Celebrating the British Mother’s Day -Oh So Swedish Gifts

Why not treat MUM with something Swedish for Mothers Day or any day of the year? The Swedish "Mors Dag" is celebrated the last Sunday of May. A Swedish tradition for children is to go out and pick a bunch of Lilies of the Valley, give a handmade gift or to serve breakfast in bed, as a special treat.                   Here are...

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Sea View gone after Winter Storms and Tidal Highs

                            The pebbled beach pushed up high after months of stormy weather and sea surge waves. My view of the sea and end of the Pier almost blocked by a "wall" of pebbles. Lots of seaweed, seagulls and lovely sound of waves  reassures the closeness of the English Channel outside the studio....

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H-Day Sweden switch from left to right-hand traffic

Nostalgia Memories - almost 47 years since the Swedish traffic went right. The infrastructure change was pre-programmed by a variation of adverts and information to make it smooth. Some a bit more unsual and controversial than others; H-signs on underwear for women and even a schlager-song "Håll dig till höger Svensson" ("Keep to the right, Svensson") by the...

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A Jolly Good Oh So Swedish Afternoon – Open House August the 25th

[gallery link="file" order="DESC" orderby="title"]   A busy and festive spirit in the Oh So Swedish Studio Open House on Saturday afternoon. The "Swedish Cottage" was dressed for party with blue & yellow balloons, bunting together with refreshments and a "Smörgåsbord" of meatballs, cheese etc. A Big Thank You to all of you who came to the Oh So Swedish Open House, despite...

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