Time for a girls' getaway! I'm signing off now because in the morning I'm heading up to Stockholm to meet up with Danielle, who is flying there to meet me for holiday. We've both wanted to see Stockholm for many years now, so it's exciting that the time has finally arrived and that we'll be taking in the sights together, with Emma and a few other friends as our trusty guides. (Psst: Emma wrote a terrific guide to Stockholm if you'd like to see some of things we plan to do while there.) I can't wait to finally meet Emma!

I'll be away from the blog until Wednesday, October 10, so please feel free to browse through the archives and some of my favorite blogs in the left column while I'm away. And when I'm back, I'll share with you all the highlights from our little adventure in Sweden, from the stores to hotel photos, and a 'best of' round up from the Hem design show. I'll see you back here on Wednesday, October 10th! - xo Holly

(Image: Rob Schoenbaum for the NYTimes)