I thought I'd share some photos from my whirlwind trip to Sweden. My theory on breaking the back of jet lag is: sunshine, walking, being cold, and eating! As you'll see from the photos, I checked everything off that list!
We stayed at a hotel that had a kind of funky vibe.
Stockholm is a beautiful and very walkable city. I found the juxtaposition between the old buildings and all the new construction fascinating.
There were a number of beautiful churches to explore. This one was my favorite:
My main day for exploring was a Monday, and unfortunately for me, almost all of the art museums are closed on Mondays. But I found an art supply store!
I had a great meal and amazing dessert at a bakery/cafe called Vete-Katten. (Yelp is my favorite site for finding great places to eat, no matter where in the world I am!)
The day of the Gudrun Sjoden Most Colorful Woman interviews and awards ceremony included a very nice lunch and dinner, a dance show, and lots of colorful ladies! It was all hosted at the Stockholm Royal Opera House – a beautiful building.
On the morning I left Sweden, we got a tour of the Gudrun Sjoden headquarters.
I took a ton of photos that I can't share until those collections come out. It was super cool to get to see the design process and the warehouse and all the behind-the-scenes jazz.
While I didn't win the big prize, I still had a fantastic time. This was my second time in Stockholm. It took me fifteen years to make it back for this second visit. Next time I hope it's a much quicker trip back!
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Wow, awesome pics. I just want to stroll those streets and then have a cup of tea in those leather chairs!
Wow, awesome pics. I just want to stroll those streets and then have a cup of tea in those leather chairs!
Wow, awesome pics. I just want to stroll those streets and then have a cup of tea in those leather chairs!
Wow, awesome pics. I just want to stroll those streets and then have a cup of tea in those leather chairs!
Wow, awesome pics. I just want to stroll those streets and then have a cup of tea in those leather chairs!
Wow, awesome pics. I just want to stroll those streets and then have a cup of tea in those leather chairs!
Wonderful to see a bit of the city. It does look like you got around. Did you make the scarf you were wearing at the awards show? If so, that would be a great online or unperson class.
Wonderful to see a bit of the city. It does look like you got around. Did you make the scarf you were wearing at the awards show? If so, that would be a great online or unperson class.
Wonderful to see a bit of the city. It does look like you got around. Did you make the scarf you were wearing at the awards show? If so, that would be a great online or unperson class.
Wonderful to see a bit of the city. It does look like you got around. Did you make the scarf you were wearing at the awards show? If so, that would be a great online or unperson class.
Wonderful to see a bit of the city. It does look like you got around. Did you make the scarf you were wearing at the awards show? If so, that would be a great online or unperson class.
Wonderful to see a bit of the city. It does look like you got around. Did you make the scarf you were wearing at the awards show? If so, that would be a great online or unperson class.
YAY You! I finally connected the dots between Gudrun Sjoden, colorful Women Prize and you and what I voted on weeks ago…thanks for winning for us and sharing the prize. Oh I guess there was another prize but you must have made lifetime connections…great to see that you took full advantage of the trip. Keep going!
YAY You! I finally connected the dots between Gudrun Sjoden, colorful Women Prize and you and what I voted on weeks ago…thanks for winning for us and sharing the prize. Oh I guess there was another prize but you must have made lifetime connections…great to see that you took full advantage of the trip. Keep going!
YAY You! I finally connected the dots between Gudrun Sjoden, colorful Women Prize and you and what I voted on weeks ago…thanks for winning for us and sharing the prize. Oh I guess there was another prize but you must have made lifetime connections…great to see that you took full advantage of the trip. Keep going!
YAY You! I finally connected the dots between Gudrun Sjoden, colorful Women Prize and you and what I voted on weeks ago…thanks for winning for us and sharing the prize. Oh I guess there was another prize but you must have made lifetime connections…great to see that you took full advantage of the trip. Keep going!
YAY You! I finally connected the dots between Gudrun Sjoden, colorful Women Prize and you and what I voted on weeks ago…thanks for winning for us and sharing the prize. Oh I guess there was another prize but you must have made lifetime connections…great to see that you took full advantage of the trip. Keep going!
