Surviving the Dark Winters in Sweden (Without Becoming a Hermit)
Winter in Sweden is dark — like, 3:30 p.m. feels-like-midnight dark. But instead of fighting it, Swedes embrace the cozy. Here’s how I’ve learned to survive (and actually enjoy) the season with candles, glögg, and plenty of hygge.
Help Me Style This: Tunic Sweater
The Eileen Fisher tunic sweater gets a bad reputation for being “boxy,” but it’s actually one of the most versatile pieces you can own. This guide walks you through the simple styling hacks—tucks, cinches, layers, and proportions—that turn a basic tunic into a polished, intentional outfit. If you’ve ever felt stuck with this style of sweater, this post will change the game.
The Art of Meaningful Gifting
Gift giving doesn’t have to be about more stuff. This year, focus on meaning — and discover how custom illustrations can capture the stories that matter most.
A Very Swedish Christmas: Glöog, Tomtes, and Whole Lot of Herring
Sweden knows how to do Christmas right. Think glowing windows, mugs of glögg, saffron buns, and tiny tomtes everywhere. Here’s my guide to all the charming, cozy traditions that make Swedish jul so special.
Help Me Style This: Checked Pants Edition
Introducing Help Me Style This — my new illustrated series where readers send in their “problem pieces” and I turn them into wearable outfits. This month: checked pants that go from casual to chic in a dozen ways
Expat Life: The Hard Truths No One Talks About
Five years into expat life, I’ve realized the challenges don’t always show up when you expect them to. Living in Sweden has been a gift, but it’s also tested me in ways I never anticipated. Here’s a look at the hard truths of expat life—and how I’m learning to cope, rebuild, and keep moving forward.
Letting It Go (Grey): A Hair Journey
Letting your hair go grey isn’t just a style choice—it’s a whole journey. In this post, I share how I’m embracing the awkward grow-out stage, the simple tricks that help (hello headscarves and bold lipstick!), and why I documented the process with illustrations along the way.
Puppy Starter Guide: What We Actually Used
Bringing home a new puppy? Here's what we actually used in the first few weeks! This illustrated guide breaks down the treats, toys, tools, and enrichment games that helped us survive (and enjoy!) puppyhood with our new girl, Rhaenyra.
A month without you, Rhaegar
It’s been a month without you, Rhaegar, and the world feels different without you in it. You were more than just my dog—you were my anchor, my shadow, my constant companion. This letter is for you, my sweet boy, to hold onto the memories, the love, and the life we built together. I miss you more than words can say, and I will love you forever.