Category: Nice things happen in Sweden©
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A Taste of Africa in Stockholm
And it was delicious I love the Swedish Church. I don’t attend the services but am amazed at the wide variety of events and activities the provide for the communities they serve. Different churches provided different activities and within walking distance of where we live I can take Yoga, meditation, knit, enjoy lunch concerts […]
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Maria Åkerberg from Frillesås to the World
I went to Stockholm Beauty Week as a blogger for Black Women in Europe Blog and without a doubt, one of the highlights for me was meeting Maria Åkerberg. Just in case you don’t know who she is, here is a bit of information you should know about her business: Deepskin Organics® by MARIA ÅKERBERG We […]
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Behind the scenes at Operan
Where the Royals entertain Membership has its advantages. And membership in the International Women’s Club in Stockholm this year included a visit to the Opera House to watch a rehearsal of a Czech ballet. We we’re given exclusive access to a rehearsal and talk with the choreographer. We we’re entertained in the Royal Foyer. We […]
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Meeting in Real Life is Life!
The day before my surgery I walked 13k steps (primarily because I forgot my bus pass) and the reward was finally meeting Maria in real life. What a surprise when she walked up to me with a big smile and said I know who you are! Made my day. Now I am on the road to […]
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The best thing to happen in Stockholm for the last 6 years
Believe it or not, I am still recovering from the 3 days that comprised Stockholm Beauty Week from May 13th – 15th. I miss it! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tanja Dyredand/ VänligaVillan❄ (@mindfully_tanja) on May 13, 2019 at 11:08am PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js I mean, the 3-day extravaganza had its […]
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Last Official Meeting of the Year – IWC Stockholm
Women’s clubs can be a lot of fun. During the season there are activities galore. There are monthly lunches, and coffees, cultural activities and fundraisers for various charities. It is making friends and keeping up with old ones. It is trying new things and putting on nice clothes and heels. And most always it […]
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Our Summer Village is the Best
Cafe Nyfiket When I exhausted my data package my Swede drove up to the cafe in the village of Frillesås to see if we could get online there. I was doubtful because I had tried to get online there last year without joy. But this year it seems the place is under new ownership or […]
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International Women’s Club of Stockholm Fashion Show
Ladies who lunch also raise money for children’s charities and support local designers, all while strengthening the bonds of sisterhood.
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Happy Cinnamon Bun Day 2018
Today is the day to celebrate cinnamon buns in Sweden. Yes. There is a day for this! Honestly, my bonus daughter makes the best Swedish style cinnamon roles and that is just not because my mother in love thinks so. It’s because it is true. Her buns are famous in the family and treated like […]
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International Women’s Club Stockholm Annual General Meeting
It is the most important Club meeting of the year. It is our business meeting, where important things are decided like new officers, new rules, and new ideas are often generated. I’ll let the pictures do the talking. This is a great bunch. See you after the summer. xx
Stockholm Expat 