YAY You! I finally connected the dots between Gudrun Sjoden, colorful Women Prize and you and what I voted on weeks ago…thanks for winning for us and sharing the prize. Oh I guess there was another prize but you must have made lifetime connections…great to see that you took full advantage of the trip. Keep going!
PS – I always end up at the Art Supply Store…no matter where I am.
PS – I always end up at the Art Supply Store…no matter where I am.
PS – I always end up at the Art Supply Store…no matter where I am.
PS – I always end up at the Art Supply Store…no matter where I am.
PS – I always end up at the Art Supply Store…no matter where I am.
PS – I always end up at the Art Supply Store…no matter where I am.
Loved this tour of Sweden. Thanks so much for sharing. I would hate I have to archive your pictures. How do you keep them all straight? Also love the leave scarf. Very unique. You are inspiring with all you do.
Loved this tour of Sweden. Thanks so much for sharing. I would hate I have to archive your pictures. How do you keep them all straight? Also love the leave scarf. Very unique. You are inspiring with all you do.
Loved this tour of Sweden. Thanks so much for sharing. I would hate I have to archive your pictures. How do you keep them all straight? Also love the leave scarf. Very unique. You are inspiring with all you do.
Loved this tour of Sweden. Thanks so much for sharing. I would hate I have to archive your pictures. How do you keep them all straight? Also love the leave scarf. Very unique. You are inspiring with all you do.
Loved this tour of Sweden. Thanks so much for sharing. I would hate I have to archive your pictures. How do you keep them all straight? Also love the leave scarf. Very unique. You are inspiring with all you do.
Loved this tour of Sweden. Thanks so much for sharing. I would hate I have to archive your pictures. How do you keep them all straight? Also love the leave scarf. Very unique. You are inspiring with all you do.
What a grand tour!!!! So happy your are part of that group, congratulations. Great pictures and thanks for sharing your wonderful adventure.
What a grand tour!!!! So happy your are part of that group, congratulations. Great pictures and thanks for sharing your wonderful adventure.
What a grand tour!!!! So happy your are part of that group, congratulations. Great pictures and thanks for sharing your wonderful adventure.
What a grand tour!!!! So happy your are part of that group, congratulations. Great pictures and thanks for sharing your wonderful adventure.
What a grand tour!!!! So happy your are part of that group, congratulations. Great pictures and thanks for sharing your wonderful adventure.
What a grand tour!!!! So happy your are part of that group, congratulations. Great pictures and thanks for sharing your wonderful adventure.
That’s wonderful! I would love to go to Sweden. Trips to my local Ikea are the closest that I’ve gotten so far.
I love how the hotel had a quote from a Tom Petty song on the wall. A culture mash-up for sure.
That’s wonderful! I would love to go to Sweden. Trips to my local Ikea are the closest that I’ve gotten so far.
I love how the hotel had a quote from a Tom Petty song on the wall. A culture mash-up for sure.
That’s wonderful! I would love to go to Sweden. Trips to my local Ikea are the closest that I’ve gotten so far.
I love how the hotel had a quote from a Tom Petty song on the wall. A culture mash-up for sure.
That’s wonderful! I would love to go to Sweden. Trips to my local Ikea are the closest that I’ve gotten so far.
I love how the hotel had a quote from a Tom Petty song on the wall. A culture mash-up for sure.
That’s wonderful! I would love to go to Sweden. Trips to my local Ikea are the closest that I’ve gotten so far.
I love how the hotel had a quote from a Tom Petty song on the wall. A culture mash-up for sure.
That’s wonderful! I would love to go to Sweden. Trips to my local Ikea are the closest that I’ve gotten so far.
I love how the hotel had a quote from a Tom Petty song on the wall. A culture mash-up for sure.
Thank you for sharing the pictures of your trip to Sweden! I hope to visit there someday soon.
Thank you for sharing the pictures of your trip to Sweden! I hope to visit there someday soon.
