January Moodboard

As we reach the half way point of arguably dreariest month of the year, seeking comfort and joy in the small things is more important than ever. With fewer distractions and a slower tempo, we can recharge our batteries and fully enjoy the pleasures of cooking hearty, nourishing meals, catch up with friends over a coffee or glass of wine, and sit down and reflect on what this new year might bring our way. When we eventually have to venture outside, it will be bundled up in soft jumpers and big fluffy coats whilst daydreaming about the warmth of the sun.

Five Favourite Things with Serena Guen, Founder of SUITCASE Magazine

This week we chat to Serena Guen, founder of SUITCASE magazine. Born in London to an international family, Serena was lucky enough to grow up frequently visiting her grandparents who were scattered around the world. As her father travelled a lot for work and was keen to share the experiences he encountered, he would often revisit destinations and bring his family along. Serena went to New York University for her undergraduate degree and ended up spending two years in Paris and two years in New York. She found the ambition and tempo in New York completely contagious, and as a result there and then decided to start her own business.

Five Favourite ThingsNikie LundquistDecember 12, 2020Serena Guen, Suitcase, Travel, Magazine, Geraldine London, Headband, Tartan

Postcard from Stockholm

Sunday was spent outside in the Stockholm autumn sunshine, walking in the royal park that is the island of Djurgården. We stopped for a coffee and cardamom bun (the most important Swedish tradition ‘fika’) in an apple orchard at Rosendals Trädgård, a cafe and bakery which also has a plant shop.

Life Musings, Corners of the WorldNikie LundquistOctober 13, 2020Djurgården, Stockholm, Travel, City, Weekend, Fika, Rosendal, Garden

Snapshots from a Swedish Island

I have spent the last week on the Swedish island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea. Often referred to as ‘Sweden’s Ibiza’ it has a unique landscape that you cannot find anywhere else in the country. Many of coastlines on the island are made up of shales and limestone rock formations called rauks. The main town on the island is called Visby, an old Hanse trading port with a still mostly intact medieval city wall, cobbled streets and colourful houses. Its a magical place like no other ✨

Life Musings, Corners of the WorldNikie LundquistJuly 28, 2020Gotland, Sweden, Summer, Exploring, Beach, Landscape, Nature, Visby, Travel, InspirationComment