For me, of course, it’s just a regular day here in Sweden. Although I did get home from…

Posted in lists, year summariesTagged expat, family, grateful, gratitude, holidays, lists, thanksgiving, year summaries1 Comment on 12 months of gratitude in photos

week 52 // the week that was filled with holiday celebrations

Posted on 28 Dec 20152 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

well, i thought that last week was the last week of the year, but it turns out that we have…

Posted in culture, the sacred everydayTagged anniversary, christmas, expat, family, holidays, present moment, sweden, traditions10 Comments on week 52 // the week that was filled with holiday celebrations

cozy nordic holiday decorating for small living

Posted on 18 Dec 201518 Dec 2015 by Elizabeth

a few weeks ago, as the christmas spirit was beginning to bubble up in me, i created a post that…

Posted in sacred spaceTagged christmas, christmas decorations, holidays, interior design, minimalist, simplicity, small living, sweden, tiny living18 Comments on cozy nordic holiday decorating for small living

week forty nine // the week that i trusted the process

Posted on 7 Dec 20157 Dec 2015 by Elizabeth

oh, and it was so intense. and pretty much in amazing + wonderful ways. so, stay with me and i’ll…

Posted in be, life coaching, the sacred everydayTagged december, holidays, journey, life coach, mentor, nature, spiritual life coaching, trust, work20 Comments on week forty nine // the week that i trusted the process

week forty eight // the week that i gave thanks

Posted on 30 Nov 201529 Nov 2015 by Elizabeth

hey folks! and happy monday to you! i sure do hope that you all had a wonderful weekend. i, myself,…

Posted in the sacred everydayTagged family, fireworks, gratitude, holidays, thanksgiving, Uppsala11 Comments on week forty eight // the week that i gave thanks

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

november’s full moon: the truth about the holidays

Posted on 25 Nov 20152 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

with the holidays upon us, things usually go either one way or the other. it is often a time of sweet nostalgia…

Posted in be, the moonTagged christmas, full moon, holidays, moon, present moment, spirit, spirituality9 Comments on november’s full moon: the truth about the holidays

a moody nordic christmas: my first post of the holiday season

Posted on 13 Nov 201514 Nov 2015 by Elizabeth

forget the weekend. who’s ready for the holidays?! raise your hand! both of my hands are up. can you see them?!…

Posted in sacred spaceTagged christmas, christmas decorations, holiday, holidays, interior design, minimalist christmas, nordic christmas, nordic design, pinterest13 Comments on a moody nordic christmas: my first post of the holiday season

week forty four // two ways to celebrate life + death

Posted on 2 Nov 20152 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

it’s no secret that i love holidays. and one of the perks of being in an bi-national marriage is that…

Posted in gatherings, life, the sacred everydayTagged all saint's day, celebrate, cemetery, expat, family, friends, halloween, holidays, tradition9 Comments on week forty four // two ways to celebrate life + death

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…

autumn: the season filled with the most important things

Posted on 23 Sep 201517 Sep 2017 by Elizabeth

it’s finally here. yippee! the cozy season of autumn is upon us. it’s the season of turning inward. of coming…

Posted in asheville, create + inspire, in the wild, the seasonsTagged autumn, equinox, fall, fall equinox, family, holidays, lists, memories, nature, questions and answers15 Comments on autumn: the season filled with the most important things

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

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