Category Archives: Sweden

SWEDISH CHRISTMAS IN NY

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Johanna Björk

Today, I celebrated a Swedish Christmas with my family, in New York. We woke up at the crack of dawn and my mom made porridge, like she always does on Christmas morning. Nobody really likes it, but it is tradition, … Continue reading →

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KÅNKEN

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Johanna Björk

I have wanted one of these Kånken backpacks from Fjällräven for so long. Think I remember having a green or red one of these as a kid, most children growing up in Sweden in the 80s probably did, but I … Continue reading →

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A DAY IN SWEDEN

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Johanna Björk

I woke up, got dressed and walked outside, headed toward my grandparents’ house. The ground was just dusted with snow, grass showing through. I was treated to a nice fika, with some almond cake and a saffron bread. It started … Continue reading →

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THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH… STALLIONS

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Johanna Björk

Noomi Rapace, the actress who plays Lisbeth Salander in the films based on Stieg Larsson’s novels, in a fashion film produced by Swedish magazine Bon. Rapace is wearing Thomas Tait in the film, directed by Max Vitali och Nils Ljunggren … Continue reading →

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WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Johanna Björk

Tiny snowflakes were falling off the trees, dancing in the breeze, glistening in the sunlight. The temperature one degree below freezing — a perfect winter day. /// hat, 10 years old from H&M / coat, H&M / jeans, Habitual / … Continue reading →

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