tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33812001682466977242024-03-13T21:03:56.181+11:00SPACE FOR INSPIRATIONby Charlotta WardCharlotta Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758013454341639663noreply@blogger.comBlogger843125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381200168246697724.post-6376665159720231992013-12-24T11:05:00.000+11:002013-12-24T11:09:35.107+11:00Happy Holidays!<div style="text-align: justify;">
Darlings I am popping in to wish you all a Happy Holiday!</div>
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I am writing this post from Sydney. We are back in Australia for a bit of a tropical treat. It is our first visit Down Under since the big move to Sweden a couple of years ago, and it is lovely to see dear and familiar places and faces again.</div>
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Of course Christmas this year is a stark contrast to that of Sweden. Winter woolies, hot chocolate and sub-zero temperatures have given way to sandy bare feet, bikinis, and fresh mangoes on the beach. Truth be told I don't feel all that Christmassy, but it is festive and fun never-the-less. And of course it is divine to enjoy a sunny break from the cold Nordic Winter back home. </div>
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So from my far-away home to yours, my most warm wishes of a Merry Christmas and all the best for these last few days of the year. May 2014 start with a magical glow that lasts all through the new year!</div>
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Last but not least I wish to extend heartfelt thoughts and rays of light to all of those who have no-one or nothing. Too many people suffer the losses or lacks of life, and it will be my new year's resolution to continue to help better the lives of those in need.</div>
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..and lots of big warm sunny hugs to all of you</div>
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xox Charlotta xox</div>
Charlotta Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758013454341639663noreply@blogger.com277tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381200168246697724.post-11137910673013002822013-11-15T09:08:00.003+11:002013-11-15T09:08:45.698+11:00It is uncomplicated..<div style="text-align: justify;">
Soothing white walls that allow the eyes some rest... A tangible quietness… Soft healing natural light.. Transparency... Rooms like these calm me right down and I feel as if my soul draws a deep sigh of relief...</div>
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I am so happy to be able to sit down and reconnect with long lost blog. It has been months since I posted regularly and I miss the rhythm and connections so much. You, my gorgeous blogettes and blogeurs are often on my mind and I look forward to catching up. XO</div>
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After what has felt like an unusually long and hot Swedish Summer we are now deep into Autumn and all that it brings. The trees have nearly lost all their leaves leaving nature at its bare and honest core. It is a soothing time for me when everyday focus inevitably go from exterior to interior in every sense possible. I find myself layering the home with little touches of comfort and coziness, I fill urns with twigs and bowls with wonderful ripe citrus fruits and apples. In the early afternoon as the sun hides behind the trees I light lanterns and candles and enjoy large cups of fragrant tea. I take deep breaths in the crisp air as I take brisk walks along the river and I find myself drawing my attention within. Autumn is truly such a reflective and soothing time - like chicken soup for the soul.</div>
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We are at the tail-end of a week-long school holiday and it was only three days ago that the kids and I returned from our five day trip to London. It was the first time for the kids but for me it was a much anticipated return to what was once my hometown (for 8 years). And what a wonderful return it was! London welcomed us in full Autumnal glory with wafts of roast chestnuts in the crisp air. We enjoyed long walks in the park on a carpet of golden leaves, some sight-seeing, and of course also the mid-season sales.. <i>ha!</i> The trip was a perfect balance of family- and solo- time which has left me recharged and happy.</div>
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On a more serious note we have also lit candles for the absent loved ones and enjoyed the sweetness their memories. And as we shoot a thought of thankfulness into the universe our minds inevitably lands on the forthcoming Thanksgiving weekend. Though not a Swedish tradition it is one of my favourite holidays of the year and one that I so desperately want to adopt into our family in a major way. There is always so much to be thankful of don't you think!?!</div>
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Charlotta Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758013454341639663noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381200168246697724.post-60550353780408346102013-07-04T21:47:00.003+10:002013-07-04T21:47:52.181+10:00Happy 4th July!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Charlotta Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758013454341639663noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381200168246697724.post-1161998208524105542013-03-17T18:32:00.005+11:002013-03-17T18:32:46.783+11:00Wishing all a Happy Easter...<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I know I have been absent from the blog wor<span style="font-size: large;">ld for a fair few weeks now but I want you to know that not a day passes without me thin<span style="font-size: large;">king of you and missing our regular interaction. <span style="color: #e06666;"><i>xox</i></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Charlotta Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758013454341639663noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381200168246697724.post-31892227536518127572013-01-14T09:02:00.000+11:002014-08-03T05:53:57.225+10:00Starting over..