Pictures by Mattias Swenson
STHLM. Got back from Stockholm the other day and even though it feels great to be back in NY, I still miss my old hometown a lot. Isn’t it funny how the simple things you take for granted in your home country suddenly comes to mean so much to you when moving abroad? Like enjoying a perfect, fresh-out-of-the-oven, Swedish cinnamon roll and a cup of coffee with friends & family on a cold and rainy day for example. Ask any Swede and you’ll learn just how serious we are about our “fika” (Fika roughly translates to coffee break, but really, it’s so much more than a mere coffebreak!). That, and taking your shoes off when you enter someones home, because why on earth would you wear your dirty shoes inside? My American friends laugh their butts of everytime I remove my shoes while hanging out at their place, but that’s just how Swedes roll. These pictures where shot at the lovely café at Scandic Grand Central on one of those rainy days and let me tell you, that was one hell of a cinnamon roll!
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You look beautiful ! I love these perfect photos
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amazing pictures! :)
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Hey don’t worry! I was taught to remove my shoes when I go into someone’s house too! It is only polite to do so! I mean, if it was my house (and I keep my floor clean lol) I wouldn’t want dirty shoes and mud all over my floor right?
So interesting I came across this post today because just recently I learned about ‘fika’! My boyfriend works in a firm that collaborates with a firm in Sweden so on two occasions he visited Stockholm and talked to me about fika. It surely sounds interesting. :)
And yes, so many simple things are taken for granted… I tend to really enjoy all those things as much as I can. :)
Lovely pictures! I can imagine how that feels, I have that exact same feeling after I’ve been away from home for just a bit longer than a month. You forget it so easily and appreciate it at the same time.
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Hahaha det där med fika är ju så klockrent!
I know what you’re talking about because I have lived in Finland for the past 7 years and they’re very serious about their coffee break and cinnamon rolls as well :D
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Rainy day, but the photos are so beautiful!:)
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So gorgeous dear, best place to be during a cold and rainy day is to stay inside a warm coffee shop with your loved one ;) xo
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such lovely pictures. funny about the shoe thing, I think most Europeans take them off. I find it ridiculous when people are wearing shoes while lying on the bed in American movies… :)
You’re beautiful ! And by the way in Albania is too the rule to take off the shoes ! :) xoxoxo Kristi
Looks delish and I also take off my shoes when entering my home or friend’s home- with you on that one!
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Beautiful pictures! I’m in love with your sweater!
I know exactly how you feel, I live abroad too and there is days when I miss even walking on my hometown’s streets. I must visit Sweden to try those famous cinnamon rolls ;) actually I must visit NY too, there is a plan and a half for this years travels :)
Zsú: Right?! Why would any sane person wear shoes in bed?
LOVE the sweater and the post! It has such a relaxed and elegant vibe to it! And we have the same bag… I love it such a classic:)
What an amazing and beautiful pictures! Love it:)
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so cute! I have to visit Sweden some day. USA is awesome but there is something about our home countries that will never leave our hearts.
Xo,
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I completely understand what you mean, but it’s great in a way because you start enjoying those little things even more when you come back :)
So beautiful pictures !
Maybe I’m going to Stockholm in the summer and I’m really looking forward to it.
I can exactly imagine how you feel.
I spent 6 months abroad and I just don’t take anything for granted anymore especially not something that has to do with my hometown :)
xx Julia
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beautiful capture!
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So calming. Beautiful too :)
So pretty, I love your style!
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I love this photo shoot, very classy and beautiful! I really like Swedish traditions. One of my friend lives in the south of Sweden and she always tells me about the Swedish traditions, it seems like an awesome country!
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lovely post!
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Nice photos!
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Lovely pictures
Xoxo
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Such gorgeous shots!!!
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nice photo.
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I’m swedish too! Well my Mum is but I totally agree with you on the cinnamon bun thing and the taking off shoes! I also love a good swedish hot dog! xo
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I’m Canadian and we ALWAYS take shoes off… must be a thing with colder weather/snow tracking in the house!
Beautiful photos and that cinnamon roll looks yum!
xo
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Pretty pictures! You look great, even with a veeery simple look.
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Beautiful photos! But I’m italian and I take off shoes too when entering someone’s home ;)
love these pics! they’re so romantic
Lovely pictures! xx
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Beautiful photography. I love the photos through the rainy window. I would love to visit Stockholm at some stage. Ive heard great things about the city!
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Lovely pics, cozy sweater! x
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I can relate to become nostalgic for the little things from home after you have left. That cinnamon roll sounds and looks amazing!
Christie x
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Beautiful photos.
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Beautiful pictures, they really translate this nostalgic mood you have on a rainy day!
Greetings from London,
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Such romantic pictures! Love it. x
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Looking lovely! it’s raining a lot in England atm! xx
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these photos are beyond artistic and gorgeous! what a great idea! you look beautiful and cozy HeartofChic.com
Love your pics!
I’m from Canada and everywhere I’ve been here we always take our shoes off inside. It always annoys me watching American TV shows when they are inside with shoes on!
Dean Corno: Yes! I know exactly what you mean!
beautiful beautiful pics!!!!
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So beautiful!
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Agree with you. Now I’ve moved abroad, I definitely begin to appreciate those little things I used to do back home and yes, dirty shoes around the house is a big no-no for asians too.
the last picture is fabulous!
love this post.
