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Tag: summer

Does autumn really begin in August?

Posted on 21 Aug 202221 Aug 2022 by Elizabeth

According to the ancient Celtic calendar, August is the beginning of autumn. Hard to believe when many of us have…

Posted in late summerTagged august, autumn, seasons, summer2 Comments on Does autumn really begin in August?

Summer 2022: The pottery, beaches, and family of western Skåne

Posted on 5 Aug 20225 Aug 2022 by Elizabeth

Skåne is the southernmost region of Sweden. A gorgeous area of fields, coastlines, cozy towns, art, history, a super cute…

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Summer 2022: Funky, hipster, design-inspiring Copenhagen

Posted on 4 Aug 20224 Aug 2022 by Elizabeth

Archipelago – check! Historical, charming Lund – check! Eclectic, diverse Malmö – check! A week and a half into our…

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Summer 2022: Malmö – The East Village of Sweden.

Posted on 2 Aug 20222 Aug 2022 by Elizabeth

After a week of relaxation by the sea and then 24 hours in a sweet, old university city Lina +…

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Summer 2022: The Archipelago

Posted on 30 Jul 202230 Jul 2022 by Elizabeth

There are a few things that make up a typical summer in Sweden. Long, bright nights. Ice cream. Weeks off…

Posted in summer, swedenTagged archipelago, nature, summer, vacation3 Comments on Summer 2022: The Archipelago

In between the full moon + the summer solstice

Posted on 18 Jun 202218 Jun 2022 by Elizabeth

I feel like this is a magical week. These days in between June’s full moon + the summer solstice. There…

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A summary of the rest of my summer, before it slips away

Posted on 20 Aug 202114 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

Somehow August is almost over + summer is slipping away without any updates from me for weeks. So, here’s a…

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29: The week that made me want to slow down

Posted on 26 Jul 202127 Jul 2021 by Elizabeth

It’s a slow Sunday night, I just watched the summer sunset slip behind the buildings in the distance, and I’m…

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28 (for real): The week that I was one with Swedish nature

Posted on 22 Jul 202122 Jul 2021 by Elizabeth

It’s not as cozy + amazing as it sounds. And at the same time, it’s true… I was absolutely one…

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27 + 28: The weeks that our urban loft became a home

Posted on 21 Jul 202127 Aug 2021 by Elizabeth

We were gone from the loft for a week + that means I’m a week behind on my “weekly” posts….

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26: The week that was the new beginning we needed

Posted on 7 Jul 202127 Aug 2021 by Elizabeth

July is the beginning of the second half of the year and I always like to think of it as…

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24: The week that was the end of it all

Posted on 21 Jun 202121 Jun 2021 by Elizabeth

One thing after another came to an end this week. The most obvious thing that ended was my work. And…

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23: The week I got the Covid vaccine (and so much more!)

Posted on 13 Jun 202113 Jun 2021 by Elizabeth

I got my first dose of the Covid vaccine this week and that is most definitely the most important thing…

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22: The week that was all the big things

Posted on 6 Jun 20216 Jun 2021 by Elizabeth

Big things happened this week. It feels like I’m saying that every week lately. But, really big things really happened…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged graduation, summer, yellow villa2 Comments on 22: The week that was all the big things

Honoring those Beltane vibes: Gateway to summer energy!

Posted on 2 May 20212 May 2021 by Elizabeth

Welcome to magical May. This weekend marks the celebration of the ancient festival of Beltane + our gateway to summer!…

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Rituals + Routines: School’s back in session

Posted on 23 Aug 202023 Aug 2020 by Elizabeth

In my last post, I shared that this slow, different, Covid-19 summer in Sweden taught me the rhythm of my…

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Reimagine: How 2020 has taught me the rhythm of my soul

Posted on 10 Aug 202010 Aug 2020 by Elizabeth

Summer vacation is over + even though I have already completed my first week back at work, I have one…

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Hello, August. It’s time to harvest the first lessons of 2020.

Posted on 2 Aug 202014 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

There’s no denying that life continues to be strange, a bit chaotic, and worrisome all around the world. I think…

Posted in lughnasadhTagged august, harvest, lammas, lughnasadh, summer3 Comments on Hello, August. It’s time to harvest the first lessons of 2020.

