Month: July 2022

What does your favorite birthday look like?How do you want to celebrate your special day? Over the last couple of months I have been on the lookout for fun gifts to give to myself. Items I know I will relish. Being into vintage stuff I love visiting thrift stores looking for things that delight me.… Continue reading Vintage Boardgames, a Name Necklace and Fun Times Planning an Upcoming Birthday

If the Month of July was a meal what would you want it to consist of? How would you food wise celebrate the Month of July? To me, a favorite procedure this time of year, as dinner time approaches, is to go out into the garden with a bowl in my hand, and harvest homegrown… Continue reading Cherries and Nectarines and Days by the Pool – The Bounty of the Month of July

Dad was generally a happy man. I believe he was happy because he filled himself with conscious, happy thoughts. I’ve heard it said that “sometimes love isn’t enough”. Well, that depends on one’s definition of love. My father made a world of love: love for people, love of learning, love of nature, love of country,… Continue reading Cary Grant and the Art of Being a Loving Father

What does your dream home look like? What ingredients make out the perfect place for you? What do you want your home to provide you with? How do you want it make you feel? Sheltered and nurtured? Inspired? Fulfilled? I’m intrigued by architecture and interior design. I can spend hours looking into ideas that inspire… Continue reading Living the Dream – My Favorite Home

This 320 Electrolux Vacuum Cleaner stirs nostalgic memories in many. It was a frequent model used in Swedish homes in the 1970s. Not only a delightful beauty, the quality is high end too. Mine works like new. Back in the days it was frequently sold by door-to-door salesmen and was quite a financial investment. The… Continue reading Vintage Electrolux Vacuum Cleaner – Housekeeping in Style

I am huge fan of vintage household appliances. I appreciate beautiful design. Hugin is the name of a Swedish manufacturer that has created great household goods. This is a Hugin portable hair dryer. An electric mobile hair dryer. What a beauty. And yes, it works like a charm. Amazing. The hair dryer features a hood,… Continue reading Portable Hair Dryer and Other Must Have Items: Hugin – Swedish Manufacturer of Household Appliances

Are you on the lookout for a jigsaw puzzle to spend some relaxing moments of your Summer on? I love the idea of creating art that celebrates life. Here are some stunning jigsaw puzzles illustrated by artists, who definitely celebrate the deliciousness of being alive. Of being in the present moment. You know the John… Continue reading Stunning Jigsaw Puzzles for the Summer – Creating Art that Celebrates Life