Tag: nordic countryside
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July Countryside Style
Daily sauna and ale swimming which is my favourite activity at our summer house. We picked wildflowers from the meadows, made flower crowns and enjoyed the beauty of Finnish summer. It was the first time we took our sweet little 8 month old boy to our summer place. The weather was magical and we enjoyed…
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Lilac Flower Crown
A traditional homemade lilac wreath for the longest day of the year. Lilacs do not last very long before they while, but I love the little joy it gives for the evening. You can find a reel about me making it on my instagram in case you are interest. Have a lovely Midsummer this weekend…
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A few days at the countryside in September
You could tell there was a difference in the air even though we were at the countryside about 3.5 weeks ago. The air is colder, most of the remaining wildflowers have been washed away with rain or heavy wind and evenings are darker. Some leaves have slowly changed into rusty tones and the sun sets…
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Roasted Pumpkin Toast & Sunflower Fields
Sunflowers are the last flower to bloom as summer slowly comes to end. The beautiful golden hues spread across the fields giving us the last splash of color, before autumn takes over. The sun was setting beautifully when we visited the fields and picked a few stems to take back home with us. Pumpkin season…
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Favourite Summer moments at the countryside
Morning tea or coffee moments during sunrise Seasonal food by the pier, while dipping in the water for a cooling swim- I love salmon soup with the sound of the splashing water Dressing the table and dining al fresco Picking wild flowers and being inspired by linen dresses and nature around us Watching Siena explore…
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Nordic Summer Salad & Salmon Mousse toast
Vendace (muikku in Finnish) or also known as the European cisco, is a freshwater whitefish that is found in Northern European lakes, such as in Finland, Sweden, Russia, Latvia and some lakes in Norway. It is a small fish, almost sardine-like that is commonly fried or smoked when eaten. The roe of Vendace is a…
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Apricot Cream cheese Toast
‘Apricot toast on a bed of grass’ As the summer season comes to an end, the waves at our summer house start to get stronger with the breeze of a gentle autumn wind. The weather however, is still warm enough to enjoy breakfast outside and those little chills are warmed up by some piping hot…
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Autumn Sauna & Apple pie
The end of August brings apple season as summer slowly begins coming to an end. The heatwaves have ended and it’s been raining exceptionally much for August and it feels like autumn is slowly making its way into the horizon. The air feels a tad crisper in the morning and at 9pm, the sky gets…
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Summer Watermelon Salad
Sometimes the most quick and simple salads are the most rewarding in flavor. This simple summer salad has no lettuce, while the base is base from fresh watermelon and rich feta cheese. It is perfect on hot days and gives you enough salt that you crave for during the heat. We made this dish…
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Wild flowers & A peace of mind
Just be silent and listen… So many of us are overwhelmed with anxiety and worry. Sometimes we just need to sit still and listen, remember what is important in life. Maybe because being in nature is such a big part of Finnish people’s lives, as we are taught this already at a young age, it…