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Flädersaft - Make Your Own Elderflower Cordial for Midsummer
June 16, 2024
This is a popular tradition all over the world, I know, but it's massive here in Sweden, so thought it was perfect for this 'Swedish Anecdotes'...
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The Tradition of Saunas (Bastu) in Sweden
May 21, 2024
Right in the heart of Swedish culture is a tradition that feels as old as Sweden itself: the sauna, called Bastu in Swedish (The word Bastu = Ba...
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Fika: The Swedish Art of Coffee Breaks
May 3, 2024
All over Sweden, from the bustling streets of Stockholm to the tranquil lakes, forests, fields and hills of the Swedish countryside, there exist...
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The History of the Swedish Tradition of Valborg
April 26, 2024
Valborg, also known as Walpurgis Night, is a celebrated tradition in Sweden, marking the arrival of spring and the end of the cold, dark winter mo...
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How to make a crocheted Granny Square
April 25, 2024
These are so popular right now, the reason being, once you learn how to make one, you can repeat this and then puzzle them together to make literal...
- Christmas DIY gifts
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The Swedish Philosophy of 'Lagom': A little balance can go a long way!
April 18, 2024
'Lagom' teaches us to appreciate the beauty of moderation and simplicity in a world that often pushes us towards excess. Have you ever heard a...
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10 Scandi Home Style Tips - Curating a home that you'll love.
April 11, 2024
Creating a Scandinavian-inspired home is all about simplicity, functionality, and coziness. You'll have heard the word 'Hygge' no doubt - the d...
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Why are so many houses in Sweden red and white?
April 3, 2024
In the idyllic countryside of Sweden, surrounded by pine forests and sparkling lakes, you can't help but notice a common thread among the charm...
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Get Your Last Minute Gifts on Etsy For Christmas!
December 12, 2023
Have you left it to the last minute again? like me? I plan, every single year, to get my s--t together and buy early, but every single year the 'l...
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Welcome to the world, Ace of Wands!
April 24, 2023
I've got something super exciting to announce! I'm launching a new brand (under the EKA umbrella) that will be the home of new patterns and kits. ...
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Daffodils - rebirth and new beginnings
March 27, 2023
It's time to celebrate the official start of SPRING! (woohoo!) CHECK OUT THE NEW DAFFODIL PATTERN . Let's talk about daffodils! These bright a...
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10 Great Mother's Day Gift Ideas for 2023
March 10, 2023
Writing this on International Women's Day, I'm reminded how much we have all of the generations of mothers to thank for the world we live in today...
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