<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Darlings, I hope you have ha<span style="font-size: large;">d a<span style="font-size: large;">n excellent start to 2013! The first couple of weeks of January are such a special time don<span style="font-size: large;">'t you think!<span style="font-size: large;">?<span style="font-size: large;"> Without fail it always </span></span>triggers</span> an urge to clean out the old and <span style="font-size: large;">lay a new <span style="font-size: large;">& better </span>foundation for <span style="font-size: large;">the new year ahead</span>. I am living this urge<span style="font-size: large;"> literally right now, and am heaving out a ton of old things from pretty much everywhere in my<span style="font-size: large;"> hom<span style="font-size: large;">e. <span style="font-size: large;">Most of it <span style="font-size: large;">is <span style="font-size: large;">sorted into piles a<span style="font-size: large;">nd will be given to cha<span style="font-size: large;">rity or those in need in <span style="font-size: large;">my local community. It feels good to know the things will <span style="font-size: large;">come to <span style="font-size: large;">good use somewhere else. Empty shelves leave<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>room to breathe<span style="font-size: large;">,</span> and for fresh energy to flow <span style="font-size: large;">more freely</span>!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Charlotta Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758013454341639663noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381200168246697724.post-19187574256303816812013-01-01T04:33:00.002+11:002013-01-01T04:33:14.519+11:00Happy New Year everyone!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here<span style="font-size: large;">'s to living</span> life to the full in 2013!</span><br />
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Charlotta Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758013454341639663noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381200168246697724.post-47437779927960713782012-12-20T22:04:00.000+11:002012-12-20T22:04:04.115+11:00A Merry Christmas to all!<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Darlings, the <span style="font-size: large;">Polar Express is definitely shaking our house at the moment. Four more sleeps till <span style="font-size: large;">Christmas<span style="font-size: large;"> and our traditional Swedish celebrations <span style="font-size: large;">(al<span style="font-size: large;">ways on the 24th Dec!<span style="font-size: large;">).</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The house is clean, decorated and glowing with Christmas cheer and love<span style="font-size: large;"> - ready to embrace all that th<span style="font-size: large;">e holiday<span style="font-size: large;">s bring. <span style="font-size: large;">And <span style="font-size: large;">we are so looking forward to this our second Christmas in Sweden since our move from Australia last year<span style="font-size: large;">! The <span style="font-size: large;">silence of f<span style="font-size: large;">luffy snow f<span style="font-size: large;">lakes falling outside our window, the smells, rituals and traditions of my beloved motherland <span style="font-size: large;">- it i<span style="font-size: large;">s all so wonderful! :))</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">All we have left to do before we let go and simply <span style="font-size: large;">enjoy the festive cheer is to buy the last few <span style="font-size: large;">ingredients to our Christmas <span style="font-size: large;">buffet, </span></span>wrap the final presents<span style="font-size: large;">, and to</span> driv<span style="font-size: large;">e around to our closes<span style="font-size: large;">t friends<span style="font-size: large;"> with little home<span style="font-size: large;">-</span>made tokens of love <span style="font-size: large;">& appreciation<span style="font-size: large;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I recently read somewhere that "<b>the true spirit of </b><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Christmas is what </b><span style="font-size: large;"><b>f</b><span style="font-size: large;"><b>ills the room if you stop opening your presents, close your eyes, and listen</b><span style="font-size: large;"><b>!</b>".<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The statement <span style="font-size: large;">was made by a 7 year old<span style="font-size: large;"> (!), who clearly has tapped in to a higher level of understanding. <span style="font-size: large;">Children are so wise!<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Charlotta Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758013454341639663noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381200168246697724.post-90808304784817678322012-12-20T07:00:00.004+11:002012-12-20T07:28:16.635+11:00Hoot hoot..<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Hej hej! <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">The other day I came across this table<span style="font-size: large;">scape over at the gorgeous '<a href="http://dustyluinteriors.blogspot.se/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444;"><u>Dusty</u></span></a><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://dustyluinteriors.blogspot.se/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444;"><u>Lu Interiors</u></span></a>' blog, and l<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">et me just say that those little ow<span style="font-size: large;">ls had me at first 'hoot'<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">!