Reset #3: Why Österlen’s art, coastlines, and sunsets inspire me

Posted on 31 Jul 20202 Aug 2020 by Elizabeth

As I said in my previous two posts on our vacation to Österlen last week, my intention was to reset…

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Reset #1: Finding inspiration on a summer trip to Österlen

Posted on 28 Jul 20202 Aug 2020 by Elizabeth

It’s already the 4th week of summer vacation + it’s time to share what I did during week 3! I’ve…

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Restore: A week at home to love where I live

Posted on 20 Jul 20202 Aug 2020 by Elizabeth

Week two of my summer vacation was spent at home with the intention to restore my love for where I…

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Rest: Settling into the rhythms of summer

Posted on 16 Jul 20202 Aug 2020 by Elizabeth

Summer is supposed to be all about rest I think. And I am lucky enough to live in a country…

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How I am facing the second half of 2020

Posted on 13 Jul 20202 Aug 2020 by Elizabeth

It’s been almost a month since my last post! How is that possible? Time just keeps on clicking by, days…

Posted in summer, year summariesTagged 2020, coronavirus, july, summer, vacation2 Comments on How I am facing the second half of 2020

Slow. Simple. Wild. Welcome to Summer 2020.

Posted on 22 Jun 202013 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

we’ve hit the halfway mark of the year + have now entered summer 2020 (or winter 2020, for you southern…

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It’s midsummer weekend + this is my last Corona Diaries post

Posted on 19 Jun 202013 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

How is it already midsummer weekend? How is it already mid-late June? How wild has this ride been so far…

Posted in corona diaries, summer solsticeTagged backyard, black lives matter, litha, slow living, summer, working from home1 Comment on It’s midsummer weekend + this is my last Corona Diaries post

Transitional vibes between summer + autumn are a real thing

Posted on 25 Aug 201925 Aug 2019 by Elizabeth
sweden

Home from summer in the States I’ve been feeling all the transitional vibes since returning to Sweden after summer vacay…

Posted in the seasonsTagged autumn, home., seasons, summer, transitions, work6 Comments on Transitional vibes between summer + autumn are a real thing

Midsummer Rituals: The importance of Soul Protection

Posted on 20 Jun 201920 Jun 2019 by Elizabeth
soul candle protection

Today’s Midsummer Rituals post is gonna be super short. And that’s because I writing this by the gate, waiting to…

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Midsummer Rituals: How a Mintakan soul found her home

Posted on 18 Jun 201918 Jun 2019 by Elizabeth
mintaka

I remember looking up in the night sky as teenager. I was on a camping trip with my family and…

Posted in ritualsTagged cosmic, home., midsummer rituals, mintakan, orion, summer4 Comments on Midsummer Rituals: How a Mintakan soul found her home

Midsummer Rituals: The Abundance of a Full Moon with No Boundaries

Posted on 16 Jun 201916 Jun 2019 by Elizabeth
abundance full moon june

I’m gonna go way off on a limb with this Midsummer Rituals post. There is an abundance of energy occurring…

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Midsummer Rituals: The Medicine of the Earth

Posted on 15 Jun 201913 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

I’ve been known to regularly hug trees, talk to flowers, and take 30 minutes to make my 15 minute walk…

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Midsummer Rituals: The Truth of Sisterhood of the Rose

Posted on 8 Jun 201913 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

Do you ever let yourself think that you’re here for a reason? Do you believe that you have a specific…

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Midsummer Rituals: The Magic of Awakening

Posted on 6 Jun 20197 Jun 2019 by Elizabeth

You see? Even though we let it all crumble down, even though we surrendered to the scariness of the unknown,…

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Midsummer Rituals: The call of the Warrior Woman

Posted on 2 Jun 201913 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

june is here. ❍ and that means that there is a shift in the energy in the air. you know,…

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Mondays are for sharing random thoughts

Posted on 13 May 201913 May 2019 by Elizabeth

The long summer nights have officially returned + that means Mondays are the perfect time to share some random thoughts….