Thank you for sharing the pictures of your trip to Sweden! I hope to visit there someday soon.
Thank you for sharing the pictures of your trip to Sweden! I hope to visit there someday soon.
Thank you for sharing the pictures of your trip to Sweden! I hope to visit there someday soon.
Thank you for sharing the pictures of your trip to Sweden! I hope to visit there someday soon.
Amazing pictures — I love that church and the opera house has me swooning. Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂
Amazing pictures — I love that church and the opera house has me swooning. Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂
Amazing pictures — I love that church and the opera house has me swooning. Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂
Amazing pictures — I love that church and the opera house has me swooning. Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂
Amazing pictures — I love that church and the opera house has me swooning. Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂
Amazing pictures — I love that church and the opera house has me swooning. Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂
With all of the bright, cheerful colors, you must have felt you were in heaven!! Such a beautiful country!
With all of the bright, cheerful colors, you must have felt you were in heaven!! Such a beautiful country!
With all of the bright, cheerful colors, you must have felt you were in heaven!! Such a beautiful country!
With all of the bright, cheerful colors, you must have felt you were in heaven!! Such a beautiful country!
With all of the bright, cheerful colors, you must have felt you were in heaven!! Such a beautiful country!
With all of the bright, cheerful colors, you must have felt you were in heaven!! Such a beautiful country!
Wow, Julie!! Such a wonderful experience and congratulations on getting there for this exciting ceremony!! I loved the photos and this is inspiring me to go visit Sweden. My mother’s parents came from Sweden, and I have longed to see where this part of my family came from. I’m so glad that you enjoyed your visit and also being a part of such beauty amongst these colorful women! My best!!
Wow, Julie!! Such a wonderful experience and congratulations on getting there for this exciting ceremony!! I loved the photos and this is inspiring me to go visit Sweden. My mother’s parents came from Sweden, and I have longed to see where this part of my family came from. I’m so glad that you enjoyed your visit and also being a part of such beauty amongst these colorful women! My best!!
Wow, Julie!! Such a wonderful experience and congratulations on getting there for this exciting ceremony!! I loved the photos and this is inspiring me to go visit Sweden. My mother’s parents came from Sweden, and I have longed to see where this part of my family came from. I’m so glad that you enjoyed your visit and also being a part of such beauty amongst these colorful women! My best!!
Wow, Julie!! Such a wonderful experience and congratulations on getting there for this exciting ceremony!! I loved the photos and this is inspiring me to go visit Sweden. My mother’s parents came from Sweden, and I have longed to see where this part of my family came from. I’m so glad that you enjoyed your visit and also being a part of such beauty amongst these colorful women! My best!!
Wow, Julie!! Such a wonderful experience and congratulations on getting there for this exciting ceremony!! I loved the photos and this is inspiring me to go visit Sweden. My mother’s parents came from Sweden, and I have longed to see where this part of my family came from. I’m so glad that you enjoyed your visit and also being a part of such beauty amongst these colorful women! My best!!
Wow, Julie!! Such a wonderful experience and congratulations on getting there for this exciting ceremony!! I loved the photos and this is inspiring me to go visit Sweden. My mother’s parents came from Sweden, and I have longed to see where this part of my family came from. I’m so glad that you enjoyed your visit and also being a part of such beauty amongst these colorful women! My best!!
OMG, what an incredible trip! And, what a joy to look at all of your wonderful photographs. You did a fabulous job! TFS!
OMG, what an incredible trip! And, what a joy to look at all of your wonderful photographs. You did a fabulous job! TFS!
OMG, what an incredible trip! And, what a joy to look at all of your wonderful photographs. You did a fabulous job! TFS!
OMG, what an incredible trip! And, what a joy to look at all of your wonderful photographs. You did a fabulous job! TFS!
OMG, what an incredible trip! And, what a joy to look at all of your wonderful photographs. You did a fabulous job! TFS!
OMG, what an incredible trip! And, what a joy to look at all of your wonderful photographs. You did a fabulous job! TFS!