<span style="font-size: large;"> Just look at thos<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">e eye lashes!! :)<span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The table<span style="font-size: large;">scape was designed by DustyLu for Thanksgiving, but I think that it could work just as well for Christmas. It <span style="font-size: large;">feels fresh and light, yet <span style="font-size: large;">festive and fun. Perfect for a lighthearted<span style="font-size: large;"> Christmas lunch wit<span style="font-size: large;">h good friends don't you think!?!</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You could just add<span style="font-size: large;"> a <span style="font-size: large;">small twig of pine or rosemary to the napkin ornament <span style="font-size: large;">et voil</span></span></span>à<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">, Christmas is served!</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Charlotta Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758013454341639663noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381200168246697724.post-44799533831492650902012-12-19T01:53:00.001+11:002012-12-19T07:28:41.716+11:00Cabin cozy...<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Hi y<span style="font-size: large;">'all</span>! Si<span style="font-size: large;">x sleeps till we burst into Christmas cheer here in Northern Eu<span style="font-size: large;">rope and seven till the rest of the world <span style="font-size: large;">start their celebrations. <span style="font-size: large;">My to<span style="font-size: large;">-do<span style="font-size: large;">-list is still long <span style="font-size: large;">though I feel surprisingly cool, calm <span style="font-size: large;">&</span> collected. With a blanket of snow outside my window and warm coziness inside I am happy as <span style="font-size: large;">can be.<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Charlotta Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758013454341639663noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381200168246697724.post-72962936927260843472012-12-16T08:15:00.001+11:002012-12-16T08:15:28.250+11:00Yin & Yang Christmas...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a real crush on those little pine trees <span style="font-size: large;">- especially in conjunction with the pretty flowers. To me it is <span style="font-size: large;">a very successful marriage between soft <span style="font-size: large;">& hard, colour & neutral<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">, </span></span>and feminine <span style="font-size: large;">& masculine.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">The balance between detail vs void, busy vs quiet, colour <span style="font-size: large;">& white makes this room work. <span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Clustering the focal points and allowin<span style="font-size: large;">g the rest of the room to breathe is a very clever way of creating a visual impact without cluttering or overwhelming the eye.<span style="font-size: large;"> To me there are two main <span style="font-size: large;">'anchors<span style="font-size: large;">' in<span style="font-size: large;"> the room <span style="font-size: large;">- the tablescape and the <span style="font-size: large;">left<span style="font-size: large;"> hand side window decor. Nothing else is nee<span style="font-size: large;">de<span style="font-size: large;">d.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Leaving the <span style="font-size: large;">soothing & clam atmosphere of the dining<span style="font-size: large;"> room one is met by a symphony of impressions through the Christmas<span style="font-size: large;"> tree. A little twisted, uneven and imperfect it creates <span style="font-size: large;">a lovely contrast to the <span style="font-size: large;">balanced <span style="font-size: large;">feel of the pre<span style="font-size: large;">vious room.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hi lovelies! I <span style="font-size: large;">love al<span style="font-size: large;">l</span> the holiday features out there at the moment. Fills me with a sur<span style="font-size: large;">ge of Christmas spirit and inspiration!</span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">This pretty and typically Scandinavian holiday house <span style="font-size: large;">makes me think of famous Swedish painter <a href="http://www.clg.se/start.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444;"><u>Carl Larsson..</u></span></a> but with a <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">lighter and more </span>conte<span style="font-size: large;">m</span>porary twi<span style="font-size: large;">st<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">H<span style="font-size: large;">ello lovelies! </span></span>Popping in <span style="font-size: large;">to share a <span style="font-size: large;">lovely little</span></span> house tour<span style="font-size: large;"> I came across today</span>. The house dates back to the 1860s and is locat<span style="font-size: large;">ed in divine Norway<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- my favourite country on this planet!</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am loving the simplicity of this Christmas decorated hallway. In <span style="font-size: large;">the mi<span style="font-size: large;">dst of the 'holiday craziness' a quiet and minimalist approach like this feels so soothing<span style="font-size: large;">!</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What a dream to have a <span style="font-size: large;">'lounge style kitchen<span style="font-size: large;">' like this one. <span style="font-size: large;">I can just imagine the cozy <span style="font-size: large;">talks and casual <span style="font-size: large;">meals taken <span style="font-size: large;">in these wonderful grey armchairs.