Happy 300 and Swedish delights..

Hello my dears and thank you so much for your ongoing support with my blog. I am so thrilled to have a whole 300 (actually 305..) lovely faces smiling back at me from my 'followers corner' and as you know it means so much to me that you are still with me and that you enjoy it here!! THANK YOU!!

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I am sitting in bed feeling like a worn sock as I type this. After nursing Oscar through Tonsillitis when we got back from Sweden, I have now contracted the same, and feel less than average... Thankfully the antibiotics will kick in tomorrow and with the help of Panadol the feeling of razor blades in my throat is eased a little..

To make the whole ordeal a little more bearable (I am really not  I am reading your gorgeous blogs and I am yet again blown away by how amazing this this virtual world is..! So full of talent, inspiration and creativity! Post after post, you guys keep on serving up visual treats that make the need for any printed magazines obsolete..! Thank you my friends! xx

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I am also weeding through the abundance of photos from our trip to Sweden and came across this little gem that you might like..  'Mary's Cafe'..

'Mary's Cafe' is a charming little restaurant and B&B, with a shop & gallery attached. They also do evening performances with local artists and musicians, all set in a gorgeous old converted barn with an orangerie extension, and sweeping views of the surrounding farmlands. It's simple, rustic and very very Swedish.. Like chicken soup for my soul! :)

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Mary's Cafe shop - via their Facebook page

What I love the most is that the family who runs the place moved from the Philiphines to here.. ! Can you imagine the total contrast of environments and cultures..!?! What a fabulous and wild thing to do!! So up my alley to embrace life 'off the beaten track'! I admire people who actualize their dreams in this manner. Especially when it is done with integrity, insightful creativity and heart!

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I love spending time in the country side - I always have, and at times of stress I tend to always return to nature to re-gain my balance. The soothing quietness, the slow pace and simple pleasures are so appreciated by me and our little family..

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We spent many afternoons at 'Mary's' and I give this place top marks in all respects. The service is friendly & relaxed, and the food is fantastic! It has that 'home cooked' feel with focus on using great quality, seasonal and local produce.

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Many of the local farmers also have 'self-serve-outlets' - Autumn potatoes, fresh organic eggs, berries, fruit and mushrooms.. Like a 'mini market' all set in some charming old farmhouse building calling my name.... :)  Just heaven for someone like me who loves cooking!

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Have a beautiful weekend my dears!

xx Charlotta