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The summer season begins today! Here’s why:

Posted on 1 May 20191 May 2019 by Elizabeth

Most of us celebrate the midsummer holiday in June as the beginning of summer season. But, why? Midsummer is actually…

Posted in beltane, the seasonsTagged playlist, seasons, summer, valborg1 Comment on The summer season begins today! Here’s why:

Vacation is over + it’s time for a whole new work vibe

Posted on 20 Aug 201819 Aug 2018 by Elizabeth

I like to write to you as if we are continuing an ongoing conversation. So, let’s pick up where we…

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How we spent our 7 waking hours in NYC

Posted on 16 Aug 201812 Aug 2018 by Elizabeth

Alright, so I basked in the glow of the mountains of North Carolina + I sank down into my roots…

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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

3 ways July is medicine for your wild soul

Posted on 4 Jul 20183 Jul 2018 by Elizabeth

In my world, July is like the space between. It’s not a transition month – in my opinion, like June…

Posted in lists, north carolinaTagged 4th of july, medicine for your soul, nature, north carolina, summer, vacation, wild soul2 Comments on 3 ways July is medicine for your wild soul

My midyear roundup: Rising with June’s summery full moon

Posted on 28 Jun 201828 Jun 2018 by Elizabeth

“I have a deeply hidden and inarticulate desire for something beyond the daily life.” ― Virginia Woolf Late June, a…

Posted in the moon, year summariesTagged full moon, midyear, roundup, summer, word of the year7 Comments on My midyear roundup: Rising with June’s summery full moon

This homemade peach infused gin is my new fave summer cocktail

Posted on 26 Jun 20182 Aug 2020 by Elizabeth

When it’s summer, I pretty much enjoy peach-flavored anything. So, peach infused gin just seemed like a no-brainer next thing…

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May 2018: Basking in the glow of early summer moments

Posted on 8 Jun 20188 Jun 2018 by Elizabeth

May burst on the scene with light + warmth + a feeling of pure bliss. And a sudden vibe of…

Posted in the months, the seasonsTagged intentions, nature, photo journal, photography, present moment, summer4 Comments on May 2018: Basking in the glow of early summer moments

Summer of 17: My top Asheville-area spots for getting back to nature

Posted on 4 Sep 20176 Sep 2017 by Elizabeth

In the summer in North Carolina, when I’m not drinking beer (ok, sometimes when I am also drinking beer), then…

Posted in in the wild, north carolinaTagged asheville, great smoky mountains, mountains, nature, north carolina, summer, travel, wanderlust, waterfalls7 Comments on Summer of 17: My top Asheville-area spots for getting back to nature

Summer of 17: Beer Hangs in Asheville, North Carolina

Posted on 3 Sep 20173 Sep 2017 by Elizabeth

Is everyone out there having a great (Labor Day, USA) weekend?! It’s the unofficial official ending of summer in the…

Posted in asheville, craft beerTagged asheville, beer, beer hangs, breweries, craft beer, north carolina, summer, vacation2 Comments on Summer of 17: Beer Hangs in Asheville, North Carolina

Why you should explore small town living in the mountains of North Carolina

Posted on 2 Sep 20172 Sep 2017 by Elizabeth

Helloooooo. Oh my goodness it’s so great to be typing on my beautiful little computer + preparing a post to…

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Time to hit that big ole reset button: Happy Solar Eclipse + First Day of School

Posted on 21 Aug 201722 Aug 2017 by Elizabeth

There’s a total solar eclipse AND it’s the first day of school today. And if that ain’t reason to think…

Posted in beTagged cosmic, higher self, nature, solar eclipse, spirit, summer, total eclipse, workday2 Comments on Time to hit that big ole reset button: Happy Solar Eclipse + First Day of School

Liz+Lina’s NYC vlog

Posted on 30 Jul 201730 Jul 2017 by Elizabeth

My two posts about our whirlwind NYC visit this summer are already posted and now it’s time for the video…

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48 hours of exploring NYC’s Upper East Side: Day 2

Posted on 23 Jul 201723 Jul 2017 by Elizabeth

Rise + Shine! It’s day 2 in NYC! Well, my jet lag was definitely not better by day 2, since…

Posted in nycTagged central park, coffee, manhattan, new york city, NYC, summer, upper east side, vacation, wanderlust, yorkafe2 Comments on 48 hours of exploring NYC’s Upper East Side: Day 2

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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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