There’s nothing like a slow Sunday. And, even though I still have a week of holiday vacation before I had…
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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…
Being present. Day 10: How to keep that grounded feeling all day long
I’m a morning person. Not only do I have boundless energy + tons on creativity in the morning, I also…
I’m totally ok not having a car: Reflections on a spontaneous road trip
Lina + I don’t have a car. And most days that’s totally ok. Some days, however, I long for the…
Why we love hosting friends for the weekend
I’m so lucky to have the friends I have. And I’m talking to all of you out there, near and…
I ushered in July with Miss Voon : Uppsala’s sassy + sexy rooftop bar
I’m not really a drinks girl. I like my craft beer + my wine. But, Miss Voon. She enticed +…
How I did Spring break this year: Family, food, drink, and culture
Kind of spontaneously, my brother decided to spend Spring Break in Sweden! Nick lives in Maine and has been working…
LIZ+LINA at the Uppsala Beer + Whiskey Festival
About a month ago, Lina and I got a chance go to the Uppsala Beer + Whiskey Festival. Something we’ve…
Into The Wild: Why it’s the perfect time for a spring cleanse for our soul
When I started this Lenten series 4 weeks ago, I decided on a key word for each week: Week 1: ACCEPTANCE…
Challenge accepted: My very first real solo vlog is done.
I did it. During last week’s podcast, I challenged myself to make a video. A real video. Using my real…
Behind-the-scenes of our House Hunters International episode: Video #1
Last week I shared with you all a little behind-the-scenes photos from the day of filming for our House Hunters…
Episode 20 // Liz + Lina’s first podcast interview: A new brewery with an old history
Ok. Yes. Lina + I love beer. And before moving (back) to Sweden two years ago, we lived in the…
Thank you to House Hunters International – and to ALL of you out there!
Well, we’ve seen it. Our episode of House Hunters International aired in the States last night – and we saw…
They did an episode of House Hunters International about us – and it airs TONIGHT!
It’s a long story, that started 2 years ago. And we can finally, finally tell you all about it! When…
the week that was the beginning of the new (school) year // 33
hellooooo! guess who’s back on track + ready for regular life again? that’s right. i’m coming down from my summer…
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…
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,…
the week when i ate my lunches alone // 15
how do you feel about eating alone? do you do it? do you like it? do you feel like a…
the week that was all about the new normal // 14
sunday, midday, and i’m on the sofa with my third (!) cup of coffee. the sun is streaming in, the…
the week that was all about quality time // 10
Doesn’t it feel like time is flying to you? Or am I the only one? I suppose that part of…
the week that we bought our own place // 9
Hey, you guys! Hope you all have had a good week. Over here, we’ve had an intense and exciting time….
the day that we became homeowners!!
you guys, i’ve been keeping a secret. you know how i ranted and raved a few weeks ago that my…
when life tells you to “evolve + be brave”
fuck. i’m pissed. at the universe. just when i truly was feeling that the energy around me was all about…
the week that was a lesson in slow living // 4
whew. it’s been an intense week. good. but intense. no more “new girl at work” feeling for me. i’m totally…
the week that i fell out of balance // 2
hey there! how are all of my favorite blog readers? have you had a good week? i have had a…
week 53 // the week that was celebratory + slow
after the christmas excitement, came the week that felt like a cozy hibernation vacation. on monday morning, my love and…
my end of the year ritual : looking back on a totally empowering 2015
on the first day of 2015 i embarked on a journey of empowerment. i knew that i had to take…
what you liked the most: the top nine posts of 2015
happy hump day, friends! time for my third, and next-to-final, countdown as i look back over my 2015. over the past two weeks…
week 51 // the week that was the week before christmas (+ a video!)
happy christmas week, you guys! can you believe that it is already here? i’m continuing my slow, simple advent theme…
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,…
week forty seven // the week that i almost missed it all
i had a post all written out and ready to go with my photos from this past week. i 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 three // inspired by the everyday
monday again?! already?! and we’ve only got one week left in october, friends. the month has seriously flown by, and it…
16 photos of uppsala glowing in autumn
hello! it’s the weekend! can i get an amen?! this past week the weather has been gloomy, gray, and chilly….
my magical clearing in the woods
i am still reeling from that crazy cosmic event on sunday/monday. did any of you see the blood moon and…
// 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…
the night that the sunset + i met on a hill
the other night when i left work, as i stepped out into the fresh air, i noticed that the building…
// week thirty eight // it’s the little things that mean the most
hello lovelies! welcome to our new week! well, last week was a little like a broken record. work work work…
// week thirty six // a whirlwind of a week
i feel like i’m spinning. but, yet, not spinning out of control. this past week was cray cray. in pretty amazing…
// week thirty five // just when everything was getting back to normal…
well, so much for routine. i spoke too early last week about getting back into the swing of things. turns…
// week thirty four // for the love of routines + rituals
not that i don’t love vacations to the max, because i do. but, i also most definitely enjoy that time…
ten on ten :: august 2015
it just so happens that this month’s ten on ten post fell on a regular ole day in the middle…
// week thirty two // my swedish staycation + a mini city guide
when you live in sweden and apply for swedish citizenship, then you have to send in your passport with your…
// week thirty one (part 1) // north carolina meets sweden
alright. i’m blessed beyond belief. and because i am so grateful for so many different things this week, i am…
// week thirty // nick’s in town + vacation has begun!
i don’t have any time, friends! we’re hopping a train to stockholm in less than an hour and i’ve gotta…
// week twenty nine // there’s nothing like a good work/play balance in life
happy monday, friends! i’m a nervous wreck today because i am texting back + forth with my brother giving him…
// week twenty six // summer has really begun + our beer is ready for tasting!
happy monday! isn’t it crazy how the weeks just fly by? i suppose that keeping a record of my weeks…