According to the ancient Celtic calendar, August is the beginning of autumn. Hard to believe when many of us have…
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Summer 2022: The pottery, beaches, and family of western Skåne
Skåne is the southernmost region of Sweden. A gorgeous area of fields, coastlines, cozy towns, art, history, a super cute…
Summer 2022: Funky, hipster, design-inspiring Copenhagen
Archipelago – check! Historical, charming Lund – check! Eclectic, diverse Malmö – check! A week and a half into our…
Summer 2022: Malmö – The East Village of Sweden.
After a week of relaxation by the sea and then 24 hours in a sweet, old university city Lina +…
Summer 2022: The Archipelago
There are a few things that make up a typical summer in Sweden. Long, bright nights. Ice cream. Weeks off…
In between the full moon + the summer solstice
I feel like this is a magical week. These days in between June’s full moon + the summer solstice. There…
A summary of the rest of my summer, before it slips away
Somehow August is almost over + summer is slipping away without any updates from me for weeks. So, here’s a…
29: The week that made me want to slow down
It’s a slow Sunday night, I just watched the summer sunset slip behind the buildings in the distance, and I’m…
28 (for real): The week that I was one with Swedish nature
It’s not as cozy + amazing as it sounds. And at the same time, it’s true… I was absolutely one…
27 + 28: The weeks that our urban loft became a home
We were gone from the loft for a week + that means I’m a week behind on my “weekly” posts….
26: The week that was the new beginning we needed
July is the beginning of the second half of the year and I always like to think of it as…
24: The week that was the end of it all
One thing after another came to an end this week. The most obvious thing that ended was my work. And…
23: The week I got the Covid vaccine (and so much more!)
I got my first dose of the Covid vaccine this week and that is most definitely the most important thing…
22: The week that was all the big things
Big things happened this week. It feels like I’m saying that every week lately. But, really big things really happened…
Honoring those Beltane vibes: Gateway to summer energy!
Welcome to magical May. This weekend marks the celebration of the ancient festival of Beltane + our gateway to summer!…
Rituals + Routines: School’s back in session
In my last post, I shared that this slow, different, Covid-19 summer in Sweden taught me the rhythm of my…
Reimagine: How 2020 has taught me the rhythm of my soul
Summer vacation is over + even though I have already completed my first week back at work, I have one…
Hello, August. It’s time to harvest the first lessons of 2020.
There’s no denying that life continues to be strange, a bit chaotic, and worrisome all around the world. I think…
Reset #3: Why Österlen’s art, coastlines, and sunsets inspire me
As I said in my previous two posts on our vacation to Österlen last week, my intention was to reset…
Reset #1: Finding inspiration on a summer trip to Österlen
It’s already the 4th week of summer vacation + it’s time to share what I did during week 3! I’ve…
Restore: A week at home to love where I live
Week two of my summer vacation was spent at home with the intention to restore my love for where I…
Rest: Settling into the rhythms of summer
Summer is supposed to be all about rest I think. And I am lucky enough to live in a country…
How I am facing the second half of 2020
It’s been almost a month since my last post! How is that possible? Time just keeps on clicking by, days…
Slow. Simple. Wild. Welcome to Summer 2020.
we’ve hit the halfway mark of the year + have now entered summer 2020 (or winter 2020, for you southern…
It’s midsummer weekend + this is my last Corona Diaries post
How is it already midsummer weekend? How is it already mid-late June? How wild has this ride been so far…
Transitional vibes between summer + autumn are a real thing
Home from summer in the States I’ve been feeling all the transitional vibes since returning to Sweden after summer vacay…
Midsummer Rituals: The importance of Soul Protection
Today’s Midsummer Rituals post is gonna be super short. And that’s because I writing this by the gate, waiting to…
Midsummer Rituals: How a Mintakan soul found her home
I remember looking up in the night sky as teenager. I was on a camping trip with my family and…
Midsummer Rituals: The Abundance of a Full Moon with No Boundaries
I’m gonna go way off on a limb with this Midsummer Rituals post. There is an abundance of energy occurring…
Midsummer Rituals: The Medicine of the Earth
I’ve been known to regularly hug trees, talk to flowers, and take 30 minutes to make my 15 minute walk…
Midsummer Rituals: The Truth of Sisterhood of the Rose
Do you ever let yourself think that you’re here for a reason? Do you believe that you have a specific…
Midsummer Rituals: The Magic of Awakening
You see? Even though we let it all crumble down, even though we surrendered to the scariness of the unknown,…
Midsummer Rituals: The call of the Warrior Woman
june is here. ❍ and that means that there is a shift in the energy in the air. you know,…
Mondays are for sharing random thoughts
The long summer nights have officially returned + that means Mondays are the perfect time to share some random thoughts….
The summer season begins today! Here’s why:
Most of us celebrate the midsummer holiday in June as the beginning of summer season. But, why? Midsummer is actually…
Vacation is over + it’s time for a whole new work vibe
I like to write to you as if we are continuing an ongoing conversation. So, let’s pick up where we…
How we spent our 7 waking hours in NYC
Alright, so I basked in the glow of the mountains of North Carolina + I sank down into my roots…
Reasons why I didn’t take my computer on vacation
It should be obvious why I didn’t bring my computer on vacation with me. Right? I mean, duh. I’m not…
3 ways July is medicine for your wild soul
In my world, July is like the space between. It’s not a transition month – in my opinion, like June…
My midyear roundup: Rising with June’s summery full moon
“I have a deeply hidden and inarticulate desire for something beyond the daily life.” ― Virginia Woolf Late June, a…
This homemade peach infused gin is my new fave summer cocktail
When it’s summer, I pretty much enjoy peach-flavored anything. So, peach infused gin just seemed like a no-brainer next thing…
May 2018: Basking in the glow of early summer moments
May burst on the scene with light + warmth + a feeling of pure bliss. And a sudden vibe of…
Summer of 17: My top Asheville-area spots for getting back to nature
In the summer in North Carolina, when I’m not drinking beer (ok, sometimes when I am also drinking beer), then…
Summer of 17: Beer Hangs in Asheville, North Carolina
Is everyone out there having a great (Labor Day, USA) weekend?! It’s the unofficial official ending of summer in the…
Why you should explore small town living in the mountains of North Carolina
Helloooooo. Oh my goodness it’s so great to be typing on my beautiful little computer + preparing a post to…
Time to hit that big ole reset button: Happy Solar Eclipse + First Day of School
There’s a total solar eclipse AND it’s the first day of school today. And if that ain’t reason to think…
Liz+Lina’s NYC vlog
My two posts about our whirlwind NYC visit this summer are already posted and now it’s time for the video…
48 hours of exploring NYC’s Upper East Side: Day 2
Rise + Shine! It’s day 2 in NYC! Well, my jet lag was definitely not better by day 2, since…