my scandinavian home: Where the Sea Meets Home: A Swedish Coastal Escape
It’s Friday! And if there’s a day for dreaming, this has to be it. Long-time readers will know my biggest dream is to one day live in a little cottage…
Stay in This Lovely Liseleje Cottage by the Sea
I often get emails asking for tips on places to visit and where to stay in Scandinavia — and I’m always happy to help! As you might have noticed, I…
Sun, Sea & Summer Pause
A little postcard from our Swedish holiday (sadly, this isn’t our window – but we are having a wonderful time with plenty of dips in the sea!) – just popping…
A Cosy Swedish Cottage with Stunning Sea Views
Happy Friday, friends! Got any fun plans for the weekend? I can’t help but think the owners of this charming Swedish cottage by the sea won’t be venturing far. Why…
A Cosy Swedish Cottage by the Sea
*This post contains a mention of my book / promotion of my own work. Hands up who has always dreamed of living in a little cottage by the sea? Surely…
A Traditional Swedish Cottage by the Sea with a Splash of Colour
A few summers ago, my family and I had the pleasure of visiting Saltsjöbad, a beautiful area in the Stockholm archipelago. I was bowled over by the nature, but also…
A Dreamy Swedish Summer Cabin by the Sea in the Karlskrona Archipelagos
Happy 1st July! it’s officially the month many Scandinavians head off for their great summer staycation! Vacation time is serious business here – with most taking at least three weeks…
Scorpios Bodrum overlooks the Aegean Sea from every angle
Mykonos beach club Scorpios is opening a second location in Bodrum, Turkey, where a team of architects and designers has created a series of stone bungalows and a wellness “temple”…
Maria’s House By The Sea on Sweden’s Breathtaking High Coast
This summer, my eldest daughter Liv is swimming in the Swedish nationals. She has worked so hard to qualify (mornings before school and all) so there’s no way we’re going…
An Artist’s Cottage, Atelier and Gallery by the Sea in Cornwall
Usually we go to visit family in England at Easter, but this time sadly we didn’t have the time. Often when we go, we pay a trip to Cornwall in…