Summer, Strawberries and whipped cream are a dream together. It can be enjoyed as is, or why not make it into this very luxury but super easy “Swedish Strawberry Cake”? The best part is that you don’t need to be a pastry chef to manage to do this cake. It is so easy, and only …
We learned a lot of new fun facts about the beloved author of “The Secret Garden”, Frances Hodgson Burnett, after having an exclusive conversation with her Great-Great-Grand-Daughter, Keri Wilt. Things that you might not know about Frances Hodgson Burnett! – She was born a storyteller and told her classmates’ chapters of her stories during recesses. …
Did you watch “Anne of Green Gables” growing up? You will be happy to know that Sullivan has made it possible for you to once again enjoy all the nostalgic period dramas as you remember them. Let’s meet at GazeboTV, the streaming service that is here to stay. After Netflix’s success and unfortunate cancellation of …
Hello dearies! Lately, I’ve found myself drawn to create classic book-inspired outfits; of course, with my own vintage twist applied. You may be familiar with the concept of “Disneybounding” which would fit most “Alice in Wonderland” outfits of today. However, If you are more drawn to the stories than cartoons, you can still enjoy this …
Spring-time is the season of flowers. It is a wonderful sight when purple patches of sweet little violets appear. What is even more wonderful is that you can bring them into your kitchen by making these lovely old-fashioned Violet Shortbread Cookies in this charming recipe. Violet shortbread cookies are a new spring favorite. The result …
Dear Friends, if you loved “Mary Poppins Returns” as much as we did, we hope you’ll enjoy our vintage Disneybound and silent movie called “The Kite”. Our silent movie is inspired by the song “There’s Nowhere To Go But UP!” that was one of many lovely soundtracks from the movie. We thought we’d share some …
Dear Friends, We’re excited to announce a new endeavor and invite you to join the Sleepy Hollow Book Club. We hope this will be a creative space for book lovers, writers, and storytellers. It was quite serendipitous to launch the club on the bicentennial of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” first published in the “The …
Hello dearies! Have you ever dreamed of a life-changing studying experience overseas? This is how my experience living abroad was. An adventure of going off to another country you aren’t familiar with their culture or maybe even the language? Well, 10 years ago I went on such an adventure and it changed my life forever. …
Dear Friends, every time you feel like having something extra for your fika-time, the most rewarding thing to do is to bake it yourself. Baking should not be hard and complicated, it should be fun and boost your self-confidence, like this delightful Swedish Sponge Cake. At first glance, it might seem like a plain boring …
Hello dearies! Are you an Outlander fan? I adore the sweeping scenes of the misty moors in the Highlands and vintage styled tartan. Through my Scottish heritage, I have always found myself drawn to wearing tartan in March, when the world is stuck in limbo between winter and spring. The earth is a muddy brown …
Dear Friends, we’re so happy to announce that WE’RE WRITING A BOOK!!! Now that our “secret project” is out there we’re still going to keep it secret in a way but there are some ways of how you can support us and get exclusive content. We’re keeping our experience of writing a book still a …
What is the hygge lifestyle? “Hygge” is a Scandinavian lifestyle that can be described as a cozy self-care kick towards a more simple living lifestyle. What is the hygge lifestyle? If we ask visitdenmark.com they say: “Hygge is a tricky word to define, it’s a feeling, an experience, a sensation. It means creating a warm …