Thank You for sharing your experience in Stockholm. I appreciate the digital city tour, and to see that mouthwatering dessert at Vete-Katten – yummy! You look dazzling in red hair! Love the opera house – so much class in that place! I like to see the new Gudrun collections when you are allowed to release them. Your perspective is always fun! Thank You. 🙂
Thank You for sharing your experience in Stockholm. I appreciate the digital city tour, and to see that mouthwatering dessert at Vete-Katten – yummy! You look dazzling in red hair! Love the opera house – so much class in that place! I like to see the new Gudrun collections when you are allowed to release them. Your perspective is always fun! Thank You. 🙂
Thank You for sharing your experience in Stockholm. I appreciate the digital city tour, and to see that mouthwatering dessert at Vete-Katten – yummy! You look dazzling in red hair! Love the opera house – so much class in that place! I like to see the new Gudrun collections when you are allowed to release them. Your perspective is always fun! Thank You. 🙂
Thank You for sharing your experience in Stockholm. I appreciate the digital city tour, and to see that mouthwatering dessert at Vete-Katten – yummy! You look dazzling in red hair! Love the opera house – so much class in that place! I like to see the new Gudrun collections when you are allowed to release them. Your perspective is always fun! Thank You. 🙂
Thank You for sharing your experience in Stockholm. I appreciate the digital city tour, and to see that mouthwatering dessert at Vete-Katten – yummy! You look dazzling in red hair! Love the opera house – so much class in that place! I like to see the new Gudrun collections when you are allowed to release them. Your perspective is always fun! Thank You. 🙂
Thank You for sharing your experience in Stockholm. I appreciate the digital city tour, and to see that mouthwatering dessert at Vete-Katten – yummy! You look dazzling in red hair! Love the opera house – so much class in that place! I like to see the new Gudrun collections when you are allowed to release them. Your perspective is always fun! Thank You. 🙂
ditto everything above!
but i gotta know, what did you buy at the art store?
ditto everything above!
but i gotta know, what did you buy at the art store?
ditto everything above!
but i gotta know, what did you buy at the art store?
ditto everything above!
but i gotta know, what did you buy at the art store?
ditto everything above!
but i gotta know, what did you buy at the art store?
ditto everything above!
but i gotta know, what did you buy at the art store?
Wonderful photos, Julie! I’m sorry you didn’t win, but I’m really glad you obviously had a great time!
Wonderful photos, Julie! I’m sorry you didn’t win, but I’m really glad you obviously had a great time!
Wonderful photos, Julie! I’m sorry you didn’t win, but I’m really glad you obviously had a great time!
Wonderful photos, Julie! I’m sorry you didn’t win, but I’m really glad you obviously had a great time!
Wonderful photos, Julie! I’m sorry you didn’t win, but I’m really glad you obviously had a great time!
Wonderful photos, Julie! I’m sorry you didn’t win, but I’m really glad you obviously had a great time!
I use the cricut. Ever since I found you at Scrapbook Soup I have yearned to try the ScanNCut. It looks so much easier to use! I love being able to produce the things I design but it seems I waste so much time trying to figure out how.
I use the cricut. Ever since I found you at Scrapbook Soup I have yearned to try the ScanNCut. It looks so much easier to use! I love being able to produce the things I design but it seems I waste so much time trying to figure out how.
I use the cricut. Ever since I found you at Scrapbook Soup I have yearned to try the ScanNCut. It looks so much easier to use! I love being able to produce the things I design but it seems I waste so much time trying to figure out how.
I use the cricut. Ever since I found you at Scrapbook Soup I have yearned to try the ScanNCut. It looks so much easier to use! I love being able to produce the things I design but it seems I waste so much time trying to figure out how.
I use the cricut. Ever since I found you at Scrapbook Soup I have yearned to try the ScanNCut. It looks so much easier to use! I love being able to produce the things I design but it seems I waste so much time trying to figure out how.
I use the cricut. Ever since I found you at Scrapbook Soup I have yearned to try the ScanNCut. It looks so much easier to use! I love being able to produce the things I design but it seems I waste so much time trying to figure out how.