Summerween occurs in the summertime when the hottest days make us long for crisp autumn weather. We see it as a spooky stress free Halloween. So, how do you celebrate this “fake holiday” in the best possible way? With “fake holiday” we mean holidays that are not official ones, more fun and made up, such …
Building a vintage summer wardrobe that is sustainable for many years to come. Making fashion more mindful. Hello dearies! We are ever taking strides to make our charming life more mindful and sustainable. We’ve made some progress to be more green at the cottage: but when it comes to our wardrobe we realized that it …
Once upon a summertime in Sweden… June and strawberries are synonymous in Swedish culture. It feels like a miracle that there is such scrumptious ruby fruits growing from the earth after such a long winter and sometimes very cold springtime. Perhaps that’s why they taste that much more delightful after so much anticipation. Native Americans …
Dear Friends I just want to take the opportunity to write a couple of lines, telling you about our summer visit to Sweden. This time it will come out as a postcard to you since postcards are something both me and Lindsay enjoy, and if you belong to the group who not usually get a …
Dear Bygone Gals, Folk style is something that truly sets my heart a light! I was so happy to put together several vintage style outfits inspired by traditional nordic style. What better backdrop could that be then in Sweden? Come along with me to some charming locations on our trip this summer: LOOK ONE | …
Dear friends, what makes you in the summer mood? Road trips, seaside vacations, pie contests, and the countryside are what we crave in both film and real life! These summer flicks are *mostly* family friendly with a few romantic comedies thrown in for good measure all located in charming places! We may not have children …
Once upon a summer solstice in Sweden… It is not a myth that the charming sun is in love with the most handsome guy on the sky, the moon! It is all a true story who involves not only happiness but also a real dose of sadness. If you ever noticed that some raindrops feel …
