Stockholm Scoop!
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)