postcards from the north

Hello :) Well, you asked for pictures of Sweden so here they are - they're just tiny is all. The internet here isn't very reliable and I don't have much time so I spent a minute trying to convert my photos into a smaller size and this is how they turned out. Oh well. See them as little postcards from up north, sent just for you. :) There is no snow here, just frost covering everything.

My parents' house. We moved here when I was 5.

My mum's beetle. :)

From the backyard. The nearest house is called 'little-cottage', used mainly for storage these days, but it could be a guest room.

I like all the lanterns, lights and decorations my mum displays everywhere.

The dock is just beyond the limits of the backyard. The bay isn't completely covered by ice yet, but in our little inlet it is, so all the boats are out of the water.

That Roman looking building is the water tower.

The view from the living room. The trees you see beyond the water is an island and beyond that island is a whole network of islands - the archipelago.

The living room, which is upstairs.

My old room, which is downstairs. It's got curtains and rugs now, I used to have it bare. I get to sleep in here now, but normally it's my oldest younger brother's room as he visits my parents more often than I do. This Christmas he's spending with his girlfriend's family.

Today we went Christmas tree hunting in the woods. Scrambling over blueberry shrubs and ducking under silver birches. My youngest brother found the prettiest one that we ended up taking home. It was perched higher than the rest, on a rocky hillside.

I was so happy to get comments from some new people these last couple of days - thank you! I want to reply and check out your blogs as soon as I get a little time to myself - just wanted to say hello and thanks :)

I'm also behind with commenting in several places and I miss you lot. I've been toasting in front of the fire writing this. Hope you are getting some time to sit down in a warm cozy place with a hot drink - wishing you peace and a moment to yourselves in any case.

Comments

[PixieDust]

Thank you for the beautiful postcards! What lovely views, and comfy home... glad to see you are enjoying your Christmas.

:-)

(((HUGS))),
Love,
Me

[degan]

oh your photos are so enchanting! i hope you have a very merry christmas. thanks for sharing.

[kristen]

i love your photos, thank you. merry christmas to you and yours. xo

[chocolate covered musings]

WOW, WOW, WOW!
Stunning photographs.
Thanks for participating in December Views, it means I've found your blog.
Happy holidays to you.

[joan]

Thank you so very much for sending postcards from Sweden :)

It was like taking a virtual vacation on a day when I needed it most...
and your home is just beautiful.

Hugs to you and your mum too.
Have a glorious visit!
(((xoxoxo)))

[Angie]

It looks like that's a beautiful area, thanks for sharing! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas :-)

[maddie]

Caroline! Your photos
look like pages from Martha Stewart!

I LOVE your beautiful home ~ your mother
is such a wonderful decorator but I see
that little guesthouse would be perfect for
me and my dog to visit ~

I am just so envious of you ~ what a magical
place to grow up:)

(hugs)

will e-mail you shortly ~ heading on the
ferry to visit my brother tomorrow:)

[Anne Marie]

Dear dear Caroline! I´ve been so busy these last two weeks and so it is so wonderful to stop by and calm down with your beautiful blog. Wishing you the best Christmas at home with your family. God Jul og Godt Nytt Aar!!!

[Rachel]

I'm so glad December Views has brought me to your blog. I love your postcards. Especially the tree. Have a wonderful holiday.

[daisies]

what incredibly beautiful postcards ... sweden looks amazingly lovely. your parents home is gorgeous and i heart your mom's beetle :) what a lovely dock, hear my heart sigh :)

merry christmas and a happy holiday!! xox

peace.