I have been seeing a lot of birch bark decor all over the place lately – birch bark candle holders, candles, vases, place card holders, flower pots, even wedding invitations – and I really like the look. So when we took a walk in the woods around the very pretty Echo Lake in New Hampshire earlier this fall and […]
Free Online Dymo-Style Embossed Labels Generator
My family had one of those cool Dymo label makers back in the 70s, and I so wish whoever threw it out would have kept it. What seemed so dated and uncool in the 80s is now fabulous again (as is the case with pretty much everything). I love the look (and feel) of those […]
A New Favorite Online Shop
Just this past weekend, a friend told me about this fabulous online shop “Terrain” and said I had to check it out, it would be “just my kind of thing”. She was right – I love it! They sell everything from jewelry to furniture, and even vintage stuff. They also have recipes, gardening tips, and […]
Dala Horse Decor
Is it just me, or are Dala horses everywhere lately? I keep seeing them on everything (and I never even made it to Sweden this summer!), both in their classic painted style, and with fun twists. There was no shortage of Dala horse decor in our home when I was growing up (my Mom was from […]
Creative DIY Outdoor Lighting
Is there anything cozier on a warm summer night than sitting down on your patio or deck or lawn with a glass of wine to enjoy the fresh air and the fact that you’re able to be outside in fewer than 3 layers (I live in Massachusetts, which requires several layers the majority of the […]
Orange Living Room Furniture
For some reason, I have been obsessed with orange lately. I’ve never really paid much attention to it, nor was it ever one of my favorite colors, but all of a sudden, I can’t seem to get enough of it. It’s such a cheerful, refreshing color, maybe that’s why. It’s been such a hot summer […]
Luxury Apartment Eye Candy – Stockholm
It’s that time of year again. Twice every year, in the beginning of December and at the start of summer, I start longing for Sweden. I’ve been lucky enough to be able to go home almost every year since I came to the US, but I suspect this is one of those years when it’s […]