I just heard about the most fabulous opportunity for artists and have to share it! Rivello, a small town in the south of Italy is inviting 149 artists and craftspeople from all over the world to come and spend a week (or more) as artists in residence in July or August this year (2010). 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 […]
Chickpea Burgers With Tzatziki And Hot Sauce
Happy Valborg! Today is Valborgsmassoafton, an old pagan tradition, and in Sweden, people celebrate with bonfires, singing, and dinner parties. The fires are to scare off witches and evil spirits, the songs are all about saying goodbye to winter and welcoming spring, and the dinner parties… well, they’re what dinner parties always are – hanging […]
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 […]
Green Cleaning Supplies Part II – Laundry, Windows And More
Happy Earth Day! 🙂 As I mentioned in Part I of my mini Green Cleaning Supplies series, the air inside our houses is many times more polluted than outdoor air, and according to the EPA, indoor air pollution is among the top five environmental health risks. If you (like me) live in a climate that […]
Green Cleaning Supplies Part I – Kitchen & Bathroom
As much as I hate cleaning (it just seems so pointless since you have to do it over and over again), springtime does bring on the urge to purify ones home a bit more thoroughly than usual. The sun finds all those little areas you managed to ignore all winter long, and the windows… sigh. […]
10 Toxic Cleaning Product Ingredients And How They May Harm You
In a previous post, I wrote about 10 Toxic Personal Care ingredients that should be avoided as much as possible. Today, the focus is on cleaning and common household products, and just as in the personal care post, I’m not writing this to scare you, but to make you aware of what you may be […]
Mexican-Inspired Brunch Quiche
Up until a few years ago, I had never made a quiche. I always thought it would be too difficult, it seemed so complicated. But the last time we visited Sweden, my brother (who is a great cook) made a few super delicious ones and convinced me that it’s really very easy, so I decided […]
Spring Is Here – Time For Outdoor Photography Portraits
While it’s pouring outside (again!) here in Boston as I’m writing this, we can all take comfort in the forecast for the upcoming weekend: 70s, 80s, sunshine – Yes! This time of year is perfect for outdoor portraits. It’s warm enough to dress nicely, and the trees and ground are still pretty colorless, making them […]
Broccoli Pita Pizza – A Simple Toaster Oven Recipe
My go to meal when I’m exhausted, hungry and just can’t fit cooking into my schedule. Broccoli I love broccoli. I eat it in some form almost every day, even if it’s just raw with a nice sharp piece of cheese as a snack after work to hold me over until dinner. Lucky for me […]