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cool grey mixed with near blacks, natural wood and white makes for such a warm and inviting impression<span style="font-size: large;">. I feel like adding a few more candles and a <span style="font-size: large;">comfy <span style="font-size: large;">chaise longue<span style="font-size: large;"></span></span> in the corner<span style="font-size: large;">. Would make a nice reading nook don't you t<span style="font-size: large;">hink?</span>!</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">All I have to say to this last room is *sigh*..! I have a walk-in robe as well<span style="font-size: large;">, but OMG it's no where near this structured <span style="font-size: large;">(or this big for that<span style="font-size: large;"> matter<span style="font-size: large;">..)</span></span></span>. I now feel inspired <span style="font-size: large;">to <span style="font-size: large;">add <span style="font-size: large;">a 'dressingroom<span style="font-size: large;">-</span>mini-make<span style="font-size: large;">-</span>over' to my <span style="font-size: large;">'new year<span style="font-size: large;">'s to-do-<span style="font-size: large;">list'</span></span></span></span></span></span></span>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hej he<span style="font-size: large;">j y'all!<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>Winter ha<span style="font-size: large;">s really struck my little corner of Sweden and everything is wrapped in a <span style="font-size: large;">thick blanket of snow and frost. It is cold, crisp, <span style="font-size: large;">silent and absolutely stunning! <span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">What do you thi<span style="font-size: large;">nk darlings <span style="font-size: large;">- aren't they all just lovely!<span style="font-size: large;">?</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Also, b</span>efore I go.. I came across this <span style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: black;">Christmas DIY</span> <span style="color: black;">p</span></span>roject over at<span style="font-size: large;"> the lovely Swedish blog</span> '<a href="http://heltenkelthosmig.blogspot.se/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444;"><u>Helt Enkelt</u></span></a>'<span style="font-size: large;">.<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>There are always fun <span style="font-size: large;">and crafty inspiration over at Anna<span style="font-size: large;">-Malin's <span style="font-size: large;">- like <a href="http://heltenkelthosmig.blogspot.se/2011/11/inspirerad-och-ett-diy.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444;"><u>this one</u></span></a><span style="font-size: large;">. So head on over<span style="font-size: large;">, y</span>ou will love it there!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Today I came across <span style="font-size: large;">this adorable <span style="font-size: large;">'pipe cleaner reindeer' D.I.<span style="font-size: large;">Y<span style="font-size: large;">. project<span style="font-size: large;"> over at the <i><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/267805/making-figures-reindeer?xsc=eml_crd_2012_12_04&om_rid=Dk6A8R&om_mid=_BQvfPoB8jKBEFb&czone=crafts/craft-of-the-day#" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444;"><u>Martha Stewar</u></span></a></i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/267805/making-figures-reindeer?xsc=eml_crd_2012_12_04&om_rid=Dk6A8R&om_mid=_BQvfPoB8jKBEFb&czone=crafts/craft-of-the-day#" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444;"><u>t website</u></span></a></i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">These<span style="font-size: large;"> happy</span> littl<span style="font-size: large;">e guys cracked me up<span style="font-size: large;"> and</span> I immediately thought they would <span style="font-size: large;">make such <span style="font-size: large;">fun additions to the breakfast table on Christmas Day. What do you think<span style="font-size: large;"> darlings?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Let me start by <span style="font-size: large;">happily announcing that ou<span style="font-size: large;">tside my window<span style="font-size: large;"> is a blanket of snow glistening in perfect starlight<span style="font-size: large;"> and <span style="font-size: large;">a beautiful moon. It is a frosty<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">-15 <span style="font-size: large;">C (5F<span style="font-size: large;">), serene, and breathtakingly beautiful!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today we celebrated the 1st of Advent <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">and the kids and I lit <span style="font-size: large;">the first candle in the row of four that will take us <span style="font-size: large;">up till Christmas Eve. As opposed to the traditional 'advent wreath' <span style="font-size: large;">I lined <span style="font-size: large;">my large <span style="font-size: large;">(and <span style="font-size: large;">very heavy!<span style="font-size: large;">) A<span style="font-size: large;">ffari tub with <span style="font-size: large;">blueberry twigs, white moss, silver acorns, and large candles. <span style="color: #666666;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #999999;">The cats went crazy over it and I had to dust the whole thing in white pepper to keep them off! :)</span></span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tomor<span style="font-size: large;">row I am <span style="font-size: large;">decorating my windows with the first <span style="font-size: large;">few Christmas <span style="font-size: large;">bits <span style="font-size: large;">& bo<span style="font-size: large;">bs<span style="font-size: large;">. Nothing major, as really I prefer to wait another couple of weeks before I unleash my<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> inner elf</span>. <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Though holiday decorating is fun I must say that I pre<span style="font-size: large;">fer it not to <span style="font-size: large;">be too o<span style="font-size: large;">ver the top</span>. <span style="font-size: large;">I like a 'subtle but warm & inviting' dose of holiday cheer,<span style="font-size: large;"> and t<span style="font-size: large;">end to go <span style="font-size: large;">treasure hunting in the forest for things to use amongst <span style="font-size: large;">my collection of old and new decor items. I find that it g<span style="font-size: large;">rounds me in the midst of all the craziness that also comes <span style="font-size: large;">along with Christmas</span><i>.