Tag: Scandinavian
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Vintage Christmas Aestehtic
If I could describe our Christmas decoration aesthetic, I would say it’s a mix of Little Women meets Scandinavia. Think rustic ornaments, antique teacups, candlelit lanterns, knitted stockings, and orange slices dangling on a lit tree. The Scandinavian aspect is the simplicity of it all. Think little white houses, wooden figurines, cedar branches and embroidered…
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A Day at Vettä Nordic Spa
When we heard there would be a new Finnish spa opening up just two hours north of the city, me and my Finnish husband’s curiosity peaked. Our life is certainly not void of a good Finnish spa; my in-laws have a fantastic sauna in their home, and we indulge in a good sweat session every…
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Easter Brunch
We hosted family brunch for Easter this year, and it was so nice to be able to do that again. I hadn’t exercised that part of my brain in so long (since planning our wedding!) so it felt nice to plan a menu and put together a table setting. If you’re well-acquainted with my blog,…
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Christmas Hygge
Hygge: a cozy quality that makes a person feel content and comfortable. Pronounced: hue-guh Origin: Danish For a second year in a row, Christmas doesn’t really feel like Christmas. With the pandemic still dragging on, gatherings with loved ones are not encouraged, morale is low and feelings of pandemic fatigue are still very much a…