I hope you’re prepared to travel this week, because I’m back from Stockholm and ready to give you the full scoop. So if you’ve ever wanted to travel there, this will be your virtual vacation. I can’t wait to share the ‘best of’ highlights from this delightful travel destination. You’re in for a treat this week!
But first, a big thank you for your patience while I’ve been away. I think all bloggers battle with taking time away from their blogs and although I was only out for 3 days, it feels like eternity! But no worries, I’m back in full swing now!
Ah Stockholm. What a terrific time away and certainly one of the most inspirational — everything is super stylish, from fashion to interiors, and the people are friendly and helpful, streets are clean, food is amazing, magazines and books are filled with color and character, I’ll have great memories of this city for the rest of my life. What I appreciated the most is that despite ‘having it all’, the people are the most laid back and unpretentious in the world despite how they hold the key to so much beauty, talent and style. There’s no “too cool for school” vibe like I sometimes feel back home in America in certain areas, where you almost think you aren’t good enough to run with certain crowds. I’m sure some of you know exactly what I mean. It was just so nice to land in a place where I instantly felt accepted and welcomed by the people, but that I in turn felt an attachment to – like I could live in Stockholm because I had the feeling that living there could work. It’s not a feeling I have too often.
Stockholm is welcoming, open minded, confident, modern, vibrant, and if you love design and food (as I assume you must), you have to visit at least once in your lifetime. It takes a lot for a city to impress me these days, due to my own age and experience I guess, but wow – it’s a fascinating, beautiful spot that I can’t wait to share with you.
Oh, and if you like the horse from the first image above, he’s also from Cosas, a gorgeous Swedish online store that I was able to shop from in person at their booth at the Hem ’07 show. I love his little wool saddle. :)
…Back soon!
(image by holly becker for decor8)
October 10th, 2007 at 2:37 pm
Can’t wait to see everything you saw. I miss going to Stockholm (I’m from Helsinki originally and used to take the big ferry to Stockholm). I sure hope you saw Gamla Stad!! You must have! Or you have to go back and see it. :)
October 10th, 2007 at 3:22 pm
How fantastic. I can’t wait to hear more about your trip. I haven’t been for a long time and often have pangs to visit. You’re spot on with the comfortable atmosphere, it is such a welcoming place.
October 10th, 2007 at 4:54 pm
So funny…I have both those postcards in your first picture :)
October 10th, 2007 at 8:54 pm
oh my goodness! You were only away for three days!? It seems like at least a week. :) Glad you enjoyed yourself!
October 10th, 2007 at 9:27 pm
I’m glad to hear you had a great stay in stockholm! It was so nice meeting you! I felt really inspired about reading about what you’ve seen here. I Think I have to visit some of the shops this weekend…
October 11th, 2007 at 2:01 pm
I am so jealous!! I adore Sweden and Stockholm. Was there february in the snow, its an even more stunning city at that time of year. Hope to go back next feb and will be visiting the shops you mentioned. My husband has to drag me out of Ahlens fabric department, you were so restrained not spending to the max in there! Now you made my next visit even more urgent!!
October 11th, 2007 at 6:55 pm
I’m ready to travel and I’m devouring every single word, as this part of the world is “it” for me. On to the next chapter in the series! A great introduction. Oh, the too cool for school thing? I call it a maturity, and it’s present in everyone, even very young 20 somethings and younger. What a pleasure to see it.