</i></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Whilst I work <span style="font-size: large;">ou<span style="font-size: large;">t just how that approach will manifest i<span style="font-size: large;">tself <span style="font-size: large;">in our home this year</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>, let's enjoy <span style="font-size: large;">th</span>e below <span style="font-size: large;">'Christmas house tour'<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> found via Swedish magazine '<a href="http://tidningenlantliv.se/2012/11/01/stamning-i-skolhuset/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444;"><u><b>Lantliv</b></u></span></a>'. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">You may in fact recognize the home of designer and calligrapher <a href="http://shop.ylvaskarp.se/en/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444;"><u><b>Ylva Skarp</b></u></span></a>, who <span style="font-size: large;">renovated and <span style="font-size: large;">moved into an old school <span style="font-size: large;">from 1901 </span>in her childhood town of Hjortnäs<span style="font-size: large;"> in the co<span style="font-size: large;">unty of Dalarna.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since leaving Stockholm for the quiet of Hjortnäs<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span> </span>Ylva's business has boomed<span style="font-size: large;">, an<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">d <span style="font-size: large;">is quickly making a mark all over the wo<span style="font-size: large;">rld.</span></span></span></span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You may <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">pick up some of her lovely merchandise & artworks at <span style="font-size: large;">her home<span style="font-size: large;">-based bouti<span style="font-size: large;">que or website<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">. And my US friends will be thrilled to know th<span style="font-size: large;">at <span style="font-size: large;">Ylva's works are exclusively repre<span style="font-size: large;">sented by <span style="font-size: large;">one of my favourite </span></span></span></span>cyber stores <span style="color: #444444;"><u><b>Splendid Avenu<span style="font-size: large;">e</span></b></u></span><span style="font-size: large;">. <i>You will </i><span style="font-size: large;"><i>reach <span style="font-size: large;">'retail nirvana' over there!</span></i><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<i>"I seize the day over and over. I am still here and now."</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With th<span style="font-size: large;">e lovely quote and artwork above, I love and leave you for today<span style="font-size: large;">. <span style="font-size: large;">To my Northern friends, do stay warm and snug. And to my Southern darlings, enjoy the Su<span style="font-size: large;">mmery sun!</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Warm hugs to all!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">xx Charlotta</span></div>
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Charlotta Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758013454341639663noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381200168246697724.post-72136502216302132452012-11-25T21:58:00.001+11:002012-11-26T02:53:40.180+11:00Swedish Christmas inspiration..<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hello hello<span style="font-size: large;">! Today I am back with some<span style="font-size: large;"> Swedish Win<span style="font-size: large;">ter decor inspiration. During the <span style="font-size: large;">dark months of t<span style="font-size: large;">he year local peeps<span style="font-size: large;"> tend to go out of their way to <span style="font-size: large;">nu<span style="font-size: large;">rture the<span style="font-size: large;">ir souls<span style="font-size: large;">. It comes through in the food we eat, the way we dress and <span style="font-size: large;">how we decorate the spaces we linger in.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div>
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Potted mini pine trees make for such a cute display!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">The weeks fly past and we approach the homestretch of the year at super zonic speed it seems. Where oh where has time flewn I wonder!?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">I want to apologise for the little time I am able to spend here with you. Without making you feel uncomfortable with too many private details, let's just say that life is kicking up a fair few challenges since a little while back which keeps me beyond stretched. I am laying the foundation for a more solid future and am absolutely certain that 2013 will rock!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">So here we are, just around the corner of one of my favourite holidays of the year - 'Thanksgiving'. If I could choose one holiday that would be adopted into the Swedish calendar of traditions this would be it. I can't think of any more worthwhile and heartfelt celebration than that of gratitude - towards life, the world, our loved ones, and of course also ourselves. I would even include some thoughts of thankfulness for the things and people that aren't so good because it is due to trying times and challenging confrontations that we grow, evolve and learn to appreciate!