Swedish clog maker Troentorp just released their new Christmas clogs collection for the 2012 holiday season, three pairs in all, so festive and cute (as are all their designs; I’m a big fan). I love the mix of traditional and modern: These would look so cute with jeans or a black dress! All have leather […]
Stockholm – Restaurants, Hairdressers and Clogs
As I mentioned in my 10 Reasons I Love Stockholm post, I hadn’t been home in 3 years before going this summer, so I saw the city with “semi-new” eyes, which is always fun. Things you take for granted when living there suddenly stand out, and what struck me (us) this year was: 1. The […]
Hövding – Bike Helmets Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before
Space-age-looking bike helmets that collapse into stylish scarf-like collars, invented through an industrial design master’s thesis. Would you wear this? How about if it looked like this? When I first saw the top picture, my reaction was – who would rather wear that than a regular bike helmet?! But then I learned more, and I […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]