I often come across news from home that strike me as so very Swedish (and makes me laugh), and I decided to start a little series here with odd, bizarre and funny news from Sweden. I think this first installment will amuse you as well: Lookout tower without a view The local government in Pitea […]
Another Luxury Apartment In Stockholm
As I mentioned in my previous luxury apartment eye candy post, I start missing Sweden twice a year. In the winter, I’d love to be there to enjoy all four Advent Sundays with glogg, gingerbread cookies and saffron buns, St. Lucia (on December 13th) with all the lights and traditional processions, and Christmas, which in Sweden is […]
Name Changes – A Favorite Swedish Pastime
I have written before about peculiar baby names people have chosen (or tried to choose) for their children in Sweden. Today, the post is about adults changing last names, which I think is even funnier because, unlike with the children, you don’t have to feel bad for these people since they made the choice for […]
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 […]
Need Inspiration For Baby Names? Look No Further!
In Sweden, parents have to register baby names with Skatteverket, the Swedish IRS, before their child is 3 months old. Failure to do so can result in a fine. You can try to give your baby any name you like, but Skatteverket decides if it’s acceptable or not, and if they don’t like it, you’ll have […]
Banana Curry Pizza – A Swedish Favorite
Today is Sweden’s National Holiday (yay, Sweden!) and in honor of that, I thought I’d post a very Swedish recipe: banana curry pizza (we made one of these last night – yum!). In Sweden, we like to throw everything we can get our hands on on a piece of pizza dough (a slight exaggeration). While you […]
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 […]
My Favorite Swedish Clogs For Women
Growing up in Sweden, I wore clogs from the moment I started walking. I have always loved them – when they were hip in the 70s (like the white platform clogs my Mom bought me for my 7th grade graduation – awesome!), not so hip in the 80s, 90s, and now, when they’re finally in […]