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Before I sign off for today, I wish to announce the winner of my Swedish give-away. The announcement has been much delayed due to above mentioned 'hickups of life', however <b>it is with great joy I congratulate Tina of the lovely Swedish blog '<a href="http://komma-hem.blogspot.se/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444;"><u>Komma Hem</u></span></a>'! <i>GRATTIS TINA!! Jag <span style="font-size: large;">vidarebefodrar dina detaljer till Pia <span style="font-size: large;">p<span style="font-size: large;">å <a href="http://www.pureskin.se/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444;"><u>pureskin</u></span></a>.</span></span></span></i></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">OK <span style="font-size: large;">lovelies, <span style="font-size: large;">time for me to sign off. And I do so with</span></span> gratitude and thankfulness in my heart towards dear Pia of <a href="http://www.pureskin.se/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444;"><u><b>pureskin</b></u></span></a> for hosting this give-away. I know the lucky winner will just love her pick! <i><b>T<span style="font-size: large;">ACK Pia!</span></b></i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Have a wonderful and happy Thanksgiving!</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Charlotta Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758013454341639663noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381200168246697724.post-16284267246289943342012-09-19T06:11:00.000+10:002012-09-29T01:11:44.296+10:00Pure give-away..<div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Hello everyone! I am not quite grasping that we are already in full Autumn up here in Sweden..!?! It feels like a mere blink since we were all blogging away about the approach of Summer, and yet here we are now lighting candles, draping ourselves and our homes in layers of comfort and warmth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have had such a gorgeous Summer. The 'mini inspirations' were off school since early June till late August which meant we were able to enjoy a lot of fun filled quality time together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Typically we spent a lot of time outdoors, in fact Scandinavians almost 'move outside' in the warmer months of Summer. Well not literally of course, but we tend to spend as much time as possible under the blue sky, and we simply love the ability to do so. We need it you see, because come September the sun starts its journey further and further away from the top of the world and we are no longer able to absorb our daily dose of vitamin-D!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add to this the fact that for the most part of the year we dress in layers of warm clothes to withstand the weather and cooler temperatures. Any opportunity (well almost.. ha!) to shed those layers and stretch bare limbs towards the nutritious rays of the sun is treasured deeply in our Nordic hearts!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But here we are in Autumn now, our faces slowly loosing that healthy & sun-kissed glow of Summer. I find that by the time the swimsuits give way to scarves and cozy layers, my skin & hair are in dire need of some TLC. In fact to me Autumn is all about nurturing & replenishing, and I tend to restock my bathroom cabinet with some good quality products that aim to do just that.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The skin is our largest organ and it absorbs everything we put on it - detergent, soap, perfume, make-up, lotions and potions. It all goes straight into our bodies. Chemicals, toxic waste and harmful content that unfortunately is highly present in most personal hygiene products enter our blood stream, our internal organs and cause damage.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">As such, I am a huge believer in certified organic and biodynamic produce (<i>see my recent 'detox series'</i>) and <b>today I am thrilled to offer my Swedish readers a wonderful give-away which is hosted by </b>'<a href="http://www.pureskin.se/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444;"><u><b>pureskin</b></u></span></a>'.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I came across '<span style="color: #444444;"><b>pureskin</b></span>' through a friend of mine, and since using their products I am totally hooked! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Not only are they 100% Eco Cert, which means that most of their lotions and potions are so pure & natural you can actually eat them! Actually 'eat them' is exactly what your skin and hair will do. They will feed off the nutritional content with - in my mind - unbeatable results. To me '<span style="color: #444444;"><u><b>pureskin</b></u></span>' is pure skin food!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I haven't tried all the items in their collection but I am a happy and loyal user of their '<a href="http://www.pureskin.se/index.php?cPath=22" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444;"><u><b>Face Care Eco</b></u></span></a>' (both night and day creams), '<a href="http://www.pureskin.se/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=134" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444;"><u><b>100% Face Serum</b></u></span></a>' (a must for Winter!) and '<a href="http://www.pureskin.se/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=113" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444;"><u><b>100% Eco Cert lip balm</b></u></span></a>'. I wash my kids' hair in their <a href="http://www.pureskin.se/product_info.php?cPath=31&products_id=82" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444;"><u><b>shampoo</b></u></span></a>, and I have also used the '<a href="http://www.pureskin.se/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=106" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444;"><u><b>Special Care Cream</b></u></span></a>' for dry little knees, elbows, and behinds.