Hello dearies! Did you know that the largest privately owned house in the United States is located in the mountains of North Carolina? The Biltmore is a mansion built for George Washington Vanderbilt II between 1889-1895 and is still owned by the descendants of one of America’s richest families, the Vanderbilt’s. I was fortunate to …
In the words of The Brothers Grimm, let me tell you a tale of 2 kindred spirits whose friendship quite resembles that of a fairy tale sisterhood… “There was once a poor widow who lived in a lonely cottage. In front of the cottage was a garden wherein stood two rose trees, one of which …
Have you ever seen one of those tiny libraries, no bigger than a doll house? They are popping up everywhere nowadays. You take one book, and leave one book, they are truly fascinating concept of sharing literature. We have seen them in my home-country, Sweden, as well as here and there in America on our …
During a beautiful Sunday in March, we direct our steps to the “Hudson River Museum”; a fascinating place that brings together art, science, and history in Yonkers. It is not only located next to the beautiful Hudson River, but also a connects to a stunning old Victorian mansion from 1877, called “Glenview.” Among the charming …
Most of us like to have birthdays, but we don’t like to become older. If I told you there is a Swedish way to take the stress out of it, and just enjoy the celebration part, wouldn’t that sound like a dream? This is a phenomenon that has been going on in many European countries …
May we introduce you to, Eeva Nikunen, a very talented Finnish fairytale artist. We had the great pleasure of meeting her in real life, after being online friends for many years. A chilly January day we drove to Long Island, NY to see her solo art show at The Haven Gallery in Northport. The gallery …
“Once, in the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible spring. And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger – something better, pushing right back.” Albert Camus from “The Stranger” 1942 Hello dearies! Do you ever …
Sometimes when you lose your way in the fog, you end up in a beautiful place! Don’t be afraid of getting lost! -Mehmet Murat Ildan Dearies, do you ever experience brain fog? Where you feel lacking in energy, have little motivation, and your thoughts feel clouded? Our fast paced society is so overloaded with distractions, …
This fairy tale says, “Do you wish to have the curse reversed? You’ll need a certain potion first…” You’ll need: “The cow as white as milk, the hair as yellow as corn, the cape as red as blood, the slipper as pure as gold.” Hello dearies! OHMYGOODNESS!!! Jonas & I are beyond thrilled to at …
Most of us have at least once in our life time experienced the combo of hot cocoa indoors and a brewing winter storm outdoors. It is something soothing, comforting, and very selfcaring about it if you ask me. It makes you almost excited and happy when the storm is on its way. A perfect valid …
Once upon a springtime in Georgia… Jonas & I volunteered at a historic farm/wedding venue called Mountain Laurel Farm through the Workaway program which was a life changing experience for us! After almost being homeless we were so blessed to stay and volunteer in the Blue Ridge Mountains for 2 months in the spring of 2016! …
“The Storyteller’s Cottage” is a fascinating place in many ways. It is a quaint Victorian house in the very charming town of Simsbury, CT. This is a paradise for book lovers of all ages since they host events and workshops of a wide variety. You can lock yourself inside one of their mystery/escape rooms and …