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I love these pictures of you through a rainy window. They should be entered into a portrait prize! :-)
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I know exactly how you feel. I still get homesick every now and then.
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Beautiful photos! I totally understand what you mean, that’s why it is even better to enjoy every moments!
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beautiful photos!
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You make me laugh! And crave a cinnamon roll!! Gorgeous pictures.
And being Asian, we roll like the Swedes…leave the dirty shoes at the door!!! LOL
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We are the same in Estonia! I’m kind a afraid to go to US and just .. walk around with my shoes on, so weird :D But oh girl how cute you look, love these whimsical pictures!
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Those photos are full of sweetness, love it.
It’s always a must to take your shoes off when entering someone’s home. I think it should be a general rule for anyone.
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beautiful pics!
you look amazing
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I love it! Fika is definitely a word I’m going to incorporate into my vocabulary; it sounds like such a wonderful deeper version of a coffee break. Don’t worry about taking your shoes off at a friends house, I do that too. I also usually ask for a blanket if I’m cold or we’re going to be watching a movie.
hi, this is just so scenic like from a movie. you’re pretty!! and the wardrobes are perfect… i love coffee too coffeebreak is amongst life’s simple joys =) follow me too!
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These shots are wonderful! Acutally, in Singapore, everyone also takes off their shoes when entering a house. Whenever my friends and I watch American shows/movies where everyone just wears their shoes inside a house, we get so confused, because won’t they mess up their floors (and thus have to clean it every time they step into the house?!). Haha sorry for the long comment, I just really shared your sentiment!
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Love this post so much! That cinnamon roll looks amazing and the photos are absolutely gorgeous! What a cool way to show your outfit while indoors as well. NYC has been so cold recently that I haven’t been able to do a proper outfit post.
Would love to hear your thoughts on my new post when you get a chance.
P.S. I take my shoes off too…totally agree;)
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Gorgeous photos! They always make me want to visit Stockholm…one day!
Have a fab Thursday Carolina xoxo
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absolutely stunning these pics !
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besos
Lovely pictures!
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Very nice pics.
xx
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love yr sweater so much!
these photos are really beautiful! :)
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it is also rainy here in denamrk
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You look so lovely!
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Really beautiful pictures and the shoe thing, we do it the same here in Slovenia.
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Lovely pictures!
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beautiful pictures! Hope I’ll visit Stockholm one day.
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Lovely picts!
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Fika is the real deal for us Swedes! ;)
Such beautiful photos!!!Most of the Greeks take our shoes off too!
Beautiful pics:)
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Ah, I don’t understand eather why you would keep your shoes on indoors!
Great pictures. :)
What lovely pics!
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Hey Carolina, us Poles also take our shoes off when visiting friends/ family.
PS. I can see your Proenza got to travel with you. It is such a usefull and ergonomic bag with proper compartments etc., Love it! Many hugs from Poland
Love the relaxing atmosphere in these photos! And I simply can’t understand how can people not take their shoes off in the house. It’s way too much dirt, haha..
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amazeballs!
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Cool shots!
XOXO Maud
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I also take my shoes off when I enter people house. I don’t think it’s weird at all.
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Beautiful, moving photos :) I`m really impressed
Hope you will find your place there
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Love these photos! They’re absolutely perfect :)
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nice pics!
well of course, why would you wear your dirty shoes inside the house?:O that’s just.. no haha love this photos :))
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Very beautiful pictures! Sweater looks amazing!
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I never understand how people can wear their shoes in their homes … beautiful pictures though and it’s great that you had a nice time in your hometown!
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Beautiful photos I can;t imagine leaving my home town/ home country to leave to NYC. All though the city is amazing I would miss home way too much! xx
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lovely photos!
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Hej, you looks gorgeous as always!
Btw, talking about taking your shoes off when you enter someones home, I remember as a little girl in my mother’s house we had to do that, and now and then we still taking off our shoes, because you are right (and my mother also) you don’t want your dirty shoes inside of your house, and I remember when I was in Helsinki I didn’t had any problem taking my shoes off when visit other houses… acctually it was like natural hehe… anyway I’m agree with you, some people laugh about it :P
Greetings from Mexico and stay cool! :)
really nice photos and lovely post!
xoxo
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You’re so beautiful in these pics!!
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These photos are awesomes girl.
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Wow, love this post, love these photos! Fab. X
Nothing is more comforting than a hot drink with people you love on a rainy day. You look lovely
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Great photos!!!
With love, Bárbara
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Sweet Photo’s!!!
I miss Europe too! I’m a German living in Los Angeles, and whenever I go back I too remember all the small things that make me love it.
Love that sweater!
Julia
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love the photos!
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You look so pretty wearing such a beautiful sweater :)
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You look so dreamy
I love it
well done
Lots of love,
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Great style and photos!
Love the pictures! Stockholm is so beautiful, I would love to visit again soon.
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Yes! I totally feel you on the “taking your shoes off” deal. I am Canadian but am from South East Asian descent and have always taken my shoes off when entering the home. I just can’t understand why you would even wear your shoes inside that is just dirty! I always thought this was an “Asian” thing, but during a visit to my cousin’s houses in France they all wore their shoes inside the house. Even when it was raining outside and our shoes were muddy, they were worn inside. I find this strange…..
I live in Canada and we remove our footwear as well. I’m pretty sure it is just Americans.
P.S. You look beautiful
Is that an engagement ring I spy?!