<span style="color: #444444;"><u><b> </b></u></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.pureskin.se/ompureskin.php" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444;"><u><b>Pia</b></u></span></a>, the founder is a generous & kind soul with a broad and impressive background in chemistry, biology, immunology, mineralogie and a lot more. But, with sincere modesty, she dismisses all of that as unimportant, and prefers to highlight her passion and determination to deliver the best and purest products on the market!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">She makes all products in her private lab. Small, exclusive batches of natural & 100% certified organic goodness that has a healthy impact on the body as well as on nature!</span><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">An added reason to love both Pia and pureskin is that 5% of all sales go towards helping children and women in Tanzania, through the '<a href="http://www.yatima.se/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444;"><u><b>Yatima - heart to heart</b></u></span></a>' foundation. <span style="color: #a64d79;"><b>Thank you Pia! xx</b></span></span></i><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Pia has generously offered one lucky winner to pick one 'pureskin' product of their choice, and this is how you enter;</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>1.</b> Leave a comment on Space for Inspiration motivating your choice of product.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Please include your name, email and residental city in Sweden.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2.</b> Like '<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pureskin/184594211567211?ref=ts" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444;"><u><b>pureskin' on Facebook</b></u></span></a>, and leave a second entry here on Space for Inspiration.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>3.</b> Become, or confirm that you already are, a <strike>'Follower'</strike> 'Friend' of Space for Inspiration by leaving a comment with your 'alias' as shown in my left hand side column.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>4.</b> Share this give-away on your own Facebook page, and leave a third comment here on Space for Inspiration. Please include a link to your Facebook page.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>5.</b> Blog this give-away and include live links to 'pureskin' and Space For Inspiration. Leave a link and comment to your post here as well. </span><br />
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Charlotta Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758013454341639663noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381200168246697724.post-55183238734762623432012-09-06T03:35:00.000+10:002012-09-17T20:49:41.353+10:00By Invitation Only: Cycles..<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hi darlings! Today I am popping in to participate in the 'By Invitation Only' postings, and to celebrate that this diverse and talented group of global bloggers celebrate it's 1 year anniversary!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Every month we are given a theme upon which we base our posts, and this month it's 'Cycles'.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">My regular readers will know that I have spent the large part of my life living in several countries around the world. An adventurous, driven, and curious soul, this nomadic life suited me to a tee. I studied, worked and lived in six amazing (and very diverse!) countries. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Life was marvelous yet as the years ticked by I found myself missing a very fundamental aspect of Swedish life, namely the closeness to nature and the cycles of the seasons. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was fortunate enough to be able to pop hoe to Sweden several times a year but somehow my visits never seemed long enough (despite spanning up to 8 weeks at times!). Increasingly I found myself wanting to be part of 'what was about to happen next' in terms of the seasonal changes. I wanted to see Summer mature into Autumn, and to smell the garden as the apples ripened on the trees. I missed not being able to hear the icicles 'drip - drip - drip' away in the early Spring. I wanted to be part of the transition, and so longed to be able to live it to the full.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">The <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">very distinct seasons here in the Far North bring with them a tangible transformation of the way we go about life. Everything changes; from the food we eat, the way we dress, how we socialize, the decor of our homes, our daily routines, and even our working habits. Each season has a distinct flavour and meditative state which is closely interlaced with the cycles and expressions of nature.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">The quiet meditative state of our Scandinavian Winters brings with it a sense of inner peace and hibernation, which in turn is broken by the surge of energy released as the sun slowly melts the snow away in Spring.</span></span></span></span><br />
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Charlotta Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758013454341639663noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381200168246697724.post-7915468717018900642012-08-02T05:05:00.002+10:002013-11-22T05:54:52.119+11:00Summer holidays..<div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know it has been very long since I did my last post and I apologize for my infrequency. Life is good, busy and full of Summery treats.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have three more weeks before school starts again here in Sweden and I will continue to spend time away from my computer however wanted to pop in and say 'hi' and also share some wonderful pictures I found in the latest number of '<b style="color: black;"><i>Est Magazine</i></b>'.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">OK my darlings, on that heavenly note I am off. I will be back towards the end of the month with a fantastic give-away by a local organic skin company <i>(<b style="color: black;">Pure Skin</b>)</i> and some snapshots from our very own Summer adventures.</span></span></div>
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Charlotta Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758013454341639663noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381200168246697724.post-45898975130679503362012-07-04T07:08:00.004+10:002012-07-04T07:12:11.786+10:00Amazing Amsterdam..<div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Darlings, I am head over heels in love with Amsterdam!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As you know, I recently spent a magic four days there and I fell utterly & deeply for the city, the people, and most of all my wonderful hostess <a href="http://www.mariskameijers.com/" target="_blank"><b style="color: black;">Mariska Meijers</b></a>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I left Sweden having never met Mariska, but returned feeling as if I had known her for years! This girl is beyond generous, warm and kind! She opened up her home, her life, and her schedule for me, and made me feel so welcome and at home. Thanks to her and her super sweet friends (<i>extended thanks to Herb, Lise, and Joost! x</i>) I got to experience Amsterdam in a true and genuine way!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Spending these four days with Mariska not only gave me a much needed break, but also released a rush of energy and creative flow. </span><span style="font-size: large;">In fact, I am still smiling! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> <i>Fell in love with the orange shutters of this old warehouse building!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To me, every city in the world lends itself towards a particular way of getting around.. Paris to me is
all about walking, Rome in my mind is best seen from the back of a scooter, in
London I prefer the bus, and Amsterdam is to be explored by bicycle. So
that's what I did! Mariska had organized for me to borrow a bike and I
loved peddling my way around town. The freedom and flexibility that
comes with riding a bike definitely adds a certain flavour to the city. People
seem very relaxed, spontaneous, and easy going!</span><br />
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morning seeing corporate suits, parents with children, students,
grandmothers, and tourists alike zoom past on their bikes. What a
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<span style="font-size: large;">I cycled the charming cobble stoned streets and avenues of the city, and snapped hundreds (!) of pictures of what seemed to be an endless stream of absolute eye candy. A never ending parade of bridges crossing wonderful canals that were fringed by stunning architecture and quirky house boats. The city has a tangible warmth and character that went straight to my heart. It is unique, charming and so full of personality and creative expression.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>And the stunning 'Amsel Hotel'.. where the famous, fortunate and fabulous stay! :)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We passed the cutest river houses, charming bridges, historical sites, grand hotels, funky house boats, wonderful public sites and buildings. My camera snapped away and I loved every moment of this very special guided tour!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> <i>The stunning 'Scheepsvart Museum'. I just love this building!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>Loving the tiger painting and Mariska's fab sense of colour!</i></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">Black walls show off art just as well as white ones. Sometimes better!</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>Lovely form pressed trays in all shapes and sizes. I bought a large one for myself! :)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>This tray now lives with me and receives lots of comments and admiration from my friends!!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Housed in a 17th century canal house the shop feels authentic, confident, and true to the area. It has an air of chicness, edge and tangible happy energy all bouncing off the walls. Natural light floods through the large windows onto Mariska's wonderfully unique artworks and merchandise. In a corner, on a large easel is a half-finished piece of art, and everywhere there are vases with flowers from the near-by flower market ('Bloemenmarkt'). </span></div>
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<i> <span style="font-size: small;">Mariska's 'work in progress corner'!</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The shop has heart, and it beats in total harmony with the city and Mariska herself. I can genuinely say that the art and the artist are one - everything about it feels genuine and real. And that is perhaps what I love the most about this girl - she is 100% true to herself and the life she leads. That is a rare thing to come by these days and something that I admire greatly!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once again thank you Marsiska for my wonderful Amsterdam adventure. It was one of my favourite trips ever! xx</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Before I go I want to wish all my American friends a happy 4th of July for tomorrow!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">xx Charlotta</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>All photos by Charlotta Ward</i></span></span></div>
</div>Charlotta Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758013454341639663noreply@blogger.com25